Lifestyle Lift: Stories

There is, in fact, a LSL victim who DID get MRSA and ended up in the hospital for a LONG time. None of us know whatever happened to her:(

HS Messenger, as I have posted to you before, glad that your results went well for you, but many of us did not happen to get the same professional results that you had. In my case, I was actually told by another physician at the LSL office that she did NOT HAVE THE EXPERTISE TO FIX what had been done to me by another LSL physician. Several posts have recently said that it is not the fault of the physician if the lift fails... choose your physician carefully, that does not make sense. I wan't offered a choice of physician, they told me who would do my lift. The physician is performing a LSL, no other type of lift is offered by a LSL office. So irregardless, people are buying into a world created from advertising hype. Sung on high by Debbie Boone, endorsed in front of millions of potential buyers who in no way have any idea what the real world of plastic surgery is all about. That is why I asked you in another post how you made your decision to get the LSL and you answered that is was the infomercial. I understand at this point that LSL is doing damage control on a major level. It is put up or shut up time and somehow they are getting women to put up rave reviews and attack those of us who continue to warn other people of the potential pitfall of this facial firming procedure that is really plastic surgery done in non-accredited operating rooms. I don't event think that people understand how important a sterile operating room is when your face is being cut open, the complications from MRSA, etc. It is good that your faith has carried you as far as you have come with all the terrible things that have happened in your life, you deserve a break. If your lift had gone bad though you would be praying to God a different prayer; vindication! Best, Chrystal Eckes.

HS Messenger...you have the right to voice your thoughts here, but every person who has been wronged by LSL, as I have, SHOULD and MUST post here to warn women about the chop and shop. Absolutely. Bottom line...you are taking your life in your hands. Four years out and I have permanent nerve damage...pins and needles, numbness, itching...yes, it’s on my face and still here all these years later. I was lucky. Some lost their lives. And you think we need to complain to the individual doctor? You are naive. Sorry. Doing that did nothing. They have gotten their checks and are GONE!

The innuendo was that those of us who were injured did not. In other words, not quite as spiritual as you and that is as wrong as wrong can be. Praise God you are a spiritual person, but don't infer that those of us who were hurt, are not. You are the one who brought up the whole "I not only had an angel on my shoulder, I had God on my side". So It's best to leave our Heavenly Father to be there for who calls on Him. But just because we didn't have the great results as you did doesn't mean that God wasn't with us helping us hang on through the pain and the slaughter of our faces. And now, that should clear that up! I HOPE! We were duped by false advertising and were led by the great David Kent into believing that all of HIS Doctors were the greatest, most experienced experts in facial surgery, when in fact many of them have been hired with backgrounds of questionable reput, and it has been documented that LSL Knew about it. So I wish I was signing up to play their game of Russian Roulette. I found out the hard way. God forgive me for believing the lies.

Sorry you guys haven't had the same results I have. I had my LSL 2 1/2 months ago and couldn't be more pleased. I literally look 10+ yrs younger. I not only had an angel on my shoulder but I had God on my side.

I am glad these posts are here. I had made a consultation in Atlanta,GA, but I will not be attending. it takes two hours for me to even get there and I hear the horror that has developed there,NO THANK YOU! Money is too hard to come by and when you are really wanting to improve yourself,but it going to be a financial sacrifice I think I probably can get a plastic surg in this area to do what I need for not much more than the cost that you mentioned. Plus who wants to be mangled from something that you want done to make you feel better? I'll save my gas money and put that in my fund for a plastic surgeon in my area and research them well before I do anything. thanks for enlightening me!!!

Grateful, no thanks needed -- this needs to be done. People like you who post, warning what the potential outcome could be, scars, nerve damage, uneven ears sewn to heads, pixie ears, DEATH, uneven cuts, what else could you possible expect in something disguised as a "Facial Firming Procedure". The word "procedure" combined with clever marketing tactics, pricing, and women dressed in whites (like medical professionals) who earns commission on each signature that winds up on the dotted line.  Be smart people, go if you must, get the free consult but do yourself a favor and go to a private practice board certified facial plastic surgeon and get a 2nd opinion. Some are quick to point out that LSL is cheaper because they do not put you to sleep, well if you compare apples to apples with another surgeon, he can do the same thing, same type of lower face lift and he will most likely warn you that you might not want to do that under a local due to the pain that is involved. I do hope that you will continue to follow the posts and comment. Best, Chrystal Eckes

Crystal, I can't thank you enough for coming forward. LSL performs these full surgical procedures basically through some loophole and in a dentist's office setting. No JACHO, no operating room, no post op, RNs to monitor pt, GEEZ! These patients aren't going to get a tooth filled! I've both performed sutures and recieved them, but neve r under shady circle instances as this. This to me sounds dangerous!

Grateful, you go girl. It is refreshing that someone has done the research, finding out before hand what many of us found out afterward. Not only are the LSL offices not JACHO certified, two women have died that we know of and I would love to know the true number of unhappy patients. Some posters who HAVE NO PAIN and no ill effects what-so-ever must have an angel on their shoulder. If I had found this website before my procedure, I would have certainly changed my mind and I know for a fact that I would have at least sought out a 2nd opinion. Even a doctor who works for them recently posted "BUYER BEWARE". So, anyone considering a LSL, go and get your free consult and turn around and get a 2nd opinion. At least that way you will be making an informed decision, not basing your decision on an infomercial or the word of a sales representative who is paid on commission. Best, Chrystal Eckes

To the lady @ LSL patient relations group: You're nuts if you think I'm going to waste my cell phone minutes on you! I have been in nursing since 1985 and as far as MY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE goes, there is absolutely no way on hell I would go into a true surgical procedure without a surgical room and APPROPRIATE MEDICAL STAFF AND APPROPRIATE MEDICAL PROCEDURE BEING FOLLOWED AND PERFORMED! Just having locals for my face is not enough, not having the appropriate staff or surgery room, are you guys @ LSL kidding or are you guys on crack? No way in hell would I allow myself to undergo such an unprofessional procedure and might I add a dangerous one. LSL sounds like a chop shop and a scam - no thanks! And once again, thank you to all the ladies who stepped forward to share their stories. Kim