Be Aware Of What This Procedure Involves!-Phoenix, AZ

Madeline, I'm sorry to hear about your pain. I am 2 years post-op& still experiencing big problems. Three plastic surgeons& a neurologist later, no real hopes of getting better. I've been put on heavy duty nerve meds that are actually quite scary. I was supposed to get to the point of 3 pills a day, as they work after being in your system awhile. I didn't make it after 5-6 pills, one a day, for 5-6 days. The pill made me so sleepy I couldn't keep my eyes open but when I tried to sleep, I couldn't fall asleep. My body became so fatigued that simply walking up the stairs wiped me out. I had to go off of them. Most times & especially w/ weather changes, I feel as if someone is tearing the skin off of my face near the incision. Not fun. I was never informed they were basically going to cut my ears off. They never marked my face as they said they did to do the surgery. I was told it would be a small incision in front of my ears. The consultant even pulled in the spot she said they would cut. I was told a permanent suture would be placed, but if you look behind my ear, you'd see many stitches coming through the incision line. Ohhh, I could go on & on , but I'm sure realself doesn't have the room for everything I have to say. All I can tell you is if you really feel it didn't work& were misled about the procedure& can't get corporate results, cotact the medical board in your state for answers. I know I've tried being patient with LSL, did everything they said to a "T", almost begged to find a solution & they just don't care. They promise call-backs, I wait& a week later get a callback that it takes some people longer than others to heal& regrow nerves. A 2nd P.S can't guarantee better results or for me to be pain free, so here I am. It wasn't the money for me, I TRUSTED them, as I do all M.D's. It was little down time, go back to work the next day, all doctors are the best of the best plastic surgeons, the incision would be in the fold never to be seen in about a year. I am so embarrassed to wear my hair back w/ those black unsightly stitches popping through. I am totally sick of their hype & am becoming very leary of anything they say. God willing, maybe you'll get better as time goes by, but try to do some massaging on the incision, maybe that will help a bit. Maybe next time you can add a checkmark to this site so that we can compare symptoms and can email each other. Many Dr's say this was a procedure discarded in the 80's because it didn't work. I know for some people they did have good results, but there are too many that share our story that haven't. It can't be just 'US' that are wrong & I hope LSL becomes more accountable to those of us that have pain& bad results& offer us better solutions to our problems.

Dear Responder, I am so sorry that you are experiencing such bad pain 2 years after surgery. I guess this is nerve pain? Have you tried massaging the areas and then applying hot packs every day? (I am still doing this.) I was wondering if a natural remedy that could be found in a Health store might help? Something like Tea Tree Oil, or Arnica Oil, or DMSO, etc.? (Usually the help at these stores are very informed and could help you find something.) I purchased a oil by mail order from North Star called "Soothanol X2." It contains arnica oil, cayenne pepper, DMSO, and other ingredients. It is for arthritis and joint pain. I wonder if something like this might help your pain? What did they say about the stitches that are sticking through the skin? This can't be normal. Did they say they would dissolve? Have you had them looked at by other Dr's? Sincerely, MP

Thanks MP. I hope you do better& please stay in touch!!! Let me know how you progress.

by your pic i see a MAJOR DIFFERANCE----WOW IT LOOKS GREAT -i had the procedure in hammond louisiana-numbness behind the ears fora while-i had it in march-2014-i still ever once in a while have a slight tinglin sensation but-its sugery---you should expect some kind of discomfort-also if i had it to do all over again id definaetley do it---judy dixon--alexandria La

Thanks for sharing your story with us. In reading your list of what happened to you made me feel like I was reading parts of my own experience which was also very unpleasant. I do wish more women would research this procedure which is actually surgery while being awake and take the time to get a second opinion from a private ABCPS. Another hint for anyone reading this: if you find that the doctor operates a private office and moonlights at LSL, ask yourself why! The infomercials look so good, but you know the old saying... If it looks to good to be true, it usually is. Best, Chrystal Eckes.

Hi,

I saw a LSL commercial today and thought it was just lazer, and since I am getting a wrinkly chin thought I would research.

I am glad I found this site, because I am one of those if any med can cause a reaction on me it does and I am sure I would have a disaster too.

So sorry about all you guys and the cronic pain and disfigurement.

I had a lifestyle lift in 2011 and have horrible scars. I am so embarrassed to even put my hair behind my ears because of them. I am seeking resolve to these scars as well as looking into the other complaints against Lifestlye Lift and what you can do after the fact. DO NOT GET THIS PROCEDURE DONE. It is painful and leaves horrible scars much worse than the wrinkles!