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Spent: $8,400 in San Ramon, CA

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Updated 25 Mar 2012

Posted 31 Jan 2012

I had the procedure on 1/26/12, the lifestyle lift, lower eyes fatty bags removed, lazor treatment at the lower eyes and lipo for my double chin. So far everything looks very good, I am very satisfied and can't wait for all the swelling,bruising to be gone. I am 65 yrs. old and thought it was time to improve my looks.

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Fred Suess, MD

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I met with the Dr. once before the procedure and of course on the day of. He was very nice, answered my questioned, reassured me on my nervousness. I had a phone call from oce of Assistance on the 3rd day. every one at the Center was very nice,polite and friendly. Payment was a breeze,credit card :o)I had consult. on 1/20,met Dr. 1/23 and procedure on 1/26!

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Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 9 Feb 2012

Thanks for posting your story so far. How is your healing going? Good luck and please keep us posted!

ejcsrac 9 Feb 2012
Hi, I am doing good, had stitches out on 2/6, that went fine; still have some swelling around the jaw lines and the bruising is fading. So all in all things are healing well; will post a new photo in about a month. Take care, Eleonore
aNewLook 22 Apr 2012
Thanks for posting your positive thoughts about this procedure. I had it done April 11th, 2012. Day 12 I feel a better about the lumps on my checks. They all seem to respond to heat, massage and ice. Each day is easier. I had a very smooth operation and the healing has not been bad. No pain meds except for first 3 days. I am very happy to be healing and seeing great results. BB in Alexandria
Quig 13 Feb 2012
I am suppose to have this done on 02/24 and really having 2nd thoughts.I have read so many bad things
sconzette 14 Feb 2012
I know what you mean, I just called LSL and they are sending me some literature. After reading some posts on here (internet) I am having second thoughts too.. Seems like Doctors (Surgeons) are saying this type of procedure may work well but doesnt last long. some are saying less then 1 year..Yikes!
2trusting 24 Feb 2012
Dear Quig and sconzette,
How do I gently put this... Run Screaming to a real Doctor who is not employed by a corporate medical practice. It has been documented that they perform the surgery is non-steril office buildings. Not surgery rooms. This increases chance of infection. They also set out instruments the night before, exit and re-enter the room. Some have reported hours not 1 hour. And if you really take your time and get a second opinion, you'll be doing yourself a huge favor. They are not allowed in every state in the country, only the ones whose laws are lax enough to let them in. Too many people have been damaged, and you don't seem like the type of people that would play Russian Roulette.
HsMessnger 8 Mar 2012
I only had one round of 2nd thoughts and then I looked in the mirror again and made my mind up. I guess I am one of the blessed ones and am very glad & proud that I had my LSL done.
Irvington3881 21 Feb 2012
Hi, I had the lifestyle lift last Tuesday. I was wondering how long the swelling lasts. My face swells every night to the point that I feel it is going to blow up! Robin
jlelmer 2 Mar 2012
I am at the 3 month mark and I see constant improvement in the numbing and soreness. You won't have the swelling much longer. I did have peeling twice after the surgery due to the swelling. It wasn't noticeable until I applied makeup and small flakes came off at that time. I guess this as a plus because I didn't have to pay for a chemical peel!
HsMessnger 8 Mar 2012
I am at 2 1/2 months post surgery and all the swelling is gone. I still have some numbness at my jawline and my neck with a little skin redness but make up covers that up. I am so pleased with my results. I literally look 10 years or more younger. Hope you have the same results and are pleased with your results.
2trusting 9 Mar 2012
At 2 1/2 months all of the swelling is not gone and there is still healing taking place for a year. They body continues to degrade and I HOPE your nerve damage will heal.... If it doesn't, THEN maybe you will feel like joining the crusade to spread the TRUTH, HSMESNGER, for if you are in fact that, then you will admit that their advertisements are fraud, and just about every other thing that comes out of their mouths! I'm glad you were not disfigured, scarred, damaged beyond repair, or killed. Do your research and listen to the damage they've done.
2trusting 9 Mar 2012
By the way. How did you find out about RealSelf??
HsMessnger 9 Mar 2012
I received an email with a link to post my results and my story on here.
HsMessnger 9 Mar 2012
My swelling was all gone by the 3rd day and I have the pictures to prove it. The feeling is coming back a little every day. Still loving my results.
2trusting 9 Mar 2012
HsMessnger,
Please tell me a link from whom?
2trusting 9 Mar 2012
Pardon me, an email from whom? With the link to post.
HsMessnger 9 Mar 2012
From Realself.
2trusting 9 Mar 2012
You received an email from Realself with a link to post? How did they know you had a LSL?
HsMessnger 9 Mar 2012
Not sure
McKen58 11 Mar 2012
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Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 11 Mar 2012

I believe Lifestyle Lift sends out emails to their patients, asking them to share their experiences on review sites. This is probably where the link to RealSelf came from.

Hope this helps,

--Sharon

2trusting 11 Mar 2012
How come I never got that? And you gotta know that they're not sending that info with their unhappy clients.... SO THAT'S HOW THEY'RE STACKING THE NUMBERS!!!!!!!
2trusting 11 Mar 2012
HsMessnger said that RealSelf sent her an email with the link to post. I want to know if that is the truth or not!
ejcsrac 11 Mar 2012
I found the link to this website on some other website, for the life of me I can't remember where...
aNewLook 22 Apr 2012
I had the procedure done on Apr. 11th. This is day 12 and I can wear makeup and go out. I am still concern about the more lumpiness in my right cheek. My left cheek is smooth. I am using heat, massage and ice. I know I see improvement everyday. How are you doing now? Thanks, b

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