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Worst Experience of my Life

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Sounds like I had the same Dr. on probation in PA ...

$18,000

Sounds like I had the same Dr. on probation in PA Moved to IL. Had to have a second surgery by a truly board certified plastic surgeon to correct the scars left by lifestyle lift. Had eye damage that will be with me forever. DO NOT DO THIS. If you are certain you want a lift, go to a real doctor that knows what they are doing. There are no bargains here. Takes longer than an hour to do -- try 3 to 4.

Takes longer to heal -- try 6 to 8 months. No going in public for at least 3 weeks or more. Stitches are removed by office people & you are lucky if you ever see a doctor again, or even if the office is still there when you call back.

Replies (67)

jmahony
November 18, 2007
If you think it cost $18,000, you never had a LSL. The cost was nowhere near that. I had a LSL, your 6-8 months to heal is complete baloney. I was back to work in 5 days and could have even gone back sooner but my boss gave me the time so I took it. Sounds like a competing doctor's fake review who doesn't even have his facts straight.
Ailva
June 4, 2008
I think that this lady is including the price of the corrective surgery when she refers to the $18000 price tag.
lois
August 2, 2008
I'm going in next friday and I think it's sorry to say things and scare people like me. I've already paid my hard earned money and I don't need to hear scare stories. I hope you are lying and I think you are. My face is just beginning to show age after a lot of trauma in my life and I need peace and don't have a lot of money for a big name dr. If they treat me right I'll know all these scare are either a small minority or not true.
Cccc
August 3, 2008
Lois your comment sound real....So please keep us update as soon as you get the procedure. About the cost, how long it takes , if it is painful and after how long you can get back to your normal life.
Penny Block
August 4, 2008
Please let me know your evaluation after a few days.
Heidi B
August 7, 2008
Don't worry, Lois-i think it will go well for you. Good luck!
scarlett nicely
August 14, 2008

I just had the LSL done Monday, 11 August 08 so I am on the road to recovery. Yes! the pain the first 2 days was horrendous but now the third day is getting somewhat better. I am still very swollen and I look what I call distorted. I'm hoping all of this will clear up a little each day to come. I had waited many years wanting/needing this procedure. I'm praying for a success.

Linda Lucero
August 21, 2008

Hi, How are you healing? I am planning on having this done in Dec. in Denver. Are you happy with the operation so far? How much down time did you have? Thanks, Linda

