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001 Schaumburg, IL Aug 9, 2006 Cost: $5,060 Pain: Severe
Lifestyle lift provider: Not specified
I had my LifeStyle Lift done On July 12, 2006. I had the bags removed from under my eyes as well as the lift. It would be better if they told you that most people will need some time to recover. There was no way I could go out in public for about 2 weeks. My eyes were black and swollen. My whole face was swollen. I still have a lot of discomfort especially on the back of my ears. My right side was more of a problem than the left. It is still swollen.
The scars on the back of the ears are pretty awful. They tell you afterwards that it might take up to a year to completely heal.This should be told up front. A tech took out the stitches and did have bleeding after this was done. My left ear had drainage for about two weeks. I did have to have my right ear aspirated 3 times because of fluid build up. Am not convinced that the office help really have medical training. In fact they gave me the opposite information over the phone. I had called about the severe swelling, it was fluid, but they told me that as long as it was hard, not to worry. They should have told me to come in as hardness is a sign of fluid build-up.
The after care needs some attention. As I said, I still am having trouble sleeping or even having the phone on my ear. The least amount of pressure causes much discomfort. This may all be pretty standard, but their ads lead you to believe that you can resume normal activities in a short period of time. I think it would be much better if they told you the truth. Am I happy that I had it done; can't say for sure. Still have swelling under my eyes and most of the swelling has gone down on my face (not behind the ears). Friends tell me that I do look better than I did.
If I had known that the recovery time would be this long, sure wouldn't have had it done in the summer. Would have waited until January when there are fewer activities. (I live in Indiana). Am a golfer and have only been able to go out a couple of times. Honesty is always the best policy. I had the procedure done in Schaumburg, IL. Unfortunately, after the procedure, I found that the Dr. who performed the procedure is on probation in Pennsylvania.
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10/22/06
Hello, I'd like to ask the woman who wrote above about her experience in Schaumburg Illinois because I have a consultation scheduled there soon. How do I get in touch with her? Thank you very much.
11/16/06
Unfortunately we cannot provide you with this person's information. They equested to remain anonymous. Hopefully she will respond to your comment!
12/3/06
Hi
I am scheduled for lifelift as well as upper and lower eye in Schaumburg. You have me worried now, because I was told my Dr. was in Boston and then Philidelphia with lifestyle. He assured me I could get back to work in 10days. May I have his name and any other info you can give me to help me make a decision. I am also from IN!
Thanks,
J
3/29/07
I also had a life style lift 03/2006, it only took me about 3 days to feel better. but I wished I had not done it. Not happy with results. I feel like I gave away$4800.00 for nothing.
I was mainly conserned with my neck not so much my face,it was an extra $300.00 for lipo
under the neck so I asked about doing just one area and she said it would look ok. I should have known better, but it would be an extra $900.00 to do all 3 parts under neath neck and i did not have the money.
well I still don't like my profile and i would have rather spent the money on just doing lipo under neath my neck. No one has mentioned any thing about looking different, not even my sisters,they live in Texas and we see each other once a year. I have not told any one i had it done and i would not recommend it to any one. Do your home work and ask questions."If it's to good to be true"
4/10/07
Glad to hear the comments about lifestyle lift. i had an appointment on Friday the 13th and I am for sure NOT GOING. I tried to find them with the AMA but found nothing. The info Lifestyle gives is very sparse and no doctors are named. Please conctact me at {edited} if you have anymore info on this place, I would very much like to know anything I can. My sister is planning to go through with the consultation.
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4/19/07
I just had my lifestyle lift in Schaumburg yesterday. The procedure went pretty smoothly. I have been applying ice as recommended and taking my medication every 4 hours so the pain is not bad. The only discomfort is your muscles are extremely tight at the jawline so there is no way you can eat anything but yogurt, soft oatmeal, and liquids. I have not taken my shower yet so I still have the wraps around my head. They say the swelling usually shows up on day 2 or 3. So far it does not look to bad.
I will send more as I progress.
4/21/07
Well it is day 4 of my surgery and today I am feeling much better. I am still have some pain and some tightness in my jaw but nothing like even yesterday. The tylenol is working just fine. My biggest problem which was eating is much better today and I was able to eat enough so I could not feel sick when I took my antibiotics. My bruising and swelling is minimal. So far so good.
