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Trusted by thousands of patients across Houston for advanced body contouring, natural-looking results, and a recovery-focused surgical approach.
"I pay very close attention to what you want and what your goal is. That's where every plan starts."
— Dr. Ravi Somayazula
Choosing a plastic surgeon is one of the most personal decisions you’ll make. Patients throughout Houston, Katy, Memorial, Cypress and beyond in Texas and out-of-state choose Dr. Ravi not only for his precision and artistry, but because he takes the time to understand exactly what you want, not what he thinks you should get done.
A Defined Surgical Philosophy — Not a One-Size-Fits-All Approach
Every procedure is thoughtfully planned around your anatomy, your lifestyle, and your long-term goals. No two plans look the same — because no two patients are.
Signature Techniques Designed for Better Recovery
Including the SMART Tummy Tuck and enhanced recovery protocols that reduce discomfort, minimize downtime, and support faster, smoother healing.
Natural, Balanced Results — Never Overdone
The goal is refinement, not exaggeration. Dr. Ravi works within the proportions of your body to create outcomes that look like the best version of you.
A Fully Integrated Aesthetic Experience
Surgery, skin treatments, and long-term maintenance all work together under one roof. Dr. Ravi's patients have seamless access to RISE Med Spa, our in-house aesthetic practice, where a collaborative care team supports your results before, between, and after surgery.
Private, QuadA-Accredited Surgical Suite
All procedures are performed in our in-house, nationally accredited surgical suite, Houston Plastic Surgery Center, along with physician anesthesiologists, not CRNAs. A level of safety most practices cannot offer.
A Commitment That Doesn't End in the Operating Room
From your first consultation through your final follow-up, Dr. Ravi remains personally invested in your outcome. This is not a revolving door practice. When you choose Dr. Ravi, you gain a surgeon who is with you for the long term.
Patients often say that difference isn’t just in their results, but it’s in how they felt from the very first conversation. Dr. Ravi’s consultations are through and unrushed. Personally spending upwards of an hour with each new consultation. You’re given real time to ask questions, explore options, and understand what is realistically achievable for your body and your goals.
"He answered every question I had in my mind before I even asked them. He paid very close attention to what I wanted. I knew he was the one."
Recommendations are made thoughtfully, with your long-term outcome in mind — not trends, not upsells. The goal is for you to feel confident not only in your result, but in your decision to move forward.
From your first call to your final follow-up, the experience is designed to feel personal, private, and unhurried. Because that's what this kind of decision deserves.
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"From the moment I consulted with Dr. Ravi, I knew he was the one I would trust. He paid very close attention to what I WANTED and what my goal was. He didn't hesitate going over risks, and he set realistic expectations right off. My results are phenomenal, and I could not be happier."
— Missy M., Houston, TX · Google
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"As a physician myself, I felt very comfortable putting my trust in Dr. Ravi. His care, skill, and compassion are sometimes difficult to come by in medicine. I'm thrilled with my results and would highly recommend him to anyone who asked."
— Anne M., MD, Houston, TX · Google
★★★★★
"None of the other surgeons I consulted with came close to the care and compassion Dr. Ravi puts into detail. He and his staff take pride in their clients, and anyone should appreciate that."
— Verified Patient · RealSelf
Wondering what to expect before you even pick up the phone? In this short video, Dr. Ravi walks you through exactly how he approaches a final consultation. What he looks at, what he listens for, and how he helps patients make the decision that’s right for them.
Body contouring means something different to every patient who walks through the door — and that's exactly how Dr. Ravi approaches it. He works with both men and women across a wide range of ages and life stages, each with their own unique concerns, goals, and definitions of confidence.
For mothers, that might mean a Mommy Makeover that restores what pregnancy and nursing changed. For weight loss patients, it might mean removing excess skin and reclaiming a sense of self that years of hard work have earned. For men, it might mean chest contouring, abdominal definition, or precision 6-pack etching that diet and exercise alone can't deliver. And for others, it's addressing specific areas through targeted liposuction or excision procedures of the arms, thighs, back, or other extremities.
Whatever brings a patient in, Dr. Ravi combines advanced surgical technique, state-of-the-art technology, and his Enhanced Pain Protocol to deliver results that feel proportionate, natural, and uniquely theirs — with a recovery designed to get them back to their life as quickly as possible.
Breast surgery is one of the most personal decisions a woman can make — and one of the most nuanced for a surgeon to execute well. Dr. Ravi works with patients across every stage of life, from young women considering their first breast augmentation to mothers looking to restore volume and position after pregnancy, to patients seeking correction after procedures performed elsewhere that didn't deliver the result they hoped for.
Whether the goal is adding fullness, lifting and reshaping, reducing size for comfort and proportion, or navigating a complex revision, Dr. Ravi approaches every breast case with the same thoughtfulness — listening carefully to what the patient envisions, assessing her anatomy honestly, and recommending only what will genuinely serve her long-term. He never pushes a size or style. The right result is the one that fits her body and her life.
His rapid recovery approach, combined with precise, tissue-respecting technique, means most patients are surprised by how manageable the process feels — and how natural their results look from the very start.
What separates a good surgeon from a great one is not just technical skill. It is the work put into developing an approach that is entirely their own. Dr. Ravi has spent 15+ years doing exactly that, refining a set of signature techniques and protocols that translate directly into better results, smoother recoveries, and a level of care that patients consistently describe as unlike anything they've experienced before.
