“Life style lift: dont do it!!!!!! see my photo's!!!!!!”
Lifestyle lift: NOT worth it
Pain: Severe
I was left with terrible scars and given absolutely no post op care instructions at all. In the 3 years since I have had this surgery I have felt humiliated and ugly.
Finally I have taken some steps to repair the damage, which was significant. I am spending about $3000 to $4000 in laser which I highly reccomend.
I am starting to feel a little less self conscience about the horrific results I got... and I have the pictures to prove it.
look at my pictures and tell me: who in their right mind would do this and expect a person to heal from this type of incision and suturing???
I was butchered.
Updated on Dec 24, 2008:
obviously even post op laser treatment was only able to minimally help the very poor job that was done on my face.
Life Style Lift did not offer or care to help repair the damage. They basically said tough luck sweetie----
NEXT IN LINE PLEASE!
UGH, I WILL FEEL UGLY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.
Oct 13, 2008Comments and replies (177)
50 posts
14 Oct 2008
I am sorry to see what happened to you. Have you taken any legal recourse in order to be compensated for this? I would look into this because this job was not done correctly. My incisions are entirely behind my ears. You could never see them unless you knew where to look. Have you been back to where this was done? Keep us informed if the laser has helped. Take care......
45 posts
15 Oct 2008
Maamia: thanks so much for your supportive email--- I did find an attorney who agreed to represent me: but I need an expert witness to testify ( i.e, a plastic surgeon) who would verify that this prodedure was not right..from the word go. I am having no luck in this: no PS seems to want to speak out against LL?? anyway your email makes me feel more sane!! thanks so much joanne
1 post
16 Oct 2008
You say you have the photos to prove it, but I can't find a link to those photos. I would like to see for myself if you don't mind sharing. thanks
1408 posts
16 Oct 2008
Hi, We're having some temporary issues with the photos right now. They should be back up soon, appearing at the bottom of the review. :) Cheers, --Sharon
149 posts
21 Oct 2008
It's fairly easy to get a free consultation with a liability lawyer. Personally I would do that to find out if a lawsuit is worth pursuing. If the lawyer says it's not, I would still at least demand my money back from Lifestyle Lift so I could put that money towards repair surgery--I have a friend who got her money back from a cosmetic surgeon who did a bad job. Also, as the other writer says, you might be able to get a settlement out of court just by going public, or threatening to. Start with your local newspapers (they're always looking for a story).
1 post
2 Nov 2008
Why haven't you listed the name of the doctor who performed the surgery? That would certainly be helpful so someone else doesn't go to the same one.
1 post
2 Nov 2008
It's so obvious that you have a case. Doctors are so afraid of their own reputation(s), that they don't want to get involved. Any PS that sees these photos or meets with you in person, would clearly see that the doctor who did this to you should be sued; attorneys not excluded. I really feel for you. With today's technology and advanced procedures, this should be able to be taken care of and with laser and time, your scars will diminish. I wish you the best of luck.
1 post
2 Nov 2008
I can't believe what you have had to go through! I am so sorry you have had to go through this. I definately will not have this procedure done after seeing your pictures. I would go public and mail the printed (news paper) story to the doctor with a demand of a refund. I don't think they will refuse you then! Good luck girl.
149 posts
9 Nov 2008
PS. DO kick up dust. Your doctor is assuming you won't because women usually don't. If a lawyer tells you it's not worth pursuing (meaning that HE, THE LAWYER won't make enough money from your case--don't give up there. Tell the doctor that if you don't get compensation for the costs of your repair, you'll go to the local papers--and MEAN it. In the meantime go to yellowpages.com and, if his name or business are listed, RATE him. Tell your story. PS: Why didn't you cite his name on this site? [or maybe realself.com doesn't put the dr.s' name there for everyone to see--but they DID ask me who my doctor was].
1408 posts
10 Nov 2008
Hi truecolors, We do publish doctor information, but it was not provided for this review. For reviews where we have the doctor information, it appears between the title and the main content of the review. Hope this helps clear things up, --Sharon