# Deep Plane Facelift in Houston — 25 Listed Surgeons (2026)

> Machine-readable markdown mirror of https://deepplane.com/houston. Last built: 2026-08-08.
> License: CC BY 4.0 — Source: DEEPPLANE™ registry.

## Cost

- Procedure (surgeon + facility + anesthesia): $35,000–$300,000 USD (typically up to $75,000; headline high is a celebrity-tier ceiling)
- Source: https://deepplane.com/deep-plane-facelift-cost (2026 canonical registry dataset, CC BY 4.0, machine-readable at https://deepplane.com/api/v1/cost-by-country.json)

## Top surgeons by DeepPlane Score

Ranking basis: the public DeepPlane Score (board certification, documented case evidence, verified review history) — identical order to the on-page roster at https://deepplane.com/houston.

1. Dr. Kristy Hamilton — DeepPlane Score 62 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/kristy-hamilton
1. Dr. Henry Mentz — DeepPlane Score 59 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/henry-mentz
1. Dr. Michel Siegel — DeepPlane Score 59 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/michel-siegel
1. Dr. Angela Sturm — DeepPlane Score 57 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/angela-sturm
1. Dr. Regina Rodman — DeepPlane Score 57 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/regina-rodman
1. Dr. Raghu Athre — DeepPlane Score 55 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/raghu-athre
1. Dr. David Alfi — DeepPlane Score 50 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/david-alfi
1. Dr. Berry Fairchild — DeepPlane Score 47 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/berry-fairchild
1. Dr. Carmina Cardenas — DeepPlane Score 44 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/carmina-cardenas
1. Dr. Tang Ho — DeepPlane Score 44 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/tang-ho

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Houston Safe for Deep Plane Facelift?

Houston is one of the safest US cities for deep plane facelift. AAAASF facility accreditation, ABFPRS or ABPS certification, Texas Medical Board oversight, and Texas Medical Center hospital backup ensure rigorous safety. Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, and Baylor-affiliated practices provide academic accountability rare in pure private-practice markets.

### How Long Should I Stay in Houston After Facelift?

Plan 10–14 days in Houston. Sutures come out at Day 5–7; most bruising resolves by Day 10–14. Hotels in the Galleria, Uptown, and Texas Medical Center area are within 5–10 minutes of major surgeons' offices for daily check-ins. Indoor Galleria Mall walks are popular during summer humidity.

### Why Choose Houston Over Dallas for Facelift?

Houston offers deeper hospital backup via the Texas Medical Center (the world's largest medical complex) and is preferred for patients with complex medical history requiring immediate hospital access. Dallas has the historic deep plane legacy (invented there in 1990 by Dr. Sam Hamra). Both cities offer similar surgeon expertise and pricing — choice often depends on travel logistics and personal surgeon fit.

### How Much Does a Deep Plane Facelift Cost in Houston?

A deep plane facelift in Houston generally starts around $35,000, with published United States ranges of $35,000–$75,000 for most board-certified specialists (celebrity-tier surgeons charge more) covering surgeon, facility, and anesthesia fees. The exact figure depends on the surgeon's deep-plane case volume and your anatomy — get itemized quotes (surgeon fee 40–60%, facility 20–30%, anesthesia 10–15%, follow-up care) from 2–3 of the surgeons listed on this page and compare like for like.

### Who Is the Best Facelift Surgeon in Houston?

No single surgeon is objectively "best" — the honest answer is a shortlist built on verifiable signals: board certification, documented deep-plane case volume (50+ per year), verified Google review history, and depth of deep-plane-specific before/after photos. The ranked roster on this page applies exactly these criteria to Houston's verified deep plane facelift surgeons so you can compare candidates side by side instead of relying on any one clinic's marketing.

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Full JSON: https://deepplane.com/api/v1/cities/houston.json