Lifestyle Lift: Stories

Did you have a mini face lift and lipo done? I have scheduled an appointment for 25 July 2011 and after reading this I have so many reservations. The doctor who will do the procedure is board certified which sounds like after reading all of these horror stories really does not make a difference in getting a good face lift.

Thx Stinkerman

What's up with these doctors touting 'localized' anesthesia surgery, thinking they can get away with doing local anesthesia because of the complications involved with general anesthesia? They figure then that more will want to get cosmetic surgery done because it will be 'safer' and assume not painful either. A qualified clinic/hospital will have a certified, licensed anesthesiologist whose job it is to make sure that you'll be safe under general anesthesia - or even the 'MAC' sedation which would probably be more appropriate for cosmetic procedures. They're saving their ass from malpractice suits regarding anesthesia complications, but then turning their patients into Holocaust victims in keeping them awake and barely anesthetized during major surgery! I had lipo done on my legs where a laser was also used with only local injections - at one point it felt as if a scalding hot seraded knife was slicing my leg in half - I actually screamed (and I have a high tolerance to pain!) and the surgeon was 'shocked' saying he couldn't understand how it could be painful with all the shots they gave me! Well, perhaps because you HIT A NERVE, Dr. Asshole? UGH! (It may not be as severe as open heart, but cutting up your face & cutting & removing other parts of your body is not exactly the same as treating a splinter either!)

There'a few thingsI want to say here. I have as of yet had any experience with lifestlyes, however I have had a complete face lift with implants, the whole ball of wax. I did all my homeworked and picked one of the so called "Best of the Best" In Sacramento,

I am not afearid to mention his nam as Anything I say or write is the truth. His namei DR K and is in Sacramnto california.

Mu surgery cost a grand total of 14 thouand +. He scewed up on one of the cheek implants and it started worng it's way out through my face. I was in Mexico and mind you it was around 4 monthsafter the surgery. A Mexican doctor told me to get back to the states ASAP and get it out of my face.

I did but I was charged for te remova and left with a nice big indentation on on side of my face and I had to pay for the emoval.
To top it off The Nice Doctor tol me after post-op that I looked like person who had aid's.

I have since called his office re replacing th implant as it drives m nuys emotioally and physically. He never takes the call only the rcetionest. I have been contiouly referred to another Doc to have Sculptura injections, The latest I was told by her, that due to scar tissue I couldn't have the implant replaced. WRONG!

I have been to three other surgeons who have all said it could be replaced no problem.BUT I DON'T NEED IT MY CHEEK BONES ARE VERY STRONG and SHOULD HAVE NOT HAD IMPLANTS TO BEGIN WITH but do the hollowness from the removal of the bad one I nedd to either remoe th other implabt and have a central face lift or just leave it in as it is so subtle, the lift would prettey much put it all back to where is should be.

When I asked one doctor why did he put them in, the reply was "MONEY."When I told one doctor I Had to pay him to remove the bad implant he just shook his head,

I was consious during the facelift and I will never forget when he was pounding away at my left cheek hearing him say "God I am so tired." I mumbled not now.

I had numbness for a longtime, no problem, that is normal after the surgery. No pain while healing. Swelling and bruising yes but expected.

Have I continued to age? Of course, a face lift doesn't stop the process. Will you feel better afterwards? If it's done right you'll feel like a million dollars if not, you'll hate yoursef for being so stupid forever. If you not among the rich and famous, with an unlimited bank account, you can't aford a mistake from doctor with poor ethics. YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN!

What I am trying to say that no matter what you have done there are risk. The difference froma good doctor and a bad one is a good one will do his best to mak the scew up better and not charge you. They won't make hurtfull statements.

Also no mater what you sigh you have the right to sue. I didn't know this until it was to late. I d I had I would have settled this in a court room in a New York minute.

I trusted this doctor he had everything in order and he also prides himself as being an advocate against domestic violence against women. I always remember seeing that plaue on his wall as I walked aout after he had verbally ripped my soul out after telling me I looked like I had Aids. Words never heal bruises do.

I am looking at 6000 more dollars to have his screw up fixed,Goes he care? Of course not.

No matter how tell you do your home work there are risk. I quarantee you tho if anything sounds to good to be true it's usually false.

Actually I am, looking at having the wotk done in Mexico for a fraction of the cost here from a doctor I have known and trust for sometime now. She has been doing my fillers for a very long time. Trying to cover up the Expensive Americans doctors screw-up at a fraction of the cost for fillers here. My Botox injections cost so little here it would blow you awy at just how much the states are really ripping us off.

However where ever you go make damm sure you know al about whom you are dealing with before you hav anything done. I thought I had all bases covered, but evedently I
didn't dig deep if so wouldn't be here warning all of you. BECAREFUL!!!!!!

It's very sad that these women have had such terrible experiences. I do know however that in my area at least, the surgeons at LSL are BOARD CERTIFIED and have their own practices. I have researched all of them and interviewed all of them as well. If you go to the LSL site and see how they recruit docs, you will see that incentives are good for the surgeons. Maybe I'm in an area that's a little more selective, I don't know. I also met with the consultant/salesperson. She was nice enough but of course I knew she wasn't a medical person. She didn't pretend to be. I saw the doctor as soon as I asked to, and he came back in twice at my request to answer subsequent questions. My expectations were in line with what LSL does. I knew about the injections and the real recovery time, and planned for it. Everyone has numbness and scarring. Numbness usually subsides. It's not instant! Scarring fades, but you have to take care of yourself. This is not Tinkerbell tapping you and making you instantly younger. Have realistic expectations and you won't be disappointed.

