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Trusted to Renew You

Triple-Board-Certified Houston Plastic Surgeon

30+ Years Experience 30,000+ Procedures 3000+ Before & After Photos

Serving Houston, Pearland, Katy & the Greater Houston and Southeast Texas Area

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Welcome to Leo Lapuerta, MD, Plastic Surgery

Experience & Innovation

Houstonians not only deserve the very best — they expect it. For more than two decades, when Houstonians need best-in-class plastic surgery results, they come to Leo Lapuerta, MD, Plastic Surgery.

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.

30+ Years Experience

30,000+ Procedures

3000+ Gallery Photos

30,000+ Procedures

30+ Years Experience

30,000+ Procedures

3000+ Gallery Photos

30,000+ Procedures

30+ Years Experience

30,000+ Procedures

3000+ Gallery Photos

30,000+ Procedures

30+ Years Experience

30,000+ Procedures

3000+ Gallery Photos

30,000+ Procedures

30+ Years Experience

30,000+ Procedures

3000+ Gallery Photos

30,000+ Procedures

30+ Years Experience

30,000+ Procedures

3000+ Gallery Photos

30,000+ Procedures

30+ Years Experience

30,000+ Procedures

3000+ Gallery Photos

30,000+ Procedures

30+ Years Experience

30,000+ Procedures

3000+ Gallery Photos

30,000+ Procedures

30+ Years Experience

30,000+ Procedures

3000+ Gallery Photos

30,000+ Procedures

30+ Years Experience

30,000+ Procedures

3000+ Gallery Photos

30,000+ Procedures

30+ Years Experience

30,000+ Procedures

3000+ Gallery Photos

30,000+ Procedures

30+ Years Experience

30,000+ Procedures

3000+ Gallery Photos

30,000+ Procedures

30+ Years Experience

30,000+ Procedures

3000+ Gallery Photos

30,000+ Procedures

A Nuanced Approach

to Lasting 
 Satisfaction

Meet Houston Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Leo Lapuerta

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Dr. Leo Lapuerta is a well-renowned plastic surgeon in Houston with over two decades of experience. He has performed numerous procedures to help patients achieve the results they want.

DR. LAPUERTA

He takes the time to discuss the patient’s goals and creates an individualized treatment plan rather than adopting a cookie-cutter approach. With multiple awards for cosmetic surgery in Houston and other areas of Southeast Texas, as well as hundreds of positive reviews and testimonials, Dr. Lapuerta is one of Houston’s top plastic surgeons. As a triple-board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lapuerta stays up to date on the latest trends and techniques to achieve optimal outcomes. His use of advanced technology improves the results while also lessening the patient's downtime. Along with his professionalism and expertise, patients appreciate his kind bedside manner and caring approach. He understands that plastic surgery is not just about the physical image; it also impacts mental health and can enhance self-confidence.

"My goal is to create a positive experience with plastic surgery for patients in Houston, that doesn't just improve the way they look, but renews them from the outside in."

— Dr. Lapuerta

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Why Choose Us?

Communication & Collaboration

At Leo Lapuerta, MD, Plastic Surgery, we believe in a holistic approach to aesthetic medicine. We understand that each patient is unique, with their own set of goals and aspirations.

We take the time to listen to your concerns, evaluate your individual needs, and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific goals. Our philosophy is rooted in a deep understanding of the human form and the impact that aesthetic procedures can have on your overall well-being. We strive to create natural-looking results that enhance your appearance and boost your confidence. From addressing concerns about aging to achieving body contouring goals, our priority is unwavering compassion and expert care. We believe in open and honest communication, addressing any questions or concerns you may have about the procedure, recovery process, and potential risks so that you can feel confident throughout every step of your journey.

Comprehensive 
 Plastic Surgery Services

Exquisite Results Within Sight

Dr. Lapuerta performs a variety of plastic surgery procedures to enhance one's appearance and help them achieve their goals.

From facial treatments to breast and body procedures, Dr. Lapuerta offers a highly personalized experience, designing each patient’s care to support lasting satisfaction and wellness. Explore a few of the most popular options available at Leo Lapuerta, MD, and build your ideal treatment plan to include the most advantageous solutions for your unique goals and lifestyle.