4/23/07
Well I am now at day six and doing extremely well. I did not have to take any Tylenol at all yesterday and felt really good. Still tightness in my jaw but it is letting up as well. My incisions are starting to itch which are a good sign (meaning they are healing). They look pretty good. I did have slight bruising down my neck but it is really lightened up. I am planning to go back to work one week from my procedure and I know that I should do fine. The results are great! My jaw line is great. I am very happy with my results.
7/27/07
I had a Lifestyle lift done in April in Denver, CO. I'm not so happy. It is now July -- 3 and half months later -- and I've still got swelling. I only had my neck and jaw done. I had a full lift done 10 years ago the old fashioned way and my recovery was quicker. LS needs to add drains to the immediate post-surgery care. I'll give it another 3 months but be forewarned that this is NOT a simple procedure.
I totally agree with comments above that most of the care is done by assistants who I would bet money are not nurses. I think that they need to add a one month progress visit with a doctor. I can't believe that this would add a lot to the cost and it would add greatly to my comfort level that I am healing normally.
8/21/07
I am having a consultation in Troy Michigan in September. Anyone out there have any info about the Docs there.
9/11/07
Don't let him touch your face! Do your homework and you will find it is not all it is cracked up to be. Trust me, I am living with the results of this Dr. as are others. The scars were made in front of my ears, not hidden inside as they should have been. Damaged my eye. Closed the office where I had surgery an no one told me they were closing. Had no where to turn the. Run to a real Dr. as fast as you can.
9/14/07
Does anybody know about Anita Mandal in West Palm Beach. I am considering the lifestyle lift with her but getting scared reading all these comments.
12/17/07
Can someone tell me what is involved- the exact proceedure and the cost. I am interested in the neck area mostly. Is it more for just the jowls and neck, as they tend to stress those areas on the commercials. But, they don't tell how the procedure is done.
I am in the Dallas area. Anyone had it done there.
LHa
1/6/08
I had the life style December tenth 2007. My face is already going back to normal, that is, just the way it was before the life style lift more so on my left side of my face and neck and here it is less than one month since the surgery! Only two people knew I was getting this done no one else. I stayed home for one week then went to get my stitches out. I started going out and having people over and let me tell you NOT one person said you look different or better in any way shape or form. Like I said I kept it a secret from every one. I felt I through away $4000.00 down the toilet and lets not forget about all the pain. I hardly have any feeling in my left ear, try holding the phone on my left ear I keep dropping the phone. I seen the doctor right before the surgery for two seconds then he did the surgery and that is the last time I seen him. NO appointment was made in the future to ever see him again. I call the life style lift THE SLAUGHTER HOUSE.
1/8/08
Hi , I had my counsiltation in tampa fl. I felt really comfortable and excited about having it done. I am scheduled for 2 weeks from now. I think after reading the posts I feel alittle more realistic about the healing. I am nervous but Id really like to get rid of the jowls and double chin. Wish me luck and If anyone has any comments about the tampa office please write in . it could really help.I will write a post after im done thanks.
1/26/08
I AM THINKING ABOUT HAVE THE LS LIFT IN THE BOSTON AREA. HAS ANY ONE EVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE
WALTHAM, MA OFFICE? PLEASE NEED YOUR IMPUT!
1/31/08
This procedure is being advertised regularly on local TV in Albuquerque, NM. The photos show great improvements and make it sound like it is a lesser proceduere than face lift. Sounds like it is not a good idea to ask the doctor doing the procedure about the outcome. I do wonder if there is any differenct between the healing rates and complications of smokers versus nonsmokers/never smokers as tobacco use really decreases healing abilities.
1/31/08
I am just learning about the procedure and came upon this site. As someone who works in the medical field and with patients on a daily basis I find some of the comments quite interesting. (The last comment about those who smoke also poses an interesting topic. I have come across several patients who insist on continuing to smoke after a surgical procedure and become upset that their healing is delayed. Hello!!!! You also have to help your body help itself heal.)I am finding the web sites a little sketchy. Only one so far has gone into any detail about the actual procedure and what it entails. I will keep looking!
