Atlanta Lifestyle Lift discussion
I want to get a consultation from a LSL surgeon in atlanta area. Does anyone have experience with any of the lifestyle lift doctors i found on the internet? thx!!!
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unregistered guest
27 Jun 2007
I have been reading some of the comments on another site about the lsl and it said that if you have the lipo under the chin you will have to wear a bandage around your head for a month. Is this true? I want to have the lower lids, lsl, and fat under my chin removed. I am considering Dr. Franco for the procedure. I would love to hear from anyone as to the post-op procedures. Thanks
unregistered guest
28 Jun 2007
Well in 2 weeks from today I will have my LSL with Dr. Franco and was wondering if anyone who had their surgery recently was doing well and happy with the results. I am a little nervous about the whole thing at this point but also excited at the prospect of getting rid of this loose skin. Has anyone had their lower lids done with the LSL and how much extra is it for the lower lids? Thanks to anyone who has had this done and can give me some insight and tips. Thanks Sandy
unregistered guest
2 Jul 2007
According to the post-op directions, you must wear the wrap constantly for the first 24 hours. Then for the next 4 days you can take it off to eat and shower only. After that you wear it at night only for the next 30 days.
unregistered guest
2 Jul 2007
Cathy, Thank you for your response. I am scared to death about my up coming surgery but excited at the same time. I am hoping all goes well......
unregistered guest
5 Jul 2007
Well one week from today I will have the LSL done by Dr. {edited} and I am freaking out at some of the stories I have been reading. I saw 2 ladies that Dr. {edited} had done and they both looked fine to me but then I read on here where they just about cut your ears off. Anyway am scheduled for surgery next Thurs and guess it's too late to change my mind at this point but someone please give me some positive feedback on this if you can. Thanks Sandy 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).
unregistered guest
14 Jul 2007
I did not have an LSL. I did have a "mini-lift". From living here and from participating in other plastic surgery discussion boards, I can tell you that if you use an LSL doc in ATL, the best choice will be Franco. He does have the best overall reviews and outcomes. As for an LSL lasting 10 years or ANY mini-lift lasting that long, THEY WON'T. Most REPUTABLE docs say that any mini-lift lasts from 3-7 years depending on the type of lift and the procedure (SMAS, etc) used. Even a traditional face lift with deep plane undermining is not likely to last 10 years. You continue to age, your skin continues to sag, aging progresses normally. You will likely always look younger than your chronological age, but another procedure will be needed eventually if you want to continue looking youthful. Do not go into a mini-lift expecting results from a 1-2 hours procedure that takes a normal procedure (full face lift) 4+ hours to accomplish. If that was the case there would be no traditional face lifts performed and EVERY DOC in the WORLD would be doing mini-lifts because they could quadruple their volume/business! Be reasonable and logical in your expectations and you won't be disappointed. Expect too much and expect to be disappointed. My mini-lift has no visible scars, whatsoever. My scars are behind my ears and minimal. My jowls are gone and my results are very natural. I was not promised the moon and I did not get the moon. I got what I expected. The cost? $4500. So, it is possible to have a mini-lift that accomplishes what the LSL does with no visible scars. Good luck. Research your doctor. Ask for before and after pics and ask for pics of patients at 1-2 years, post-op. If a doc is willing to show you multiple pics that far out, they can be trusted. Don't let them tell you they do not follow patients that long, they do.
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30 Jul 2007
Well, I'm scheduled with Dr.Franco in 10 days and I'm pretty nervous. Any more feedback from those of you who had the surgery this summer with him or others in the Atlanta office?
unregistered guest
4 Sep 2007
I had my lift done on 2/14. today 9/4, my lift is starting to fall. It is not worth the $5,000 I paid. The eylift was terible -- one of my eyes does not close right. Would notrecommend it
4 Jun 2007
I am considering this procedure in Atlanta, GA. Please share.
unregistered guest
8 Oct 2007
I had the lifestylelift about a year and a half ago in Atlanta by Dr. {edited}. Although during the procedure I thought at times it was pretty intense, overall I am completely satisfied with the results. The only part I believe is a bit misleading is that you don't walk out of their with a bandaid and go back to work. It took me a couple of days before I felt comfortable going out.