New Jersey lifestyle lift

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!

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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).

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planning a neck and jowel lift in 2 weeks. has anyone ever used Dr.Karolak? what did you think. more interested in his stitching.

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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.

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I have scheduled my lsl with dr. Honrado. Any feedback on him would be greatly appreciated.

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I have going to the manhattan office today for a consult. Has anyone had the procedure there and what was the outcome. help!

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I had LL in April 2006, at Plymouth Meeting, I am uhappy with the scaring and still have numbness.

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You talk about repeats. Is there a reoccurrence of the sags?

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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).

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i'm thinking of going to little falls nj for a consultation. does anyone have any recent comments for suggestions?

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