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.

After many years of wanting and waiting on a breast reduction it was finally my time. From the very first phone call to the very last appointment everyone and everything was top-notch. Truly an all around exceptional experience.

Dr. Kuruvilla was my doctor and she is amazing. She listened compassionately to all of my questions and concerns and answered them all in a way that made me just love her. She was professional yet warm and inviting.

This was my first ever plastic surgery and I felt well taken care of not only by her but the entire office. My breasts look amazing and I will refer all I know to her and look forward to my next step with Dr. Kuruvilla. A true treasure in the heart of TX.

D.C., December 2025

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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

Get to know Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla of Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery on a special episode of Meet the Doctor Podcast.

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