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Neck Lift Cosmetic Surgery Center - Portage, MI

Portage Plastic Surgeon Doctors for Neck Lift Cosmetic Surgery

Type of Physician: Plastic Surgeon

What is a Plastic Surgeon?

A certification by the Board of Plastic Surgery; practitioners deal with the repair and reconstruction of defects of form and function of the skin and its underlying systems, with emphasis on the head and neck, the upper and lower limbs, the breast, and the external genitalia. It includes aesthetic surgery of structures with undesirable form.

Specialty: Plastic Surgery

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Plastic Surgeon Doctors in Portage *

West Michigan Ear Nose & Throat PLC
Douglas J Raedy
3850 Glenkerry Ct
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 327-7200

Plastic Surgery of Kalamazoo
Alan S Messinger
7901 S 12th St
STE 100
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 372-3000

Plastic Surgery of Kalamazoo
Michael C Nave
7901 S 12th St
STE 100
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 372-3000

Parkway Plastic Surgery
Steven M Nitsch
575 W Crosstown Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 343-5750

John J Iacobucci MD
John J Iacobucci
80 68th St SE
Spectrum Health South Pavilion STE 203
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 974-0100

Grand Rapids Ear Nose & Throat
Thomas W Pfennig
1555 44th St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49509
(616) 249-8000

Joseph F Looby DO PC & Megan E Looby DO PC
Joseph F Looby
2540 Woodmeadow Dr SE
STE 102
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 942-2675

Francine L Vagotis MD
Francine L Vagotis
770 Kenmoor Ave SE
STE 301
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 285-6400

Hand & Plastic Surgery Centre
William T Cullen
245 Cherry St SE
STE 302
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-4131

Hand & Plastic Surgery Centre
Ronald D Ford
245 Cherry St SE
STE 302
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-4131

Grand Rapids Ear Nose & Throat
Thomas R Spooner
222 E Fulton St
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-4514

Plastic Surgery Associates
Marguerite E Aitken
220 Lyon St NW
STE 700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-4500

Plastic Surgery Associates
David R Alfonso
220 Lyon St NW
STE 700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-4500

Mithilesh J Mishra MD
Mithilesh J Mishra
1400 Michigan St NE
STE STE 2S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-5878

Plastic Surgery Associates
W David Moore
220 Lyon St NW
STE 700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-4500

Plastic Surgery Associates
John D Renucci
220 Lyon St NW
STE 700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-4500

Plastic Surgery Associates
Douglas L VanderWoude
220 Lyon St NW
STE 700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-4500

Centre for Plastic Surgery
Scott R Brundage
426 Michigan St NE
STE 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-1256

Centre for Plastic Surgery
Douglas M Leppink
426 Michigan St NE
STE 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-1256

Plastic Surgery & Craniofacial Services
Robert J Mann
426 Michigan St NE
STE 304
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-3536

Centre for Plastic Surgery
Benjamin P Rechner
426 Michigan St NE
STE 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-1256

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Mark R DeHaan
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
Hand Surgery STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-4263

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Steven C Naum
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
Hand Surgery STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-4263

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan
Leslie B Wong
1111 Leffingwell Ave NE
Hand Surgery STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 957-4263

Stonegate Plastic Surgery Center
Samuel E Logan
3901 Stonegate Park
STE 300
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-6000

Douglas Hintzman DO
Douglas Hintzman
2815 S Pennsylvania Ave
STE 5
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0300

MSU Surgery
Edward D Lanigan
1200 E Michigan Ave
STE 655
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 267-2460

Muskegon Surgical Associates
Stephen N Zonca
1316 Mercy Dr
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 739-9461

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeons PC
George P Poletes
1219 E Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3583

Stephen E Fisher MD
Stephen E Fisher
1675 Leahy St
STE 326B
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 728-5055

Daniel E Kislov MD
Daniel E Kislov
1675 Leahy St
STE 328
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 727-5565

Preecha Supanwanid MD PC
Preecha Supanwanid
921 Abbott Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 336-6950

Rick J Smith MD
Rick J Smith
1504 E Grand River Ave
STE 100
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 908-3040

Michigan Plastic Surgery & Michigan Skin Care
Lee H Colony
2900 Hannah Blvd
STE 110
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-4960

Trillium Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Care
John Sampson
2211 Association Dr
STE 100
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 381-8900

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Neck Lift Cosmetic Surgery

How a Neck Lift Is Done

Typically, the procedure will last two to three hours. Of course, if you are having a neck lift in conjunction with liposuction, facelift, brow lift, or other surgeries, the time will vary accordingly. Your exact procedure will depend on your desired results and your own personal circumstances. In order to undergo a neck lift, you must be in good general health, both physically and mentally.

What do you dislike about your neck? Be honest with yourself! You're putting a lot of time and effort into researching the surgery, so make sure you get the results you want. You also should write down your thoughts on what you'd like to correct and have that with you at the time of your pre-operative consultation.

Here are some of the most common concerns:

  • Turkey wattle neck
  • Excess fat
  • Too much skin

Turkey Wattle -- Weakened or Loose Neck Muscles

If you have weakened or loose neck muscles, this may cause the "turkey wattle" or appearance of neck "bands."

To correct this, your surgeon may recommend platysmaplasty surgery. The surgeon makes incisions under your chin and/or behind your ears to access the platysma (neck muscle) and manipulate it accordingly. Sometimes, that may even mean removing some muscle. Your surgeon may also use permanent sutures to hold the tissue in place.

There are new less invasive procedures, where your surgeon may be able to make smaller incisions and use an endoscope (small camera attached to a thin tube) to complete your surgery. Make sure you ask your surgeon for all your options during your consultation.

You and your surgeon will discuss what type of anesthesia to use, depending on your level of comfort. If you want to remain asleep during the procedure, you should request general anesthesia. Otherwise, your surgeon can use local anesthes...

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Questions To Ask Before Surgery »

What is the operation (procedure) that is recommended?

Ask your surgeon for a simplified explanation of the type of operation, technique used, and reasons it should be performed. (Pictures and drawings can tell patients and family a great deal.) Why was this specific procedure chosen over possible alternatives?

What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?

Ask the surgeon about his/her experience with this procedure, its outcome, and the hospital or setting in which the operation will be performed. Is the nursing staff accustomed to caring for patients who have had this procedure?

What is the reason that this procedure is necessary at this time?

Is the procedure being done to relieve pain, diagnose a condition, correct deformity, for cosmetic reasons, or what exact purposes? Must the procedure be performed immediately?

What are the options if this pro...

Emergency Contact for Portage

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Portage Hospitals *

Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
1312 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269)337-3000

Bronson Vicksburg Hospital
13326 North Blvd
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269)649-2321

Bronson Methodist Hospital
601 John St
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269)341-7654

Borgess Medical Center
1521 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269)226-7000

Three Rivers Health
701 S Health Pkwy
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269)278-1145

Bronson LakeView Hospital
408 Hazen St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269)657-3141

Borgess Pipp Hospital
411 Naomi St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269)685-0700

Battle Creek VA Medical Center
5500 Armstrong Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)966-5600

Fieldstone Center
165 N Washington Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49016
(269)964-7121

Battle Creek Health System
300 North Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269)966-8000

Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center
393 E Roosevelt Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269)965-3206

Allegan General Hospital
555 Linn St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269)673-8424

Sturgis Hospital
916 Myrtle Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269)651-7824

Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital
420 W High St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269)782-8681

Oaklawn Hospital
200 N Madison St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269)781-4271

Community Hospital Watervliet
400 Medical Park Dr
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269)463-3111

Pennock Hospital
1009 W Green St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269)945-3451

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