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painful - Waltham, MA

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I have never had so much discomfort in my neck...

Sabego
$6,000

I have never had so much discomfort in my neck area as I have now. It's been two years and I feel like someone has their hands around my neck and chocking me at all times.

VANITY is not worth it. People have died from this procedure. I wish I would have reviewed my facts more carefully before doing something so stupid.

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.It's nothing but a meat market. The pain is excruciating. I don't look any better today than when the procedure was done. I cannot feel my neck it's so numb. The stitches from my ear are still visible. And I feel like I have a rope around my neck.

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December 13, 2010

Hi Sabego -- Welcome to RealSelf and thanks for sharing your experience with the LSL community here. I'm so sorry to hear about your bad results. Did your doctor say anything about your neck loosening up or getting better over time?

December 14, 2010
This has possibly been the worst
experience of my life. I still don't look any better,. I feel like a monster. I still have many wrinkles in my face. My neck is
permanently discolored.
Wouldn't do it again, even for a million dollars.
January 17, 2011
It would be useful to post the name of your doctor, so folks in our area can be forewarned.
January 17, 2011
I don't remember the name of the doctor, but they are all butchers.

You really need to see a CERTIFIED
PLASTIC SURGEOn -- not the rent
a surgeons they hire.
October 23, 2011
To Sabego - it was requested that you give the doctor's name & you "don't remember the name of the doctor"???? WOW! Did your memory change after the procedure?? Do you not have any paper work for the transaction?? A check or a credit card charge??
If this story is true, then maybe you could be helpful to others and get the name of the doctor.
October 24, 2011
You know what lady. Good luck to you. Hope you get the same butcher I did. Hope your memory stays wonderful forever. No, it was paid cash. By the way, did your manners change before your surgery or have you always been so kind. Good luck with your surgery.
October 24, 2011
I really do apologize for offending you - I've heard that there are people out there who are not honest in their reporting. Of course the person who told me that just might not be honest; I am trying to get honest information.
I'm sorry to have questioned your authenticity - I guess that, personally I would NEVER forget the name of the doctor that you refer to as a "butcher";I'd make sure that the world knew who he is. I am very sorry that after two years you still feel as you do. I ask this in sincerity, did you go back to
them for any kind of retribution - to get your money back, or to have another doctor. I don't know anything about the Waltham office - they are now in Burlington from what I hear. There is a doctor there Dr. James C. Alex, don't know if he was in Waltham?
I have read so many comments on RealSelf where the person does not remember the name of the doctor they say did a terrible job, so could not supply any information that was helpful to anyone- probably took my frustration out on you. I am sorry you got the brunt of it.
October 24, 2011
Dear Me

Yes, the Doctor's name is Dr. Alex and he was in Waltham. I told Him that I would sue this office.
He agreeed with me that my neck wasn't right. They did pay me the full amount I paid. I am sorry that I did not go and sue them fully -- Little late -- a little hindsight. Thank you for your apology.
Sue
March 6, 2012
the names and qualifications of the Burlington surgeons, as well as their education, qualifications and board certifications are all on the Lifestyle Lift site. All one needs to do is search the surgeons names and check with the boards, as well as going for a free consultation. I have had plastic surgery over the years, including for breast cancer, and doing the research is simple, as advised above. Do your homework and make your own educated assessment. There's a lot of bull out there, just read the negative comments from certified plastic surgeons here and elsewhere online . . . they are angry as this business is cutting into their business . . . this procedure is less expensive than their fees; they can do this as they do so many and have a streamlined process. . . of course it's a business, but to me that benefits us, the consumer. Look at the statistics as well . . . good luck. I am an educated consumer and can't wait to get my Lifestyle Lift ( and no, I don't work for them and am not getting paid by them . . . :)
March 6, 2012
Well, I wish you well. It's been at least two and half years. I still cannot feel my neck. And when I look down, the paid is still there. So I wish you well.
Sue
November 1, 2011
You can go to this site and rate him: vitals.com/doctors/Dr_James_Alex Not every outcome is the same and that is why the more reports, the better idea the next person has of knowing what to expect with that doctor. I am going for reconstruction from Breast Cancer of 12 yrs ago. Lost the left one and now having a tummy tuck as well due to 2 babies over 10 lbs. I have met with a plastic surgeon, Dax Guenther at Dana Farber and am writing more questions before making a definite decision. I am so sorry Sue for your hellish experience and I hope it improves in time or you find a great plastic surgeon to correct Dr. Alex's blunder.
November 4, 2011
Thank you so much. I wish I had done more homework on this procedure. Right now, I can't afford a great plastic surgeon. (Money is a little tight).
But I will definately go on vitals.com. Thank you again, I hope all goes well with you. Take care

Sue
June 5, 2012
Do you ladies realize hes dead?
June 6, 2012

To Impacted: who are you talking about? who is dead?

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June 6, 2012

I think she is referring to Dr. Alex. He died last month: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonherald/obituary.aspx?n=james-alex&pid=157887419