Meet the Surgeon Behind VG Signature
There’s usually one quiet detail.
Something you notice before anyone else does.
At VG Signature, we restore alignment, between how you feel and what the world sees.
Not vanity. Congruence.
When your reflection feels familiar again.
Your posture settles.
Your presence lands.
You already are.
We just make it visible.
About Dr. Gargya
Founder & CEODr. Vipul Gargya is not your typical plastic surgeon. He is a visionary artist, elite technician, and the founder of VG Signature, the luxury plastic surgery destination where excellence is non-negotiable.
Trained for over a decade at world-renowned institutions including Mayo Clinic, the University of Connecticut, and St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Dr. Gargya has performed thousands of advanced aesthetic procedures, earning a reputation for jaw-dropping transformations that are both subtle and stunning.
With a background in elite academic programs, Board-Certified from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and surgical precision honed through thousands of operative hours, Dr. Gargya treats each patient as a one-of-one creation. His approach blends scientific mastery with bespoke artistry, rooted in his belief that confidence is the most magnetic force in the world.
Dr. Gargya is among the small number of surgeons in Tampa certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
Part of The VG Signature Series™Dr. Gargya’s signature work blends technical mastery with artistic restraint, creating results that feel natural yet unforgettable. Never copied. Never rushed. Always bespoke.
Facial Aesthetics
Dr. Gargya is renowned for couture facial artistry - transformations that honor individuality while restoring harmony.
- CouturaLift™ - His couture facelift, necklift, lip lift, and fat transfer grounded in high-SMAS and deep-plane principles. Designed to rejuvenate without erasing identity.
- Signature Micro ChinSculpt™ - Ultra-precise contouring of the jawline and submental region, performed under local anesthesia. Refined definition without scars or downtime.
- Cellular Revive™ - A regenerative procedure using stem-cell enriched micro-fat to restore youthful volume, smooth skin, and awaken natural radiance - no fillers, no synthetics.
Breast Surgery
In breast aesthetics, Dr. Gargya is celebrated for results that elicit an instinctive “wow” while remaining anatomically flawless.
- VG Ballerina™ Breast Augmentation - A couture approach to small-volume augmentation (180–250cc), designed for women seeking elegant, natural results that feel like “the body they were always meant to have.” Inspired by ballerinas and Pilates physiques, it has become one of Tampa’s most requested transformations.
- Augmentation & Mastopexy - Sculpted to fit the body seamlessly, restoring youthful lift and balance while enhancing feminine proportion.
His breast work is bold yet believable - striking, sophisticated, and always bespoke.
Body Contouring
Dr. Gargya’s Sculpted Silhouette Tummy Tuck™ redefines the modern tummy tuck. By pairing advanced liposculpture with refined soft-tissue handling, he sculpts high-definition waistlines and hourglass silhouettes that look effortless yet elegant.
Arm Contouring
Through his Signature Arm Contour™ approach to brachioplasty (arm lift), Dr. Gargya has earned a reputation for precision and refinement. By managing incision placement, symmetry, and natural tapering with obsessive detail, he restores confidence in an area many women feel they must hide.
Credentials & Distinctions
Plastic Surgery at the Highest LevelDr. Vipul Gargya is internationally recognized for his extraordinary ability in plastic and reconstructive surgery. His work has reshaped not only faces and bodies, but clinical standards themselves.
🏆 Career Distinctions
- Recognized by the U.S. Government as a Plastic Surgeon of Extraordinary Ability
- Editorial Board Member, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) – the #1 ranked Plastic Surgery journal in the field
- Chief Fellow, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
- Chief Resident, General Surgery, University of Connecticut (a role with historic prestige dating back to 1876 at Johns Hopkins)
- Inductee, Gold Humanism Honor Society – awarded to < 5% of U.S. physicians for clinical excellence and compassion
- Lead Surgeon on an elite humanitarian mission to Africa, performing 50+ cleft lip and palate surgeries in 5 days
🏆 Humanitarian Surgical Service
- Dr. Gargya has dedicated significant time to humanitarian plastic and reconstructive surgery, providing complex care in resource-limited settings where precision, judgment, and efficiency are critical.
- Most recently, he served as lead surgeon on a humanitarian mission to Zambia, where he performed approximately 50 cleft lip and reconstructive surgeries in a single week, restoring function, appearance, and dignity for children who otherwise would not have access to surgical care.
- This work reflects the same principles that define his private practice: meticulous technique, thoughtful decision-making, and deep respect for the responsibility entrusted to a surgeon.
📚 Academic & Research Impact
- Published in top journals: PRS, Annals of Plastic Surgery, Annals of Surgery, Plastic & Aesthetic Research
- Author of groundbreaking research, including:
- 15-year Mayo Clinic study that changed national pathology protocols for skin lesions
- Rare documented case of facial leukemia cutis in a child, now a clinical reference point in pediatric oncolog
- Advocacy for expanded implant sizing in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
- Invited speaker at international conferences: Mayo Clinic, Harvard, ACPA, Scandinavian Society of Plastic Surgeons, and more
🔬 Roles of Influence
- Editorial Peer Reviewer for PRS (100+ expert-level manuscript reviews)
- Committee Member, PRS Resident Advisory Board and ACAPS
- CLER Committee Member, guiding national standards in surgical training environments
🏥 Surgical & Leadership Excellence
- Performed thousands of transformative surgeries at top U.S. institutions
- Lead surgeon in nationally covered trauma and cancer reconstructions
- Held high-impact leadership roles at:
- Mayo Clinic
- University of Connecticut
- St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
🎓 Training & Certification
- 8+ years of U.S.-based surgical training
- Board-Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery
- ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship
