Dr. Janak Parikh brings a rare foundation to liposuction and body contouring: years of complex surgical training in general surgery and organ transplantation before transitioning to plastic surgery. That background in precision, anatomy, and high-stakes surgical judgment now shapes every contouring procedure he performs — from targeted fat removal to full-body sculpting.

Dr. Parikh completed his plastic surgery residency at Houston Methodist Hospital and is double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He also holds a Sciton laser certification and serves as an Associate Clinical Professor at UT Health, training the next generation of surgeons.

Patients choose Dr. Parikh for natural, proportionate results — his approach favors subtle, harmonious contouring over dramatic, artificial-looking outcomes. Each liposuction plan is customized to the patient’s anatomy and goals, with an emphasis on safety, symmetry, and long-term results.

Education

• BS, Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude — UCLA
• MD — UC San Diego
• General Surgery Residency — Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency — Houston Methodist Hospital

Certifications

• American Board of Plastic Surgery
• American Board of Surgery
• Sciton Laser Certification

Affiliations

• American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)
• The Aesthetic Society
• Houston & Texas Societies of Plastic Surgery (HSPS, TSPS)
• American College of Surgeons (ACS)