I am happy that this patient has raised a point about one of the strengths of Lifestyle Lift: the marketing and sales pitch. I would like to remind this patient of one basic concept: if performance of a unique, revolutinary procedure was feasible "in about an hour", don't you think every... more
Should I insist on a lower price for Lifestyle Lift?
I recently had a consultation for Lifestyle Lift, and was very happy with all the info I received, except for the price quoted for me for the procedure. I actually am having very little done to my face as I am still young and don't need much. But still, I was quoted the amount $4400, which was the same price a friend of mine paid; she had quite a bit more work done than I am having. Should I ask for another consultation and insist on a lower price?
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6 answers to “Should I insist on a lower price for...”A: Consider not having an LSL
The Lifestyle Lift is a minilift with minimal undermining but with all the incisions of a real facelift. There are many posts on this forum showing a high dissatisfaction rate with the procedure. You may be better off saving up for a real facelift with a board certified plastic surgeon when you... more
A: Verify the Surgeon's credentials, talk to former patients
Lifestyle lifts have not received great reviews by many people having the procedure. My recommendation is to either wait and not have any procedure done at this time, or seek out a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can sit down with you and offer you the procedure or procedures that you may benefit from,... more
A: Probably not have the operation
Lifestyle lift is a marketing tool for patients to do a modified facelift that often doesn't work for most patients. I would check the credentials ofthe doctor to make sure that they are board ceritified in ENT or Plastic Surgery.
A: Lifestyle a bit out of style
I agree with Dr. Rand regarding the lifestyle lift. The lifestyle lift has a myriad of problems and long term patient satisfaction issues and has been a technique that some has been successful because of the heavy marketing and the ability of a variety of providers (non-plastic surgeons and non-ENT facial... more
A: Personally I wouldn't recommend a Lifestyle lift in the first place
Regardless of the price, I wouldn't recommend a Lifestyle lift. Just read ALL the reviews of unhappy patients who have been deceived by this "marketed" mini lift. Properly done facelifts by genuine plastic surgeons have among the highest satisfaction rating (79%) when compared to the dismal 40% satisfaction... more
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95 posts
9 Dec 2008
I strongly advise my patients to consider pricing last when considering a cosmetic procedure. Once you have decided to undergo a procedure after consultation with several physicians, you should decide on which physician you want to work with. Cosmetic procedures are medical procedures and not a commodity. I'd not haggle much. I will refrain from discussing the merits of Lifestyle lift, any other cosmetic procedures or indeed as to who is qualified to perform them. These are subject matters that interest me a lot and would gladly debate those that feel they should take ownership of certain aspects of medical practice as an exclusive right. Medical Science would never have advanced if we restricted ourselves to what we learned in school. Continuing education is vital in the practice of medicine.
11 posts
21 May 2009
As part of a firm which specializes in marketing and PR for board certified plastic surgeons, I take issue with Dr. Banda's remarks about "those that feel they should take ownership of certain aspects of medical practice as an exclusive right". Would I be willing to subject myself or a loved one to an open heart procedure performed by an internal medicine physician who had little more than cursory training in open heart surgery, ie a few weekends? Uh, I think not. So why would it be so far-fetched to think that I should be willing to subject my FACE, which is there for all the world to see, to the hands of someone who does not have years of experience and training in face lifting procedures? How bizarre and ridiculous. Board certified plastic surgeons have many years of training in reconstructive facial procedures as well as cosmetic procedures. They are, in point of fact, more qualified and in my opinion, doggone well do deserve to "take ownership of certain aspects of medical practice as an exclusive right". They worked for that right, they earned it and they continue to earn it through years of dedicated labor and research. To think that someone with no more than a medical degree should be allowed to alter the appearance of others through surgery for which they are untrained or poorly trained is a reflection of greed, not a reflection of someone truly interested in the best outcome.