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Sam M. Sukkar, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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When it's about how you look, details matter. When you are choosing a plastic surgeon to help you achieve the look you want, details matter even more... details like board certification, education and training, experience, and an accredited surgery facility. You want a plastic surgeon who has the education, training, and experience to perform your procedure safely and achieve beautiful results.

Dr. Sukkar’s practice philosophy is patient-focused, with patient education as a central component. His manner is easy-going and calm. He spends time with his patients - making sure their questions are answered and their concerns are fully addressed.

Dr. Sukkar also recognizes that the decision to undergo aesthetic plastic surgery is personal. Every patient is treated with respect and understanding... and with the utmost discretion and confidentiality. His aesthetic eye and caring approach is focused toward helping each patient achieve the optimal outcome in a safe manner.

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Meet Dr. Sukkar’s and his Staff - Penny, Practice Administrator; Laura, Physician’s Assistant (P.A.); Rachel, R.N. Nurse Manager; Mary, Cosmetic Coordinator; Stephanie, Front Desk Coordinator; and Anita, R.N. Aesthetic Nurse Injector.

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Testi "Sam, Thank you so much for doing my surgery & doing such a great job! I am so happy with the results & I think I will be bringing some business your way! Thanks again"
L.S.


Testi "I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for making me feel alive again.

I had lost all of my weight, but still had the bothersome skin hanging that made made me sick just to look at it. But when I went to you, you were so kind and knew just what to do. I am sooo happy to have crossed your path and that it was you who did my tummy tuck. I go and look at the pictures you have in your website, mine does look the best! Good job, doc!

You will never know how much I appreciate you. May God bless and keep you. You are not only a great doctor, but a wonderful man who really cares for his patients. Thank you again for being there for me. "
S.


Testi "I wanted you to know how thrilled I am with my breast enhancement. I woke up one day and looked out the window at my neighbors - they are slightly older - kids out of the house now and were hanging out by their pool, just enjoying life. It made me realize how young I still am and how much life I have ahead of me and how I want to enjoy it to the fullest. I am 36, and from the day I called to schedule my consultation, I knew I was going to have this done by you. I was so happy with the way the consultation went and so nervous about the size I was choosing. I called several times prior to my surgery date to "make sure" I was choosing the right size. The girls were so pleasant and made me feel comfortable with my decision. Thank goodness I listened to your input.

The day of surgery, even the nurse at Bayshore expressed how well prepared I was and all of your patients are. There were no last minute problems or issues. I was so happy with the way the surgery went. After getting home and resting, I had what was like a meal for a king in bed - I had my husband to take care of me. Immediately the next day, I was feeling good. After taking off the bandage and looking in the mirror, I wanted to come straight to your office and hug each of you. I was immediately relieved and so happy with my results... I was calling everyone. My family and friends have been so supportive and happy for me. I finally did something just for myself. I have worked out practically my whole life, and then having two boys and taking care of them, I feel this surgery was my ultimate reward.

I feel more feminine - I feel really happy in my clothes, and my husband and I after 13 years of marriage are on fire together! This gave me a confidence I had no idea I was lacking. I'm already back at the gym and doing all my normal activities.

So thank you - thank you - thank you. I am so happy!"
A.


Testi "Thank you ever so much for being so helpful and understanding. This is something I have wanted for a long time and you made something scary actually enjoyable. You went out of your way for me, coming in from out of state - and I'll never be able to thank you enough.

Stephanie - you sensed my nervousness and calmed me.

Thank you again... all of you!!"
B.


Testi "You have changed my life. I will never be able to tell you how grateful I am. Thank you so much. God bless you. "
K.


Testi "Ever since second grade, when all the other girls were developing breasts except for me, I have always wondered when it was my turn. My turn finally came when I met Dr. Sukkar and his amazing staff! I was very nervous about undergoing breast enhancement surgery, but I was also very excited because this was something I had always wanted to do for myself.

I can never express fully how thankful I am to Dr. Sukkar, Penny, Mary, Rhonda, and Stephanie for making this life changing experience a smooth and easy process.

For the first time ever, I am able to wear dresses without getting them altered, wear a bikini with confidence, and buy tank tops I have never been able to buy before. Thank you again to Dr. Sukkar and staff for providing a boost in my self-confidence, and changing my life forever! "
C.


