“Right surgeon, right procedure (facelift)”
Facelift: Worth it
Pain: Painfree
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.
Updated on Jun 4, 2009:
Updated on Sep 5, 2009:
Jun 4, 2009Comments and replies (17)
374 posts
5 Jun 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
49 posts
5 Jun 2009
you are 70 ??? Wow!!!I gave you 50 and not one minute more! you are Beautiful and young looking! you go Girl!
3 posts
6 Jun 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.
374 posts
6 Jun 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.
1 post
11 Jun 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....
3 posts
30 Jun 2009
I am having Lifestyle lift done soon. I saw a good review from MamaM in your reviews section and asked her for the doctor's name at the Westbury office that did her surgery, Have not gotten an answer, Please help. thanks
1 post
12 Jul 2009
You look very good. Can you put a picture of what you looked like before
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30 Aug 2009
Whats the name of your plastic surgeon?You look amazing!!!Please email me back Thanks
7 posts
6 Sep 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.
1 post
22 Sep 2009
Thank you for your very intelligent suggestions. You look beautiful.