Meet Edward Chamata M.D. | Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

We had the good fortune of connecting with Edward Chamata M.D. and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Edward, what do you attribute your success to?
As cheesy as it may be, I think the key to success is following this quote: “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life”. We invest the majority of our life into our career, and it’s so important to find something that you’re passionate about, something that makes you happy and glad to go to work each day.

Success will come on its own when we live by this.

What sets me apart is my desire to safely advance the field of plastic surgery with regards to the results achievable with surgery. I’m always aiming to take traditional plastic surgery procedures and modify them to create even more natural results and results that have never been seen before.

What should our readers know about your business?
I’m a private practice plastic surgeon specializing mainly in cosmetic surgery of the body, performing procedures such as BBLs, liposuction, tummy tucks, and mommy makeovers. I have a background in art since childhood and that’s why the field of plastic surgery was the perfect fit for me, as it is truly art of the human body! My background in art has led me to publish several medical illustrations in some of the most prominent medical journals and textbooks.

I performed my plastic surgery residency training in the world’s largest medical center located in Houston TX, at one of the top institutions in the nation, Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). During my surgical training, I had the great opportunity to co-author several research publications in various plastic surgery journals and textbooks.

My surgical training at BCM was in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, including pediatric craniofacial reconstruction. This allowed me to use these learned surgical techniques and apply them on surgical mission trips abroad. The latest one was in Mexico in the spring of 2022, where we performed numerous pro bono reconstructive surgeries including cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries to underserved locations in Mexico. Each year, I carve out time in my schedule for these medical trips in order to give back to those in need. Our surgical team successfully completed approximately 40 reconstructive procedures during our time there! Being a part of these cleft lip/palate surgical trips is truly one of my biggest passions and the primary reason why I chose to pursue a career in medicine.

I am most known for these 3 procedures:
1) Advanced techniques in liposuction, known as high-definition liposuction which sculpts the human body and transforms its shape, while simultaneously creating a natural toned appearance..
2) Gluteal augmentation (commonly known as Brazilian Butt Lifts) which is a popular procedure that uses your own body’s fatty tissue to reshape the gluteal region without the need for prosthetics.
3) Tummy Tucks (and mommy makeovers) which I’ve modified to further improve on the appearance of traditional tummy tucks by adding ab definition using high-definition liposuction techniques, and creating natural belly buttons to conceal the scars as much as possible.

I’m a first generation immigrant from Lebanon and the road getting here wasn’t easy. Learning a new language and building a life from scratch gave me the lessons I needed for success.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m a big foodie so the trip would be centered around good food in Houston. Because it’s such a diverse city, there’s great international food. My favorites include mediterranean food and my favorite restaurant for that is Mary’z Mediterranean Cuisine. I also love Indian food so we would definitely need to make a trip to Kiran’s. I also love the outdoors so we would catch some sun at Buffalo Bayou Park and then maybe visiting a concert venue in town like Stereo Live for some good music!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The number one motivators in my life have been my parents. They’re the main reason for my success as they have pushed me since I was young to be the best version of myself. They are immigrants from Lebanon and we came to the United States when I was 12 years old with basically no money. They worked hard to provide us with the life that I am living today and they were a great example for me for that reason.

Website: drchamata.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchamata/

Facebook: Facebook.com/dr.edwardchamata

Image Credits
Nathan San Miguel Photography (for the first photo of me in surgery)