Body By Ravi adds fellowship-trained facial surgeon in Houston

Body By Ravi Plastic Surgery & Associates has added Dr. Mathew Moreno to expand facial surgery offerings in Houston, giving patients more options for facial and neck procedures in one physician-led setting. The move also ties surgical care more closely to RISE Med Spa for patients who want coordinated skin and maintenance treatments.

Why it matters: - The addition expands access to specialized facial surgery for Houston patients in a private, physician-led practice. - Body By Ravi can now pair facial rejuvenation surgery with nonsurgical care through RISE Med Spa when patients need combined treatment plans. - The practice is broadening its surgical menu without moving care outside its Houston location.

What happened: - Body By Ravi Plastic Surgery & Associates welcomed fellowship-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Mathew Moreno. - Dr. Moreno is now accepting consultations for facial, breast, and body surgery at the practice in Houston’s Energy Corridor. - The practice said the hire expands its facial surgery program and gives patients more surgical options for the face and neck.

The details: - Dr. Moreno is a Texas native and fluent in English and Spanish. - His practice includes facial, breast, and body surgery, with a focus on facial rejuvenation. - He completed a six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. - He served as Chief Resident of the Cosmetic Clinic during that residency. - He then completed advanced aesthetic surgery fellowship training at an ASAPS-accredited program in New York City. - He trained further with leading facial aesthetic surgeons in the United States and Europe. - His background includes peer-reviewed research in plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and perioperative patient safety. - He has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. - He has been inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. - Dr. Moreno’s facial procedures include Deep Plane Facelift, Neck Lift, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Facial Fat Grafting, Chin Augmentation, Buccal Fat Removal, and Lip Lift. - He evaluates facial structure, skin quality, tissue position, and the face-neck relationship before recommending treatment. - Consultations are personal and pressure-free, with an emphasis on realistic goals and balanced results. - Dr. Moreno performs surgery at Houston Plastic Surgery Center, the private on-site QuadA-accredited surgical facility connected to the practice. - General anesthesia cases are supported by physician anesthesiologists. - The facility includes dedicated surgical and recovery spaces for privacy. - Patients can also receive nonsurgical aesthetic care through RISE Med Spa, led by Director of Medical Aesthetics Dr. Swapna Gopathi.

Between the lines: - The hire signals a push toward more comprehensive facial care inside one practice, not just more volume. - Dr. Moreno’s stated philosophy centers on restraint and natural-looking results, which fits the practice’s emphasis on individualized planning. - Founder and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ravi Somayazula said he spent years searching for a surgeon with the skill, judgment, and character to help expand the practice. - The combined surgical and nonsurgical model may make it easier for patients to move from consultation to surgery to maintenance without leaving the Houston campus.

What's next: - Patients can schedule consultations with Dr. Moreno for facial, breast, and body procedures. - The practice is likely to lean further into integrated care as more facial patients use both surgical and nonsurgical services. - More information is available at bodybyravi.com.