Plastic Surgeon Dr. Lucian J. Rivela, MD

Name: Lucian J. Rivela, MD
Last name: Rivela
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1998
Years experience: 25
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Rivela Plastic Surgery
Address: 9191 Pinecroft Dr.
Address suite: #150
Phone: +1 281-681-3905
City: The Woodlands
State: Texas
Zip Code: 77380
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Rivela is dedicated in helping his patients authentically feel beautiful and confident through his years of expertise and trustworthy practice. He utilizes the latest, most advanced, and safest techniques possible in plastic surgery, aesthetic treatments, skincare, and hair restoration for men and women.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: Consultations for cosmetic procedures are complimentary
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers:

Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.

Clinical Privileges:

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, St. Lukes Hospital the Woodlands

Education:

Medical: MD, University of Texas Southwestern

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
General Surgery, Creighton University
Plastic Surgery, St. Joseph’s, Houston

Member of:

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Lucian J. Rivela, MD

Board Certification:

Lucian Joseph Rivela (ABMSUID -02)

Viewed: 8/15/2008
Day of birth:
8/14/1964

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Recertification: 12/1/2009 – 12/31/2019
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification:
9/18/1999 – 12/31/2009
American Board of Surgery
Surgery – General

Status: Not Certified
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification: 2/9/1998 – 7/1/2008
Education: 1990 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 15 Destiny CvThe Woodlands, TX 77381-4361 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 30.1758151,-95.4570589

Primary location:

Location name: The Woodlands
State: TX
Country: US
Map point: 30.1618,-95.5089035

Treatments:

African American Rhinoplasty
Areola Reduction Surgery
Arm Lift
Body Lift
BodyTite
Botox
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Buccal Fat Removal
Cellulaze
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Clear and Brilliant
CO2 Laser
Collagen Injection
Contour Thread Lift
CoolSculpting
Deep Plane Facelift
Dermabrasion
Dermal Fillers
Diastasis Recti Repair
Dysport
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Emsculpt
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facelift Revision
FaceTite
Facial Fat Transfer
Fractional Laser
Fraxel Repair
FUE Hair Transplant
Genioplasty
Glycolic Peel
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hair Transplant
Hyaluronidase
HydraFacial
Inspira Breast Implants
IPL
Juvederm
Kybella
Labiaplasty
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Liposuction
Laser Resurfacing
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Liposuction Revision
Lower Facelift
MACS Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Microblading
Microdermabrasion
Microneedling
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Monsplasty
Morpheus8
Natrelle Breast Implants
Neck Lift
NeoGraft
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Neck Lift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Panniculectomy
Permanent Makeup
Phenol Peel
Pixel Laser
PRP for Hair Loss
PRP Injections
QuickLift
Radiesse
Restylane
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Silk
Rhinoplasty
Salicylic Peel
Scar Removal
Sclerotherapy
Sculptra
Skin Rejuvenation
Skin Tightening
SkinPen
Smart Lipo
Subcision
TCA Peel
Teeth Whitening
Thermage
Thigh Lift
ThreeForMe
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Ultherapy
VI Peel
Volbella
Voluma
YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Awards:

Best Plastic Surgery of the Woodlands on Woodlandsonline.com, 2010 to 2021

Rating: 4.4
Profile views: 6973
Answer count: 2
Review count: 16
1 star count: 2
5 star count: 7
Total star count: 9
Star rating: 3.0045286417314
Lead count last three months: 2
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Dec 6, 2007
Profile modified: Sep 7, 2023
Profile photo modified: Jul 20, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Apr 4, 2016
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Houston, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 29.76,-95.36250305
The Woodlands, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 30.1618,-95.5089035

Latest ratings of treatments

Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Natrelle Breast Implants (Nov 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Augmentation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Implant Removal (Jun 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Tummy Tuck (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Natrelle Breast Implants (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Jun 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Jun 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Reduction (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Tummy Tuck Prices

$9150 – Jul 2022 – The Woodlands, TX
$9150 – Dec 2015 – The Woodlands, TX
$9150 – Jan 2009 – The Woodlands, TX

Natrelle Breast Implants Prices

$9000 – Nov 18, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX
$7625 – Dec 21, 2020
$7250 – Dec 11, 2013 – Houston, TX
$9000 – Nov 18, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX

Breast Implants Prices

$5000 – Aug 2011 – Shenandoah, TX
$5000 – Aug 2011 – Shenandoah, TX

Breast Reduction Prices

$15000 – Aug 28, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX

Breast Augmentation Prices

$7000 – Apr 5, 2023
$7000 – Apr 5, 2023
$7000 – Apr 5, 2023
$7625 – Dec 21, 2020
$7625 – Dec 21, 2020
$7625 – Dec 21, 2020
$7625 – Dec 21, 2020
$76250 – Dec 21, 2020
$7250 – Dec 11, 2013 – Houston, TX
$7500 – Feb 23, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX
$7250 – Dec 11, 2013 – Houston, TX
$7500 – Feb 23, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX
$18000 – Mar 1, 2008 – The Woodlands, TX
$7250 – Dec 11, 2013 – Houston, TX
$7250 – Dec 11, 2013 – Houston, TX
$7250 – Dec 11, 2013 – Houston, TX
$7250 – Dec 11, 2013 – Houston, TX
$7250 – Dec 11, 2013 – Houston, TX
$7250 – Dec 11, 2013 – Houston, TX
$7250 – Dec 11, 2013 – Houston, TX
$7250 – Dec 11, 2013 – Houston, TX
$7250 – Dec 11, 2013 – Houston, TX
$7250 – Dec 11, 2013 – Houston, TX

Breast Implant Removal Prices

$11000 – Jun 1, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX
$11000 – Jun 1, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX
$11000 – Jun 1, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX
$12000 – Jun 1, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX
$12000 – Jun 1, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX
$12000 – Jun 1, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX
$12000 – Jun 1, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX

Cellulaze Prices

$4500 – Feb 1, 2016 – The Woodlands, TX
$4500 – Feb 1, 2016 – The Woodlands, TX

Mommy Makeover Prices

$15208 – Dec 6, 2018
$15000 – Nov 28, 2018
$15000 – Nov 28, 2018
$15000 – Sep 2018

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

$9000 – Nov 18, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX
$9000 – Nov 18, 2015 – The Woodlands, TX

Special Offers

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Treatments

Galderma Offer
Nov 1, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023

Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.

Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question

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Will nipples sensation come back and breasts go back to normal after explant?

nipples sensation
Jan 31, 2022

Temporary numbness is a normal part of any surgical procedure and can be expected for several weeks or months after surgery, as the nerves are affected by surgery and may be compressed by swelling. Sensation in the breast and nipple can increase or decrease after breast surgery – ranging from a total loss of feeling through to tingling or sharp twinges.
Most loss of feeling for the breast will resolve within 3 months, however, the nipples can take up to 2 years to resolve. Please know t...

Wearing supportive bra or a wrap after BA?

Supportive Bra
Apr 4, 2016

With my breast augmentation patients, I usually recommend a post surgical supportive bra for the first week, and then beyond they can choose to wear a regular bra.

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/24/2023