Testi "I was very nervous to have another surgery after 3 C-sections. Going through a nasty divorce and feeling as low as one can feel about my appearance, I was searching for an instant confidence booster while I remained in counseling. I believe Dr. Sam Sukkar is a true artist and a superior surgeon. He was genuinely concerned about my desires and applying reality to a mutually achievable goal. My results are REMARKABLE AND SURPASSED MY EXPECTATIONS! I took the time to review Dr. Sukkar’s credentials, and due to results he achieved with me, I know he genuinely cares about the results of his work. Dr. Sukkar surrounds himself with the best staff I have ever encountered. He is a superior surgeon and a very talented visionary.

My children have noticed Mommy’s joy, which reverberates into their psyches. I am ready to tackle each day and approach stress with more positive notions because I FEEL GOOD ABOUT THE WAY I LOOK! I have myself back, and I am extremely pleased. I am very grateful Dr. Sukkar has helped me feel joyful and sexy again! "
A.


Testi "I am so pleased with the results of my surgery. My recovery was so easy and uneventful. It has been about two months since the surgery, and I am back to life as usual here in Maryland, only everything is so much better now. When I'm back in Texas next summer for my annual visit home, I will make a point to stop in and say hello.

I have resumed my exercise routine, and I can actually see some ab muscles appearing for the first time in 11 years. It is so fun. My scar is still red, but I know that will fade with time. It is so thin, and it looks really good. I am so pleased with my new chest, too. It is just the right size and so natural looking. All of my clothes still fit, only they look so much better now that I fill them out. I am so thankful for the counsel of Dr. Sukkar. I am very pleased with the silicone.

The time I spent at Dr. Sukkar’s office was such a pleasure. All of the staff were delightful and so helpful. Dr. Sukkar was wonderful and relieved all my anxieties. I have spoken very highly of my procedure to all of my friends and family. It is my hope that if they choose to undergo any plastic surgery they will seek out Dr. Sukkar’s office. Please pass on my gratitude to Dr. Sukkar for his skill and his kindness. I am very thankful and I feel FANTASTIC!

With tremendous gratitude,"
K.


Testi "My experience with Dr. Sukkar and his staff was excellent! From the first phone call, I felt 100% important and safe to ask questions. When I walked into the office for the first time, I felt at home. There were these great people with huge smiles and excellent personalities to great me, and Dr. Sukkar was extremely professional, but very personable. We talked about the surgery, about our families, and even about my boots! He seemed like a friend. And this friend performed miracles! My results are 200 times better than I ever expected, and I recommend him to anyone and everyone!

The #1 question I have been asked since surgery is, "Would you do it again?” My answer is, "Yes! But only with Dr. Sukkar!” "
K.


Testi "Dr. Sukkar,

I wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me! If you didn't know this already, I had also scheduled four more consultations with other doctors along with yours. I was very nervous coming to you, because you were the first male doctor I had ever been to, YES EVER!!!! The reason I am telling you this is because I wanted to know how comfortable you and your staff made me feel during this whole process. I was so confident in you, that after our consultation I canceled the rest of my consultations with the other doctors. I also scheduled my surgery date the same day. The work you have done for me and my body is unbelievable. I am so happy with it, that is why I have been given you so many referrals. I carry your business cards with me to give to people when they ask me about the work I had done. A lot of people are hesitant to ask me questions about my surgery, but I am not a shy person. The way I feel about it is: YOU DID ALL THE HARD WORK YOU SHOULD GET THE CREDIT. You have given me back what I thought I had lost. I know I am a big kidder when I come in, but all jokes aside, my surgery was a huge success, and I know the ones to come will be nothing less than PERFECT. Thank you again for every thing you have done and given back to me. You and your staff are the BEST!

Thank you again,"
L.


Testi "I went to Dr. Sukkar to obtain a breast lift and to replace my current implants with smaller ones. I have wanted a breast lift for many years. My previous doctor had retired from practicing due to medical reasons. He referred all of his patients to Dr. Sukkar. I spoke with some of my friends who had gone to other doctors, but was unsure whom to schedule my consultation with. My older sister was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and had to have a mastectomy. The surgeon who performed the mastectomy referred her to Dr. Sukkar to do breast reconstruction. It made me feel comfortable knowing another surgeon's opinion of Dr. Sukkar, so I booked a consultation.

