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Neck Lift Cosmetic Surgery Center - Tulare, CA

Tulare 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 Tulare *

Visalia Medical Clinic Inc
Alex Lechtman
5530 Avenida de Los Robles
Aesthetic Center
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 738-7572

Michael B Stevens MD
Michael B Stevens
2820 W Main St
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 625-8636

Fresno Plastic Surgery
Kenty U Sian
1855 E Alluvial Ave
STE STE 101
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 790-0501

Central California Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group
Carl C Askren
1351 E Spruce Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 432-3303

John F Burnett MD
John F Burnett
6145 N Thesta St
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 432-5156

Mark A Chin MD
Mark A Chin
6175 N Freso St
STE 101
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 435-9646

John F Burnett MD
Kaye M Riolo
6145 N Thesta St
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 432-5156

Central California Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group
Stephen I Zuniga
1351 E Spruce Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 432-3303

Multi Specialty Center
Kent T Yamaguchi
7415 N Cedar Ave
STE 102
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 435-6600

Pacific Surgical & Laser Institute
Michael Omidi
2920 F St
STE B1
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(866) 423-2889

Southern California Orthopedic Institute
David Bowen
4105 Empire Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 328-5565

Russell B Stokes MD
Russell B Stokes
4101 Empire Dr
STE 120
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(805) 687-0080

Gordon Mitts MD Inc
Gordon Mitts
2525 H St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-7208

John W Lang MD
John William Lang
2020 21st St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 325-1212

Silouette Plastic Surgery Institute
Hootan M Daneshmand
1801 16th St
STE STE A
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 326-7500

Centennial Medical Group
Schaul Sarmicanic
1801 16th St
STE A
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 326-8989

Tulare, California

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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 Tulare

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Tulare Hospitals *

Tulare Regional Medical Center
869 N Cherry St
Tulare, CA 93274
(559)688-0821

Kaweah Delta Mental Health Hospital
1100 S Akers St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)624-3300

Kaweah Delta Rehabilitation Hospital
840 S Akers St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)624-3700

Kaweah Delta Medical Center Health District
400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)624-2000

Corcoran District Hospital
1310 Hanna Ave
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559)992-5051

Central Valley General Hospital
1025 N Douty St
Hanford, CA 93230
(559)583-2100

Hanford Community Medical Center
450 N Greenfield Ave
Hanford, CA 93230
(559)582-9000

Sierra View District Hospital
465 W Putnam Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
(559)784-1110

Porterville Developmental Center
26501 Ave 140
Porterville, CA 93258
(559)782-2222

Kingsburg Medical Center
1200 Smith St
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559)897-5841

Sierra Kings District Hospital
372 W Cypress Ave
Reedley, CA 93654
(559)638-8155

Selma Community Hospital
1141 Rose Ave
Selma, CA 93662
(559)891-1000

Naval Hospital Lemoore
937 Franklin Ave
Lemoore, CA 93246
(559)998-4481

Delano Regional Medical Center
1401 Garces Hwy
Delano, CA 93215
(661)725-4800

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