“Liftgonewrong”
Lifestyle lift: NOT worth it
Pain: Worst possible
I had this procedure for my sagging jowls..
I don't recommend it for anyone unless you're prepared for lots of pain. They make it sound so simple when in fact it's a major surgery. They don't tell you your ears will be severed almost all the way around. They use stitches that DO NOt dissolve so you end up with bumps all under your skin. They don't tell you you'll have nerve damage around your ears and they treat you terrible if you have to go back and have something addressed that went wrong. After 3 procedures they won't even acknowledge my presence.
When you watch the videos prior to the procedure your left with the impression it's only a hour away and you can return to work very quickly. They DON'T tell you everything they will do because if they did, Absolutely noone would sit in that chair awaiting the shots they give you so you don't feel what they do, a bandage goes around your face and when it's removed it's then and only then do you realize this is a major surgery you didnt expect. This is not worth waisting money..
Life Style Lift gone wrong. There will be no compensation or help getting the damage repaired ONLY if you choose to pay anothe surgeon. Go to a reputable plastic surgeon! May cost you a little more BUT they know what they're doing. These doctors are solicited thru the board of medicine and most are ENT's praticing this procedure a few days a week to make some extra dollars with no worries about law suits. They will lie in a heartbeat to save the company from a lawsuit. Believe me. I KNOW....
Updated on Oct 16, 2009:
I should add my first procedure was done in February 2008 Again in May 2008 and last in January 2009. There is a lot of nerve damage to my ears and the bumps under my skin will not go away on there own. I will need t have them removed at some point. I'm doing everything possible to get LSL to pay for the damage.
Oct 15, 2009Comments and replies (6)
1 post
1 Nov 2009
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm sorry for your pain and for the terrible treatment that you received. I had been interested in the possibility of what they offer.... but not any more. You've saved at least person from going through the ordeal that you have suffered. Regards, RCG
377 posts
1 Nov 2009
Thanks for posting your pictures and sharing your story with us. I too had problems with my LSL but nothing to the extent of skin bursting open! I am hoping that by all of us posting that many people will consider getting a 2nd opinion or at least going to the Doctors Question & Answer area here at realself to read what other Doctors think about this procedure and how long to expect this procedure to last. It is not only the money, which is not cheap by any means, but also the quality of care given. I had my procedure in Atlanta and truthfully would not recommend anyone for this procedure. It was if I did not exist after my procedure and they did everything that they could possibly do to get me to "GO AWAY". I was told repeatedly, "it will get better" when I knew better. Everyday I would notice something else that did not look right. The worst feeling of all though was that I had paid all this money and felt that I was hooked like a big mouth bass. Hook, line and sinker. I wish you the best with your recovery. Best, Chrystal Eckes.
4 posts
10 Nov 2009
The more I read these reviews, the more I'm thankful for Chickening out on it. I am sorry for all of your grief but if more people would tell their stories, maybe we can put them out of business.
258 posts
12 Nov 2009
ALL I can say is WOW to "liftgonewrong'..I pray you get better. I have symptoms you describe& only let them do one.The Dr's answer to fix my sewn ear to my face, was he;d sew the other ear to match. I was absolutely horrified!! I ran out of there.I am 3 yrs post LSL and the pain never goes away or the numbness in my lobes.I pray you get better.