2/3/08
i'm waiting for an appt for consultation in the little falls, nj office and am nervous after reading all the unsatisfied results. has anyone had any experience - good or bad - with the little falls n.j. location?
2/7/08
Melinda...I had the procedure done on Dec.27th. MAKE SURE THEY GIVE YOU VALIUM THE NIGHT BEFORE....the Dr. was nice....but I felt the first one and a half hours...before I fell asleep. I just laid there and cried....and he apologized that he had not listened to me when I said I needed more meds. The needles were pretty horrific.....on each side.
I also saw them operating on someone else when I went to go to the bathroom before my procedure....
I was regretting it the next day.......the surgery was pretty horrible until I fell asleep.....but I do look so much better. It has been six weeks....and it is still numb and itchy .....they don't prepare you for the healing length. I did not go back to work until Jan. 6th due to bruising, etc...you cannot see my scars....except for this one on my chin from the liposuction....not where it entered my chin...but from an abrasion.
I don't think I would do it again......if I had to feel the pain I felt during the procedure....but I like looking in the mirror again.
2/9/08
i just saw the infomercial, and immediately had to go online and research this miraculous, affordable, face lift.
after reading all of your comments it doesn't very good, but i still don't understand why those who have had this done, won't say what exactly is the "miracle lift" procedure? what is the difference between the miracle lift and a traditional face lift?
2/10/08
I have an appt with Dr. Alex Gross in Cumming, Georgia in a few weeks. My dermatologist referred me to him..sayiing he is the doctor who trained the locals on the string life procedure. Anyone out there have any experience with this Doctor???
thanks!
2/10/08
I had the LSL lift done in St. Louis on 12/26. I had complications, swelling, (my head was the size of a beachball) bruising, needed fluid aspirated twice, had to buy a wig to go back to work 9 days post-procedure due to facial bruising my short hair would not cover. I walked around like a scarecrow for a week or so till the neck pain was tolerable... You are right, the healing time is longer than they describe. Co-workers say I look a LOT better. I avoided photographs for years due to the turkey neck and drooping, so have little to compare with my "current" face. LOTS of discomfort. LOTS of tightness, but each and every time I went for a follow up (I'm a nurse, I am a firm believer in follow-ups) I saw the physician. He has been honest in his assessments, reassured me that my worst fear (infection) is not founded, and assures me the healing process is coming along as expected. I STILL feel pulling and a clawing sensation inside my right cheek. I STILL have swelling behind my ears and the ropy things so many people describe, which I guess are the sutures behind the ears holding up the face! I have changed my hair, which I prefer very short, but now wear longer to cover the obvious and often painful "bump" on my right cheek, which is also a suture. I have been assured this "bump" will self absorb in about 6 monts. We shall see. Overall, I would not call LSL a slaughter house, as some have done. I guess it is what it is, an economical way for working women to try to beat the clock. I would imagine it works most of the time, although the healing and aftermath are not what I expected. I mean, they have been in business for several years in St. Louis, with the SAME physician, whose record from what I could ascertain (on line, the Board of Healing Arts site, professional registration, gives any disciplinary actions a physician has ever faced, open to public) is clean. Would I do it now, if I knew what to REALLY expect? Probably not. I probably would have gone for the traditional lift. Still, I am not sorry with the current results. Many of my co-workers are following my recovery, considering it themselves. I keep them posted. Best wishes to all of you who read this. Make informed decisions.
2/10/08
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2/11/08
I had the procedure done on Thursday the 7th of February. The procedure went very well. It's been 4 days I have no bruising the swelling is starting to soften a little.
I think it all depends on the doctor.
I can tell a difference on my face and neck, jowls are gone, neck is smooth.
Just have to wait a little while for the muscles to soften where they were tightend.
To those people who say that no one has said to them have you had something done? That's the whole idea to look fresher without the look that you have had plastic surgery.
2/11/08
The actual procedure is called a platysmaplasty. You can look it up on wikipedia.
First you are numbed with about 10 injections about the ears and jaw (they say this is the worst part, but it was not painful to me).
