Skip to main content

Meet Dr. Ryan Couvillion

Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Houston


A Natural Approach to Confident Care

Dr. Ryan Couvillion is a double board-certified plastic and general surgeon who believes that exceptional results begin with honest conversations. A native Houstonian and sixth-generation Texan, he’s proud to care for the community where he was raised, offering personalized cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for the face, breast, body, and skin.

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Couvillion is known for his natural approach, surgical precision, and compassionate care. Whether you’re seeking facial rejuvenation, body contouring after weight loss, breast enhancement, or scar revision, he takes time to understand your goals and explain every option with clarity and integrity. His patients trust him for both beautiful outcomes and the respect and partnership they feel throughout the process.

“My approach to plastic and reconstructive surgery centers on one overarching foundation: helping you feel like yourself again.”

Dr. Couvillion trained at some of the nation’s top programs, including Tulane University and Houston Methodist Hospital, where he completed a competitive three-year plastic surgery fellowship. He is board-certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery and has been recognized for both his clinical skill and dedication to teaching.

Areas of Expertise


Facial rejuvenation:

Facelift, eyelid surgery, and more


Breast surgery:
Augmentation (including hybrid), reconstruction, and revision


Body contouring:
Post-weight loss, mommy makeover, liposuction


Scar & keloid revision:
Complex scar treatment and long-term healing

Education and Training

Undergraduate

Tulane University – New Orleans, LA

  • Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology

Post-Doctoral Training

Tulane University School of Medicine – New Orleans, LA

  • General Surgery Residency
  • One of the oldest general surgery programs in the country
  • Recognized for teaching excellence by the department

Medical School

Louisiana State University School of Medicine – New Orleans, LA

  • Doctor of Medicine
  • Inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Plastic Surgery Fellowship

Houston Methodist Hospital – Houston, TX

  • Three-year fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Trained under nationally recognized leaders in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery

Contact Dr. Couvillion for Plastic Surgery in Houston

Dr. Couvillion is dedicated to helping patients in Houston look and feel rejuvenated. Contact us today with any questions or to schedule your consultation.

@drcouvillion

If I could give a 10 star review I would, but 5 is the highest. This was my first surgery and I had been contemplating on proceeding with breast implant surgery, and once I met the doctor his energy made me calm down. Day of surgery the doctor came in and asked if I had anymore questions before starting the operation. Once the nurse walked me to the operation room my fear was gone. I am happy to say that Dr. Couvillion and his staff did a wonderful job, they were very professional, caring, and made me comfortable. So, if you are looking to get some awesome work done Dr. Couvillion is someone I suggest. I can’t wait for my follow up to see how smashing the job was done.

Thank you Dr. Couvillion!

-Irene G.