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3 posts
Schaumburg, IL
“The life-style lift recovery is longer than they tell you”
Lifestyle lift: NOT worth it
Pain: Severe
I had my LifeStyle Lift done On July 12, 2006. I had the bags removed from under my eyes as well as the lift. It would be better if they told you that most people will need some time to recover. There was no way I could go out in public for about 2 weeks. My eyes were black and swollen. My whole face was swollen. I still have a lot of discomfort especially on the back of my ears. My right side was more of a problem than the left. It is still swollen.
The scars on the back of the ears are pretty awful. They tell you afterwards that it might take up to a year to completely heal.This should be told up front. A tech took out the stitches and did have bleeding after this was done. My left ear had drainage for about two weeks. I did have to have my right ear aspirated 3 times because of fluid build up. Am not convinced that the office help really have medical training. In fact they gave me the opposite information over the phone. I had called about the severe swelling, it was fluid, but they told me that as long as it was hard, not to worry. They should have told me to come in as hardness is a sign of fluid build-up.
The after care needs some attention. As I said, I still am having trouble sleeping or even having the phone on my ear. The least amount of pressure causes much discomfort. This may all be pretty standard, but their ads lead you to believe that you can resume normal activities in a short period of time. I think it would be much better if they told you the truth. Am I happy that I had it done; can't say for sure. Still have swelling under my eyes and most of the swelling has gone down on my face (not behind the ears). Friends tell me that I do look better than I did.
If I had known that the recovery time would be this long, sure wouldn't have had it done in the summer. Would have waited until January when there are fewer activities. (I live in Indiana). Am a golfer and have only been able to go out a couple of times. Honesty is always the best policy. I had the procedure done in Schaumburg, IL. Unfortunately, after the procedure, I found that the Dr. who performed the procedure is on probation in Pennsylvania.
Aug 9, 2006Comments and replies (119)
unregistered guest
22 Oct 2006
Hello, I'd like to ask the woman who wrote above about her experience in Schaumburg Illinois because I have a consultation scheduled there soon. How do I get in touch with her? Thank you very much.
unregistered guest
29 Mar 2007
I also had a life style lift 03/2006, it only took me about 3 days to feel better. but I wished I had not done it. Not happy with results. I feel like I gave away$4800.00 for nothing. I was mainly conserned with my neck not so much my face,it was an extra $300.00 for lipo under the neck so I asked about doing just one area and she said it would look ok. I should have known better, but it would be an extra $900.00 to do all 3 parts under neath neck and i did not have the money. well I still don't like my profile and i would have rather spent the money on just doing lipo under neath my neck. No one has mentioned any thing about looking different, not even my sisters,they live in Texas and we see each other once a year. I have not told any one i had it done and i would not recommend it to any one. Do your home work and ask questions."If it's to good to be true"
unregistered guest
10 Apr 2007
Glad to hear the comments about lifestyle lift. i had an appointment on Friday the 13th and I am for sure NOT GOING. I tried to find them with the AMA but found nothing. The info Lifestyle gives is very sparse and no doctors are named. Please conctact me at {edited} if you have anymore info on this place, I would very much like to know anything I can. My sister is planning to go through with the consultation. Editor note: you must join RealSelf so you can be contacted privately with doctor recommendations and feedback. This requires free registration for an account. When registering you must opt-in to receiving private contacts (a check box).
unregistered guest
26 Jul 2007
I had a Lifestyle lift done in April in Denver, CO. I'm not so happy. It is now July -- 3 and half months later -- and I've still got swelling. I only had my neck and jaw done. I had a full lift done 10 years ago the old fashioned way and my recovery was quicker. LS needs to add drains to the immediate post-surgery care. I'll give it another 3 months but be forewarned that this is NOT a simple procedure. I totally agree with comments above that most of the care is done by assistants who I would bet money are not nurses. I think that they need to add a one month progress visit with a doctor. I can't believe that this would add a lot to the cost and it would add greatly to my comfort level that I am healing normally.
unregistered guest
21 Aug 2007
I am having a consultation in Troy Michigan in September. Anyone out there have any info about the Docs there.
unregistered guest
17 Dec 2007
Can someone tell me what is involved- the exact proceedure and the cost. I am interested in the neck area mostly. Is it more for just the jowls and neck, as they tend to stress those areas on the commercials. But, they don't tell how the procedure is done. I am in the Dallas area. Anyone had it done there. LHa
unregistered guest
8 Jan 2008
Hi , I had my counsiltation in tampa fl. I felt really comfortable and excited about having it done. I am scheduled for 2 weeks from now. I think after reading the posts I feel alittle more realistic about the healing. I am nervous but Id really like to get rid of the jowls and double chin. Wish me luck and If anyone has any comments about the tampa office please write in . it could really help.I will write a post after im done thanks.
unregistered guest
26 Jan 2008
I AM THINKING ABOUT HAVE THE LS LIFT IN THE BOSTON AREA. HAS ANY ONE EVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE WALTHAM, MA OFFICE? PLEASE NEED YOUR IMPUT!
unregistered guest
31 Jan 2008
This procedure is being advertised regularly on local TV in Albuquerque, NM. The photos show great improvements and make it sound like it is a lesser proceduere than face lift. Sounds like it is not a good idea to ask the doctor doing the procedure about the outcome. I do wonder if there is any differenct between the healing rates and complications of smokers versus nonsmokers/never smokers as tobacco use really decreases healing abilities.
unregistered guest
31 Jan 2008
I am just learning about the procedure and came upon this site. As someone who works in the medical field and with patients on a daily basis I find some of the comments quite interesting. (The last comment about those who smoke also poses an interesting topic. I have come across several patients who insist on continuing to smoke after a surgical procedure and become upset that their healing is delayed. Hello!!!! You also have to help your body help itself heal.)I am finding the web sites a little sketchy. Only one so far has gone into any detail about the actual procedure and what it entails. I will keep looking!