Is Lifestyle Lift Worth It?

I have read many nightmare stories about Lifestyle Lift. I heard on KOB morning news Nov. 2 that they are deceptive in the healing time, swelling and bruising. Is it really worth it?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by leo57 in NM

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Will the real Mini-Facelift please stand up

Unfortunately, the "Lifestyle Lift" is likely nothing more than a mini-facelift. The mini-facelift is an excellent procedure in the right patient. Early signs of aging face specifically around the jowls. Expectations should be set and outcomes should be well defined in a reputable surgeon's office prior to undergoing any surgical procedure. The "Lifestyle Lift" is a heavily marketed mini-facelift procedure with a very catchy name and large advertising budget. I do... more

You get what you pay for

The lifestyle lift is nothing magical. It is really just a standard mini-lift. The only difference is that it is heavily promoted and marketed. For some patients a mini-lift is great. This group includes: 1) patients with early signs of aging 2) Older patients with more significant aging that are willing to trade a less impressive result for a shorter downtime. My issue with the lifestyle lift is that they only do one operation for everyone. A true plastic surgeon adapts the operation to... more

Lifestyle lift

A lifestyle lift is a modified limited scar facelift often done by doctors that are not plastic surgeons. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon first.

Steven Wallach, MD

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It sounds as if you are answering your own question. You may want to read this blog: http://current.com/items/90427324_new-york-company-fined-300-000-for-astroturfing.htm This is an ill defined procedure with no available description of the details of the procedure so it is nearly impossible to know what the procedure entails.