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- What is a Neck Lift?
- Who is a Candidate for a Neck Lift?
- Your Neck Lift Consultation with Dr. Rivela
- Your Neck Liposuction/Neck Lift Procedure
- Can a Neck Lift Be Combined with Other Procedures?
- Your Neck Liposuction/Neck Lift Results and Recovery Notes
- Neck Lift FAQs
- How Much Does Neck Liposuction Cost?
- Schedule a Consultation
For patients wanting a more youthful appearance, a popular choice is neck liposuction/neck lift.
Your neck may sometimes show signs of aging 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 facial plastic surgery 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
What is a Neck Lift?
A neck lift (also known as a lower rhytidectomy) is a cosmetic procedure that improves visible signs of aging in the jawline and neck. Excess fat and sagging skin are removed and muscles are tightened. Everything from a double chin to a turkey neck to jowls can be addressed with this innovative procedure.
Who is a Candidate for a Neck Lift?
Patients who are in generally good health with realistic expectations of treatment are typically good candidates for a neck lift or neck liposuction. On top of that, we recommend you be a nonsmoker, be struggling with the look of your neck, not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and not have any medical conditions that could negatively affect the healing process.
Your Neck Lift 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.
MEET DR. RIVELA
With over 25 years of experience, Lucian J. Rivela M. D., F. A. C. S. is proud to offer some of the most innovative procedures available in cosmetic and plastic surgery, aesthetic treatments, and skincare. Dr. Rivela is board certified and is a member of both The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He and his staff are dedicated to helping you be your best confident, natural, and authentic self.
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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 them and address sagging skin, loose skin, or “turkey neck”, creating a more youthful neck. With neck liposuction, excess fat is removed to help remove a double chin.
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.
About the Procedure
AnesthesiaGeneral
Location of operationHospital or surgery center in The Woodlands/North Houston area
Length of surgery2-3 hours
Length of stayOutpatient or can stay overnight if necessary
Can a Neck Lift Be Combined with Other Procedures?
A neck lift can be combined with a number of other cosmetic procedures for a full facial rejuvenation. A neck lift is often combined with a facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, and chin augmentation. Injectables like Botox and dermal fillers, and skin resurfacing can also be used along with a neck lift.
Your Neck Liposuction/Neck Lift Results and 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.
About the Recovery Process
DiscomfortModerate to severe
Swelling & Bruising2-4 weeks
Bandages7-14 days
Work5 days
Exercise6 weeks
DrivingAfter medication stopped
Final Result4-6 months
Neck Lift FAQs
How do I prepare for a neck lift?
Who is a good candidate for a neck lift?
What factors should be considered when selecting a neck lift surgeon?
Are there different types of neck lift surgery?
What is neck lift surgery recovery like?
What are the risks of having neck lift surgery?
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 board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rivela.
I would absolutely do it all over again
My experience with Dr. Rivela and his team for my chin lipo was truly exceptional. At the very first consultation, everything was clearly explained—from the procedure itself to pre-op precautions and post-op tips. They made the entire process feel approachable and stress-free. On the day of the surgery, I was treated with such care that I genuinely felt like a VIP. The nurses & the dr. were friendly, knowledgeable and just plain awesome! I went in for my 3-month follow-up this week and I couldn’t be happier with how I look and feel! Everyone asks if I've lost weight, and I'm no longer scared to have a side profile photo taken! Even straight on, my face looks incredible. I would absolutely do it all over again and highly recommend it to anyone thinking about refining their jawline! …Read More…Read Less
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