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Vaser Liposuction vs Traditional Liposuction in Houston,TX

Thu Apr 30 2020

Liposuction is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in plastic surgery. Traditional methods of liposuction include using a specific cannula (long, hollow tube) to aspirate fat after infiltration of a wetting solution. Wetting solution contains saline and lidocaine, which is an analgesic. Traditional Liposuction methods allow surgeons to remove adipocytes (fat cells) … Continue reading Vaser Liposuction vs Traditional Liposuction in Houston,TX

Dr. Ravi Named a 2019 Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Sun Mar 29 2020

Dr. Ravi Somayazula, founder of Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics in Houston, has been named a Top Doctor® by Castle Connolly, the publisher of America’s Top Doctors®. This distinction is awarded to doctors who have been selected by their peers and thoroughly vetted by Castle Connolly’s physician-led research team, which reviews all … Continue reading Dr. Ravi Named a 2019 Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Five Advantages of the miraDry® Treatment in Houston, Texas

Thu Feb 27 2020

As we all know, like it or not, sweat is essential to good health. For example, when we exercise, get anxious, or hang out in summer weather, our normal way of regulating our body temperature (meaning, not overheating our self) is for our sweat glands to cool down our body by releasing saltwater droplets. … Continue reading Five Advantages of the miraDry® Treatment in Houston, Texas

Five Things to Know About Dr. Ravi’s SMART Tummy Tuck

Sat Feb 15 2020

Tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) is designed to eliminate excess skin and stubborn fat from the belly and waist. This procedure can also be used to reattach abdominal muscles that have become separated due to pregnancy or weight gain, a condition known as diastasis recti.Dr. Ravi is known for his skill in addressing diastasis recti. … Continue reading Five Things to Know About Dr. Ravi’s SMART Tummy Tuck

Things to Consider Before Getting Dermal Fillers

Mon Jan 27 2020

If it seems like everyone around you is getting a dermal filler these days, it’s probably true. More than 2.5 million filler injections were given in 2018, making it the second most popular noninvasive aesthetic procedure, coming in right after Botox Cosmetic.. The truth is, no matter your age, ethnicity, or gender, there is … Continue reading Things to Consider Before Getting Dermal Fillers

What is the Safest Breast Implant?

Thu Jan 23 2020

There are two possible fillings for breast implantsSiliconeSalineSilicone is a synthetic polymer that, as a breast implant filling, tends to produce a more natural look and feel. Saline is a sterile saltwater solution that tends to make implants look fuller and more rounded. Both types of breast implants are approved by the FDA and … Continue reading What is the Safest Breast Implant?

Vaser Lipo vs. Traditional Lipo

Tue Dec 31 2019

Liposuction is used to remove excess fat from the body. Effective on nearly any body part, liposuction entails the creation of an incision through which a small tube (cannula) can be inserted to break apart and remove stubborn deposits of fat.

Natural Looking Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer

Fri Sep 27 2019

If you desire a larger and shapelier bust but are averse to having foreign objects (breast implants) placed into your body, breast augmentation with fat transfer may be the exact solution you have been looking for. With this procedure, Dr. Ravi uses fat taken from your own body to gently enhance and reshape the … Continue reading Natural Looking Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer

Understanding the Allergan Textured Implants Recall

Wed Aug 28 2019

On July 24th, Allergan issued a voluntary recall of its BIOCELL® textured breast implants. This recall follows growing concern over the link between textured implants and breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare but deadly form of cancer. The recall is for breast implants that have not been placed, but women who … Continue reading Understanding the Allergan Textured Implants Recall

Tips for a Safe and Fast Breast Augmentation Recovery

Tue Jun 25 2019

At Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ravi Somayazula, offers breast augmentation patients something unique in Houston. His Rapid-Recovery Breast Augmentation technique helps his patients recover faster and better than most.

Get ‘Tite’ with Four Tempting Treatments

Mon May 27 2019

While most of us are worried about the sudden appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, we tend to forget about the other changes that can also show our age. Healthy stores of fat and collagen disappear, further causing our skin to hang. Even if Crow’s Feet are not yet an issue, skin that has … Continue reading Get ‘Tite’ with Four Tempting Treatments

At What Age Should I Start Fillers?

Tue May 14 2019

Taking care of your skin is one of the best ways to prevent damage from the sun, environment, and toxins. Proper daily care may even help slow the process of aging, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines, loose skin, and sunken areas of the face. However, even with a solid and professional … Continue reading At What Age Should I Start Fillers?

How Long do Breast Implants Last and When do They Need to be Replaced?

Fri Apr 12 2019

Breast implants have an average life expectancy of 10 to 20 years. However, new options like form stable (“gummy bear”) and structured saline breast implants may last significantly longer.

Dr. Ravi Somayazula Becomes a Member of the RealSelf Hall of Fame

Tue Mar 12 2019

RealSelf, the world’s leading online source for all things aesthetic, is known for their yearly ranking of the best plastic surgeons. Out of more than 20,000 participating specialists, only the cream of the crop will be named part of the RealSelf 100 or RealSelf 500, which Dr. Ravi has been a part of for … Continue reading Dr. Ravi Somayazula Becomes a Member of the RealSelf Hall of Fame

Choosing Breast Augmentation Now for Optimal Summertime Results

Thu Feb 21 2019

Breast augmentation can improve the appearance of the entire upper body. Used to produce ideal symmetry, projection, and contours, breast augmentation can create enticing proportions, improve clothing options, and help a positive self-image.Through breast augmentation, our Houston plastic surgeon can:Create more impressive cleavageImprove projection and profileIncrease bust sizeImprove breast shapeProduce symmetryIf you are unhappy with … Continue reading Choosing Breast Augmentation Now for Optimal Summertime Results

Houston’s Top Plastic Surgery Procedures to Help You Get Your Summer Body This Winter

Fri Jan 18 2019

Sweater weather has finally arrived in Houston! But it’s easy to forget that the warm summer months are right around the corner. For this reason, every year most of us end up feeling unprepared for the arrival of bikini season. This year, be proactive. Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics’ board-certified plastic surgeon, … Continue reading Houston’s Top Plastic Surgery Procedures to Help You Get Your Summer Body This Winter

What Is the Difference Between a Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation?

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Terms like “breast lift,” “boob job,” “breast augmentation” and “breast implants” are often interwoven, causing a lot of confusion about various breast enhancement surgeries. If you’re interested in improving the appearance of your breasts, there’s likely something specific you want to change. For some women, it’s perkiness; for others, it’s size and/or shape.

Facetite To Improve The Appearance Of Your Neck

Thu Dec 13 2018

When you think about the telltale signs of early aging, sagging skin and deep facial wrinkles will come to mind. Unfortunately, the passage of time is not only reflected on your face, but also on your neck. This delicate skin at the neck and lower face can become lax and develop crepey lines, impacting … Continue reading Facetite To Improve The Appearance Of Your Neck

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