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Leo Lapuerta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
2360 County Rd. 94, Ste. 104, Pearland, Texas
(713) 489-7542
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4.4 | 72 Reviews
558 Questions Answered
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Hello and thank you for your question and pictures.

Patients tend to see their final results after two weeks from the injections. By the sound of it, you seem a little unhappy with your results. I suggest making a follow up appointment with your injector to get any concerns you may have resolved. You can also consult with them about having the filler reveres with hyaluronidase. Best of luck!

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Leo Lapuerta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.4 | 72 reviews

Hello and thank you for your question and pictures.

Since it is unaware when you received your injections, patients tend to see their final results after two weeks from the injections. If you are still unhappy with your results, I suggest making a follow up appointment with your injector to get your desired look. You can also consult with them about having the filler reveres with hyaluronidase. Best of luck!

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Leo Lapuerta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.4 | 72 reviews

Hello and thank you for your question!

I would definitely suggest to follow up with your injector before doing any type of activity just to make sure you can. Best of luck!

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Leo Lapuerta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.4 | 72 reviews

Hello and thank you for your question and pictures!

At this point, it is too early too tell what they results may be. It typically takes up to 2 weeks for any swelling to go down. After the two weeks, you should see your final results. If you are still concerned or unsatisfied with your results after the 2 week mark, you should go back to your injector to proceed with any further suggestions they may have. 

Best of luck!

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Leo Lapuerta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.4 | 72 reviews

Hello and thank you for your question and pictures!

With your case, I would suggest following up with your injector who should be a board certified plastic surgeon. If the lump you have is indeed filler, it can easily be reversed with hyaluronidase. Best of luck!

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Leo Lapuerta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.4 | 72 reviews

Hello and thank you for your pictures and question!

The lips are a sensitive part of the body so bruising and swelling are normal when it comes to any injectables. It could take up to two weeks for any swelling or bruising to go down and see final results. So wait a couple of more days and if nothing has resolved, you can schedule a follow-up with a board certified plastic surgeon who has plenty of experience with these types of procedures in order to resolve your issue.


Best of luck!

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Leo Lapuerta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.4 | 72 reviews

Hello and thank you for your question!

So the filler should have dissolved by now. The lumps can be treated with hyaluronidase injections in order to dissolve the filler. If you do decide to proceed, consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who has plenty of experience with these types of procedures.

Best of luck!

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Leo Lapuerta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.4 | 72 reviews

Hello and thank you for you pictures!

It looks like there may still be some swelling from the injection. Normally, it can take up to two weeks for any swelling to go down in order to see the final results. If you are still unsatisfied with your results, I recommend you return to your injector or a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation. They should be able to dissolve the filler with hylauronidase if you choose to do so.

Best of luck!

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Leo Lapuerta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.4 | 72 reviews

Hello Cuhboom,

Thank you for your question and pictures. Now, Juvederm causes a generous about of swelling after you have been injected. I usually like to tell my patients to gently massage their lips to get the bumps out and to apply light cold pressure for the first 48 hours. After the 48 hours, you can start applying light heat to bring down any bruising. I would wait until the 2 week mark because that is the typical timeline in which the swelling goes down. If you are still concerned, I would consult with your injector to see if you need any dissolving.

Best of luck!

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Leo Lapuerta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.4 | 72 reviews

Hello and thank you for your pictures!

I usually advise patients to wait up to two weeks before making any final decisions about their lip fillers. Icing will help with any swelling and massaging will help the filler settle and prevent any lumps/bumps to form. If bumps/lumps are still present after the two week mark I would advise to see your injector with any concerns you may have. Best of luck!

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Leo Lapuerta, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.4 | 72 reviews

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4.4
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Lower Facelift

LaurenMcLaren

Extremely skilled surgeon - so happy I chose Dr. Lapuerta

This man is a WIZARD! Extremely skilled, very caring, kind and an incredible surgeon. Consultation was excellent. 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 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, instruction - pre and post op - very thorough. You feel like the whole team is there for you every step of the way. Because they are.

Botox

McBeff

I Wouldn't Dream of Going to Anyone Else!

