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Lifestyle Lift + Eyelift (Age 66)

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Updated 8 Oct 2009
Posted 2 Oct 2009
Worth It
Spent: $8,200 in Troy, michigan

I had the lifestyle lift plus my eyes done at the same time. was told how great they were at eyes and wanted to have done at the same time.

i'm 66 and i will say my neck does show some difference but don't do an eyelift. The lid on my left eye was pulled down to low and i still have a large burge under it 2 months later. my right upper eye still droops like it did before the lift and the eyes make me look like I had a stroke.

I had this done in Troy Michigan. It was my dream to have these procedures and I paid 8200 dollars for the procedures. I'm just sick about the whole thing. I wish I would have spent more time on research.

 

Updated October 7, 2009

I had my eyes done and hated it. Wrote a review to tell everyone what I thought of it after 2 months. Went to the doctor yesterday and talk to doctor about my concerns. They were so good. Still don't like my eyes yet but I was told as soon as enough time has gone by so everything is settled and nothing is going to shift any changes that need to be made to make my eyes look the way they should will be done. He said I'll probably need a little laser touch up for the small bulge under my eyes and a little more off one of my upper lids.

This made me feel so good to know my eyes will be fixed at no additional cost. That they do not leave you just setting out there if you really have a problem. I really wish I would have waited to write my first review until I was sure the problems would not be fixed. This is not the case they do stand behind the work. This is not to say they would fix something because your expectations are unrealistic.

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My Doctor:

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will stand behind eye procedure if there are any problems
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Ada (22 posts) 5 Oct 2009
i had the same procedure in Atlanta, very poor results but at least mine was only $6700 - they gave me a special discount! HAHA!! I too am very disgusted, it has been a little over a year now and I am right back where I started with the jowls, eyes drooping, and turkey neck. Never again will I trust anyone with a scapel within 10 feet of my face - I will just have to look my age of 63.
Chrystal Eckes (621 posts) 5 Oct 2009
Hi and welcome to realself. I also had the "LSL" done in Atlanta and I also had my eyes done (to great dismay). I had 2 different looking eyes as you do and LSL thought that a browlift would fix everything. Not only that but the pain behind my ears was unrelenting and my ears grew longer. I hope that you can find a way to get your eyes fixed BY a competent surgeon. I did have surgery to fix my "LSL" but before I did I had 3 different doctors opinions. I was still pretty freaked out about what had been done to me and was so afraid that it could happen again. The information that I learned from the different surgeons was very different in all aspects from LSL. Best to you, Chrystal Eckes
MEME55 (3 posts) 8 Oct 2009
My wife had the lifestyle lift proceedure done 6 weeks ago and from day one has had nothing but pain, suffering, and a feeling of emptyness. After reading some of the comments on this web site I only wish we had read them before deciding to have the proceedure done. It is not reassuring at all to find other women having the same complications. My wife trusted the Lifestyle Lift doctors and staff to be honest and caring throughout the entire program, but what we ended up with was a healing time that was not diclosed as well as never being told just how long the "healing" process takes. I think this company should be shut down immediately! I plan to write radio and television stations in hopes of getting some sort of exposure. The only problem is my wife refuses to be seen by anyone other than her grandchildren. What a shame for a beautiful woman 55 years old to be dealt such a negative blow by snappy commercials and flase promises.
ImaJesusLover (16 posts) 11 Oct 2009
Meme55, My heart goes out to you. My husband cancelled his appt after I read the posts on this site to him. He had a cardiac arrest last year, and the advertising made it appear that the Lifestyle Lift would be a safe alternative to the traditional facelift surgery. I'm thankful he backed out, as I'm not sure his body could have handled the reality (vs the false advertisement)of this operation. Lifestyle Lift has been sued for false advertising, as their employees were used to write positive reviews for the procedure. The court found that deception to the public had taken place. Try to get a class action lawsuit together to go after the whole entity of Lifestyle Lift providers. These folks need to be put out of business for what they're doing to innocent, hopeful individuals.
gloria testa (4 posts) 14 Oct 2009
I had a LSL on September 24, 2009 in Cleveland. I researched, Asked many questions and listened to everything that was recommended. Of course it wasn't the most pleasant experience but it was surgery. It's been 3 weeks and I still have a little swelling and it is sore behind my ears. BUT so far I can honestly say I have received the exact results that I asked for. I would do it again and I would highly recommend LSL.
Lou1948 (10 posts) 21 Oct 2009
You are lucky you had a pleasant experience but, as you can see, most of us DID NOT. I just hope and pray you don't recommend it to a family member or friend and they have a horrendous experience like most of us did. Not that it would be your fault but, you would feel bad and maybe a little responsible. I am happy all went well for you, but as you read the other comments, please think carefully before recommending these people to others. God bless you and yours, Linda Gallant
Lou1948 (10 posts) 20 Oct 2009
My twin sister and I had lsl at the same time. We went through some intense pain and places on our face and especially our ears still hurt and we were told it could be up to 6 months for the pain to go away. We were told none of this upfront. Also, I was told I needed to be off my heart medication (which thins the blood) for 2 weeks prior to the "procedure". My heart Dr. ok'd the 2 wks. Then I was told after the procedure I couldn't take it for at least 2 more weeks. I had no choice, I had to stay off it at this point. When I started taking it again, a scab in back of my ear started filling up with blood, so I had to stop the medication again for another week and a half. I didn't dare tell my doctor because at this point there was nothing I could do. They should have told me this before the operation. I was scared the whole month or so I was off my plavix. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS "PROCEDURE" TO ANYONE. My twin went through even more pain and suffering and has scars to prove it. We feel duped and would like to see this business banned and the doctors fined and their license taking away. Mrs Linda Gallant
Chrystal Eckes (621 posts) 1 Nov 2009
Hi, I posted to you before about my eyes. I was also promised that my problems would be taken care of when "it was time and I had healed", which never seemed to come around. Just to protect yourself, have you considered getting the promises made to you in writing so when the time comes you won't have a problem. If the doctor leaves the practice, etc. Best, Chrsytal Eckes.
1butterfly (1 post) 9 Nov 2009
Reston, Va: Any good or bad results for Lifestyle lift and eyelift?
Atlanta3000 (1 post) 5 Feb 2011
I too have been considering this procedure for about a year now. Each time I see the infomercial on TV about it, it seems less scary to just go ahead and make an appointment. I am 54 and feel like I am still in my 30's however...when I look in the mirror and put on make-up I just feel tired. I look in the mirror as little as possible.
Thank you for this topic. After reading several posts I am not going to make an appointment for this procedure until I do a lot more research.

I also decided to click on "Best Plastic Surgeons"
Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and found Dr. Buchanan located in NC. Does anyone out there have anything they could contribute about this Dr.?
Dino1947 (2 posts) 8 Feb 2011
I'm scheduled to have a Lifestyle Lift next week with Dr. Ruthie McCrary in Troy, MI She's a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. She has her own practice in the area as well.

I've done a lot of checking online and am somewhat hesitant after reading the negative reviews.

Can someone besides Chrystal Eckes
comment on their experiences there?

I do feel very confident about the Dr. and fully understand the issues with the recovery.
SLM1980 (1 post) 13 Feb 2012
Did you have the procedure? If so, how did it go for you?

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