They then make a small incision in the chin, go in, liposuction and and tie the platsyma muscle together.
After that they make incisions all around your ear (completing one side at a time) and peel up the facial skin, liposuction the jowels. The supporting suture material under your chin is pulled and tightened in the back of your ears. Excess skin is cut away and your skin is tucked and stitched into the front and back of your ears.
I can honestly say I did not experience any pain, but you do hear all the procedure and feel tugging. Your mind starts imagining what it all looks like, so it's a bit traumatic in that respect.
I had mine done 6 weeks ago and while I wouldn't go through it again, knowing now what you go through with just a valium, I am very happy with the results.
If you take care of yourself like they instruct you, you will have the best results I'm convinced. Ice then heat and care for your incisions.
After care from the office is almost non-existant, but the dr. did give me his cell phone in case I had any questions or problems. You simply don't get the hand holding and extra dr. time and attention at the rates they have. I absolutely felt my dr. was experienced and did a great job.
My numbness is minimal, incisions healed, scarring not visible in the front of my ears and bruising all gone. Neck skin has relaxed a bit, but looks natural, not pulled the way it looked after 3 days.
2/12/08
I had a Lifestyle lift in March 2006 in Falls Church, Va. I'm very pleased with my results. My ONLY complaint: I'm a pretty tough cookie and when I went in for my consult, they told me that many people return to work the same day. I was confident that if anyone could, I could. I had the procedure done on a Friday and figured I'd be good to go on Monday. Pfffft. First of all, I barely made it home from the procedure (it's a 1 hour drive). I was in pain and felt ill. I came home and went to bed and felt like absolute hell for a week. Would I do it again? Absolutely. I just would have appreciated a little bit more honesty.
2/18/08
I'm so glad I read these comments. I've been going back and forth for a long time between seeing a real plastic surgeon or just life style. The money difference keeps me goning back and forth.
But when I read the "real" stories, thank goodness for the internet, I think better to wait and save.
It seems like for every one thing good you read about life style you read two bad things.
2/19/08
I have been trying for about 6 months to find out what it cost to have the lift done and am told over and over that I have to go to a free appt. to be told. I live about 400 miles from the place in New Mexico that does the lifts. Can any one tell me about what this cost Thanks Judy
2/21/08
I returned to work one week later and my coworkers raved and raved about how "Pretty" and how "rested" and "I want some of whatever you're having". I never still told anyone I had it done. I just had a neck lift and lipo under chin and jowls. 2 weeks later I still have some swelling and neck feels very tight...painfully so, and still some swelling under my chin and at temples. But it looks terrific! I just wish they would have been more honest about how long it will be uncomfortable, but then, maybe I wouldn't have had it done and would never have known how fabulous it looks. I do look at least 10 years younger! My clinic has a mandatory one month follow up where they take the after pictures. I know why they wait a month. It looked great at one week with LOTS of swelling. It will look so awesome in two more weeks. Just praying that my neck muscles relax...I anticipate it won't be nearly so tight when all the swelling is gone. I will re-post at one month.
2/22/08
I am scheduled for a LSL in late March,2008 at Maitland, Florida. I am worried after reading some of these reports. Is there anyone out there who has had the procedure done in Maitland, Florida? Thanks,
Jan
2/26/08
Would be interested in hearing from those who have had the procedure in Albuquerque NM.
2/27/08
I HAD MY LIFE STYLE LIFT 6 WEEKS AGO. I STILL HAVE SWELLING AND IT WAS WAY MORE PAINFUL THEN I EXPECTED. CAN YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOUR HEALING IS GOING?
3/9/08
I had my lift done on thursday the 6th. dr. {edited} did mine. I did not have pain during the procedure. It was the after that got to me. We stayed in a hotel down the street. I called the office to tell them the pain meds were not working. My pain was so bad i had my husband drive me back to weatherford and then back again the next day. I take moprhine for my arthritis pain and even that did not do the trick for me. THe doctor said he could not understand why i had so much pain. I met another lady that her hers done the day beford plus her eyes. She was not in any pain and even d rove her herself. I guess i'm just an exception. I am no wus, have had surgries before, but this hurt. I am curious to see the end result. I can see the difference in the chin. to swollen to really tell ahbout the rest.Good luck
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3/10/08
I am thinking of making an appointment for a consultation regarding the Lifestyle Lift here in Albuquerque, NM. If anyone has had this procedure done in Albuquerque please let me know what your experience and results were like. Thank you
3/10/08
If any one has had the procedure done in Albuquerque and would like to give me some information as to your healing process and how the procedure went. Is it worth keeping my consultation appointment?