Thank God I found this site. I was seriously considering a lifestyle life after watching the late night infomercials. Looks so easy. They make this sounds so NOT invasive and with a quick recovery. Not after ready this. These people sound quite incompetent as well as not professional at all. I am 58 and am really starting to wrinkle and sag but I always worried "what if a facelift doesn't come out OK?" and it looks worse then when I started. I will just continue to look in the mirror at these wrinkles. Afterall I guess I eared them. Looks like chances are good that it wouldn't come out well with these people so I will just age gracefully and spend the money on something else. I don't like pain and throwing my money away. Thank you everyone for being so honest.

WOW!!!!! THANK YOU ALL!! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR COMMENTS!! We just got the phone number for the Lifestyle Lift and were all gung-ho!! Until we read the comments and saw the "after horror photos", Both my mom and I were considering this procedure--BUT NOT NOW!!!!! No WAY!! Thank you all for being soooooooo honest, we wish you all of the best in recovery for the future!!

Regarding LifeStyle Lift: I went in for a consult. I was seen not by a Dr. but by a 30-something male "medical consultant" who assured me I would be an excellent candidate. When I asked when I would see the Dr. I was informed that I would meet him on the day of my surgery. Wrong answer. I've had 2 cosmetic procedures to date: upper and lower eyelids and breast reduction, plus three of my friends work for plastic surgeons, one as a surgical nurse, so I'm fairly informed. When I refused to consider the procedure until I spoke with the surgeon, I was told to wait for 10 minutes. After 25 I was informed he simply didn't have the time to see me, but if I signed up today, he could possibly meet with me before the surgery. Also, the advertised price is $5,000. I was quoted $6,200. (the cost of the facelift plus lipo, which I really didn't need) and that price was only good for 60 days. After that time period it would go up to $7,950.!! Only $1000. less than a full facelift, brow lift and chin implant done by an excellent surgeon in the SF Bay area. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. It's a sausage factory, don't fall prey.

I am so happy I decided to do some research on this Lifestyle Lift procedure. As I am writing this there are two advertisements I have cut out of publications in the Dallas area showing women who have had this done and lookin good. Horrors I am so glad that I have seen and read these postings I will be saving for a while longer for a board certified plastic surgeon,ya know the old saying "If it sounds to good to be true then it probably isn't. I think these people prey on the women who need a little work,not financially able to go to a plastic surgeon(too costly)someone who is still working and can't afford the down time of a face lift or the expense. Why doesn't someone sue these folks are why are they still in business? Why doesn't the American Medical Association or someone get involved and shut these folks down and stop allowing them to torture and butcher these women,almost myself? I am appalled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you to all the women who have had the courage to admit to getting taken and for sharing their frightening,gruesome experiences I say Than you from the bottom of my heart because I was set to call for an appointment so I could look really lovely for Xmas Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Interested, I did do my homework as I am sure other women & men also attempted to do. 2 years ago, you could not find realself due to all the fake websites that were hosted by you know who. Everything that I read made LSL seem like a new and innovative procedure that only involved 2 small incisions on each side of your ear in the crease and if you were having the neck area done, one small incision under your chin. In fact at the website hosted by LSL at that time, it basically stated that you could return to work with minimum downtime, commercials showed women having the procedure done and going out to lunch with their significant other. Another thing, they never say surgery... that is one word they try to keep from saying. In so far as looking up the surgeon that did my face, I did look him up at the State Board, nothing on there bad about him at all. The training provided to LSL employees who greet you in white coats (which make you think they have medical training but are actually sales people) give you a false sense of well being. Other surgeons use general anesthesia for procedures and you don't hear women complaining about being stabbed repeatedly in the face with needles. My point being that the procedure itself seems to be flawed due to the fact that most patients complaints are basically the same. We were never told about how many times we would receive shots in the face and neck and the extent of the surgery was NEVER discussed. Going forward though, I have to agree with you that had I found this website first, I would never, ever had LSL touch me. I believe that with the information available now any person reading these posts should get at least 2 medical opinions and not believe everything that they are told, get a board certified facial plastic surgeon and talk to other people who have had the procedure that they are considering. The target marketing of LSL is for a specific age group of women and they market it well. A spin factory... the commercials have changed from when I had my LSL but still I don't believe that they give the consumer the information needed to make an informed decision. Best, Chrystal Eckes

Can you imagine having surgery, major surgery on your face with all the facial musculature and nerves and not having pain shots? I wonder how did you ladies think that out patient surgery was going to happen with out some form of pain medication? Its a common complaint but the only reason the surgery is so much cheaper is you are not in a surgical suite where an anesthesiologist is both of those things cost over 3k right there, thats why you are in an office suite having this done. I cant believe that people are allowing doctors to cut their faces open and not checking their credentials first, I can't believe that some people are letting someone they met when they were rolled into the room for the procedure. Its your face what were you thinking. My friend was back and work and was on TV a week later, she met with a surgeon and said no way would I let this guy touch me, met with the other surgeon who was a board certified plastic surgeon not someone who did a weekend seminar - and had great results. Its on the person who is getting this done to get the absolute best person they can, you need to research and meet with these people or any one who is going to be doing this type of procedure - do your homework!

Oh my precious God. I am so glad I found this by accident tonight. I had just jotted the phone number down for Lifestyle Lift over the weekend. I had planned to make appt. for myself. I'm 65, but look 40. I just wanted to be tightened under the neck area. I have no wrinkles anywhere on my body, not even my face. I just have a short neckline. I hate my side profile, but I'm thinking I'll be loving it forever now. I pray for you ladies who have had such horrible experiences. I'm very sorry it happened to you. Thank you for your bravery in sharing with us. God bless you. Eve