Dr. Ravi's SMART Tummy Tuck is not a standard abdominoplasty. It's a refined, methodical approach that combines muscle repair, contouring, and strategic incision placement — designed specifically to reduce post-operative discomfort and get patients moving and recovering faster than traditional techniques allow.
Learn More About Dr. Ravi's Custom Tummy Tuck Procedure - The SMART Tummy Tuck:
Many patients are surprised by how quickly they feel like themselves again after breast augmentation with Dr. Ravi. That's by design. His rapid recovery approach combines precise, tissue-respecting technique with a multimodal pain management protocol that minimizes trauma, swelling, and the need for heavy pain medication.
Thinking About Breast Implant Surgery? Watch Dr. Ravi Discuss What to Expect at Your Consultation:
A Mommy Makeover is never a package. In Dr. Ravi’s hands, it’s a carefully structured plan, built entirely around you, your body, your lifestyle, and what you realistically want your life to look like on the other side of surgery. There’s no judgement. No pressure. No predetermined menu.
The process begins with listening, truly listening, before anything is recommended. From there, Dr. Ravi methodically maps out a one or two-stage surgical plan that sequences procedures in the safest, most effective order, with recovery built into the logic from the start.
Dr. Ravi starts by understanding your goals, your life, your schedule and what “getting back to normal’ means to you specifically.
A thorough physical evaluation determines what is possible, what is safe, and what will deliver results that hold up long-term.
Some patients can achieve their goals in a single procedure. Others benefit from a stages approach. Dr. Ravi maps this out clearly, so there are no surprises.
From surgery day through every follow-up, Dr. Ravi stays engaged in your outcomes. The plan doesn’t end in the operating room.
"I want to understand what you're coming in with — physically and emotionally. Only then can I build a plan that's actually right for you."
- Dr. Ravi Somayazula
One of the most common fears patients have beyond the surgery itself is the recovery. How long will I hurt? How long until I feel like myself? Dr. Ravi's Enhanced Pain Protocol is designed to change that conversation entirely.
By combining long-acting local anesthetics, anti-inflammatory strategies, and carefully timed oral medications, Dr. Ravi dramatically reduces post-operative discomfort without leaning on narcotic pain medication. Less narcotics means clearer thinking, better sleep, faster return to activity, and a recovery that doesn't derail your life.
Most patients are genuinely surprised by how manageable their recovery feels — not because surgery is easy, but because the protocol is built to work with your body, not against it.
Scars are one of the most common concerns patients bring into their consultation — and one of the most under-addressed topics in the field. Dr. Ravi believes that scar management isn't an afterthought. It's part of the surgical plan from the very first conversation.
From prepping the skin before surgery to incision placement designed for maximum concealment, to a structured post-operative scar care protocol, Dr. Ravi sets expectations clearly and equips patients with everything they need to support the best possible scar at the one-year mark. Because the result you see in the mirror at 12 months is the one that matters most.
Scar care isn't a separate service — it's built into how Dr. Ravi approaches every single procedure from the planning stage forward.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School / Lahey Clinic
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Massachusetts at Berkshire Medical Center
General Surgery
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rutgers University with a B.S. in Biology, Psychology Minor
Dr. Ravi was also invited by ASPS to author a featured article on the Mommy Makeover — a recognition reserved for surgeons with demonstrated expertise in that specialty. Read the article →
These Awards aren’t self-nominated, they reflect what patients and independent review organizations consistently report: exceptional outcomes, strong communication, and a surgical experience that feels different from the start.
A Private, Elevated Surgical Experience All Under One RoofDr. Ravi believes exceptional results depend on more than technical surgical skill alone. That philosophy shaped the design of this master-planned facility so that consultation, surgery, recovery, and follow-up could occur within one seamless, private environment. Located directly adjacent to his clinic, Houston Plastic Surgery Center is his in-house, Quad-A nationally accredited surgical suite for procedures requiring general anesthesia.Dr. Ravi works exclusively with board-certified physician anesthesiologists, allowing him to remain fully focused on surgery while a dedicated anesthesia physician oversees every aspect of the patient’s anesthetic care and safety.Our office-based center is inspected annually and held to the rigorous standards required of a licensed ambulatory surgery center. HPSC is equipped with advanced technology, including MicroAire, VASER, Renuvion, BodyTite PRO, and modern imaging tools such as ultrasound to support precision, safety, and procedural planning.Most importantly, privacy remains central to the experience. With dedicated private entrances and exits, patients benefit from a discreet, calm environment from arrival through recovery—designed around comfort, safety, and individualized care, not the pace of a high-volume facility. Every step is supported by Dr. Ravi’s highly trained team, whose focus is to provide thoughtful guidance, clear communication, and personalized attention throughout the patient journey.
If you’re considering plastic surgery in Houston, the next step is a personalized, one-on-one consultation with Dr. Ravi. There’s no pressure, no sales process, just an honest, through conversation about what’s possible for you.
Dr. Ravi Somayazula and Dr. Swapna Gopathi are Board-Certified Physicians who use a patient-centered approach and spend as much time as needed to make each patient feel special and respected—not just another person walking through the door.
As a team, a one-of-a-kind treatment plan is created to address concerns from head to toe with the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques, including: Breast Augmentation (Implants), Tummy Tucks, Liposuction, Mommy Makeovers, miraDry®, Botox®, Dermal Fillers, and AVÉLI ® Cellulite treatment.
Working side-by-side, Dr. Ravi and Dr. Gopathi strive to create a long-lasting relationship with each patient, meeting any new aesthetic needs as they arise. Together, the staff at Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics take each patient step-by-step through their cosmetic journey to achieve the desired aesthetic results.
