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Love my New Look - Ontario, CA

I had my neck and eyes done. Before I looked saggy...

  • 10 Apr 2012

I had my neck and eyes done. Before I looked saggy and tired. Now I look bright, awake and younger. I have no cons, the surgery was well worth it. The entire staff was so sweet and helpfull. They kept my husband well informed before, during and after the surgery. My niece told my husband that I look like her sister instead of her Aunt. Age at time of surger - 62..

Update: It has been 3 months since surgery and I...

  • 8 May 2012
Update:
It has been 3 months since surgery and I am still pleased with the results. Best thing I ever did for myself.

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Brian K. Machida, MD

My Doctor: Brian K. Machida, MD

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Dr. Machida made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions. All of the staff, including phone calls and follow up, were so sweet and helpfull. I never had to wait more than a few minutes in their comfortable waiting room. Only good things to say about Ontario Mills center in California

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Bocagirl2108 14 Aug 2012
Thanks. It has been 1 week and most bruising is gone and 65% of the swelling. You will be very pleased. Good luck and enjoy your new look.
delsie lopez 13 Aug 2012

i am paying just 300 more with my dr.. i am glad your doing good. stay happy. we deserve it!

Bocagirl2108 12 Aug 2012
6500 for the neck and jowl lift. I am on my 5th day aNd yes I have swelling but most bruising little. I did what they told me to do to prepare and it worked. I know I will be very happy.
delsie lopez 11 Aug 2012
can i ask u how much it cost?
Bocagirl2108 11 Aug 2012
Me too. I finally took bandages off and I think it will be okay. Scars are near my ear and in hair line. No pain and so far I can see that me neck looks a lot firmer. Once swelling goes down I will know for sure. Thanks for reply
delsie lopez 10 Aug 2012

wow thats too bad. good luck and i hope it last longer then 2 yrs.

Theresa9 21 May 2012
Dr. Machida in the Otarion Office is the one that did my face lift and eyes. You can see the results above. 2 before and 2 after, right under my rating of Dr. Machida. I recommend him highly, and his office staff. My results are much better than I expected.
Bocagirl2108 9 Aug 2012
I had my LSL yesterday and I can't wait to take the off to see what the scars look like or where they are. The pain with the local anesthetic was horrible. I must have had 50 shots. I was suppose to get laser under my eyes but I couldn't take any More needles so I stopped the procedure Tomorrow I will know.
delsie lopez 20 May 2012

does anyone know about dr. machida he works out of the ontarion mills parkwy office. i am wondering if he does good work

RoseM 5 Jul 2012
Delsie, Did you do the lifestyle lift? I am thinking about doing it myself but want to get a few referrals first. How did it go?
mina11 15 May 2012
Does anyone know how long it will last? How often does it need to get done?

Thanks!
vick77 17 May 2012
It has been almost 3 yrs and I still look the same. I did have a little jowling but I had told Dr. Dahiya not too pull me real tight. If I have too have it done again I will ask for tighter too tighten the jowl area. 2 months ago he did some smart lipo in the jowl area and I look better than I did after my LSL. I think I will last a good 10 yrs. I am 63 and hope it last until I am 70. People keep asking me if I lost weight. If u chose Dr. Dahiya she will be fine. Great dr.!!!
aNewLook 21 Apr 2012
Teresa, You do look so good... I can't wait until I am back to normal. Lumpiness on my checks is my only complaint. Other than that at 10 days I think I am fine. Thanks, B
mina11 16 May 2012
Barbara, I am searching for reviews because my sisters and I would like to pay for a lifestyle life for my mother who is turning 70 this november.
Did the doctor tell you how often will this procedure need to be redone? I am hoping it last at least 10 years! Really appreciate any help that you can offer me! Mina in Cali
aNewLook 16 May 2012
Hi Mina, I love my new look... I haven't written my review yet but I know after my six week appt. I will write one and post some pics. Anyway, I don't know how long it will last but I am sure the doctor said it won't fall. The muscles have been cut away and the suction of the fat under one's neck helps to relieve the neck. I bet it will help my neck to stay young through this decade of my 60's. Dr. Dahiya was super. Ask for a consultation and listen to all of his references before deciding how much your Mom can have done. What a wonderful gift. Take care, B
RoseM 5 Jul 2012
Mina, Did your mother have the procedure and how did it come out? I am considering the Lifestyle lift for myself but want to get some honest reviews.
Thanks, Rose
aNewLook 21 Apr 2012
Thanks Vickie, I can tell every day that I myl look better and I will continue to ice and do all the massaging at least 3 times a day. I am not sure if they are glands or muscles but I am praying they will keep going down. The scar under my chin is pretty big and I am put a scar cream on that. My right side cheek shows the most pulling and knots so I have to really keep working on that. I guess the stars go to Carribean for a month when they have this done. God bless you and keep in touch, Barbara
vick77 21 Apr 2012
You will look better every day. You sure the lumps aren't your glands under your neck. Thats what mine was. Also lipo will cause temporary lumping. I massaged mine out. Glad u are out and about. Vickie
aNewLook 20 Apr 2012
Hi all, Well, on the 10th day I am working deligently to use heat, massage and ice to help untighted the muscles in my cheeks. I woke up today feeling a little more normal in my cheeks but I still feel like a chipmuck. I can wear makeup now and I have been going out in public for 3 days. I have only seen one of my best friends and I was glad that she wasn't shocked. She was really impressed with how smooth my face is. I am just self conscience about the lumps. Thanks for any suggestions. BB in Alexandria
vick77 15 Apr 2012
Yes!!! I went too work 4 days after I had LSL and chin lipo. I had the c02 around my eyes
and mouth about two months after the LSL. I think it was less than a wk. after the lazar that I went out in public. My neck had alot of bruising but I covered that up. Glad u had a good experience. You will be swollen some. I used ice at work so that worked for me. Oh yea my neck had some lumps too. My glands under my neck were more noticable afterwards. After the 1st wk. you will really start liking the way u look. Each wk. it gets better.
aNewLook 15 Apr 2012
Hi Vick77... I just had a Lifestyle Lift and Lasar Treatment on the 11th of April. So I am on day four of recovery. I feel like a chipmuck. My neck has some lumps around the right jaw line and neck. Do you think I will be able to go out in public with in two weeks of the surgery? I am pleased with the results so far and the pain has been minumal. God bless you for sharing... Bb in Alexandria
vick77 11 Apr 2012
You look great!!!

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