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. I prioritize taking care of my patients, ensuring they are fully educated on the treatment options available to them in order to reach excellent patient satisfaction. My staff and I at Embodiment MedSpa & Plastic Surgery in Tampa, Florida are eager to help you reach your aesthetic goals. With over 20 years in practice, I am particularly well-known for his expertise in body contouring procedures, including awake liposuction (and 360 lipo), Brazilian Butt Lifts and Renuvion J Plasma. I obtained my medical degree from Philadelphia’s Hahnemann University, and went on to complete a residency in General Surgery at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. I have two fellowships: one in Plastic Surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and a second in Plastic Surgery at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital in New York City. I am a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). He has contributed to numerous research studies and publications on the topics of surgery and burn wound care. Described by his patients as someone who actively listens to concerns and thoroughly answers questions, Dr. Mendoza has been referred to as "experienced," "excellent," "honest," and “attentive.”
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!™
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.
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.
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 .....
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
My overall experience with Dr. Mendoza and his staff at Embodiment MedSpa was fantastic! He took his time with me, listening to my questions/concerns and answering everything thoroughly. I received my ultherapy treatment January 6th and am still seeing positive changes to the contours of my face and neck!
I had my 360 lipo and BBL with Dr Mendoza and everything turned out better than I planned!!! The procedure itself was easy and his assistant Lo was very attentive and accommodating!!! I was sore and had to use my BBL pillow for a few weeks but that’s to be expected. Thank you for everything!! I look great!!
I am going to premiere center of cosmetic surgery to see Dr. Rigo Mendoza. We are doing 360 lipo on my stomach, back and hips, and transferring to my butt. Surgery price is 6000 they offer financing programs even for those that don’t qualify for carecredit.
My procedure is scheduled for Nov 15 2018 and I have been preparing for the recovery as much as I can. In an effort to find more budget friendly alternatives I found these foam gadgets in amazon (see pics) well it works perfectly for what I understand the pillow should do. My main concern is that I have to return to work so my main focus has been getting my work area ready before I have to go back. These are inexpensive and effective. I first bought the smaller one and that one does not work well with a desk chair, the longer one does. You can use the shorter one in the car and perhaps the bathroom. Updated on 3 Jun 2022: When I had my procedure he was working at Premiere Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Tampa. The consultation was extremely brief and he seemed rushed or bothered when answering my questions. The first surgery, nothing of what needed to be done, was done. The first revision was the worst. He left my stomach with uneven patched of fat, and indentations where he seemed to have been trying to extract fat. When I went back to complain cause I'm still embarrassed of my body, they told me that they would do another revision, with a new doctor. Mendoza apparently was no longer there and there were several patients that needed revisions after his work. Nonetheless regardless of the revisions, my body is horrible and I would NEVER recommend this doctor to anyone.
I am 3 months post op and very happy with my results. Dr. Mendoza has been wonderful and I definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced straight forward Dr. Holly was great to work with coordinating financing and scheduling the surgery, surgical staff was great, NaTasha was my nurse and she has been wonderful through everything. The front office staff and the MAs could use a lesson on customer service but otherwise no complaints and would definitely return to Dr. Mendoza.
I've had him since 2004 , he has given me breast Aug and lifts , I couldn't be happier with the results, I wanted a change in size so we've done it twice ...also he's done lipo on me and a mini tummy tuck ... He is a wonder Dr and I trust him completly... I started going to him in Illinois and then when he moved to Tampa I was in the Panama City area and I will drive the 6 hrs to him for anything I need before I would go to anyone else !
Hi, that will really depend on your surgeon and/or the facility that you are having your liposuction done at. We offer liposuction under local, with oral sedation in our office (the most popular option). Also, we have a surgery center 1 block away that will do IV sedation or general anesthesia.
Hi, with a side view only, it's very hard to see what's going on. There definitely appears to be irregularities. Whether its from over-liposuction or fibrous cannot be determined on a single picture. recommend you go get a second opinion.
Ultherapy will certainly tighten the jawline. However, if you truly want a slimmer jawline, you should consider liposuction of neck and jowls with Renuvion. The liposuction will slim the area and the Renuvion will help the skin retract or tighten.
Any skin tightening procedure that produces heat, has the potential to damage the fat if not done properly. Ultherapy is very safe it you use the ultrasound and identify the level of the collagen properly and the proper transducer accordingly. At this point, it appears that you have has volume loss. The best ways to restore volume is with a biostimulator (Sculptra) or a fat transfer. Those will give the longest lasting results.
First off, I tell all my patients that liposuction removes fat - it DOES NOT tighten skin. One of the most common risks of liposuction is loose skin. I use Renuvion (J-Plasma), on most of my lipos to help with skin tightening. Once you have loose skin like in your pictures, the only treatment is a mini TT / pubic lift.