Is Lifestyle Lift Worth It?

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

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.  

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.

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