Houston Plastic Surgeon Includes Liposuction with Tummy Tuck

Liposuction and tummy tuck are two of the most popular body contouring procedures. Though they are very different procedures and target different aesthetic concerns, they can be complementary, and are now being offered together.

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Pearland, TX (Vocus) August 27, 2010

Many people who are looking for a flatter belly and better body shape are unsure whether they should have liposuction or a tummy tuck procedure. Often, however, patients get the best results from a combination of the two, and this has led Houston-area plastic surgeon Dr. Leo Lapuerta to offer liposuction included in the tummy tuck procedure at no added cost.

"People are often unsure about which procedure they want," says Dr. Lapuerta. "Sometimes people choose one procedure over the other, when what they really need is both. I want patients to get the results they desire, and I don't want cost to be a barrier to that."

Liposuction is a procedure that targets excess fat, while a tummy tuck (technically known as an abdominoplasty) targets excess skin as well as slack abdominal muscles. People who are seeking plastic surgery for a sagging belly may get better results from a combination of the two procedures. The tummy tuck can remove excess skin and fat in the belly area while tightening the abdominal muscles to provide a strong foundation for a slimmer figure, while liposuction is used to remove fat from the love handles and waist to better define the figure.

Dr. Lapuerta also offers free consultations for the combined procedure. "People should talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon before agreeing to any procedure, especially major surgery like a tummy tuck. No one should have to pay just to get the information they need to make an informed decision."

About Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas is the private practice of triple-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Leo Lapuerta. It offers a wide variety of plastic surgery procedures such as breast enhancement, body contouring, and facial plastic surgery. It serves patients in the Houston area at three locations: 1919 LaBranch, 11800 Astoria Boulevard, and 2360 County Road 94 in Pearland. Dr. Lapuerta is board certified in general surgery, plastic surgery, and surgery of the hand. He has hospital privileges at four area hospitals. Dr. Lapuerta is also the director of the Clinical Skin Care Center.

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