Tummy Tuck Facelift Mommy Makeover Eyelid Surgery Breast Lift Neck Lift Breast Revision Surgery Rhinoplasty Liposuction Injectables Surgery After Weight Loss Gynecomastia

Beyond Diet and Exercise

Tummy Tuck

There are some abdominal conditions that cannot be addressed solely by diet and exercise. Abdominoplasty (or a tummy tuck) removes excess skin and fat from the middle and lower stomach to create a slimmer, more sculpted appearance. The tummy tuck procedure helps tighten loose skin and abdominal muscles that have stretched from weight loss or pregnancy in ways that diet and exercise cannot. Dr. Lapuerta offers a variety of tummy tuck techniques to ensure you achieve optimally precise and personalized treatment.

Exquisitely Rejuvenated

Facelifts can tighten the lower half of the face and get rid of sagging skin around the jawline. This procedure redefines the neck area and chin, helping you look younger. It may also be combined with eyelid surgery or brow lift to improve the entire face. You can talk to Dr. Lapuerta about which procedure is right for you when you schedule a consultation to learn more about plastic surgery in Houston.

Mommy Makeover

Mommy Makeover

A mommy makeover combines procedures when you want to work on multiple areas. You may combine a breast augmentation and tummy tuck, liposuction and tummy tuck, or various procedures into one surgery. Many women choose this route after having children to regain their pre-pregnancy body.

Bright Eyes

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a surgical procedure that can rejuvenate the appearance of the eyes. By addressing issues such as drooping eyelids, excess skin, and bags under the eyes, blepharoplasty can help you look more refreshed and youthful. Applicable to the upper and lower eyelids, this procedure can enhance your facial features and boost your self-confidence, delivering an overall more youthful and energized appearance.

A Youthful Boost

Breast Lift

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to elevate and reshape the breasts, restoring a youthful and lifted appearance. When combined with other procedures such as breast augmentation or reduction, a breast lift can enhance your natural beauty and boost your self-confidence. Dr. Lapuerta offers a comprehensive menu of breast procedures to help you achieve your ideal results.

Elegance Defined

Neck Lift

The neck is one of the places on the human body where the signs of aging are the most visible. A neck lift can correct many noticeable signs of aging, from jowling to visible platysmal lines to sagging skin, leading to a “turkey neck” look. Neck lifts also treat wrinkles and creases along the neck and decolletage, taking years off your appearance and expanding your wardrobe options. Neck lifts are typically performed alongside a facelift to maximize results in the lower third of the face.

Making Things Right

Breast Revision Surgery

With more than 30,000 procedures performed, Dr. Leo Lapuerta knows what impeccable breast surgery looks like. If you’ve received breast surgery and feel like the results don’t quite meet your expectations, schedule a consultation with Dr. Lapuerta to go over your options for breast revision surgery. Revision surgery is also an effective technique for patients who need their implants removed or replaced, or who want to switch from implants to another method of breast augmentation. Learn more with a consultation with Dr. Lapuerta.

Impeccable Facial Harmony

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping, is a surgical procedure that can refine the shape and size of the nose. By addressing aesthetic concerns such as a crooked nose, a bulbous tip, or a large nasal hump, rhinoplasty can significantly enhance your facial harmony. With refined nasal contours, improved symmetry, and potential functional benefits, rhinoplasty can boost your self-confidence and improve your overall appearance.

Fat-Fighting Power

Liposuction

Turn to the power of plastic surgery to get rid of stubborn pockets of body fat for good with liposuction. While not a weight loss surgery, liposuction permanently removes fat cells from the body by sucking them out through a cannula (wand). Dr. Lapuerta often uses liposuction in conjunction with tummy tucks, body lifts, or as part of a mommy makeover surgery, delivering impressive body contouring results for his patients.

More Ways to Smooth and Improve

Injectables

Our office carries many injectable filler brands, which add volume under the skin to smooth wrinkles and surface imperfections with lasting results.

Reveal Your True Contours

Body Lift After Massive Weight Loss

A body lift is a comprehensive and transformative surgical procedure designed to address excess skin and tissue following significant weight loss. By removing excess skin and tightening the underlying tissues, a body lift can significantly improve body contours and restore a more youthful appearance. A body lift targets multiple areas, including the abdomen, arms, thighs, and buttocks to help you regain your confidence and embrace a more sculpted physique.

Sculpting Confidence

Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia surgery is a minimally invasive form of male breast reduction surgery that is able to remove small to moderate amounts of fat and breast tissue in the male chest area.

