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Dr. Leo Lapuerta

Skin Tightening, Mommy Makeover, Breast Augmentation

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27 years of experience

Dr. Leo Lapuerta

27 Years in Practice

Dr. Lapuerta is a triple-board-certified plastic surgeon in Houston, TX, with more than 30 years of plastic surgery experience. He has performed over 30,000 procedures and non-invasive cosmetic treatments with an excellent safety record. As founder of the Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas, Dr. Lapuerta offers comprehensive and compassionate plastic surgery care with results Houston can trust. Schedule your consultation today to learn why tens of thousands of patients have trusted their bodies and their beauty to Dr. Lapuerta.

Qualifications

Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery - GeneralAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery

Education

  • Undergraduate: Stanford University
  • Medical: MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  • Residency: General Surgery, St. John Medical Center
  • Fellowship: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, St. Joseph Hospital

AestheticMatch Quality Standards

  • Verified
  • Destination Doctor

Memberships

  • Board Certified
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Hospital Admission Privileges

  • Anna Jaques Hospital
  • North Shore Medical Center

Procedures I'm known for

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Skin Tightening

Dr. Leo Lapuerta’s skin tightening procedures improve skin elasticity and firmness using advanced surgical or non-surgical techniques, helping to reduce sagging and create a smoother, more youthful contour.

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Mommy Makeover

Dr. Leo Lapuerta’s Mommy Makeover combines procedures like tummy tuck, breast augmentation, and liposuction to restore a woman’s pre-pregnancy body, enhancing shape, firmness, and overall confidence.

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Breast Augmentation

Dr. Leo Lapuerta’s breast augmentation procedure enhances breast size and shape using implants or fat transfer, tailored to each patient’s goals for a natural-looking, youthful, and balanced appearance.

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