“Life style lift - come on people, be realistic ”
Lifestyle lift: Worth it
Pain: Severe
I had the Life Style mini lift procedure done (3) weeks ago and everything is going well. I still have some numbness but the healing looks great and I am very pleased with the result. I elected to take addvantage of the additional procedure under the neck which had a price adder of $1,000 but got rid of the jowls affect.
I will admit that I had some trepedations after reading some of the opinions shared on this site and almost cancelled my appointment. I shared this concern with the office and they gave me several references to call. I spoke with (3) individuals that had the same procedure done by the same doctor and they were all extremely satisfied.
You need to be realistic people - just because it's an out patient procedure - you are not having a tooth filled at your dentist - their are a lot of stiches. It definitely takes about (2) weeks before you feel comfortable going out in public. There is a lot of pain for the first several days but it is manageable. The first (24) hours after surgery are the worst. I did not require pain medicine after the 3rd day.
The office I went to was very profesional and knowledgeable. They were open to questions and encouraged I return for post-op consult visits any time I had a concern. I infact went back several times to make sure things were healing correctly and that I was doing everything required to make sure the healing procedure went OK.
During my first scheulded visit a couple days after surgery they did have to aspirate and drain one side that had swelling that was not receeding as quickly as expected. I would do it over again in a heart beat.
Feb 21, 2009Comments and replies (38)
10 posts
23 Feb 2009
I am truly glad your procedure went well.. I can only say to you that I had it done last year at age 52. To date, I look exactly the same as before I had it done. The jowls were back after 2 months and I still have these strange bumps on one of my face, I definatly would not do it again. Sorry... hope you have better luck than me.
19 posts
26 Feb 2009
I said I am glad it went well for you and do hope that everything works out well, but, the six months is not up and yes I am a "HATER" toward the doctors,nurses, attendants and whoever else works for LSL and I WILL continue to tell everyone what they did to me and apparently many, many others!!
3 posts
27 Feb 2009
I guess you are not getting my point at all. Like I said before, you are wishing wrong on people whether you think so or not. You are still wishing bad by saying 'wait until six months and the jowls are back'. How do you know that is what is going to happen? Just because it happened to you or because you think you are psychic? I don't think so. It may just happen, like it may not happen. Don't make it sound like a sure thing worrying people and making them cross the bridge before they even get there. And yes. I agree with you on telling everyone what happened to you since it gives people some of the negative outcomes of facial surgery. I am very glad you are doing that. That is very nice of you, but stop wishing what happened to you on others. Take care and I surely hope and pray you find a good doctor to fix your problem.
379 posts
6 Mar 2009
My, My REALLY -- Really what is your point? I don't think she - ADA - is wishing her negative outcome on anyone. I think the point she is trying to make is that the LSL lasts a little while (say 6 months) and then everything sags back to where it was in the beginning. Since 60% of us have had bad results, I think she is trying to warn anyone and everyone that will listen not to do this to themselves. I hope Mr. Bill's outcome of the lift lasts also -- because I would not wish a LSL on my worst enemy. Best, Chrystal
3 posts
6 Mar 2009
LOL! MY, MY!!! Here goes another one...It's the way things are said and worded. Maybe you need to go back and read from beginning. Thank you for your input. Another one bites the dust. This will be my last comment here since comprehension is not many people's forte. Good luck to all in whatever you do and God bless!
unregistered guest
14 Mar 2009
Whew!
149 posts
24 Mar 2009
PS to Mr. Bill: I had to have a couple of spots aspirated following surgery, too, and it was really helpful--believe me, I KNOW--because I had to leave Austin and fly home to PA before the doctor could aspirate this one last spot on my cheek a 3rd time--and, just like he warned me, it took MONTHS for that one spot (which turned into a big lump/bruise) to heal.
14 posts
24 Mar 2009
Truecolors, Yes my surgery was by LifeStyle Lift So far I am preogressing OK - just ent back for a 60 day review and I havea couple of pockets around the stiching under my chin that will need additional attention - the doctor has recommended they address those (liposuction) after six months has passed and hopefully all the numbness etc. has dissipated. Thanks _______ BILL
149 posts
25 Mar 2009
HI Bill, Thanks for answering. It sounds like your surgeon is conscientious about doing a good job. My situation is unusual in that I initially only went to Austin for a month to help take care of my aging father--I had intended to wait until I returned to PA to have surgery. But then I heard about this plastic surgeon that med. professionals raved about and it turns out that, unlike PA surgeons who have to work around a hospital surgery schedule (waiting time 2-3 months), he had his own surgical facility and thus could rearrange his schedule to accomodate patients like me who came along out of the blue and had time/airline constrictions. So I don't know when I'll see him again, but he was upfront with me about the problems that could occur with long-distance surgery. But I'm SO GLAD I had it done in Austin--if I'd waited until I returned to PA, I'd probably still be on the waiting list for a surgery room. I wanted my face to be fully healed before my son's wedding this June, and it might not have been had I not had the surgery in Austin.
258 posts
25 Mar 2009
Must be another LSL employee. Talk about hating, she sounds like she hates for us voicing our problems created by LSL