About
I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in awake surgery. I have performed over 8,000 procedures on patients while they are awake. It is my experience that patients recover more quickly if they do not have to undergo general anesthesia. This also reduces risks during surgery associated with general anesthesia. It allows for a faster post operative recovery.
Specialties/Services:
Mommy Makeover
Body Lift
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Before & After
Mommy Makeover
Dr. Rigo J. Mendoza’s Mommy Makeover combines procedures like tummy tuck, breast enhancement, and liposuction to restore your pre-pregnancy body, enhancing contours, tightening skin, and boosting overall confidence.
Body Lift
Dr. Rigo J. Mendoza’s Body Lift procedure removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks, sculpting the body, improving tone, and restoring a smoother, more youthful silhouette.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Dr. Rigo J. Mendoza’s tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure removes excess abdominal skin and fat while tightening weakened muscles to restore a flatter, firmer midsection. Performed under local anesthesia with oral sedation, his “awake surgery” approach enhances safety, reduces recovery time, and allows patients to avoid general anesthesia.
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Experiences and Qualifications
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Education & Training
Medical: MD, Philadelphia’s Hahnemann University
Residency: General Surgery, State University of New York
Plastic Surgery, Wayne State University
Plastic Surgery, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, NY
AestheticMatch Quality Standards
Verified
Destination Doctor
Professional Memberships
Board Certified
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Hospital Admission Privileges
Anna Jaques Hospital
North Shore Medical Center