General Practitioners

• Headaches
• Medical Weight Loss
  Whether you want to change the size and shape of your breasts due to age and/or pregnancy, weight loss or even general perception that your breasts are underdeveloped, each is a valid reason why you may be considering breast enlargement. Often women are happy with their overall appearance but desire larger and fuller breasts.
• Ear Infections
  Children from about five years old with developed ear structure who have the ability to reason well and are not resistant to the idea of surgery are good candidates. In addition, the patient should have overall good health with no current or chronic ear infections.

Ophthalmologists

• Ophthalmology
  This FDA-approved, purified protein has been in use for over 20 years in medical practice in the field of ophthalmology for the treatment of several muscular eye disorders including blepharospasm and stabismus. In addition, neurologists have more recently utilized Botox® in the treatment of certain types of headaches. The cosmetic use of this product began in the early 1990s with specific use for wrinkle treatment of the upper face.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  For skin subjected to years of damage from environmental effects, lifting the brow is a popular choice to help reverse the signs of aging. This procedure is often used in conjunction with a facelift and eye surgery, a brow lift helps create a more youthful, refreshed overall appearance. This can also be a great option for younger candidates who have inherited traits, such as a low brow.

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy
• Labor and Delivery
  A tummy tuck flattens the abdomen by the removal of excess skin and fat and the tightening of the muscles which comprise the abdominal wall. This procedure is wonderful for getting rid of excess abdominal skin and repairing muscle laxity which may follow childbirth, prior surgery or as a result of significant fluctuations in weight.

Neurologists

• Autism
  Step Forward is the annual walk providing awareness and raises funds for Tuberous Sclerosis research. Tuberous Sclerosis is a genetic disorder causing tumors to form in various organs, primarily in the brain, eyes, heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, as well as on the skin, frequently causing epilepsy, autism, learning and behavioral problems and life-threatening conditions. Currently there is no cure. Step Forward is a national fundraising charity organized by local volunteers and families effected by TSC. For more information, contact Yolanda at 281-475-5545 or visit tsalliance.org.
• Epilepsy

Psychiatrists

• Mental Health
  From 2005 Dr Rivela has been involved with YES to YOUTH offers short-term crisis intervention and mental health services for youth up to age 18 with individual, group, and family counseling at no charge. Montgomery County Youth Services also runs BridgeWay Youth Shelter: a short term shelter program, serving youth age 10 to 17 providing intensive intervention, counseling, housing, food, clothing, hygiene supplies and more.
• Anxiety

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  After completing four years of Medical School at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Lucian Rivela, MD finished general surgery training at Creighton University and completed his board certification in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.  Specializing further, Dr. Rivela then completed his Plastic Surgery residency at St. Joseph’s  Hospital in Houston, TX while being trained under some of the most respected plastic surgeons in the country.
• Ear Surgery

