ABOUT
Dr. Ryan Constantine
Plastic Surgeon • Hand Surgeon • Reconstructive Surgeon
A Personalized Approach
Your journey with us begins with a thorough, one-on-one consultation. Dr. Constantine will listen carefully to your goals and concerns, then provide a detailed evaluation. Together, you’ll explore the best treatment options to create a customized plan designed specifically for your unique needs.
We foster a relationship built on open communication. We encourage you to ask questions and share any concerns—our team is here to provide the clear, honest information you need to feel fully comfortable and confident in your decisions.
Ryan Constantine, MD
Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgeon in Dallas, TX
Dr. Ryan Constantine is a plastic surgeon who specializes in reconstructive, aesthetic, and hand surgery. With extensive training from some of the nation’s most respected institutions, Dr. Constantine is dedicated to achieving natural-looking results through meticulous surgical precision.
A native of Dallas and graduate of St. Mark’s school of Texas, he attended the University of Pennsylvania followed by Texas A&M College of Medicine where he graduated with honors and was elected into the AOA, a national medical honor society. He then completed a highly competitive integrated plastic surgery residency at the University of Colorado, where he trained at three Level 1 trauma centers. During this time, he gained significant expertise in complex microvascular reconstruction of the breast, trunk, and extremities, as well as peripheral nerve and aesthetic surgery. He then returned to UT Southwestern for a prestigious hand and microvascular surgery fellowship, receiving subspecialty training from nationally and internationally recognized leaders.
An award-winning researcher, Dr. Constantine has authored numerous textbook chapters. He is a firm believer in restoring natural form and function and is committed to delivering highly customized care that meets each patient’s unique needs.
Outside of being a plastic surgeon, Dr. Constantine enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and fishing in the mountains, golfing, and continually being disappointed by Dallas sports teams.
Training & Education
University of Texas Southwestern – Hand and Microvascular Fellowship
August 2024 – July 2025
University of Colorado – Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency, Aurora, CO
June 2018 – June 2024
Texas A&M College of Medicine, Dallas, TX
M.D. with Honors, July 2014 – May 2018
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
B.A., magna cum laude, Health & Societies, August 2010 – May 2013
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
September 2009 – June 2010
St. Mark’s School of Texas, Dallas, TX
1998 – 2009
Service & Activities
St. Mark’s School Young Alumni Community Volunteer, Dallas, TX
June 2009 – Present
Participation in ongoing community service and volunteer events, including Austin Street Shelter meal service.
MEDSIPS Committee Member, ASAPS
February 2017 – May 2018
Assisted in planning and coordinating the Medical Students Interested in Plastic Surgery program at The Aesthetic Meeting.
Board Member, Penn Club of DFW, Dallas, TX
December 2015 – May 2018
Organized local alumni events, outreach, and prospective student support.
Interviewer, Penn Alumni Interview Program
June 2013 – Present
Interview prospective undergraduate applicants to the University of Pennsylvania.
Honors & Awards
Best Research Abstract Presentation
2022
Awarded for the best research abstract presentation within the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Colorado for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society
2017
Elected based on academic merit, leadership, character, community service, and professionalism.
Sherrell J. Aston Award for Best Presentation by a Resident
2015
Awarded for best resident presentation at The Aesthetic Meeting (2014) in San Francisco, CA for:
“The Impact of Perioperative Hypothermia on Plastic Surgery Outcomes: A Multivariate Logistic Regression of 1,062 Cases.”
Publications & Research
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Do DH, Constantine R, Koehler D. Extensor Tendon Centralization of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint Using a Synthetic Suture Tape. Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. 2025. Online ahead of print.
Le ELH, Allenby TH, Fisher M, Constantine RS, McNamara CT, Barnhill C, Engemann A, Merced-O’Neill O, Iorio ML. Intraneural Topography and Branching Patterns of the Common Peroneal Nerve: Studying the Feasibility of Distal Nerve Transfer. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2024; 12(10):e6258.
Constantine RS, Foppiani JA, Allenby T, Kokosis G, Mathes DW, Winocour J, Kaoutzanis C. Purse-String DIEPplasty: A Technique to Improve Aesthetic Outcome of Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2024. Online ahead of print.
Le ELH, McNamara C, Constantine RS, Greyson MA, Iorio ML. The Continued Impact of Godina’s Principles: Outcomes of Flap Coverage as a Function of Time After Definitive Fixation of Open Lower Extremity Fractures. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2024. E-published February 21, 2024.
McCranie AS, Constantine RS, Lee N, Le ELH, Gehring M, Iorio ML. Risk factors associated with pressure ulcer recurrence after reconstruction: Analysis of a national database. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 2023; 31(5):641-646.
