Ramsey J. Choucair, MD

I am 72 and my lower face was saggy and lax around the jawline. I was tired of looking tired but hesitant to have surgery because of swelling, bruising, pain and long down time. And I had a fear of looking ‘done’ and unnatural.
My fears were totally unfounded! The procedure was done with sedation, so I sailed through that. The next morning I woke up with almost ZERO bruising and very minimal swelling. There was some discomfort around the incisions that were relieved with Tylenol. I went out to dinner the next night!! I look like a rested, younger version of me.To say I’m amazed & pleased at the outcome is a total understatement. I also want to give 5 Stars to all of Dr Choucair’s staff. From the receptionists to the nurses and his surgical assistant, they are all TOP NOTCH and genuinely care. If you’re Looking for the BEST Surgeon to trust with you face or any other Plastic Surgery procedure, look no further than extremely skilled hands of Dr. Ramsey Choucair. PS. I should mention I am a nurse and worked for 20 years in operating suites throughout Dallas, and Dr Choucair was my choice.

5’2 130ish lbs and deciding between 420 and 450 cc high profile silicone gel. I have always been curvy in my hips but never up top. When I was pregnant/nursing my breast grew some and I loved it, now they are deflated and small again. That’s all going to change in 3 days!!! Tonight I started washing with the antibacterial soap and putting the cream in my nose, belly button, and ear lobes (so strange). I took some before pictures today... I always knew one breast was bigger than the other but after looking at the pictures it sits a little lower as well. I breastfed for over 2 years and the smaller one was always my slacker. I’m confident my surgeon will do his best to make them look the same but I also know they won’t look identical. I have a very wide chest and I’m concerned I won’t have the cleavage i want. Leaning more towards the 450 to fill in that space more but I don’t want them to be TOO big. I want them to look a little more than natural and a little fake but not over the top. I have to keep reminding myself everyone’s boobs are different and mine aren’t perfect to begin with. Very excited!!!!
Updated on 10 Apr 2019:
I arrived at 630 and talked to the nurse and doctor some more, took my pictures, and got my IV in my arm. When they put my IV in I turned white as a ghost and saw stars. Had to get a rag on my head and lean back for a minute. Lack of food and that little bit of blood being drawn when they put it in was a bad combination, I always get light headed when getting blood drawn. Doctor came in and marked me then I was ready to go! I walked back into surgery room and laid on the bed. They had it warmed up and cozy for me. Put the compression things on my legs. Then before i knew it, I was asleep. Dr. Choucair and his staff were so great from start to finish. When I woke up I had boobs! I got 450 cc mentor silicone gel under the muscle. I had to have regular stitches since my skin was so tight. Currently wearing a band on top and nothing else. Ride home was ok, still felt kinda sick from anesthesia but wasn’t really nausea just felt yucky. Got home and slept an hour or two and when I woke up that feeling had subsided and I felt much better (wasn’t terrible to begin with I just feel way better now). Woke up and ate ALOT of chick fil a, I was starving.

Tomorrow I can take a shower and put a sports bra on or continue to wear my strap if I think I want to be more lowered. Doctor said he will call me tonight to check in and even gave me his cell phone number if I had any questions. So far so good! Feeling ok! Staying on top of my medicine and icing. All in all I highly recommend Dr. Choucair. Wonderful experience so far! Posting a picture. The marks give the illusion one of them is wonky but it’s my pre surgery mark it’s not actually are the implant is ????


Updated on 10 Apr 2019:
First night went good. Set my alarms to take my meds. Little stiff this morning and they are rock hard but all and all pretty good! Thinking of stoping the pain pills and switching to Tylenol today and continuing with the Valium for my muscles. Been icing on and off regularly. Doctor told me I can take my strap off today and wear a sports bra or wear the strap a little longer if I want them pushed down some more. I’m pleasantly surprised I don’t hav the boxy frankenboobs I feared I would, they really look great for day 1 in my opinion! Doctor Choucair called and checked on me last night and said he would call again today. No regrets at all be loving them!



