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Rigo J. Mendoza, MD

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4710 N Habana Ave., Ste. 202, Tampa, Florida
(813) 235-0702
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4.4 | 58 Reviews
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Post-Pregnancy Procedures

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Body Contouring

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I offer a wide range of body contouring procedures, so I’m able to customize treatment plans for each patient to create natural, flattering results. One of the best ways to contour the body is via liposuction, which removes excess fat from areas that are notoriously stubborn, such as the abdomen and thighs. This fat can then be skillfully transferred elsewhere in the body—including the buttocks and face—to improve shape and contour. My patients appreciate this unique approach to butt augmentation because it uses their own fat instead of introducing new substances to their body. I also offer the Cellfina cellulite treatment, to smooth skin, and I’m excited to be offering my patients the Renuvion J Plasma skin tightening system, the latest body contouring technology. We can go over all your options and create a tailored treatment plan during your consultation at my Tampa-area practice, Embodiment MedSpa & Plastic Surgery.
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Skin Tightening

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MEET RIGO J. MENDOZA, MD
🩺26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

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 al

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Embodiment MedSpa & Plastic Surgery Tampa Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in aesthetics of the face and body. 📞 813/777.5850 🇺🇸 🇨🇴

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Liposuction for $1,500 per area

Dr Mendoza specializes in awake surgeries. He offer complimentary consultations both in person as well as virtual. •Total pricing based on number of areas •Local anesthesia with oral sedation •General anesthesia available for additional •Plasma tightening additional •Higher BMI Cases Lipo Under Local - All the benefits without the anesthesia!™

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Rigo J. Mendoza, MD reviews

Rigo J. Mendoza, MD

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4.4
58 reviews

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Mini Tummy Tuck

maegancerra

Great Experience and Results

Dr. Mendoza and team are amazing! You will get the best personalized care and advice to reach your optimal results. I’ve had inner/posterior thigh lipo with Renuvian, mini tummy tuck with Renuvian and lip filler. I’m so thankful for Dr. Mendoza’s skill set and talent. I’m truly very pleased with the results and get so many compliments! They are very accommodating to those who live out of state!

Brow Lift

Thriving6184

Definitely Recommend

Dr. Mendoza did my eyebrow lift, something I’d wanted since my 20s. Now in my 40s, I finally went for it… I’m so glad I did. He made the whole process easy and comfortable, and I was back to work in just three days. I truly feel like my best self, and the scar is so fine that no one notices unless I point it out. I’d absolutely recommend him!

Breast Augmentation

Helpful161357

They Are Perfect!! AA to a D

At 46, I decided it was time to embrace the journey of aging backwards—and Dr. Mendoza has been nothing short of extraordinary in making that possible. From the very first appointment, I knew I was in the hands of someone who not only understands aesthetics, but truly masters them. We began with injectables, and his technique is unmatched. He works with the most innovative filler on the market, and the results were instant—elegant, natural, and completely downtime-free. It was the perfect introduction to what has become a transformative experience. The milestone decision, however, was finally moving forward with breast augmentation—a procedure I had canceled six times before out of nerves. I came to Dr. Mendoza as a AA, with a very specific vision of what I wanted. He listened with care, balanced my wishes with his expert guidance, and set expectations that felt both realistic and exciting. The outcome exceeded every hope I had. Recovery was seamless—astonishingly so. That same evening I was walking my dog, and by the next day, I was back at work. While each journey is unique, my own was far less painful than I could have imagined. Within weeks, I had returned to my normal routine—only now with beautifully proportioned, natural-looking D-cup breasts that feel like they were always meant to be mine. Dr. Mendoza doesn’t just perform procedures—he curates transformations. His artistry, precision, and genuine care have given me results that are not only physically beautiful but confidence-defining. I cannot recommend him highly enough; he is the doctor you want if you’re ready to look—and feel—better than ever!

Liposuction

kroy74

Great Experience!

Dr Mendoza and his staff are very friendly and helpful. The office has a relaxing atmosphere and I felt like they make sure to give each patient their full attention. The results have been amazing!! It has been a great experience and would highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their appearance.

Facelift

Hot_MOB

I Looked Beautiful for my Daughter’s Wedding.

Great outcome! I was a gorgeous mother of the bride. Dr. Mendoza treated me with care. He throughly explained the procedures, recovery and expectations. I received a customized treatment plan for my specific needs. I had a facelift, neck lift and renuvion facial renewal plasma resurfacing. Dr. Mendoza helped me through my recovery. His care doesn’t end after the surgery. I’m very happy with my natural results. My skin is luminescent from the plasma resurfacing. The crepey skin around my eyes is gone. When I look in the mirror, I see myself again! I went from looking like a woman in her 60’s back to my younger self. I look as vital as I feel.

Renuvion for Facial Resurfacing
SuzieGidd

SuzieGidd

Renuvion Facial Resurfacing

I had a great experience with Dr Mendoza and the staff at Embodiment MedSpa. I the Renuvion Facial Renewal Plasma Resurfacing on my face, neck and chest. I am amazed at the results. I had so much sun damage from my youth growing up in Florida. The plasma resurfacing did an incredible job of addressing that sun damage. Dr Mendoza was very patient and explained every step of the process from my consultation and through my recovery. The staff was very patient, professional and supportive. I highly recommend Dr Mendoza!

$3,000Renuvion

chrisroo

Best Care and Services!

I had chin lipo with renuvion procedure with Dr Mendoza. I am very satisfied with not only how the procedure went, but also, my outcome. He was very honest about what the outcome might or might not be, but assured me I would have much benefit. He's also done filler treatment and explained why he thought one product was better for me than another. He's the only one I will trust with any cosmetic procedure.

$5,000Breast Augmentation

Pioneering860524

How I Always Wanted to Feel.

I’ve wanted a breast augmentation for 15 years. I always opted to not have surgery until I met the doctor. 2 months and love being comfortable taking my shirt off. I didn’t like what I saw. Now I finally feel comfortable with my body. They look perfect. I was also concerned of the way they would feel and that they would look like oranges. They are natural, he directed me in the correct size and type for my body frame. I feel grateful that I found him.

Liposuction
nadiabenj

nadiabenj

Lost and Found

I’m so happy for internet. He did my surgery 2016 at another office all I can say is he was the best thing that came from there. I could not remember his name today I called the old clinic and some how the receptionist found his name through my phone number. So many people asking who did my lipo and I kept sending them to the old clinic and most of them said your doctor isn’t there any more please find him .....

Cellfina

BBB88LP

Time to get rid of my cellulite!

It was so exciting to finally be able to do something about the cellulite on my buttocks, as well as the back and sides of my thighs. My experience at Embodiment MedSpa was great start to finish. The facility was clean and modern. The staff was accommodating and friendly. Dr. Mendoza really listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions. He made me feel comfortable with him and the treatment. He explained that Cellfina works by treating the main cause of cellulite, the connective bands that are woven throughout fat in the thighs and buttocks. The fibrous bands pull down the skin, creating the dimpling and puckering you see on the skin. Similar to a rubber band under tension, once released, the treated skin bounces back to smooth itself out. Leaving you with a smoothed out appearance that before was a 'rocky road.' I would definitely recommend the Cellfina procedure performed by Dr. Mendoza. I had it done in December 2019 and the results are fantastic. The procedure really did not hurt, it smoothed out my rocky road thighs. My buttocks has a much cleaner silhouette in dresses and leggings. I can sit in shorts WITHOUT the cottage cheese look to the sides of my thighs!!!I'm very happy