Southern California Lifestyle Lift

Hi again Ben. Sounds like you went thru a nightmare. The Vitamin E oil is my idea. My sister had a knee replacement recently with an incision about 12" long and used Vitamin E and you can hardly see her scar. In my aftercard instructions I was also told by the Technician that "Kelo-cote" is good and Longs Drugstores are now carrying it. Don't know if you have those back there. The printed aftercare instructions listed scar guard products such as Mederma, Scarless or Scarguard. I received then after the procedure was done. Also, I have learned after many years of experience, you have to take things into your own hands. During the procedure, I told the Dr. to stop a minute so I could catch my breath which he did. When first giving me the shots to numb,and I was having a hard time with the pain, he asked if I wanted to stop which I said "No" because I had gone that far and didn't want to go back. I could have stopped then and walked out...but I chose to bite the bullet and go on! Sorry your office was so unprofessional! By the way, I am 67 years old and am very outspoken "in my old age". I would not have stood for that during the procedure! Not saying you were wrong...hope you get some satisfaction. How is your healing going? What are you using on your scars? Hope all goes well for you!

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I must admit this site has really been freaking me out. My surgery is scheduled for 11/15/07 with Dr. Fink in the Santa Ana office. My 1st fears came when I was told by the salesperson (even though I had paid a deposit to have a surgeon consultation) that I wouldn't be able to have it until pre-op time. I would NEVER have knowingly agreed to have a procedure performed ANYWHERE without a Dr. consultation 1st. A decision on whether or not to have surgery performed is, in my opinion, based on what a Dr. has to say - not a salesperson. However, a couple of weeks ago I was finally granted a consultation with my surgeon (before my pre-op). Based on HIS consultation & recommendations, I decided to still go ahead with the procedure. Now, after continually reading this site & other LSL sites, I am again getting freaked out. It seems every day I read something new (& horrible) about this procedure & the LSL operation & staff. I don't know what to believe & I again can't really determine if having this procedure done is something good I will be doing for myself or if I am getting scammed. When I "signed up" for it, it never, never occurred to me that what I would be getting into would be anything but a great new procedure performed by a qualified staff. Over the months I have been waiting for my surgery time (was on a long waiting list) I have watched the ratings of the LSL go from 98% satisfaction, now down to 49% satisfaction. What’s going on? The thing is – I can afford to have a full facelift. I didn’t decide on this procedure because it was cheaper than a full facelift; I chose it because I thought at the time that it suited my needs better. Is there any way I can get in touch with anyone out there that has had surgery performed by Dr. Fink? I was impressed with him at the consultation. Also, is there any way I can get in touch with anyone that can give me some positive feedback about the post-op experience, about getting help from the nursing staff after the procedure, what to do in case of emergency? I would also like to know about the longevity of the LSL procedure from someone that has had it done over a year ago. I don’t want to have a procedure done that lasts months. I would rather forfeit my $400 deposit than make a lifetime mistake – but I’d like to go thru with it if I can feel the confidence to again. Thanks.

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I just made an appointment at the San Mateo office for next march 10th. but now and after reading all the reviews I am getting a little bit scared. I am a male, 44 and I feel ready to do some face refresh, but I see that so many people did not get what the expected or had horrible complications. Should I be worried? It is worthy? Anybody out there?

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I just had a consultation.I was told that the $500.depoit is fully refundable if I changed my mind.I just read that someone was not given back their deposit.This concerns me!I wnet to the Santa Ana office. Now I am really nervous,based on some of the above notes.Also I was alittle perplexed that I did not get to have a consultatin with a Dr.I did like the sales consultant though.

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I have a consultation on 5/1/08 with Dr. Sadati from the Santa Ana office. Can someone out there who had a facelift done by him tell me about the experience? I am especially interested in hearing from those who have had this done at least one year ago. How do you like the results? Was the procedure painful? Was it very difficult getting thru it while "awake"? Would you recommend this doctor and this procedure, or is it best to pay more, & go under anethesia? Thank you for your help!

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I am interested in the lady who went to the Beverly Hills Office and received different treatment from 2 differnt Doctors. I have done the consult, and have scheduled the procedure, however, Iam now concerned that the Dr who is doing the procedure may be the one who did the procedure badly. I would appreciate feedback from anyone who has used the Beverly Hills office, and more info on the results and the Dr who did the procedure.

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