3/12/08
I have an appointment for a consultation tomorrow in NJ. But after reading this web site, I plan to pass on the procedure. Does anyone have any experience in NJ?
3/13/08
After reading the stories on this web site, I have cancelled my appointment. Thank you All.
3/14/08
I also have had the lifestyle lift and I am verrrry disapointed in the results the Lipo under my chin is very lumpy and un even and I still have my Jowls.
I have demanded my money back and they have offered me back only 1/2 of the total amount of $4.500.00 and I do not think I will except it If they do not give me more I will turn it over to an attorney. I have not decided yet.
How can they get away with the advertising they do on TV,??
Thanks
3/14/08
I am also thinking of the waltham, ma office. Did you receive a response or have you done the procedure?
Thanks
Dianna
3/16/08
Idv,
Did you have your lift in Dallas? If so what doctor did your life? How is the pain now? About how old are you? Do you think it was worth the trouble and pain? What do your incisions look like? Have you seen the doctor after the surgery? I'm curious because I'm scheduled in June.
Thanks for your opinions.
Pam Miller
3/23/08
I just wanted to let readers know that the plastic surgeon I used (in Stuart, Florida) for eyelids (upper and lower) and breast enhancement did a wonderful job--and guaranteed his results. I was thrilled with the puffiness of the eyes (gone for good!) but thought the crows-feet should have looked less substantial. At the follow up exam, he asked if I was happy with the results and, because he wants 100% satisfaction, he offered (without me asking or demanding) to 'smooth' them out for free (chemical peel). A good surgeon will guarantee his or her work. I don't like the customer service record of the Lifestyle Life company.
Regarding pain/bruising: I experienced VERY little pain after the procedure and NONE during it because I was knocked out. I cannot imagine going through this awake, especially around the eyes (they have to cut and stitch VERY close to your eyes--you cannot move at all). Forget valium--you don't want to see or hear this. I didn't have the jowl problem but ANY surgery will leave bruising. Mine lasted two to four weeks (blue then yellow) and long-term healing was about six months. There was also loss of elasticity in the skin around my eyes but that came back after a year.
I do not work for Dr. Cooper, nor am I affiliated with him in anyway. However, as a satisfied customer, I highly recommend his work. Many people I know, including my mom, have had work done by Dr. Robert Cooper (Stuart, Florida) and the results are outstanding (men and women). He has rooms on premises for patients to stay overnight for recovery and staff on 24/7. All in, the cost was VERY reasonable (around $6500 for breast and eyes--upper and lower)--he gives discounts for prior customers and multiple procedures done at the same time. The aftercare was good although the nurses who removed the stitches could have been more gentle--they tried to take out the eyes and the breast stitches simultaneously. Regardless, the results are very good and most people think I look at least 10 years younger than I really am.
Do not have this done without going under anesthesia with a reputable doctor--you will regret it. It's your face and your life, spend the extra money and do it right. The results should last a lifetime.
3/24/08
Two months and I'm still not healed.The pain I have is horrible.
4/2/08
Who was your Dr. in Schaumburg, IL? My mom would like to have all the procedures done at once (chin lift, liposuction, and eyes)
Thank you
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4/6/08
OMG I FEEL SO BAD FOR THE GIRLS THAT HAD THE LIFT AND DID NOT HAVE A GOOD EXPERIENCE. I LOVE MINE, I KEPT LOOKING IN THE MIRROR FOR WEEKS THINKING...OMG I LOOK SO GOOD...ALOT OF US START LOOKING TIRED AND SAGGING..SERIOUSLY, IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. I RESEARCHED THE DR IN DALLAS THAT DID MINE.