I am very pleased with the results of my surgery. I have received so many compliments from my friends telling me how much better I look when we go boating. My husband was not an advocate of the surgery due to the scars involved. Since I've had the surgery, he is very pleased with the results too. Even though it has been less than 2 months since my surgery, my scars have faded already.

They have the best staff, too. Everyone is very friendly and has made me feel comfortable at all of my visits. I would recommend Dr. Sukkar to anyone looking for a plastic surgeon. If there are any other procedures I am interested in having done in the future, I will definitely go to Dr. Sukkar."
D.


Testi "I just had an augmentation by Dr. Sukkar after years of wanting it done. Now that I have, I would do it every day if I knew I was going to feel this wonderful - But, I had a really great result. I "shopped" around as all women do, and found his results to far exceed any others in the Houston area. He is very patient, calming and honest. His office staff are like your family after you leave there! Dr. Sukkar listened to what I wanted and gave me the natural result that I always dreamed of. I have since referred all my friends, and they all have been just as happy."
C.


Testi "I went on four consultations and there was no comparison to Dr. Sukkar and his staff. He made me feel calm. He listened to me and after a few minutes talking with him I felt like I could trust him completely. I told him what size I wanted, brought in pictures and my results are exactly the way I had always dreamed of being. My husband is a … and he asked many questions during our consultation. Sam answerd every one of them and even gave us some more detailed information about the procedure that no other Plastic Surgeon had offered to give us. My husband was very impressed.

My recovery has been amazing. I was able to take a shower the day after surgery (and WOW that felt sooo good!). I was back to work on day 4 and off my pain medications. The pain was far less than I had ever expected. I truly feel like Dr. Sukkar's new generation surgical skills made a big difference in my speedy recovery. My sister and a good friend are planning to go to him soon.

His staff is very professional and I felt like I could call or email any questions I had. They responded quickly to my questions and were very easy to talk to. I really think that is important too.

I would strongly suggest him to anyone who asks. "
J.L.



Qualifications

Dr. Sukkar is a board certified plastic surgeon serving patients from his private practice in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Sukkar was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and completed his undergraduate degree at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He graduated LSU summa cum laude with a BS in Microbiology in 1988. That same year, the Baton Rouge Medical Society named him "Premedical Student of the Year," and he was honored with a Charles E. Coates Scholarship. Other honors included induction into Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi and Mortar Board.

Throughout his training and career, Dr. Sukkar has published on a broad range of topics in plastic surgery, both aesthetic and reconstructive. Dr. Sukkar firmly believes in the importance of continuing medical education (CME) and regularly attends plastic surgery meetings in the US and around the world. Dr Sukkar is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and is affiliated with the American Medical Association, the Harris County Medical Society, the Texas Medical Association, and the Houston Society of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Sukkar was certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 2002.

Dr. Sukkar and his family live in the Houston area.


Education

Northwestern University Division of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery Resident, 1998- 2001 University of Texas- Houston, Department of Surgery. General Surgery Resident, 1992- 1998. Thomas D. Cronin Fellow in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas Houston Division of Plastic Surgery1994-1995. Louisiana State University School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana, 1988-1992.


Residencies

Plastic Surgery: Northwestern University, Division of Plastic Surgery, 1998-2000
General Surgery: University of Texas- Houston, Department of Surgery, 1992-1998


Certifications

American Board of Plastic Surgery
ATLS
ACLS
PALS
Basic Microsurgical Training Course


Memberships

American Medical Association
American College of Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Harris County Medical Society
Texas Medical Association
Houston Society of Plastic Surgery


Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Enlargement (Augmentation Mammoplasty)
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
  • Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty)
  • Breast Reconstruction (Post-Mastectomy)

Body Procedures

  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Suction Assisted Liposuction (Liposculture)
  • Remove and Lift Excess Thigh Skin (Thigh Lift)
  • Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

Face Procedures

  • Face Lift (Rhytidectomy)
  • Browlift (Endoscopic Forehead Lift)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Nasal Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
  • Ear Reshaping (Otoplasty)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Chin Augmentation (Genioplasty)
  • Face & Neck (Liposculpture)

General Procedures

  • Chemical Peels
  • Fat Injections
  • Restylane
  • Juvederm
  • Botox
  • Radiesse
  • Nia 24 Niacin-Powered Skin Therapy
  • Clarisonic Skin Care System
  • GloMinerals Make-up
  • Talsyn-CI Scar Cream