Updated on 12 Apr 2019:
Officially only on Tylenol! That other stuff (Valium and hydrocodone) made me so loopy all I wanted to do was sleep, I hated the way they made me feel. My incisions are the most uncomfortable part as of right now but even that is just a minor nuisance. Starting to feel some strange feelings, almost like an occasional quiver maybe or tremble? But it’s in the inside and I can’t feel it on my skin when I put my hand on it. Guess it’s just my muscles. And I have had a few sharp pains today that came and went pretty fast. All an all I’m just trying to take it easy and not over do it which is extremely hard for me. Not picking up after my three year old and things like that is almost impossible for me not to do. Since day 1 I have been able to care for myself like go to the bathroom and get out of bed but have asked my husband to do things that require too much arm movement. Like I can get my shirts and bras in but it’s just easier to let him help. I almost didn’t order a wedge pillow but boy am I glad I did! I have slept on that with a pillow next to me and have used my neck pillow to hold my head up. Best sleep ever! It makes me sleep so propped up and effortlessly that I don’t wake up very stiff in the morning. Have an appointment in 3 days to remove my stitches and I’m a little nervous about that. All in all I’m so happy with my results! I can’t believe I don’t have a huge shelf or crazy shaped torpedoes! I know they still high and out there but they look much better than I expected! Can’t wait for them to get soft and squishy!!!

Updated on 14 Apr 2019:
Feeling really bloated and ready to start exercising and eating right again. I have been at my in laws for the week and I’ll go home tomorrow after my follow up appointment to get stitches out. Not eating healthy and laying around has really made me yucky. But that’s ok, once I get home I’ll be back in my routine and feel better in no time! I always follow a workout program since I don’t really know how to just “wing it” a far as working out. I had been doing Beachbody 80 day obsession prior to my surgery and right now my body feels like I haven’t worked out a day in my life! Although my leg muscles have come in handy since my arm muscles have been almost useless! I was not a fitness junkie before but I had been getting in at least 3+ 45min workouts a week for a few months prior to surgery. I would call myself someone who is In decent shape and eats healthy but also enjoys treats and wine! Hoping I can bounce around the program and adapt and modify some of the leg and butt days to work for me.

Boobs are feeling heavy! Muscles are feeling sore. Overall not too bad just really a nuisance to not be able to have full mobility like I want. Having a hard time with bras. Too tight, not tight enough, rubbing on incisions. After I get stitches out to tomorrow I’m hoping I can go take my time and try on as many as I need until I find the right one. Husband has taken me for a few trips to buy some but it’s mostly been just grab some and let’s go LOL! Will update after I see doctor tomorrow!!

Updated on 15 Apr 2019:
Got stitches out today! Still have internal stitches, just my external ones were removed. Didn’t hurt, a few tugs then it was over! Learned a few massages to do and was given permission to do light exercising that didn’t involve my pec muscles or getting my heart rate up too much. He said 6 weeks after is the magic number where all things can resume to normal and until then just listen to my body. I was given some nude colored tape to keep over my scars. They said if I wear them for a few months it has been shown to heal the scars more flat, even, and less red and to keep them out of the sun! I have no bruising and overall so happy with how my breast look and feel almost a week out. I only took Tylenol once today. A little sore but today but better each day!
Updated on 25 Apr 2019:
Things are better every day! Things like washing my hair and unloading the dishwasher are easier as my muscles become less sore. Love the way they are looking. As almost everyone says, I could have gone bigger! But they are a great size. I’ve been doing light exercising and being careful not to get my heart rate up too much as instructed. Switched out my winter clothes and summer clothes in my closet and most of my stuff still fits give or take a few things that just won’t work. My bathing suit tops are way too small. I COULD wear a couple of them but probably shouldn’t. My biggest issue right now is my skin being dry and sensitive to fabrics and bras. Loving my new boobs!

Possibly the greatest doctor on the planet, he pays great attention to detail and bedside manner is second to none! One of the things I like best about Dr Choucair is he always errors on the side of caution. I have been going to him for several years and have had many procedures done plan on going back again soon ;)

Dr. Choucair is the best! I am a nurse and searched long and hard for a surgeon who I felt comfortable with doing my surgery. Not only is he amazing, his entire staff is too! He never makes me feel rushed, makes sure all my questions are answered, has the best bedside manner and really genuinely cares about his patients. I previously had gastric sleeve and needed lots of skin removed. My 10 hour tummy tuck and breast lift reduction went perfectly! After being in surgery all day, he left the hospital to go speak somewhere and came back to the hospital afterwards to check on me at 11 pm! He gave me his cell number and told me never to hesitate calling. His staff follows up and I felt like I was a top priority! I can’t say one negative thing about Dr. Choucair or his staff! Such a great experience!