I CANNOT THANK HIM ENOUGH. ALA NATURAL' MAYBE GOOD FOR SOME OF YOU, BUT WHEN YOU ARE 57, SINGLE AND YOU CAN LOOK 12-15 YEARS YOUNGER..WHY WOULDN'T YOU. IT'S RELATIVELY INEXPENSIVE. I HAD TO GO GET A NEW DRIVER LICENSE, NO ONE THOUGHT IT WAS ME.
DO YOUR RESEARCH, GET A GOOD DR AND DO IT..JUST DO IT....I DID AND I THANK GOD EVEYDAY THAT I DID....IF YOU LIKED HOW YOU LOOKED 15 YEARS AGO...GO FOR IT...
4/6/08
WHERE DID YOU HAVE YOUR PROCEDURE DONE?
4/13/08
Hello, I sympathize with you for the money you spent and got no results. However, I spent $5600. and had all three procedures done on my neck, and I could not be happier. I when to the Massachusetts LifedStyle Lift. My doctor was excellent as were the staff. I did have black eyes and swelling, but no pain no gain. I am very happy with my results.
4/13/08
I'm considering the Lifestyle life in Reston VA ... but after reading all of this negative stuff ... I'm a lil' scared. Where did you do research on your doctor and when did you feel comfortable enough to go thru with the procedure?
4/24/08
I went for my consultation in charleston south carolina and just waiting on myself to make the decision. I worked hard all my life like i'm sure you all have and this money i saved was for this and at age 57 i want to do the right thing for myself and there won't be another savings for this because if it's not what it's cracked up to be my husband will say no not again. My question is has anyone gone to lifstyle lifts in Charleston South Carolins? I feel no pain no gain if that's what it takes as long as you get your money's worth. It feels good to vent to all of you and i'd love your help. A southern girl in s.c.. You knoe we do love the sun.
5/1/08
why did you let elizabeth mention the doctors name and no one else can mention the name"?
5/2/08
WOW! That sounds awful...Im considering having this done and after reading your comment about a "slaughter house" I have to ask you, (i hope you dont mind me asking) why would you agree to meet a doctor for the first time and have the surgery done immediately afterward??? They told me I had to wait a minimum of two weeks to get my appointment for my procedure...I wonder why the difference? Tell me please.....
5/5/08
Hi
Did you have the Lifestyle Lift done? I am also in ABQ and thinking of doing this. Tell me all about it, please.
Thank you, Victoria
5/5/08
Hi
I am in ABQ also and wanting to have the Lifestyle Lift done. Tell me how yours went and if I may ask what all did you have done and how much.
Thank you, Victoria
5/5/08
Judy
I live in Albuquerque and it is the only place in NM to have LSL done. I am interested in this so please tell me if you have had it done and how it went. Did you get an estimated cost?
Thank you for your help.
V
6/9/08
I just went Sat 06/07/08 in Denver CO for my free consult. Lots of people in the office waiting. I feel they gave me a lot of info, about the procedure, before and after. The consutant took medical back ground and said the Dr would have the final say because there was no montoring of vital signs. LSL is a franzice (a McDonalds) if the Dr is good in this location I feel I will be fine different locations are like any other franzice it depends on the staff. However I think the price is all the same. They had a special at my location, normally a $6000 - 7000 for only $4000 for the Jowls and anther $1000 to add the neck. I'm sure they will have the same special 6 mos. from now. I'm thingking about it and I'm going to do a lot more investigation before I take the final step including checking with a regular plastic sturgen.
6/9/08
i am thinking of having the procedure done in Dallas. Anyone familiar with outcomes there/ or anyone had it done there?
6/10/08
I look like a freak My neck is scared. What ever you do donot have this done.If I could I would place a picture on the site . Oh I no longer have ear lobes....
