“Little Pain for Sooo Much Gain”

Hi, I just came across this site and I wanted to comment on your remark. I am 53 now and had the lifestyle lift 3 years ago and I am just as happy now as I was with it then. I have one bad scar but it is fading. The surgery was frightening to me because I wasnt prepared for it as they made it sound too easy. Had I been prepared it wouldnt have been I think. Anyway 3 years later and it still looks great. I think good skin elasticity and a skilled doc is the key. Because if the skin is thin and dry I think it will sag again sooner and if your doctor is not skilled the results will be unskilled. Luckily I have always had real oily elastic skin and had a great doc. Hope this helps.

I have been scheduled to see {edited} at Lifestyle Lifts in Santa Ana. Did he by any chance do your procedure? I am putting it off for a while until I see and hear more about him. Editor note: To make or request doctor recommendations, please visit our Doctor Recommendation Forums.

I have not done it as yet but looking at all the feedback from patients on this website.

has anyone had the procedure done in Troy, Michigan?

I'm also wondering about Troy, MI. Any information?

Hi, I had my LL performed in Virginia, also on April 7th 2008. I'm hoping you can help me to feel better about having the procedure. I had my lower face, neck, and lower eyelids done. I'm still as swollen and bruised as I was immediately after the surgery, perhaps even more so. The pain has lessened some though but I'm taking a lot of pain medication. I still have the sutures in, but there are an awful lot of them and they look really bad. I didn't do enough research beforehand and am now pretty scared after reading many of the comments on this website. I'm really worried that I'll look worse than I did before. I recently moved to a new apartment and all of my new friends are 8 t 10 years younger than I am, so I wanted to fit in with them better. I am a widow and foolishly didn't tell my children about this before I had it done, but have since told them. They were very understanding, but I am now thinking maybe I made a big mistake. Do you know how long I can expect to have such bruising and swelling? I can handle the pain. I appreciate whatever help you can give me. Helaine

I am considering having the lifestyle lift procedure done in Las Vegas. Would you be kind enough to recommend a doctor? Thanks! 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).

I live in washington D.C. area, so if I want to do the LL it will be the same place in VA. I am curious though, how are you right now. It is my understanding that you had a lot of pain, bruising and swelling. Is it better? I hope so. I would like to hear from you before I have it done. Is the doctor good? Is the follow up procedure good? I really appreciated your comment.

Please tell us how you are now, a month and a half down the road. Thanks.

I live here in vegas and am interested in having the lifestyle lift. Can u tell me the name of the doctor who did yours. Also, are things still looking good for u. I have read so many disparaging things about the lsl that I am poised to do this. Do u believe a 2 week leave of absence from my job would be enough time to totally recover. I wish I knew people who had this done 2 or 3 years ago and are still very satisfied. If u know of any, can u tell me. Thanks for any info you can give me surrounding your procedure. glad to know someone is happy with the lsl. best of luck

How are you feeling now about the procedure? Regrets?

I had the Lifestyle Lift done in Reston with {edited} last week (8 days ago) and I'm doing fine. (just the neck lift) It was really scary at the time ...being awake for the operation, though I couldn't feel anything. At first it really hurt so I took the pain pills and pretty much slept all the time in a recliner for 2 days. (I'm very well rested now!) My neck looks great and the creepy looking stitches have been removed (behind the ears haven't all disolved yet) but I can tell that the ones that really concerned me, in front of the ears, will be looking pretty good in another couple of weeks.(I have long hair so I can cover them right now and have gone back to work) I am being very careful to follow ALL the instructions! Right now I'm massaging the scars several (4-5x)times a day with Vitamin E oil and it has already made quite a difference. (I also wear the head wrap at night and iwhen hanging around at home and I think I will continue to do that for as long as possible, maybe on and off forever as I love how my neck looks now and want to keep it that way as long as possible!) I don't reccommend the procedure as a "lunch time" deal. It's basically a regular neck lift with out the anesthesia. (Which always make me sick) and I would DEFINETELY research the doctor doing the operation! ...but I do really like my neck now for the first time ever! But it is a big deal so do your research! (mine was $4500.) Editor note: To make or request doctor recommendations, please visit our Doctor Recommendation Forums.

I am so glad you look and feel better. I had mine done in April. Don't forget you will still have numbness around the ears for up to three months. Congradulations on making a great choice.

My husband and I are going to Vegas and we were thinking of doing the procedure do you know the name of the doctor that did the procedure on you and what office I would greatly appreciated it. Also was it cheaper in vegas than other states do you think it only last 2 yrs thats what I was told. thanks Bianca

I haven't done mine yet either. I have heard a couple of good things about Vegas but I can't find out the name of the Dr . there. Or how long this procedure lasts either. Cadyt, Carole

Helaine, I saw that you had yours done in VA. I am scheduled for next week. Now that 3 months or so have gone by, are you happy with it? who did yours? Let me know. Cher

hio bruising and swelling is common in any surgery u have u should expect to look normal i would say in 2 weeks or less most of the swelling is just fluid it will go down but when all of the sweeling go away u gonna look like a new women

I made a decision and signed my paperwork for the LSL Reston office to do my jowls. Since it has been 4-5 months since Ms. Brum's procedure, I want to ask her if she is still happy with her results. I have had some procedures before and I know that realistically, each passing day shows improvement. The final result does not come right away but it will alleviate my fears if Ms. Brum is doing great and is still happy about her unfolding result! THanks.

I had it done a year ago and my face has dropped and my jowls have come back. I would recommed to get a board certified plastic surgon before signing anything. My face sarting dropping 6 months after my surgery and I was told it should hold up for 5 years.

Kathryn: Did you get any replies? I have an appointment at the Colorado Boulevard office tomorrow. Kay