“Life style lift: a dangerous procedure”
Lifestyle lift: NOT worth it
Pain: Worst possible
Lifestyle Lift advertises that they use a local anesthetic and you are awake and sitting up through the procedure. They also say you can go to work the next day.
When I got into the room where the procedure was to take place I saw the after-care instructions and panicked. That was when I found out that I would have to wear a bandage over my head for the first four days and then every night for a month. One needs to apply ice every hour for the first 24 hours and then every 3 hours for the next 2 days. Then warm soaks need to be applied for several more days. Peroxide and Bacitracin have to be applied on the wounds several times a day until they heal (almost three weeks for me).
I decided I did not want to go through with the procedure but the assistant brought Dr. {edited} in and she basically talked me into going ahead with it. They did not use a local anesthetic but instead gave me shots in the arm and had me lie completely down. I was then out like a light. This is a dangerous situation since there is no IV (in case of severe bleeding) or oxygen available.
After the operation I was in so much pain, I don't know what I would have done if my sister had not been available to care for me for the first two days. The swelling and bruising were horrible and I was totally homebound for the first week. I am now almost four weeks out and am still very numb in front of my ears.
The worst part of all of this is that when I was finally able to see people, not one person noticed anything at all different about me...not my grown son or daughters or even my very best friend. No one even asked if I had "changed my hair" or anything else. What a waste of almost $4,000!!
My sister signed up at the same time I did but after seeing my results she has opted to not have it done.
I could not recommend this to anyone. If you want something done, have a facelift done in a hospital where you are safe and they can take care of you.
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Feb 27, 2007Comments and replies (149)
1 post
15 May 2007
Lifestyle Lift Company Response:
1) SHE STATES IT IS A DANGEROUS PROCEDURE
This is simply not true---you can ask any physician---this is a minimally invasive procedure and is safer than using general anesthesia. Enclosed is an independent study Also, there are over 80 facial and general plastic surgeons on staff at LSL. These are doctors that specialize exclusively in the face and neck-- I would say that there is some experience there.
2) Lifestyle lift advertises……return to work the next day
THIS IS NOT TRUE
In the consultation DVD, LSL specifically states that recuperation time is typically 2-7 days depending on your overall health---see the LSL physician regarding your own individual situation.
3) ALSO STATED:
Lifestyle Lift uses local anesthesia---if this was an actual patient, she would be aware of the difference.
2 posts
30 Mar 2007
I am having my eyelids done, any comments on this?
Linda
1 post
7 Apr 2007
I am very new....i had my LSL on april3rd in westbury, ny by Dr.{edited}......He was very honest and up front with me...I own a hair salon and saw many clients who had a full lift and they looked fake to tight.I had my upper eyes done,and for my jowls and chin.....Alot of pain after oh yeah....But if i stay looking this way? I will be very happy the pain is better today I know it wil take a while i am not stupid muscle was cut....so of course there will be a healing time.i have to be honest....with this time being home these bords have scared me more.Dr.{edited} gave me his private practice number he has been very kind.I can't wait to see him on tuesday to have stiches out.to ask about these horror stories.....my god....if your going to do a message board...don't scare people be honest.i hope being so happy now even in pain that i don't have it come back in 6 months...as of right now i look like a different woman.may it continue
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15 Apr 2007
I too am not happy with my results, I look the same and I had it done TWICE. Dr. {edited} in Little FAlls, did it again because I wasn't happy, even after the second time, I still look the same. What a scam this is!! I would love to have them shut down. What can we do, does anyone have any ideas?? 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
20 Apr 2007
Thanks for the info gals. I was scheduled for a consult May 7th. I am an R.N. and always research the negatives. I'll be cancelling that appt. Monday. Wishing you all healing and peace.
unregistered guest
22 Apr 2007
Anyone have any disastrous plastic surgery results that were able to sue for damages to help pay for the costly surgery repairs needed? I am having great difficulty finding an attorney who will help me becaue it isn't a million dollar case.
unregistered guest
26 Apr 2007
I'd laugh if I didn't feel so damn pathetic. I had the lsl done back in August. Loved the fact that the form of concent is shoved in front of you while you are waiting for the doctor. The nurse in fact told me that I didn't have to worry about any of the possible nerve damage as I was young(45). What I enjoyed most was the smell of burning flesh as the proceedure is taking place. I wanted to jump out of the chair right then and there, but knew I couldn't. I followed the after-care sheets to a tee, figuring I decided to go through with this and I needed to ensure the best results. Was it painful? Yes, but I had expected as much. Now, 8 months later I am left with jagged white scars that extend down below my ears. My right earlobe reattatched well in front of where it should have. My sutures project as poimts in front of both ears, and as the numbness dissolves in certain areas, I have excruciating headaches. The headaches just began a few weeks ago and pressure points on the areas that are starting to "wake up" offer some relief. There has been no response to my response to "How are we doing?" My intention is to make people think hard and long before they decide to take this proceedure into consideration. Anyone care to share their stories or comments with me, please do so.
unregistered guest
1 May 2007
Anyone out there ever have LSL done in Tallahassee, Fl.? I am considering it and would only like to have the jowls removed. All of these comments are pretty terrifying, but would love to look less tired and haggared. I have been very, very healthy so hate to have something screw that up.
unregistered guest
3 May 2007
Hi: I had some friends who had the procedure 3 wks ago, and they are not very happy with the outcome. One likes her neck, but the other is very bruised and is having problems. I was supposed to have it the same day as they did, but decided not to, as I knew I could not go back to work in a few days like they said. Well, as I said it is 3 wks, and one of the two is just starting to go out, but she still can not wear eye makeup. Did your sister have trouble getting her money back? After everything I have seen and read about the procedure, I am thinking to just save my money and pay a doctor in the community where I live, and know about. How are you doing at this time? Nora
unregistered guest
1 Jun 2007
Oh My God! I am terrified now. My surgery is scheduled for Monday (today's Friday). I felt very comfortable with the doctor, with the receptionist, with everything at the office so far, and my I checked on the doctor and he is a certified plastic surgeon, but I am now way too frightened to go through with it. I don't know why I didn't see this earlier, but I am glad I saw it today before the procedure on Monday. I was going to have the LSL, chin lipo, upper and lower eyelids, and was so excited about it. Now it's just not worth the worry. There are more negative posts here than positive ones. I do wish we could see photos of the negative comments. Is that possible?