About Rafi S. Bidros, MD

Dr. Rafi Bidros was born to a family that is a blend of science and art. On his father's side, many are in the medical and engineering fields. On his mother's side, all 4 uncles are artists. Dr. Bidros grew up in Lafayette, LA, and attended school there. While attending medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, he was drawn to the wonderful art of surgery. He excelled in anatomy and surgical fields but plastic surgery was his calling. He found it to be the most precise, tedious, and artistic field the perfectly fits his personality. Dr. Bidros is a double board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Houston, TX since 2008. He performs a variety of plastic and reconstructive surgery for the face, body, breast, and skin. Dr. Bidros is known by his patients to be personable and will make them feel at ease. From his bedside manner to his high level capabilities, Dr. Bidros has been honored with various accolades by different publication, including ""Top Doc"" by RealSelf and Best Plastic Surgeon by Living Magazine. Choosing the best plastic surgeon in Houston is one of the most important decisions our patients face when planning on cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. Dr. Bidros feels that those searching for a plastic surgeon need to find a doctor with the best qualification, best outcomes, and best reviews that suits them individually. Dr. Bidros and his patient coordinators take the necessary time to educate patients on the specific procedure and available options to ensure a positive and safe experience. Once a patient steps into the practice, he or she will quickly realize the high standard set for patient care in plastic surgery. Dr. Bidros is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. His training concentrated on cosmetic surgery, breast beconstruction, and post-bariatric body contouring, where he performs the latest techniques, as well as the time-tested ones. Dr. Bidros performs all breast procedures to include breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction and breast implant revisions and reconstruction. He is a main referral source as a breast implant specialist from other plastic surgeons in the area for advanced techniques. Face procedures, including facelifts, lip augmentation, neck lifts and eyelid surgery are also offered. Specialized procedures to enhance the body are performed with the latest techniques of liposuction, such as the tummy tuck with hip fat grafting to create amazing silhouettes. Body contouring, buttock shaping, and augmentation are one of the most popular procedures. Skin rejuvenation treatments such as chemical peels and fillers are additionally offered. Dr. Bidros also focuses on male-oriented surgeries such as male breast reduction for treatment of gynecomastia with liposuction. At the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, Dr. Rafi Bidros graduated Magna Cum Laude with undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biology. He achieved his Doctor of Medicine at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Then, Dr. Bidros completed his internship in surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in the Department of Surgery. Completing his General Surgery residency, Dr. Bidros was named Academic Chief Resident of Surgery. His General Surgery training was completed at Charity Hospital and its affiliates throughout Louisiana. At The Methodist Hospital, Division of Plastic Surgery in Houston, Dr. Bidros completed his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He trained with top professors in the field at not only The Methodist but St. Joseph and Memorial Hermann hospitals, as well. Dr. Bidros recieved board certification in Surgery and in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Bidros also spent additional training time with leaders in different fields of plastic surgery Nationally and Internationally. Dr. Rafi Bidros has the high distinction of being board-certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery where he attained the top 2% score among surgeons in the country. He has conducted research and published several articles in the medical literature that he has presented to and educated fellow and peer surgeons around the country.