“Lsl procedure left me with arterial bleeding”
Lifestyle lift: NOT worth it
Pain: Worst possible
I was discharged about 5pm after the surgery. Felt okay. Within 4 to 5 hours my face had swollen to 3X it's normal size, the pain was excruciating and I had projectile vomiting in spite of the phenergan suppositories.
I finally called the doctor about 10:30pm, reached her answering service. The doctor called me back close to 11pm. I said (I am a nurse BTW) "my face is 2 to 3X it's normal size and the post-op instructions say the swelling doesn't peak until day 2 or 3. The pain is excruciating and you ordered Darvocet so I don't think you expected this severe pain. I am vomiting violently and can't keep the pain med down anyway even with the phenergan. I think something is terribly wrong". She said "Darvocet is a prescription pain med. I'm not giving you anything else". I was shocked speechless. Finally I said "the swelling, pain and vomiting are more than expected. Something is wrong" and she said "if you are still concerned someone will be in the clinic tomorrow" (a Saturday).
I went to the clinic the next a.m.after the scariest night of my life, unable to sleep because of pain, unable to lift my head off the pillow it was so huge and heavy. The 2 drs on duty found bleeding arteries in both sides of my head, right worse than left so that all the blood accumulated on the left side of my face.
Now, one yr later the left side of my face needs plastic surgery (moreso than before) because of the skin having to stretch to accomodate the blood swelling into the area. I still have numb areas on my face and can feel lumps of thick tissue.
A waste of money. Wish I had waited until I could afford a competent plastic surgeon. This female doctor and her partners are all ENT specialists,not plastic surgeons. Most clinics are ENTs.
Anyone interested in a lawsuit? I could have died with arterial blood pumping into my face and head! Please let me know if anyone is willing to pursue legal action.
Aug 2, 2009Comments and replies (11)
1 post
5 Aug 2009
It is nearly two years since my procedure carried out at the Nuffield Foundation in Glasgow. Lower face lift and eyes. Left eye still numb, pain and dragging feeling down each side of face. Scars behind ears still feel tender and raw. Overall outcome -poor would not recommend any women to go through this procedure. The surgey itself was horrendous - local anasthetic for eyes and in and out of deeper state for rest. Could hear everything especially the dozens of staples being put in head - nightmare stuff.
25 posts
5 Aug 2009
There is a class action lawsuit being put together by Chrystal Eckes a member of this forum. Contact her and the info is on this site also under her name. LSL HAS to be stopped.
18 posts
6 Aug 2009
Nora, I had a similar experience at the Denver office in Jan. 09, although my Dr. was a plastic surgeon. There has been a class action lawsuit filed recently. Please contact me and I will give you the attorney contact information. Leave a phone number or email address so I can foreward the info to you.
377 posts
7 Aug 2009
Nora, I am so very sorry that you have suffered so from your LSL. I am sure you have tried to get them to help you as many of us have. Please contact me. I would love to chat with you about someone who can help you. Thank you for posting your bio and giving women the chance to see what can/could happen if they decide to have this procedure. Best, Chrystal Eckes
1 post
9 Aug 2009
Has anyone gone to the LSL in Bev. HIlls? Any experiences you would share from that one?
1 post
18 Aug 2009
No pictures?
55 posts
20 Aug 2009
Nora, your story is only one of many read on here.I am sorry this happened to you. And yes, you certainly could die. all surgeries pose a risk and none should be taken lightly.Never believe a face lift is a walk in the park. Just do the math.How can you lift skin professional and adequately without making any incisions and stretching the skin.I can't believe these doctors are performing these with local anesthetics. My god, look at the scaring. Yes, there is help and woman are forming groups to go after those involved in a procedure that never should of surfaced a second time. Chrystal Eckes can help and she knows another named Morgan that also has a life threatening story. You'll be surprised at the horror stories on this procedure. I wish all of you luck and hopefully all you victims united, will gain strength in numbers and get these doctors and this unsafe, and disfiguring procedure off the market.
258 posts
30 Aug 2009
Well said, Vickie..
2 posts
20 Oct 2009
Hi Nora: in order to have a medical malpractice case you have to prove the standard of care was breached; there are many poor outcomes in medicine but most do not reflect negligence. I work for a plaintiff attorney and have been involved in medical malpractice for 30 years; we have never taken a cosmetic surgery case that didnt' turn out well; they are very difficult cases in which to be successful; that said you certainly could go to a personal injury attorney that specializes in medical malpractice, have them look at your medical records (surgical records) to see if your surery was done within the standard of practice. Good luck to you.