The 10 Best Plastic Surgeons in New Orleans (2026)
New Orleans supports a compact surgical market with practices along Magazine Street and out toward the Metairie medical corridors. The local mix leans toward body contouring and facial work. Louisiana pricing runs below Houston and Dallas for comparable credentials. In a market this size, consulting with two of the available surgeons is realistic and worth doing, particularly for procedures where you want to compare approaches rather than prices. Below, practices ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume. Confirm American Board of Plastic Surgery certification and ask where your operation would be performed.
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New Orleans Plastic Surgery with Michelle Manning Eagan MD
4224 Houma Blvd Ste 250, Metairie, LA 70006
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Dr. Jules Walters - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
3100 Galleria Blvd Ste 205, Metairie, LA 70001
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New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery - Drs. Parker Velargo & Russell Hendrick
2633 Napoleon Ave #920, New Orleans, LA 70115
Photos from each practice's Google Business Profile.
How to vet a plastic surgeon
Three checks before any consultation deposit: certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (in Canada, Royal College certification, FRCSC), surgery performed in an accredited facility, and a direct answer to "how many of my exact procedure do you perform each year?" A reputable surgeon welcomes all three questions. Be cautious with heavy discounting and package deals: surgery is the wrong purchase to optimize on price.