Tampa Lifestyle lift information?

I was scheduled to have the LSL  in St. Louis for March 13.  Too bad I didn't do my homework first.  I think anyone who reads the reviews would not have it done.  I cancelled and was told I wouldn't get my deposit back.  So it cost me $700 which, I guess, is beter than the $7000.  Maybe it would have turned out ok, but it's a big gamble I think.  Please read all the reviews before you make a decision.

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Has anyone had any experiences with a Dr Hartog in Orlando? He does the Quick Lift. Just curious as I was considering seeing him for a consultation. Everything I read is freaking me out. Bailey 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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Hi, I am scheduled to have LSL in Ft. Lauderdale office with Dr. Haugen in two weeks and would appreciate feedback from anyone that has had this procedure done in this office. 

Also, I'd like to know if the incision is in the ear & behind it or in front.  There is so much controversy with the results from this procedure in these clinics that I don't know what to believe.  At least if I know Dr. Haugen has done good work, I'll be okay with it. 

Thanks!!

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I am scheduled for 5/4/07 in Tampa, but I am cancelling. These messages are too scary. I can't believe the split. One message is stating how bad it is and next is raving about how great it is. Could it be someone is being paid to post bogus messages? Not worth the risk to me, I'll keep my 4,000.000.

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I have been trying to find a good PS to do any type of a mini face/neck lift for a long time. I have other med problmes and was told not to go under general anesthesia but most of the Doc's I've seen want to do it that way. I moved here from Ft. Laud and I feel they have way better Doc's. I think there are very few here to pick from. I am considering a Dr. Jasin who use to work for the LSL but doesn't anymore. (Would like to know why) He does a short scar FL. I've talked to a few of his pt's who were happy but are planning on more surgery so it sounds like it doesn't last as well as the traditional type. Does anyone know more on Dr. Jasin or another Tampa Dr. who will do a FL under local or maybe light anesthesia?

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Just my opinion. I really think that a plastic surgeon can make you look 30 years old...if you are 20. Just a word of advice, before you go under the knife, do your homework and research. In Florida, ANY doctor can operate on you, whether he/she is a surgeon or not. So be careful and ask for credentials. Most "plastic surgeons" practicing in FLorida are not surgeons at all,just butchers. That's my advice, but I know you knew this already.

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I had the procedure in July o6 with Dr. {edited} in Tampa. He seemed rushed throughout my consultation and throughout the procedure. He left me half way during the procedure to conduct a consultation with another client, this was about 30 or 40 minutes of me waiting on the "operating table". Had great deal of pain and nausea for three days. Now, 9 months after the procedure I have quite a bit of scarring and very unnatural looking ear lobes. My friend had the same procedure with Dr. {edited} and is extremely satisfied with the results. I believe that Dr. {edited} is now retired from Lifestyle Lift, for whatever reason. I would be interested to know if anyone else had unsatisfactory results with him. 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 just had the lifestyle lift performed on thur. 4/26 and had the lipo done as well. i am still very swollen and bruised and really do not look like myself. it is kind of scary ..any words of encouragement?

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I've read all the messages on this board and many others, it's more confusing than before. It's like watching Lost on Tv. I went to the Westshore office for the consult, the Dr. came out and left a patient lying on the table to answer my questions. I'm glad I wasn't the one on the table. People should start using the message boards that let you rate the surgoen. They have that feature on MMH and YTF but hardly anyone bothers to take the time to give a review. If they did it could benefit us all.

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I need feedback as to the office in Miami

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