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“Swollen Eyes”

Rosabell 6 posts

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Updated 7 May 2009
Posted 6 May 2009

Not Worth It

Spent: $8,400 in Shamburg, IL

Had a good experience with the original app., the woman I talked to was very knowledgable. The Doctor came in the room and explained the procedure, sat me infront of a mirror to show me what to expect from the lift, eye and neck surgery.

The clinic called and gave me a list of things to buy for after care.

Had the procedure done Feburary 10th,2009. The swelling in my eyes continues to be a problem. Three months later I have alot of swelling around my eyes every morning, that gets some what better by noon-2.00. I still have swelling on my cheek bone right under my eyes all the time. The scaring on my chin is all puckered up, and looks awful.

I have been back to the clinic once, and they said to give it more time. My doctor is no longer with LSL, and I wonder why!! I will be returning in the next month or so if things don"t get any better!

I had this done because it was time to do something for myself. I have fixed everything else that I have, and it was time for me to fix me.

I'm sorry that I didn't know about this web site before I did this. If anybody else would have advertized the existance of the care Credit card, I could have gone anyplace!

This review is the subjective opinion of a RealSelf member and not of RealSelf, Inc.

My Doctor: Name not provided

It didn't turn out as he said!

Vote: 66 members found this review helpful

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linda lucky (22 posts) 10 May 2009

I'm scheduled in July with Dr. J Hope he didn't do yours. Can you email me and let me know? Thanks. If anyone else has used him please let me know

Chrystal Eckes (621 posts) 6 Jun 2009

I tried to look him up for you. Either the spelling is different or he is not licensed or posted yet. Anyway, here is the link: https://www.idfpr.com/dpr/licenselookup/default.asp . Hope you find the info that you need. But before I go, have you considered getting a 2nd opinion in your area by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon? I think you might be pleasantly surprised at the cost difference and not have to suffer through the aftermath that many of us have had to go through. Best, chrystal

Chrystal Eckes (621 posts) 6 Jun 2009

Here is a link to the Illinois Dr.s licensing page for that Dr.: https://www.idfpr.com/Applications/ProfessionProfile/ProfileDetails.aspx MIR JAFER ALI MD, 36122339, Schaumburg, IL This is the how the doctor is listed at the website. No wonder you could not find him the 36122339 is his license number. I did not see anything bad against him. You can also go to the www.lifestylelift.com and go to the Our Dr.'s tab and look him up there as well. Best, Chrystal

badcompany (6 posts) 5 Jun 2010

I am scheduled next week....Did you have it done? If so may i ask how your results turned out?

badcompany (6 posts) 5 Jun 2010

I have already paid the 6 grand$ sceduled nest week..if i decide to renig, do you know if i can get my money back?

Rosabell (6 posts) 20 May 2009

No, he didn't do mine. Some guy from India did. Now he is leaving the company. Good Luck!

Bits (359 posts) 25 May 2009

Rosabell, You did say you had yours done in the western suburbs of Chgo? If so, the Indian guy starting w. S on his last name is leaving??

Bits (359 posts) 28 May 2009

Rosabell, Is it Shash..... leaving LSL in Schaumb?

linda lucky (22 posts) 21 May 2009

Thanks Rosabell. I'm trying to do some homework on the doctor. But it is really hard to get any information.

Rosabell (6 posts) 28 May 2009

Shasicamp?

linda lucky (22 posts) 29 May 2009

I figured out who left.That is one case where the most experienced didn't payoff. It is really hard to know

Bits (359 posts) 31 May 2009

Dr Kotis In Arlington Hts

LEGACY (unregistered guest) 9 Jun 2009

Please explain why you listed Dr. Kotis. I am doing research which doctor to go with. Thank you.

Bits (359 posts) 27 Jun 2009

Dr Kotis a a highly trained, very experienced, prominent Dr in Arlington Hts. He said because my incison was so far from the ear, it can't be repaired.... His credentials are off the chart & I wish I had found him before I had the LSL. If I ever consider any type of P.S, he'd be the guy!!! I would trust him w/ my life& thats not something I say too often...

badcompany (6 posts) 5 Jun 2010

I think ill check him out...I havent had the LSL yet ..its scheduled for next week...after reading this stuff im terrified. I alread pay'ed $ 6000.oo bucks and scheduled for next week..will they give my money back?

linda lucky (22 posts) 31 May 2009

bits-thank you for the info....linda lucky

Bits (359 posts) 31 May 2009

You are welcome. Let me know if you need his number. Good Luck

badcompany (6 posts) 5 Jun 2010

Please can you send?

linda lucky (22 posts) 10 Jun 2009

To Please explain why I want info on Dr. J-I'm scheduled in July & want to know how good good is

linda lucky (22 posts) 10 Jun 2009

To I have a an appointment with him-I don't know him I understand he is good but just wanted to know if he is good good since I'm scheduled in July.

Bits (359 posts) 10 Jun 2009

I called the American Board of PL. Surg, & he is not board certified. From what I can tell, he's only been in training w/ LSL approx. a year.On his Bio, I don't see anything great about his credentionals, even his publications are support based only, w/ 2 publications on a cochlear ear transplant.. Nothing really on actual plastic surg in his publications. He is a new LSL DR, replacing Shash.... I know a few girls that had redo's from a DR Kotis in that area because of Shash & he's been doing LSL for 3 yrs& over. Supposedly there will be a PLASTIC SURG. joining the practice, since the last 2 left. He's not on the website yet, but if I were you, I'd call& ask for his credentials sent to you. This is just my opinion.

Bits (359 posts) 12 Jun 2009

Just check him out by the name that is on his medical license . It's on his diplomas on the LSL website. I think he got his LSL training by the medical director of LSL. It looks like he trained approx. a year... I was told he is not board certified in Plastic Surgery, but I found out Dr K is board certified by the American Osteopathic association. It is independent of the American Board of Plastic & Reconstructive certifications. The osteopathic one is for D.O's & not M.D's. I think! Maybe a Dr here on realself can explain this better. Tom, can you ask this question??? When we are asked to check if a Dr is board certified, we all think to call the ABPS & not the AOA.. Thanks

Chrystal Eckes (621 posts) 13 Jun 2009

Hey Bits, you are right, Dr. Kent is certified by the The American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolargyngology - Head and Neck Surgery , hereinafter referred to as AOBOO-HNS. Requirements for certification can be found at this link: http://www.aoboo.org/aoboohns_protocol.htm

Bits (359 posts) 14 Jun 2009

thanks Chrise. It's so confusing when all you are told is to call the ABPS...and time& after time they say he's not board certified. So..if a Doc is a D.O, people call the AOA or link above.

Alle (1 post) 23 Jun 2009

Thanks to all of you commented. I was about to give these folks a call when something told me to do my research. From the testimonials, it seem there are more dissatisfied LSL patients than those with positive experiences. I'd much rather look deal with my turkey neck than to look in the mirror at my $8,400 botch job. Do you think that some of the positive message may be staged? I hope things get better for those of you who got a raw deal; you've saved me from one. Alle

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