Expertise, Empathy, and Excellence Dr. Kuruvilla’s Approach to Aesthetic Surgery

Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla, MD, is an aesthetic surgery fellowship trained plastic surgeon. She specializes in aesthetic surgery of the breast and body and the surgical treatment for migraine headaches.

Dr. Kuruvilla is a proud Houston native and the eldest of six siblings, has always had a profound curiosity about what makes each person unique—their personality, ambitions, goals, and psychology. This understanding allows her to truly connect with patients on a comprehensive level, seeing them as individuals with distinct life stories and aspirations.

Dr. Kuruvilla graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame. She completed medical school at The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society.

She completed her plastic surgery training at the prestigious University of Virginia Department of Plastic Surgery where she was selected to serve as the administrative Chief Resident. To hone her skills in aesthetic plastic surgery, she subsequently completed additional training with an aesthetic surgery fellowship at Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery, one of the top ranked aesthetic plastic surgery practices in the nation.

What Patients Say About Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla

After many years of wanting and waiting on a breast reduction it was finally my time. From the ve...

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D.C.

After doing extensive research on where to go for my breast augmentation, I finally found the per...

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Briona Phonhrath

I had my breast augmentation with Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla and could not be happier with my experien...

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Katie Fogle

I cannot say enough incredible things about Basu and how different the experience is compared to ...

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Brittny Tillman

Dr. Kuruvilla is the best around! Her staff is so comforting and knowledgeable. I had the best ex...

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Debra Creager

Dr. Kuruvilla is very skilled and personable, too. I will be referring anyone to her. And thanks ...

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Andrea Ameen
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Empowering Confidence Through Personalized Care

Dr. Kuruvilla is especially passionate about Aesthetic Surgery for the psychological well-being it offers her patients, contributing to their confidence and sense of fulfillment. As a mother of two and a female plastic surgeon, she has a special connection to patients seeking mommy makeovers and body contouring to regain comfort and confidence in their bodies. Her approach emphasizes understanding each patient’s story and goals, serving as both their advocate and partner in achieving these transformations safely.

Dr. Kuruvilla is thrilled to return home to Houston. Outside of her medical career, she enjoys running, hiking, pilates, and spending time with her husband who is a Neurologist, her two young sons, and their dog.

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Shannon Kuruvilla, MD Plastic Surgeon in Houston, Texas

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Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla Reviews

"Dr. Kuruvilla is an exceptional surgeon. From my very first consultation, she made me feel confident, heard, and safe. I had a breast implant exchanged with lifting, and the results are absolutely beautiful—natural, symmetrical, and exactly what I hoped for.

Her attention to detail and professionalism are unmatched, and her team was kind, supportive, and responsive throughout my entire recovery. I felt well cared for every step of the way. I truly couldn’t be happier with my results and highly recommend Dr. Kuruvilla to anyone considering cosmetic surgery. "

Jeny Ortiz

"Dr. Kuruvilla is an exceptional surgeon, and I am incredibly grateful to have been under her care. She has wonderful bedside manner, outstanding attention to detail, and a calm, compassionate presence that immediately puts you at ease. I also want to recognize my nurses, Mindy and Leah, for the excellent care and support they provided throughout my recovery." 

Shay Allison Olinger

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