Our Houston, TX Facility

Gold-Standard Care

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas is our on-site, QUAD A certified outpatient surgical facility. Dr. Lapuerta founded the Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas in 2003.

He works with a team of professionals for each surgery, helping to reduce the risks of infection and other complications in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to Houston plastic surgery. His method of personalized care extends to post-op follow-ups with phone calls to patients to ensure they’re recovering as expected, even before they come in for a follow-up visit. Since 2003, Dr. Lapuerta’s patients have enjoyed the highest safety standards in a beautiful, on-site surgical facility dedicated to plastic surgery. An accredited on-site facility offers patients peace of mind, privacy & convenience that isn’t available in multi-specialty facilities.

Plastic Surgery Services For Houston’s Hispanic Culture

Una Hermosa Experiencia

La decisión para realizar una cirugía plástica puede ser un proceso emocionante y confuso al mismo tiempo.

El tener que decidir qué procedimientos alcancen tus metas estéticas, donde realizaras tu cirugía y aun más importante, seleccionar a un cirujano en el que puedas confiar para alcanzar esas metas. El Dr. Lapuerta, cirujano plástico triple certificado y bilingüe, ofrece atención personalizada y uno a uno a pacientes de habla hispana para garantizar que cada individuo reciba el tratamiento de calidad y los resultados excepcionales por los que nuestra práctica es reconocida.

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Patient Testimonials

“The Absolute Best!”

"Love Dr. Lapuerta and his staff! They are professional, always available to you, and they make you feel comfortable in their office. They listen to your concerns and wants without pushing you into making a decision right away. I would highly recommend this office!"

— MC | Houston, TX Plastic Surgery Patient

“I have been a patient of Dr. Lapuerta's for around a decade now. I can't dream of going to see anyone else for a procedure, big or small. He is patient, good-humored, and really puts you at ease as a patient. He has such a vast base of experience over many years that it really builds a sense of trust. He does great work and I always come out looking like me, but better! Never an overdone, obvious look to his work. I would recommend him to anyone ten times over!”

— AM | Houston, TX Botox Patient

“I am 3 months post tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast lift. The best decision I've made! Dr. Lapuerta is very professional, knows what he is doing, and cares about his patients. He was always available to answer any questions, and it felt like he really cared. Abby and Jenny, the nurses, are lovely and caring and were also quick to respond to any question both before and after.”

–M., Houston, TX, tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast lift patient.

“This man is a WIZARD! Extremely skilled, very caring, kind, and an incredible surgeon. … Dr. Lapuerta is lovely and truly takes the time to understand your goals and discuss options in detail so you know your choices and can align them with your expectations and desired outcomes. Also, his team is incredible! Everyone from the office staff to consultants to medical professionals - all of his team - wonderful, caring, kind, supportive, and very helpful. And the surgical results are five-star: I look like myself, but 20 years younger. I am not even exaggerating. All care and instruction - pre- and post-op - are very thorough. You feel like the whole team is there for you every step of the way. Because they are.”

–L.M., Houston, TX, facelift patient.

“Dr. Lapuerta is an exceptional doctor. He is very knowledgeable, and his bedside manner is excellent. I would highly recommend him. The staff is professional and courteous. Brandi is always helpful in answering all my questions.”

–T.M., Houston, TX, plastic surgery patient.

“Dr. Lapuerta and his whole staff are the absolute best! I highly recommend him!”

–A.G., Houston, TX, plastic surgery patient.

“Brandi, the patient coordinator, and Dr. Lapuerta exceeded all my expectations. I have worked in medical sales for 13 years, and you don't get this type of professionalism very often in many offices. They took time to answer any and all questions and made me feel very comfortable. I wouldn't go to any other place. I will refer all friends and family members here going forward.”

–P., Houston, TX, plastic surgery patient.

“There are no words to explain how incredible Dr. Lapuerta and his staff are from the pre-op to the post-op appointments. Everything was handled with excellence. My surgery with Dr. Lapuerta was a success, with minimal pain, and I got both a chin reduction and breast augmentation. I am currently 6 weeks post-op and feel better than ever, both mentally and physically. I would do it all over again!”

–M., Houston, TX, plastic surgery patient.

Patient experiences with Dr. Leo Lapuerta, M.D.

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