6/13/08
post note on my above comment. After a lot of reseach I decided this is not for me. I went to my "free" consult of $490. and now I'll have to try to get that back - wish me luck. I had a gastric bypass and went to a plastic surgeon to have excess skin removed from my lower body on my insurance co. This one will be on me. I talked to my 1st Dr. He had nothing bad to say about LSL and I talked to another surgeon. Both called it a feater lift. They said if you want temporary or light lifts it's fine. However I would be paying $5000 for 1 hr. The other surgeon said to get a good lift, muscles tighted, ect it takes 5 hrs and his charge is $7000. however the extra you pay is for the hospital, surgery room ect plus follow up with th eDr for several mos. I feel $5000 an hour is alot with no followups or anything else. The other surgeon with all the extras comes ot only $2000 an hr. I decided to pay the extra to make sure I get something permanent and that I get the proper care and well be completely asleep for it. Like my other surgeon says if you like Walmart thats fine but if you have Macy's taste then you should not go to Walmart and expect the same results.
6/17/08
hi, i read your story, i was thinking of doing the lifesyle lift. there is no one doing it in baton rouge, i think. but dallas isn't that for away. how much did it cost, and how long did you miss work. thanks if you could reply i've never tired this e/mail before to some one i don't know. i really don't like computors very much. thanks again vanissa in B.R.
7/14/08
This is my first time reading about the lifestyle lift, I have an appt. tomorrow for the consultation in Tampa. After reading so many negatives, I'm afraid to go. How was your experience? Did you have it done? Are you happy? How do they do this procedure? They won't tell me anything over the phone. Anything you can share with me would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Karen Watson, Clearwater, FL
7/26/08
I also had to procedure done in Dec. of 07. I am still not happy with the way I look. I wasn't suppose to have any jawls after the procedure and I do. The neck still looks awful and no one notices a difference. Like you said $4000 for what?
8/3/08
In regard to Schaumburg, IL Aug 9, 2006 Cost:
$5,060
My sister had the surgery done in Michigan in
2006, and her experience was the same as yours
to the tee, almost word for word.
She was unhappy with the results, so she had it
redone. They didn't give her any problem when
she told them she wanted it redone.
Personally, she didn't look any different! I
couldn't even tell she had it done. However,
she gained about 15 lbs. then I could see the
difference, as she has put on that much weight
in the past before the surgery, and her face
didn't look the same as putting in on after the
surgery.
Like you, she was especially shocked about the
pain behind the ear, the fluid problem, the
swelling etc. She definitely was misled.
Her surgery cost $3,000. However, she didn't
have any thing else done other than the lift.
The second time she did the surgery after about
6 weeks to two months later, she said the pain
wasn't as bad. I'm sure part of it was be-
cause she was prepared mentally this time on
what to expect. In additon, she took more
pain killers.
Believe it or not, after all of this, she's
glad she had it done!
8/6/08
So did you have it doen in Maitland? I'm planning one in November in Maitland with {edited}. Please tell me how it went. I want to get a refund now because this site has me thinking twice
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8/11/08
boy am i glad i read this before even making an appt. melba, the lady i talked to on the phone made it sound so easy and the results were stupendous. i'm retired and i don't have that kind of money to shell out for that much pain and no results. thanks guys
9/5/08
Just curious. Did you have it done? I did in Dallas in July of 2008. I am not happy as my jowls are already back less than 2 months later! My scars are uneven and very sore. I had {edited}. Please let me know what happened to you.
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9/28/08
it is to bad we live in such a vain youth obsessed society. at 59 years of age- the mirror is not my friend- but i also know that the sags and bags will come back and maybe we should learn to live with the fact that we cant stop the hands of time.
i too was impressed with the before and after photos, but when i heard all the negative "horror" stories thought better to accept my outside as you have to deal with your inside. happy some of you are pleased with the results and experience!!
9/29/08
I had no intent or plans to have this done. One Sunday I watched the info commercial. Called made an appointment.The next day I was scheduled to have it done. Reassured everything would be ok I looked better before I had the surgery. 7 months and I still need Physical therapy. M headaches are sever. I've lost hearing in my Left ear. I have dysphasia.My scars are terrible.Does that tell you anything?( when you go to have your stithes out Room is filthy
10/1/08
Does anyone know of a good doctor on long
island n.y.?
I'm a little nervous about getting the lf performed after reading all of the comments. However, I think I
I will get it done. Is it a seperate fee for
the neck,face and eyes?
10/1/08
You can try asking around our Doctor Recommendation Forums. HTH
10/1/08
Saying your nervous ,should be your first clue not to go forward with LF....... {edited}
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10/18/08
has anyone had it done in Ca.? and if so how was it ?