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!

Tummy Tuck

Tralynbutter

Office review - knowledgeable, supportive and compassionate about their work

Dr. Lapuerta and his staff are fantastic!!! They are very knowledgeable, supportive and compassionate about their work. If I needed or wanted a procedure in the future, I would not hesitate to call to schedule with them. I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to have quality care for your first or next procedure.

Mommy Makeover

Magical516378

3 months post tummy tuck, liposuction & breast lift - wonderful!

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.

$8,000Liposuction

Good435597

Very grateful - look forward to seeing my final results

Wow! Originally I was so nervous, but the staff was all really sweet and calmed my nerves throughout the whole process. I had lipo 360, and it was around 8k and worth every penny. I’m 21, smaller, with an athletic body but I’ve always had back rolls and a little tummy no matter how hard I went in the gym. I have a big butt naturally, and I knew Dr. Lapuerta was genuine when I asked him if I should get a BBL and he told me no, I have plenty, which is surprising because most surgeons would just do it for the extra money, because it was around 4K more for the BBL. All my appointments went smooth, and the staff was very friendly and even shared their experiences. The day of my surgery, I went in and the nurse numbed my hand with a shot before giving me an IV and that was all of the pain I felt until post op. The anesthesiologist, came in and put medicine in my IV, and that’s all I remember from there. I don’t even remember walking to the operating room. Next thing I knew, I was in the car. I will say the pain afterwards was a 9/10. Everything hurt the first few days and I was extremely swollen. I also did not really take my pain medicine, so that definitely contributes to that. I am currently day 7 post op and still very sore, however my body is SNATCHED!!! I literally look perfect already, and I can’t even imagine how much more amazing I’ll look when the swelling goes down. Dr.Lapuerta also strategically placed the incisions where I have tattoos and one right above my belly ring so that even if it does leave marks, it won’t be visible. I’m very grateful for the work he did, and I look forward to seeing my final results. Updated on 2 Feb 2023: Wow! Swelling went has gone down a ton & my waist is snatched!!!! I didn’t even think my waist could get much smaller. I still swell when I’m out my compression garment for too long, but that’s normal. I had no massages done & honestly didn’t wear my compression garment as much as I should have and my results are still spectacular! Very grateful.

$10,500Brazilian Butt Lift

S.pace

The results are better than I could have imagined after 2 months

Dr Leo and his staff are the easiest sweetest professionals. I was nervous and worried I would choose the wrong doctor. After going to about 5 different consultations and reviewing every doctor on every website in Houston and surrounding areas I couldn't decide that is , until I walked into Dr Lapuertas office. It's like walking into someone's inviting home. He sits in a sitting area with you and really takes his time to understand what results you want. On surgery day I came in, changed into a gown and sat in a recliner . Once the nurse started my Iv, I woke up walking out with the staff telling me how well I did. I have no memory whatsoever of the surgery. It was unbelievably easy! The results are better than I could have imagined!!! 2 months

$12,500Brazilian Butt Lift

Nurturing5604

Love my results - I Had an Amazing Experience!

Superior experience! Love my results from a superior plastic surgeon and his staff!! The cost for my BBL and 360 liposuction was on point. The results of my procedures are to notch quality! I’m so glad I chose Dr. Lapuerta!!

Botox

nena115

I absolutely love Dr La Puerta

I absolutely love Dr La Puerta. He is honest about what is best to achieve the look you are wanting and won't needlessly give you what you don't need. He takes his time and makes you feel at ease. His staff is friendly and greets you by name at every visit.

$11,300Breast Augmentation

michelle_le

I feel better than ever both mentally and physically

There are no words to explain how incredible Dr. Lapuerta and his staff is. 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!

Tummy Tuck

gpg78

Amazing Experience and Great Doctor!

So happy with the results, my tummy looks amazing and I can finally see my belly button. The staff is very friendly and they make you feel so welcome and safe. Dr. la Puerta explains you everything, his attention to details and professionalism made my experience much better. After surgery you can call him or the staff to answer all your questions and follow ups. I’m very happy I choose Dr. La Puerta!