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Neck Lift Cosmetic Surgery Center - Sierra Vista, AZ

Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista *

Frederick J Menick MD
Frederick J Menick
1102 N El Dorado Pl
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 881-4525

Arizona Centre Plastic Surgery
Robert M Dryden
1241 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 722-0909

Arizona Centre Plastic Surgery
Brett S Kotlus
1241 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 722-0909

Patricia Mars MD
Patricia Mars
1200 N El Dorado Pl
STE G700
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 722-6277

Edward Eades MD
Edward Eades
5700 E Pima St
STE A
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-6994

Kathleen M Duerksen MD
Kathleen M Duerksen
5979 E Grant Rd
Ste 115 STE 115
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 751-8030

Old Pueblo Plastic Surgery
John T Collins
2385 N Ferguson Ave
STE 101
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-4514

Perfection Plastic Surgery PC
Peter P Kay
2355 N Wyatt Dr
STE 111
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-7100

Armando J Alfaro MD
Armando J Alfaro
2304 N Rosemont Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-9720

Carlson Ear Nose & Throat Associates
Thomas S Kang
3172 N Swan Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-8777

Institute for Plastic Surgery
Brandon Z Massey
3170 N Swan Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 298-2325

Institute for Plastic Surgery
Christopher Meloni
3170 N Swan Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 298-2325

Profiles Cosmetic Surgery Center
Todd C Case
4741 E Camp Lowell Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 888-4540

Plastic Surgical Specialists
Kurt R Reinke
4721 E Camp Lowell Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-8700

Plastic Surgical Specialists
J D Stuart
4721 E Camp Lowell Dr
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-8700

North Campbell ENT
Joseph M Small
3982 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 795-1581

Maxwell Aesthetics
Teresa Jackson
2490 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 751-1225

Maxwell Aesthetics
Gwen Maxwell
2490 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 751-1225

Greenspring Med Spa in the Foothills
Alexander P Cadoux
2870 E Skyline Dr
STE STE 100
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-9665

Aesthetic Surgery of Tucson Inc PC
Karl J Hekimian
5585 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 293-7077

Aesthetic Surgery of Tucson Inc PC
John A Pierce
5585 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 293-7077

About Faces Cosmetic Surgery Mikel W Lo MD Inc
Mikel W Lo
6127 N La Cholla Blvd
STE 139
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 877-2725

Richard N Hess MD
Richard N Hess
7436 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-3300

Jeffrey Nelson MD
Jeffrey Nelson
7416 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 575-8400

Foothills Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery
Jerold J Olson
7418 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 731-1110

Sierra Vista, Arizona

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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 Sierra Vista

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Sierra Vista Hospitals *

Sierra Vista Regional Health Center
300 El Camino Real
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520)458-4641

Copper Queen Community Hospital
101 Cole Ave
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520)432-5383

Benson Hospital
450 S Ocotillo St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520)586-2261

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