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For patients wanting a more youthful appearance, a popular choice is neck liposuction/neck lift.
Your neck may sometimes age before your face due to weight loss or simply as a matter of genetics. Whatever the reason, people both young and old frequently undergo this procedure. Dr. Rivela, one of the Greater Houston area’s most sought-after plastic surgeons, has performed many neck liposuction/neck lift procedures.
Often performed in conjunction with facelifts or other procedures, neck liposuction, can be performed by itself within the office under general anesthesia or in conjunction with liposuction below the chin. Neck Liposuction/Neck Lift is actually two procedures including:
- A neck lift, which removes excess skin
- Platysmaplasty which removes or alters neck muscles
Your Consultation with Dr. Rivela
With your personal consultation in the Greater Houston area providing an opportunity to interact with Dr. Rivela, this is the time to ask and answer questions. During this time you will be thoroughly evaluated and assessed, providing Dr. Rivela the opportunity to develop a surgical procedure plan tailor-made for you.
Be ready to discuss:
- Medical conditions, drug allergies, and medical treatments
- Expectations and desired outcome
- All medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs that you are currently taking or using
- Previous surgical history
Dr. Rivela may also:
- Evaluate your general health status including pre-existing conditions and risk factors
- Examine your face
- Take photographs for your medical records
- Discuss your options and recommend a surgical course of action
- Discuss likely outcome, risks, and potential complications associated with your surgery
Please contact Rivela Plastic Surgery for further information on neck lifts, and other cosmetic enhancements or to schedule your in-depth consultation.
Your Neck Liposuction/Neck Lift Procedure
Your neck lift procedure may take 2-3 hours, depending on other procedures performed at the time. If you have neck “bands,” Dr. Rivela may suggest the platysmaplasty procedure. This procedure involves Dr. Rivela making incisions under the chin and/or behind the ears to access the neck muscles to tighten, creating a more youthful neck.
Good candidates for neck liposuction/neck lift are non-smoking adults in good physical health, with a positive outlook, specific surgical goals, and realistic expectations about the outcome. Many find that the change in appearance brings with it a renewed outlook on life and enhances day-to-day living.
Anesthesia: General
Location of operation: Hospital or surgery center in The Woodlands/North Houston area
Length of surgery: 2-3 hours
Length of stay: Outpatient or can stay overnight if necessary
Your Neck Liposuction/Neck Lift Recovery Notes
Discomfort after a Neck Liposuction/Neck Lift: May range from moderate to severe. The tighter Dr. Rivela makes your fascia, the greater your discomfort will be. Anticipate 3-14 days of prescription pain medication.
Swelling and Bruising: Any swelling you experience will peak in three days. Most swelling will improve within 2-4 weeks but may take six months to improve completely. Your neck will feel tight for the first few weeks due to swelling; you may expect numbness for several weeks as well.
Bandages: Dressings are applied and will be changed in 1-2 days. Sutures will be removed in 7-14 days. You will need to wear a compression garment to minimize swelling and provide support for up to two weeks.
Work: With appearance being the limiting factor you may feel capable of returning to work after 5 days. However, strenuous activity must be avoided for 4-6 weeks.
Exercise: May be resumed in six weeks.
Driving: Driving may be resumed after you have stopped taking prescription pain medication.
Final result: You will see that 80% of the swelling will be down in 6-8 weeks, and to start seeing accurate results will be in about 4-6 months.
Neck Liposuction/Neck Lift FAQs
Good lifestyle habits such as exercising, eating a balanced diet, and getting plenty of sleep are especially important in the weeks leading up to surgery. If you are a smoker, it’s important that you quit two weeks before surgery and do not begin again until two weeks after. Some medications may need to be either decreased in dosage or discontinued two weeks prior to surgery. It is important to follow all of Dr. Rivela’s instructions leading up surgery to ensure best outcome. How Much Does Neck Liposuction Cost?
The overall cost of a Neck Liposuction/Neck Lift in Houston and Montgomery County is affected by anesthesia fees, hospital fees, post-surgery garments, and medications. Price is also impacted by medical tests, surgeon’s fees, and the exact techniques employed.
Schedule a Consultation
To learn more about the treatment of Neck Liposuction/Neck Lift in Houston and Montgomery County, contact us and schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rivela.
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