11/16/08
I went in to the Orlando Fl office for my consultation on Nov. 12th 2008.
First I was told my people in the waiting room what they were paying. Everyone was different for the same procedure. That was odd. I had my consultation and was told some people go out shopping the day after the procedure. That it was painless as they medicate you. I stressed the importance of a pain free procedure as I have a very low pain tolerance. The woman I spoke to made it sound like a cake walk. An hour...maybe an hour and a half. The price kept changing, going up of course. Finally we agreed on a price and I gave a deposit. My surgery was scheduled for the following Saturday. I was given lots of paperwork, prescriptions and a list of things to buy. I did every they said to do. I hired a maid to clean my home and make sure everything was hospital clean.
I arrived at the office at 6:30 a.m. and the building was locked. I waited and finally got through to an 800 number who then had someone come down and let me in about 7.
The girl at the desk asked me to pay the balance owed which I did. I presented the 100.00 gift coupon they had sent me but she said she could not accept that as they had lowered my price already. She said the Doctor was late so I should go out to breakfast. I left and returned in a half hour.
I was then called to the back to start the procedure. I told them what I had taken before the appointment to help with anxiety and they gave me more pills for anxiety. (actually gave me double because I stressed I was very nervous) While we were waiting for the pills to take effect I questioned the Doctor and tech about the recovery time and exactly how pain free this would be. Meanwhile the techs kids who were absolutely adorable kept running in and out of the room I was going to have the surgery in. Her babysitter did not show up so she brought them with her.
They informed me it is NOT pain free and is quite uncomfortable. The injections were very difficult for some and there are many. (still waiting on the meds to take effect). I questioned them about the recovery time. It could be WEEKS before the bruising and swelling went down! After speaking with the Doctor and his helper for 20 minutes and the medication not taking effect the doctor said he didn't think this procedure was for me. I thanked him for his honesty and he went with me to the desk to tell them I should get a full refund. He walked away and I was refused a refund. The front desk told me the money had already been turned over to "corporate". I argued that the check was right on the desk and the credit card could be refunded with one swipe. Again she refused.
I plan to fight this with everything in me. I think the place is a scam, misleading, and should be closed down!
What this amounts to is you get a face lift (or whatever they talk you in to) just like a REAL plastic surgeons office would give you but you are not put under. The recovery is the same. The cost is only slightly less. The BIG difference is a regular doctors office will tell you the truth. It takes time to recover, and it is uncomfortable!
I would NEVER advise a friend or anyone for that matter to make an appointment with these people.
If I do not get my 7900.00 back I plan to go to the Attorney General with this.
Don't say you haven't been warned.
11/18/08
WHY DIDN'T YOU STOP PAYMENT ON THE CHECK AND THEN CALL THE CREDIT CARD CO. TO DISPUTE THE CHARGE?? WHY DID YOU PAY SO MUCH? I HAD LSL AND CHIN LIPO FOR $5500. IN DALLAS. MY JOWLS ARE ALREADY BACK AND I HAVE TERRIBLE UNEVEN SCARS. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE!
11/18/08
Icould not get a refund. I hired a lawyer. I'm Still dealing with aftermath of this procedure.I wish you luck !
11/20/08
i did dispute my charges. I still needed to pay the. Credit card company or have my credit ruined. I payed off the credit card in full to avoid added interest they added to my balance. The credit was thru life style lift. Thatwas my second mistake.firstwas havingthe procedure done
11/21/08
I called the credit card company the same day. I was told I could dispute it when it was sent in. They had the approval and a 'hold' on the amount. The check? They must have driven right to the bank with it.
I have no idea why it was so much for me. It was a hokey pokey con job. A lady who was in the waiting room with me told me hers was 7200.00 and she had more chins than a Chinese phone book! She even made a joke that mine should cost half of what hers was...
It makes me sick to watch their commercials showing all the news stations interviews. It gave them validity.
I am just thankful that I got out without the procedure! I will fight for the refund but the people who have horrible scars and pain will suffer forever!
Does anyone else feel really STUPID for even believing what they were told? Boy I do..... ;(