Considering a Life Style neck lift

Since I've just registered on RealSelf, perhaps the requests for recommendations regarding doc's in the Santa Ana, CA and Las Vegas areas has already been addressed, but Ive missed them. Any feedback (either pro or con), and what is the average fee for the neck lift (in both locations)? Also, what are the long-term ramifications, if any? Thx, Paula

5 answers to “Considering a Life Style neck lift”

A: Lifestyle Lift good choice for neck lift

Gustavo A. Diaz, MD

Lifestyle Lift is a great option for a neck lift. Done by a qualified, experienced, and board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon or General Plastic Surgeon, the Lifestyle Lift procedure should give you the result that you are expecting for many years in your face and neck. This is not a mini-lift or a limited... more

A: Be wary of choosing doctors based on cost

Brian K. Brzowski, MD

As always, the recommendation of a friend or associate who's had a good experience with a doctor you are considering is a good way to chose.  As I've stated in other posts, be wary of selecting your doctor based on price. You don't always get what you pay for, and cheaper doctors are not always less... more

A: Don't go with a Lift Style procedure

Richard P. Rand, MD

If you need a neck lift, I would advise that you go to an excellent Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and have one done.  Please realize that the Life Style lift is a nationally marketed procedure usually done by non-plastic surgeons. 

A: Face lift still the gold standard

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Neck lift and lower face lift are a very technical procedures that are meant to address all the elements of facial aging. The skin, muscle, and fascia of the face must be handled to achieve a natural and long lasting result. Most board certified plastic surgeons would be a little uncomfortable with... more

A: Lifestyle lift is just marketing

Steven Wallach, MD

Lifestyle lifts are just marketing tools often done by surgeons that are not trained to do facelifts. Go to a board certified plastic surgeon to get a real lift.  It may be a bit more money, but isn't your face worth it?  Remember, bad results last a lifetime, not a lifestyle!

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