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Neck Lift Cosmetic Surgery Center - Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria *

Rex A Yannis MD
Rex A Yannis
146 Traffic Way
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-5511

Central Coast Institute for Plastic Surgery
Gary R Donath
1531 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-6000

Ke-Ping Tsao MD
Ke-Ping Tsao
1035 Peach St
STE 303
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-9377

Dermatologic Plastic Surgery
Paul S Collins
84 Santa Rosa St
STE 1
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 543-5052

James W Thornton MD
James W Thornton
77 Casa St
STE 203
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 544-6471

Roman P Bukachevsky MD
Roman P Bukachevsky
295 Posada Ln
STE B
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5960

Charles P Chalekson MD
Charles P Chalekson
1310 Las Tablas Rd
STE 202
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-2828

Julio Soares MD
Julio Soares
5333 Hollister Ave
STE 105
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 967-1359

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center
David L Buchanan
427 W Pueblo St
STE A
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-7336

Howard Gross MD
Howard Gross
2323 Oak Park Ln
STE 102
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 898-2600

Cosmetic Surgery Center
Terry J Perkins
2323 De La Vina St
STE 101
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 563-0000

Russell B Stokes MD
Russell B Stokes
216 W Pueblo St
STE A
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-0080

Gregory S Keller MD
Gregory S Keller
221 W Pueblo St
STE A
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 687-6408

Brent Moelleken MD FACS
Brent Moelleken
1525 State St
STE 206
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 898-9299

Plasic Surgery Med. Clinic of Santa Barbara
John Chapple
511 E Arrellaga Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 966-2203

Robert W Sheffield MD & Adam D Lowenstein MD
Adam D Lowenstein
1110 Coast Village Cir
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-9004

Robert W Sheffield MD & Adam D Lowenstein MD
Robert W Sheffield
1110 Coast Village Cir
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-9004

Pickart Plastic Surgery Inc
Michael C Pickart
428 Poli St
STE 2C
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 648-4567

Arthur E Flynn MD
Arthur E Flynn
168 N Brent St
STE 403
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 643-5437

Brian D Brantner MD
Brian D Brantner
3555 Loma Vista Rd
STE 200
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 653-6765

Samuel A Bern MD
Samuel A Bern
1280 S Victoria Ave
STE 201
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-1699

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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 Santa Maria

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Santa Maria Hospitals *

Marian Medical Center
1400 E Church St
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805)739-3000

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
345 S Halcyon Rd
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805)489-4261

Lompoc Valley Medical Center
508 E Hickory Ave
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805)737-3300

French Hospital Medical Center
1911 Johnson Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805)543-5353

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
1010 Murray Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805)546-7600

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
2050 Viborg Rd
Solvang, CA 93463
(805)688-6431

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