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Right Surgeon, Right Procedure (Facelift)

Name: Right Surgeon, Right Procedure (Facelift)
Item: Bruce F. Connell, M.D.
Author: yogajan

ORIGINAL POST

I am so delighted with my facelift and lower lid...

yogajanJune 4, 2009

WORTH IT$15,000

I am so delighted with my facelift and lower lid canthopexy. Living here in California, we see so many bad facelifts, especially those who are pulled too tight. I am over 70 and am being approached by younger men.

In thinking of my experience and that of friends, I am convinced of a couple truths.

1. Find out who the other surgeons go to for their facelifts.

2. If a surgeon is NOT board certified, go to one who is. There are plenty who were smart enough to pass their boards.

3. Spend the money for the real thing. My friends who had mini-lifts had revisions done in a couple years and ultimately spent more money than I did.

4. If you spend more time with a "closer" than you do with the surgeon, run. They work on commission and try to sell you more surgery than you may need.

5. Fancy addresses are just geography and have nothing to do with the results you get. Also, you are paying for those high rents. Go for the best surgeon, not the best address.

yogajan's provider

Bruce F. Connell, M.D.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (13)

Chrystal Eckes

June 6, 2009

You really do look good in your photos. I wish I had known what to look for when finding a surgeon not fell for the hype of the Lifestyle Lift. You are right about having to pay more in the long run. Not only did I have to pay for the additional surgery, LSL refused to honor their one year guarantee and said I looked just fine (and the only thing that I need now was a brow lift, haha). So ladies, spend a few more dollars and get it done right the first time. Most Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeons offer the same kind of "One Hour Lift" but they do not call it that and it takes more than one hour to perform. BUT, the cost is comparative in value. LSL is not cheap by any means and with today's Care Credit and other types of financing, why spend the money on something that will not stand up to the test of time. Best, Chrystal

t37352

June 6, 2009

you are 70 ??? Wow!!!I gave you 50 and not one minute more! you are Beautiful and young looking! you go Girl!

yogajan

June 6, 2009

Thanks for the kind comments. A friend gave me another way to find a good surgeon. Go on line and check out the programs for plastic surgery meetings and see who is invited by their peers to lecture. It may give you some idea who is respected professionally, though not a guarantee, but something most of us have not considered.

Chrystal Eckes

June 7, 2009

Good Idea! I have found a good surgeon here in Atlanta now, but its what they don't tell at LSL offices that is potentially dangerous and misleading. I wish we could make them disclose all dangerous information up front along with the surgical procedures and what it entails in its entirety, instead of downplaying it to the point of being in and out and going to lunch one hour later. It just does not happen that way. Power in truth, Chrystal.

debating carmen

June 11, 2009

hi u look great,i am thinking of going to the n.y office to get a lsl,but i am very scare,heard lot bad things bout other locations,if anybody knows or heard any negative stuff about the n.yc office please let me know and who was the doctor....

Chrystal Eckes

June 12, 2009

Carmen, please, look at the percentage of happy vs unhappy clients from this site, if this does not convince you NOT to do this to yourself, browse some of the UNHAPPY pictures, still not sure if you want to do it or not, go to infomercialscams.com and there the happy vs unhappy is 287 vs 18 or so. Still not convinced, get them to give you a list of happy clients that have had the lift for at least a year. Besides that by the time you pay to FIX your face you will have paid for a FULL FACELIFT. Why chance all the scars, pain & suffering. And to top if all off, when you call to complain, they will tell you how great you look and if you don't give up they tell you that you may need "another" type of Dr to help you with your issues (psycho).

UPDATED FROM yogajan

Photo Update

yogajanSeptember 5, 2009

Replies (12)

vir55v

September 6, 2009

Where do you go to find out who the other surgeons go to for their facelifts? I had face/neck lift with a top doctor, paid $20,000 and I'm not happy with the results. After the removal of the stiches, there aren't anymore appointments with him. I called him for an apt. he said "you started looking a lot better". NOt true.

carmel123

September 22, 2009

Thank you for your very intelligent suggestions. You look beautiful.

bruceGardner

September 29, 2009

you look terrific

Dider

October 5, 2009

You cannot possibly be over 70! I read and re-read that. I'm 51 and definitely look older than you! Have you always looked younger? What type skin-care products do you use? Give us some tips!