Dr. Choucair and his ENTIRE staff are beyond amazing in every aspect. From the minute I sat down in my initial consultation to my most recent post op appointment, I have felt very comfortable. Dr. Choucair is extremely thorough in his explanations and answering any questions you might have about any procedures. They go above and beyond to take care of you. This practice has exceeded all of my expectations and I will continue to recommend them to all of my friends and family.

After exercising consistently, 4-5 times a week, for almost 2 years with some results,but not many in the mid-section, I realized exercise was not going to change that mid-section. Up until that time, a tummy tuck seemed daunting, based on the scars and recovery time. I just couldn't wrap my brain around it. However, I was so discouraged that intense exercise had not corrected my problem, that I decided to look into abdominoplasty surgeons. As I went through the process of interviewing surgeons, I learned that I had an umbilical hernia. When I had the surgery, my surgeon found another hernia (I had actually suspected it, but none of the surgeons had felt it during an exam). He fixed both. I consider the surgery to be a blessing in disguise because hernias don't fix themselves. They only get worse over time. 2 weeks post-op, I'm still feeling "scraped" inside (the only way I know to describe it), which is probably from the liposuction. I'm still taking it easy and following all of my surgeon's orders (major key to recovery!) As a result, I can already tell that my tummy is going to be flat. No more hanging, flabby, stretched-out skin! I really wish I had done this 10 years ago. Thanks to the Real Self community who has helped me learn the good, the bad, and the ugly of this procedure. You have made my journey through this procedure much easier in terms of knowing what to expect. If you are anywhere near the DFW area, I highly recommend Dr. Ramsey Choucair. He has explained everything in detail, answered all of my questions, including my husband's questions, did an amazing job fixing my tummy, and has the most calm, humble bedside manner of any doctor I have encountered. I'm very thankful for the skill and care i have received from him and his staff.

Dr Ramsey Cochair is wonderful!! I am so glad I chose him. He really listens and was not like the other plastic surgeons I met with in Dallas. Great results. Could not be happier. He was the dr for me! Very easy surgery. I don't understand the other people that do not like their CI on Realself ? ?

Updated on 15 Apr 2015:

Dr C has impressed me more than words could ever be said. At my consultation, he listened so intently, answered so many questions, and his bedside manner was so down to earth! He made my husband and I both feel incredibly comfortable. Dr C. Not only has Extensive knowledge of every procedure, his skill surpasses his his personality-which is unbelievable. I hv never written a review in my life, but ppl should REALLY know about this doctor!!

I am a 29 year old mother of 3 year old twin boys. My husband and I decided we are done having kids after the twins, so after much deliberation I finally decided to have my "twin skin" fixed. My twins were full term and each about 7 pounds, so even after consistent exercise for over 3 years (running, weight lifting) my hyper-extended abdominal muscles and excess skin left me feeling self conscious and uncomfortable regarding my stomach. I am about 5'6" and 130 pounds and very active and healthy.

I had my surgery last Friday, May 27th (full tummy tuck combined with minor lipo for countouring). I had a c-section with the twins, and expected the pain to be much worse with the tummy tuck. Much to my surprise, I will have to say my pain has been very similiar to that of my c-section. The first few days were uncomfortable and it was difficult to get up and down, but I stayed on top of the pain meds and made sure to walk around as much as possible to reduce the stiffness. I believe this part is key, as the longer you allow yourself to lay around the more stiff you become and the harder it is in the long run to get up and move around. Every 3-4 hours when it was time to take the pain meds I did a few slow "laps" around the house (even at 2am).

I stopped the pain meds about 5 days post op simply because I didn't need them anymore. I got my drain out (1 drain) 5 days post op as well, and it was painless. My surgeon does the "quilting" procedure to reduce drainage, but still puts in a small drain to keep any excess fluid from building up. The drain was not a big deal at all for me.

I was incredibly nervous about having this elective procedure, but I am so thankful I had it done and would do it again in a heartbeat. I am now 8 days post-op, and just taking it easy and relaxing. My stomach is still swollen of course, but it looks incredible and my clothes already fit so much better. My energy level is down, but slowly increasing. I did take 3 weeks off work just to allow myself plenty of time to heal and pamper myself. For those considering the procedure, take the time to find a good doctor (my recommendation came from my OB/GYN and I think recommendations from other doctors are always good sources) and make sure to get yourself healthy and in good shape before the procedure. Good luck!