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New Jersey lifestyle lift

By bfp on 28 Dec 2006

I am 45  and thinking about having a LSL. I live in New Jersey and have been through all the office appointments. has anyone had thier LSL done by him or at that office. I would like to know how were your results and recovery, if you were satisfied?

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QueenKarine (unregistered guest) 14 Jan 2007
Hello, I've been seriously thinking of getting the Lifestyle Lift done for over a year now. I'm very skeptical of anything that's in an infomercial on television and would like to know if anyone has had this procedure done by either of the doctors in Little Falls, NJ. Their credentials and board-certified status look good on the website but what I was wondering is if it would be proper for me to ask that office for referrals of patients who have had that done (whether it was satisfactory or unsatisfactory). Given the patient confidentiality and privacy concerns, I realize no office would give me phone numbers of patients but what would keep them from taking my contact information and having someone call ME and say they had this surgery done? I know, I know.....I'm such a skeptic but word-of-mouth is the best referral and I'd be interested in hearing from any people who've had this done in the Little Falls office. Frankly, I'm surprised there are not more doctors doing this procedure (especially in Jersey). Also, I'm about 30 lbs overweight. Will they ask me to shed that before I even THINK about getting the surgery done? I realize there's risks in all sorts of surgical procedures but I will absolutely go get the gun if I come out of it looking worse than I do now (jowls, turkey neck, suitcases under my eyes). Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
krystlerose (unregistered guest) 20 Jan 2007
Go to http://www.nbcsandiego.com/health/10052581/detail.html to see a story on the downside of this procedure.
betty paul 7 Feb 2007
cant get the link to nbcsandiego.com to see downside of lift-anyother site available-thnks
Mimi (unregistered guest) 7 Feb 2007
RealSelf has a blog post showing the correct link http://www.realself.com/blog/lifestyle_lift_story_NBC.html
Paula (unregistered guest) 20 Mar 2007
Hi QueenKarine, I read your concerns about the Lifestyle Lift from January 14th and I was just wondering if you had the procedure done and if so, how are you? And, was it everything you hoped for? I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you so much, Paula
9719anon 28 Jun 2010
I have the same concern. Having surgery done on Friday and also trying to find people who had surgery by Dr. Wise to see if they were satisfied.
9553anon 21 Jul 2010
Did you have it done yet? I am considering it with him
9553anon 10 Sep 2010
I had it with Dr. wise on Augst 12th.
Maria (unregistered guest) 14 Mar 2007
Hi I am interested in the lifestyles lifts procedure, has anyone had the procedure done in NJ by a Dr. Mark Karolak? Please let me know your experiences Thank you Editor note: you must join RealSelf so you can be contacted privately with doctor recommendations and feedback. This requires free registration for an account. When registering you must opt-in to receiving private contacts (a check box).
debi (unregistered guest) 5 Apr 2007
planning a neck and jowel lift in 2 weeks. has anyone ever used Dr.Karolak? what did you think. more interested in his stitching.
guekerrie (unregistered guest) 25 Apr 2007
can you let me know how you are doing and feel? hope all went well!
annm (unregistered guest) 15 Apr 2007
I had Dr. {edited} do my lsl and I still look the same as before. So he did it again 3 months later and still, no difference. I never went back. I don't believe he knows what he is doing. He doesn't cut enough of the skin off so after the swelling goes down, the skin sags. I also have ugly scars by my ears and I am not happy that I had this proceduce done. It was a waste of money. I am saving and I am going to a REAL surgeon. It may take longer to heal, but the results will be there. I have looked around and I found a very good one. I wouldn't recommend the lsl procedure to anyone.