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  Botox® Cosmetic is an FDA-approved treatment that temporarily reduces signs of aging like moderate to severe frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, and crow’s feet around the eyes. The treatment produces consistent results and is quite safe.
• Brow Lift
  Good candidates for a brow lift are non-smokers in good physical health with realistic expectations regarding the outcome of surgery.
• Eyelid Surgery
  Eyelid surgery, also often called an eye lift or undereye bag surgery, is designed to remove excess skin, reduce the fat of the eye area and, in some cases, tighten muscle creating a more youthful appearance. Of course, you will continue to age, but the results are usually very long-lasting. With upper eyelid surgery lasting anywhere from five to seven years to a lifetime, lower eyelid surgery most often needs to be performed only once.
• Liposuction
  They all improve dramatically using  Smartlipo The Woodlands TX/ Spring  preformed by Lucian Rivela, MD, FACS, with minimal downtime and less pain than traditional liposuction alone. Because Smartlipo actually tightens tissue, you don’t have to worry about dimpling and sagging afterwards.
• Breast Augmentation
  Attaining more ample and more attractive breasts through breast augmentation surgery no longer means sacrificing your body’s natural look and feel. Dr. Rivela, consistently voted the top plastic surgeon in The Woodlands by
• Breast Reduction
  Breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure intended for women with large, pendulous breast who often face a variety of health problems caused by having excessive breast size. These problems can include back and neck pain, skin irritation, skeletal deformities and even respiratory problems.Â
• Breast Lift
  A breast lift will give you firmer, more youthful-looking breasts for years to come by removing excess tissue and tightening the skin envelope, providing you don’t become pregnant and that you maintain stable weight and a healthy lifestyle.
• Rhinoplasty
  Many factors determining Rhinoplasty surgery is the shape of the nose including size, width, length, tip-shape, and symmetry. With so many factors “shaping†it, the nose is one of the most common physical attributes transformed through surgery.
• Plastic Surgery
  In addition to surgeries, Rivela Plastic Surgery offers a full array of treatments and services for the face, body, and skin.
• Thigh Lift
  Yes, You can have an inner thigh lift that raises sagging skin on the insides of the upper leg or an outer thigh lift that raises and pulls the outer sides of the thigh upward.
• Face Lift
  FaceTite can provide ‘mini-facelift’ results without the downtime and associated scars that come with surgery. It uses radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis to destroy fat cells under the skin. When performing FaceTite, Dr. Rivela inserts a small probe just underneath the surface of your skin. By activating the probe, he can then “melt†away excess fat with radiofrequency energy and then can suction it all away. At the same time, radiofrequency energy is applied to the outside of the skin to offer skin tightening “almost ironing the lines and and skin irregularities away†. The skin resurfacing tightens skin and enhances your overall complexion and can significantly improves acne scarring if present.
• Neck Lift
  FaceTite is the latest breakthrough in non-surgical technology. It is FDA-approved revolutionary minimally-invasive treatment that burns fat and tightens sagging skin on the face and neck. This is a perfect treatment for those who are too young or just not quite ready for aggressive surgical rejuvenation. In addition, it can be very beneficial for those who have already undergone a surgical face or neck lift and just desire a touch up without undergoing surgery again.
• Blepharoplasty
  There are several treatable conditions that may be improved using upper blepharoplasty and lower blepharoplasty procedures, including...
• Abdominoplasty
  The success and safety of your abdominoplasty procedure depends very much on your complete candidness during consultation. You’ll be asked a number of questions about your health, desires and lifestyle.
• Nose Surgery
  Yes, there are two different techniques Dr. Rivela uses in performing Rhinoplasty/Nose Surgery The Woodlands TX/ Spring. The first, closed Rhinoplasty is performed by making tiny incisions on the inside of the nose. The second, open Rhinoplasty, involves an additional incision to the column of skin, the columellal, that separates the nostrils. Open Rhinoplasty is more invasive than closed and is often more painful during recovery, often requiring a longer recovery period. There are many procedures addressing various issues. A few of these procedures are...
• Body Lift
  If you desire a firmer, more youthful-looking body contour, then a surgical Body Lift may help achieve your goals by improving the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports fat and skin.
• Breast Surgery
  Breast surgery is individualized. In order to better illustrate potential outcomes that may be achieved, Dr. Rivela offers this highly advanced 3D breast imaging and simulation technology to his patients. Although there is no single method or simulation that is 100% accurate, the VECTRA® Breast Imaging system gives you an amazing 3D visual image range of outcomes that show you a proportional range for your breast and body, provides a realistic expectation of the appearance of your breasts, is a great educational tool, and helps dramatically with the implant selection process. It is far more accurate than looking at other patients’ before and after photos. You can visualize your own Before/After surgery. It is also more accurate than placing an implant in you bra, although you are free to do this during your consultation. You are able to visualize and experience your own result in 3D pre-operatively.
• Otoplasty
  Otoplasty, otherwise known as “ear pinning,†is a commonly performed procedure that improves the shape, positioning and size of the ears.
• Body Contouring
  Wendy is a licensed aesthetician who, since 2005, has held her certification in Advanced Medical Aesthetics and specializes in both acne and anti-aging procedures.  She has worked as a licensed and certified Medical Aesthetician & Body Contouring Technician since 2005 and is our  leading authority on CoolSculpting and non-surgical body sculpting technologies.  When she isn’t busy being a mom, baking or making people look and feel beautiful, Wendy attends conferences and  advanced training because she feels it is very important to stay current with the rapidly growing medical skincare field.
• Gynecomastia
  The most frequently treated areas for women are the abdomen, breasts, hips, outer thighs, anterior thighs, inner thighs, knees, arms, buttocks, cheeks and neck. In men, who comprise about 15-25% of liposuction patients, the most commonly treated areas include the chin and neck area, abdomen, flanks (or “love-handles”), and male breasts (gynecomastia).
• Cosmetic Surgery
  A Brachioplasty, or arm lift, is a very popular and commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedure for people who desire firmer and more contoured arms.
• Facial Implants
  Although any area can be reconstructed by adding contour and proportion to your face, the most common sites for facial implants are...
• Bariatric Surgery
  Usually, health insurance will not cover any  medical treatment done strictly to enhance appearance. In some cases, however, where large amounts of redundant folds of skin left by massive weight loss (such as after bariatric surgery) cause recurrent infections, a health insurer may cover the procedure. You will have to determine what your insurer will cover and you may have to go through an appeals process.
• Forehead Lift
  A brow lift (or forehead lift) is a commonly performed procedure designed to raise your eyebrows to a more aesthetically pleasing position. In addition, it improves lateral hoods, softens horizontal wrinkles on the forehead, and will smooths scowl lines between the eyebrows.

Dermatologists

• Acne Treatment
• Chemical Peels
  Dr. Rivela’s office is so peaceful and everyone is so welcoming! I first met Dr. Rivela and he was so kind and personal. I had chemical peels and derma-pen done, and everyone went so smoothly! Wendy did all my procedures and she is absolutely amazing! She knows what she is doing! She will bring you a blanket and make you feel at home during the procedure. 🙂 I highly recommend Rivela Plastic Surgery to anyone, don’t go anywhere else except here!.
• Skin Care
  Dr. Rivela performs Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Peel under general or sedation typically at a surgery center. The peel usually takes between 15-60 minutes and is on an outpatient basis. To facilitate healing and minimize discomfort, Dr. Rivela will prescribe specific skin care treatments at least two weeks prior to your surgery to prep the skin for the laser peel.
• Microdermabrasion
  Our goal is to educate you and to provide the best medical aesthetic care possible by using the latest and most effective procedures such as:  the VI Peel, VI Peel with Precision Plus, VI Peel Acne, Dermaplane, Clear + Brilliant, MicroPeel and the Hydrafacial. As well as micropeels, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion and the more aggressive TCA, Obagi Blue Peels, the Perfect Derma Peel for exfoliation and The Perfect Derma Peel Plus with Clear booster for moderate to severe Acne and the PLUS booster is for hyperpigmentation, melasma, actinic keratosis and sun damage on the face, chest, hands, arms and back.
• Burns

Physical Therapists

• Neck Pain
• Back Pain

Allergists

• Allergies