Lucian J. Rivela, MD, FACS, is a double board-certified plastic surgeon in The Woodlands, Texas, and the founder of Rivela Plastic Surgery, where he has been in practice since 1998. Certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, he brings the full training of a general surgeon to every aesthetic procedure, a depth of surgical judgment that has made him one of the most trusted plastic surgeons in the Houston area for more than 25 years. Woodlands Online has voted him "Best Plastic Surgeon" in The Woodlands every year since 2010.

Dr. Rivela is known for natural-looking results and a candid, conservative approach: he would rather tell a patient what will actually work than sell a procedure. Breast surgery is a cornerstone of his practice, including breast augmentation with saline or silicone implants, breast lift to restore a more youthful contour, and breast reduction for women seeking relief from the neck, back, and shoulder strain of overly large breasts. Every breast patient can preview her likely result with Vectra 3D imaging before committing to surgery.

In body contouring, Dr. Rivela performs tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) to repair separated abdominal muscles and remove excess skin, liposuction to sculpt areas that resist diet and exercise, and the mommy makeover, a customized combination of breast and body procedures that restores a woman's pre-pregnancy shape in a single operation and recovery. He also offers labiaplasty for women seeking greater comfort and confidence, and gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction) for men who want a flatter, more masculine chest.

His facial work includes facelift surgery to lift sagging skin and deep folds in the lower face and neck, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to refresh tired-looking upper and lower lids, and rhinoplasty to reshape the nose for better facial balance and, when needed, easier breathing.

Dr. Rivela also leads a dedicated hair restoration practice, Rivela Hair Restoration, offering NeoGraft follicular unit extraction hair transplants with no linear scar, PRP therapy, HydraFacial Keravive scalp treatments, and Nutrafol for men and women experiencing thinning hair.

Dr. Rivela earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, completed his general surgery residency at Creighton University, and finished his plastic surgery residency at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Beyond the operating room, he travels on surgical mission trips to Guatemala and Peru with Agape In Action, and the practice donates a portion of its skincare treatment profits to local charities every month. He lives in The Woodlands with his wife, Patti, and their three children.

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Facilities

Dr.  Rivela preforms  surgeries at  Memorial Hermann Surgery Center at 1441 Woodstead Court, The Woodlands, TX 77380,  Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center

and  Alpha Surgery Center Creekside 

Patient Testimonials

I was a 34H at the age of 21 and Dr.Rivela got me to a nice C cup in under three hours. my surgery was 3 days ago at Memorial Hermanns Outpatient center and I am feeling fantastic! He was very kind and even took into consideration the "dream bra" I brought in with me to my consult. I also took it with me on surgery day just to make sure we were on the same page and I couldn't be more happier with the size he left me with. He removed a total of 1,100g. His staff is very caring, and I have not experience any staff ignoring me to be on facebook when I am in the office, like someone else mentioned. I am very very pleased with my decision to use Dr. Rivela for my breast reduction, I would do it all over again with no regrets!…

Wonderful staff, professional service affordable pricing. 10/10 recommend.

I LOVE dr. Rivela’s work, and also his kind and polite staff. His reputation is through word of mouth and I am so glad I found him. He is very detailed oriented, and he knows how to bring out beauty in women. He takes your concerns and desires very seriously, and he’s is very respectful towards your transformation. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Rivela.