Yoon YJ, Lee N, Lee A, Gehring MB, Constantine RS, Mathes DW, Yu JW, Khechoyan D, Iorio ML, Kaoutzanis C. Analysis of postoperative complications related to cannabis and tobacco usage in patients undergoing mandible facial fracture surgeries. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 2023; 85:127-133.
Gehring MB, Constantine RS, Le ELH, Wolfe B, Greyson MA, Iorio ML. Development of Trigger Finger after Treatment of Dupuytren Disease: Analysis of a National Database. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2023; 11(6):e5063.
Le ELH, Saifee J, Constantine RS, Tuaño KR, Yang J, Kaoutzanis C, Mathes DW, Iorio ML. Extended Duration Venous Thromboembolism Chemoprophylaxis Following Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: Analysis of Trends in Postoperative Anticoagulation. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2023; 152(1):20-27.
Lee N, Le ELH, Constantine RS, Iorio ML. Patterns of Opioid Demand after Operative Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2023; 11(4):e4901.
Saifee JF, Le ELH, Constantine RS, Layne JE, Kaoutzanis C, Iorio ML. Impact of mental illness on postoperative breast reconstruction revision surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2023; 11(1):e4739.
Le ELH, Greyson MA, Constantine RS, Iorio ML. Pain outcomes following targeted muscle reinnervation in lower extremity limb pain. Plastic and Aesthetic Research. 2022; 9:55.
Constantine RS, Le ELH, Gehring MB, Kafka R, Moore G, Iorio ML. Risk factors for conversion of forefoot or midfoot amputations to below-knee amputation. Orthoplastic Surgery. 2022; 9:61-64.
Rhee DH, Constantine RS, Colakoglu S, Karimpour-Fard A, Kaoutzanis C, Mathes DW, Chong TW. Clinical outcomes of intraoperative dopamine infusion for hypotensive patients during breast reconstruction with DIEP flaps. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. 2022; 75(9):2982-2990.
Constantine RS, Le ELH, Gehring MB, Ohmes L, Iorio ML. Risk Factors for Infection after Distal Radius Fracture Fixation: Impact on Cost of Care. Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2022; 4(3):123-127.
Akgul Y, Constantine R, Bartels M, Scherer P, Davis K, Kenkel JM. Utility of adipocyte fractions in fat grafting in an athymic rat model. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2018; 38(12):1363-1373.
Xie SM, Small KH, Stark R, Constantine RS, Farkas JP, Kenkel JM. Personal evolution in thighplasty techniques for patients following massive weight loss. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2017; 37(10):1124-1135.
Constantine RS, Bills JD, Lavery LA, Davis KE. Validation of a laser-assisted wound measurement device in a wound healing model. International Wound Journal. 2016; 13(5):614-618.
Small KH, Constantine RS, Kenkel JM. Lessons learned after 15 years of circumferential bodylift surgery. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2016; 36(6):681-692.
Cortez R, Lazcano E, Miller T, Hein RE, Constantine RS, Anigian K, Davis KE, Kenkel JM. Barbed sutures and wound complications in plastic surgery: An analysis of outcomes. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2015; 35(2):178-188.
Constantine RS, Harrison B, Davis KE, Rohrich RJ. Fat graft viability in the subcutaneous plane versus the local fat pad. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2015; 2(12):e260.
Hardy K, Constantine RS, Kenkel JM. Response to correspondence regarding operative times and complications. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2015; 35(1):NP9-NP10.
Constantine RS, Kenkel M, Hein RE, Cortez R, Anigian K, Davis KE, Kenkel JM. The impact of perioperative hypothermia on plastic surgery outcomes: A multivariate logistic regression of 1062 cases. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2015; 35(1):81-88.
Hein RE, Constantine RS, Cortez R, Miller T, Anigian K, Lysikowski J, Davis KE, Reed G, Trussler A, Rohrich RJ, Kenkel JM. An alternative outpatient care model in body contouring and postoperative guest suites. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2014; 34:1225-1231.
Constantine RS, Constantine FC, Rohrich RJ. The ever-changing role of biofilms in plastic surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2014; 133(6):865e-872e.
Anigian K, Miller T, Constantine RS, Farkas J, Cortez R, Hein R, Lysikowski J, Davis K, Reed G, Kenkel JM. Prophylactic antibiotic use in plastic surgery outpatient cases. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2014; 34:1252-1258.
Hardy K, Davis K, Constantine R, Chen M, Jewell J, Dirisala K, Lysikowski J, Reed G, Kenkel J. Impact of operative time on complications after plastic surgery: A multivariate regression analysis of 1,753 cases. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2014; 34(4):614-622.
Constantine RS, Davis KE, Kenkel JM. Effect of massive weight loss status, amount of weight loss, and method of weight loss on body contouring outcomes. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2014; 34(4):578-583.