02/18/2021
Aging impacts us all in different ways. When fine lines and deep wrinkles start to change your appearance or make you look older than you are comfortable with, a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment at Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics may be just the thing you have been looking for. Continue reading How Can Botox® Cosmetic Treatment from Dr. Gopathi Boost Your Confidence?
02/04/2021
What is a Brazilian Butt Lift?
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a surgical procedure in which liposuction of certain areas of fat from your own body is reinjected to the buttocks to improve the size, shape, and profile of your buttocks. It can add volume, improve symmetry, and help enhance the entire low body. Continue reading Dr. Ravi Answers Houston’s Top Questions About Brazilian Butt Lifts
12/15/2020
Recovery from plastic surgery is, at least to an extent, unique for each patient. Factors including your body’s natural healing ability, the scope of work you have had done, and how close you are willing to follow pre and postoperative instructions will all play a role in your recovery experience. Continue reading Dr. Ravi Shares His Best Tips and Tricks for a Speedy Recovery After Surgery
08/30/2020
Plastic surgery is not just for women. Although historically it has been mainly sought out by females, the male population represents the fastest growth in the cosmetic plastic surgical space.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, cosmetic procedures for males have increased by 27% since 2000, with liposuction, hair transplant, and BOTOX® Cosmetic seeing the most significant increases. Continue reading Trends in Male Plastic Surgery Part I: Facial Rejuvenation
Pregnancy is a magical time filled with pampering and the anticipation of new life, followed by the joy of meeting your baby. With pregnancy and childbirth, however, a woman’s body inevitably experiences a number of external and internal changes. Though a few women come through the process looking almost as good as they did before, most of women are unfortunately left with deflated breasts, lumpy tissue, and sagging skin. Dr. Ravi Somayazula’s Houston Mommy Makeover is designed to address these specific changes by combining a Breast Augmentation with or without a Mastopexy (Breast Lift), a Tummy Tuck, and Liposuction. Continue reading How soon after having my baby can I consider a Mommy Makeover?
11/6/2018
Picture this: family photos of you at the Thanksgiving dinner table, candid selfies taken at the work Christmas party, your Instagram story loaded with holiday celebrations, and Snapchats of you at a swanky New Year’s Eve soiree. Now, take a good look in the mirror: is your post-summer complexion photo-ready for these upcoming holiday events? Close your eyes and imagine how good you CAN look with a noninvasive treatment or two from Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics in Houston. If your goal is to look great before the holiday festivities begin, take advantage of this early fall window for fabulous non-surgical treatments that will allow you to recover fully and look smashing by the time the parties start.
Continue reading 3 Non-Surgical Procedures to Look Your Best This Holiday Season
Some would consider Botox a wrinkle-reducing phenomenon. Working its magic by temporarily relaxing specific facial muscles, the injectable will smooth the associated crease or line for months. Last year, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, (ASPS), more than 7.23 million Botox procedures were performed in the U.S. The average Botox patient seems to be getting younger all the time, many now focusing on ‘prejuvenation’ techniques. So, Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics decided to answer the burning question, “When is it the right time to start getting Botox?”. Continue reading When Is the Right Time to Start Getting Botox?
Dr. Ravi Somayazula and Dr. Swapna Gopathi, both Board-Certified Physicians, 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 Sculptra®. 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.
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Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics sends well wishes to all of those impacted by COVID-19. Dr. Ravi and our staff understand that this has impacted our community in multiple ways, but we are ready to support you in any way we can. Patients have multiple concerns and anxieties, and we want to assure you that as a medical practice, we are here for you.
Our office is currently open and ready to serve you. We are performing elective surgeries per Texas state guidelines at our Ambulatory Surgery Center, Houston Plastic Surgery Center. All surgical patients are required to test for Covid-19, this will be reviewed in detail with you by your Patient Care Coordinator. We are also still performing Injectables, such as Botox and fillers, and other in-office Med Spa procedures, such as miraDry and Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling. In order to do our part to decrease the spread of Covid-19, our office does have a strict screening protocol and all staff and patients are required to wear masks at all times. Our staff continues to follow strict guidelines to increase the frequency of cleaning of all contact surfaces, such as door handles and countertops, with appropriate cleaning solutions. Your safety has always been, and will continue to be, of utmost importance.
Dr. Ravi Somayazula and Dr. Swapna Gopathi, both board certified physicians, continue to offer in person consultations as well as virtual consultations via a secure HIPAA compliant platform. We are happy to provide these two options to guarantee your comfort.
As responsible leaders in our community, we will always take the appropriate steps to ensure that every decision we make is focused on the health and safety of our patients and staff. We continue to monitor the CDC’s guidelines on infection control and are implementing their recommendations on an ongoing basis.