Mary (unregistered guest) 8 May 2007
Hi Ann - I was looking at the Lifestyle Lift as an option to full fledged cosmetic surgery. I have already had an appointment with a Board-certified plastic surgeon and I was just curious as to how you went about finding yours. Generally, I prefer to select a physician based on some kind of referral but it's quite different with plastic surgeons. Can you give me any info on who you selected and whether you checked to see if there were any lawsuits filed against him/her? I appreciate your time and hope to hear from you soon. Mary
Dolores (unregistered guest) 18 Apr 2007
I have scheduled my lsl with dr. Honrado. Any feedback on him would be greatly appreciated.
guestd (unregistered guest) 16 May 2007
HI DOLORES....I HAD MY LIFT ON APRIL 25TH, 2007 BY DR.{edited} IN NJ.  IT'S BEEN 3 WEEKS TO THE DAY AND I'M NOT HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS.  RIGHT AFTER THE SURGERY I LOOKED GREAT.  I WAS SOOOOOO HAPPY.  NOW MY JOWELS AND NECK ARE STARTING TO DROOP ALREADY. ?????????? STILL VERY NUMB BEHIND MY EARS.  THE DR. WAS GREAT AND VERY GENTLE.  BUT I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THE DROOP IS HAPPENING ALREADY.  GOOD LUCK.....................
DEBIJEANN 23 May 2007
I WAS SO CONCERNED AFTER FINDING THIS SITE THAT I E-MAILED LSL. I DIDN'T THINK I WOULD GET A RESPONCE. WELL, AFTER 2 DAYS I WAS CONTACTED BY {edited} IN PATIENT RELATIONS. WE SPOKE AND I TOLD HER I WAS UNHAPPY WITH THE WAY MY NECK LOOKED AFTER ONLY 3 WEEKS. AFTER WE SPOKE THE DR. CALLED ME. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE HIM AND GO OVER WHAT IS MY CONCERN. I HAVE TO SAY I WAS VERY SURPRISED THAT I WAS CONTACTED. I'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS. BUT I MUST SAY I FEEL BETTER ALREADY. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE OUT THERE. P.S. I HAD MY LSL IN NJ. I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DR. OR THE STAFF. MY HEALING TIME WAS A BREEZE. IT WAS THE NECK DROOP I WAS UNHAPPY WITH.
9553anon 21 Jul 2010
I have an appoiintment with Dr wise in little falls. Ist that the same doctor?
Tava (unregistered guest) 15 May 2007
I have going to the manhattan office today for a consult. Has anyone had the procedure there and what was the outcome. help!
guest (unregistered guest) 19 May 2007
I had LL in April 2006, at Plymouth Meeting, I am uhappy with the scaring and still have numbness.
E. Abraham (unregistered guest) 7 Jul 2007
Well, I went for the consulation today, and was told the price would be approx 4,000 and I had to put down 10%. Didn't see the dr - was a bit suspicious about I had to pay $400 before I saw the dr. This Lifestyle Lift center is in Little Falls NJ. Has anyone had any dealing with this clinic and drs. Mark Karolak, D.O. and Carlo P. Honrado, MD? Thinking about it, but will check everything out with a local plastic surgery. Please respond if you know anything further. Editor note: you must join RealSelf so you can be contacted privately with doctor recommendations and feedback. This requires free registration for an account. When registering you must opt-in to receiving private contacts (a check box).
guest (unregistered guest) 8 Jul 2007
You talk about repeats. Is there a reoccurrence of the sags?
donnahodio 3 Feb 2008
i'm thinking of going to little falls nj for a consultation. does anyone have any recent comments for suggestions?
CGim (unregistered guest) 13 Feb 2008
Has anyone had the Lifestyle Lift performed by Dr. Jeffrey Wise in Little Falls, NJ? Any feedback? Thank you!
kittykoo (unregistered guest) 18 Feb 2008
I'm seriously thinking about having the procedure done in NJ by doctors Wise or Karolak and I'm sort of nervous. I remember when everybody was flocking to lasik surgery for the eyes and some were estatic and some dissatisfied.
carolyn murphy 23 May 2008
hi i was wondering if u got it done. how was the dr. any comments u can tell me...thank u....

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