scarlett nicely
August 28, 2008
I am still healing 17 days later. I had the removable stitches taken out on the 22nd, still have the disposables and some dermabond. I still have a lot of numbness and shooting pains. Not sure if I am satisfied or not since I still look "distorted".
Linda Lucero
September 18, 2008
HI, how is the healing process going? Has the swelling gone down? Are you happy with the operation? Thanks, Linda
Catherine12
September 20, 2008
Sorry to say things like that?? This is a woman that had a terrible experience with a procedure that is warning others, along with the majority of others that had this surgery, that she had a horrid outcome. Would you rather everyone say it was wonderful when it wasn't? It's called BEING INFORMED. Going in blindly into something is ridiculous. Have you read the dozens of other posts with women saying the same things about this lifestyle lift? And.. it's not the minority on here.... it's the majority that have had bad results.
scarlett nicely
September 21, 2008
The swelling has all gone, and no I'm not totally satisfied. I think it could be tighter. I have an appointment with my doctor in 2 months, hopefully he will "tweak" his work.
Lynda Whitling
October 5, 2008
Today is October 5, 2008. Did you go ahead with the procedure? Are you happy or disappointed? Most importantly, are you okay?
Mary Eternod
October 15, 2008
I would like to know how you fared out. Please give us an update. Thanks.
lady1953
December 20, 2008
I agree that amount is out there, unless she had alot of other stuff done but consider yourself LUCKY I could not go back to work for 3 weeks and have horrible scarring around my ears after one year, i will need laser or additional surgery to have corrected. It depends who does the surgery but their are alot of people very unhappy out here that do not work for competing doctors LOL. I later found out my doc was on probation and not a plastic surgeon as I was told.
(unregistered guest)
May 30, 2009
how did it go? Still happy?
cory scalone
May 30, 2009
she meant for the surgery to repair the damage done by LSL!! And they do not tell you everything that goes on, like complete black and blue swelling, not being able to sleep unless sitting up for at least 8 weeks now. Missing work, the pain that never goes away!! It is here 24/7!! They said I would be able to go on my cruis in a week-NOT!! I was so sore and still am! A new on-going pain everyday! Feels like someone is strangling me all the time! I would never do this again even if they gave it away for free! Once they are done you will never see the MD again. I had to threaten to go to the emergency room if the MD didn't see me.....do not go!
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Eric K
November 26, 2007
I think the reason she said it cost $18,000 is that she is including both the cost of the Lifestyle Lift and the revision surgery by a separate doctor.
(unregistered guest)
October 23, 2008
I had it done and what it will cost to have damaged fixed could very well be 18,000. Its more than scars being removed. I know, my butcher job needs to be fixed and I am going to have to save up the money. Lifestyle lift Dr. told me I would get a refund, NOT (still waiting) Office manager said their was no change that she could see. Dr. said slight. Well, this was in Jan 2008. Well their was alot of change.. I know have scars and bumps behind my ears and my ears look like they are sewn to the side of my face. The itching I live with behind my ears is very annoying to say the least. So yes the 18,000 must be for reconstruction from damage done to her.
(unregistered guest)
January 10, 2008
I agree who ever wrote about it costing $18,000 isn't the real deal. I'm in the med field and I'm thinking about having the life style lift. Even if the person had further treatment to correct scars, it still would not even be near $18,000. Please get real here, this procedure is to help you look better not give you an overhaul. The reason I'm considering the Lifestyle lift, is to avoid the Anesthesia that is given during a full face lift. And the price is right! Everyone wants to know who the surgeon is. Ask who is the Anesthesiologist! They are the ones who take you under and bring you back! I can't even begin to tell you the horrible stories about anesthsia. I wonder how many of the stories written here are the real deal!
(unregistered guest)
January 22, 2008
The 18,000 must be for reconstruction also. Kay, how can you work in medicine and not know what a plastic surgeon really charges for a facelift-call around- you will find the price is $8000-15000. Intense reconstruction could easily cost thousands coupled with the money spent on the original procedure. They put you under conscious sedation for a facelift usually not under general anesthesia. An RN can legally monitor a patient under conscious sedation with a doctor present. If all the patient receives for the LSL procedure is oral valium and Lidocaine/Bupivacaine with Epi, the pain will be intense after the local wears off and there is no anesthesiologist required to even be there. I work in the OR and there are millions of people who wake up with no problems after general ansthesia. I have seen thousands myself. Please don't scare people with incorrect information.
lady1953
November 15, 2008
My cost 4,600, results - worthless, This is truly a painful procedure during and after. I too chose LSL to avoid anesthesia, changed my mind after screaming for 4 hours, a nightmare! I now have horrible scars around my ears and numbness after one year. Please reconsider!
(unregistered guest)
April 18, 2008
Just read your review of your Lifestyle Lift experience. I am also from the Pittsburgh, PA area and would be quite interested to know what type of facility you have your lift done at. We have such great hospitals and doctors in our area that it is surprising to read your negative experience. One of Pittsburgh's bragging points is that we have some of THE best doctors. I want to have the procedure done to help with my eyes and jaw line but I scar very easily. It will be very helpful if you give a little more detail regarding your experience. (Age, health status at the time of procedure, what type of facility and surroundings your lift was done in, etc.) (I'm 50 yrs. old and in great health.) By the way, my son is a nurse.
Sarahjj
April 19, 2008
Lifestyle Lift was a total rip off to me. I noticed no results and my family members didn't notice an difference either. They will not refund any of your money either. And they don't want to do a redo either even after the doctor admitted I had slight subtle results in his own words. I have just turned them in to the Better Bussiness Bureau today. So, let's see where it goes from here. I'm suprised there is not a class action lawsuit against them yet. This company in my opinion is a total ripoff. I've done all I can to work with them with no avail.
(unregistered guest)
April 21, 2008
Who was your doctor and where did you have it done?
(unregistered guest)
April 25, 2008
I agree with you about the class action lawsuit, except my problem was opposite of yours! My eyes are all messed up and I wish I had Never heard of LSL's! And I had the same problem, they would take no responsibility for the mistakes made and have even hinted that I need additional surgery but of course they want me to pay for that! If you do find a lawyer to take your case, please let me know.
(unregistered guest)
August 18, 2008

I went to the Cool Springs LSL location in Franklin, TN. last week for a consultation. I am in my early 60's and was hoping for a firmer jaw and neck. My insurance has approved payment to have my upper eyelids done as my eyes are very droopy and impair my vision. I am having a well respected surgeon who specializes in this particular surgery {edited} do my eyes. I am definitely putting the LSL on hold although they are having an OPEN HOUSE this Thursday to meet the Drs. and people who have had the LSL. Don't know if they will have any "dissatisfied" customers present, however if anyone reads this who falls into that category or happy clients as well, I would love to talk to you. I will still go to the OPEN HOUSE, it's from 3:30 to 7:30 on Aug. 21st. I welcome any input from any of the Franklin LSL clients. Thanks! P.S. My girlfriend told my about this web-site which my original search on LSL didn't reveal. Glad she did.

 

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lisa521
August 31, 2008
I have an consult set up in Cool Springs TN on Wed. Not sure which doctor it is. Would love to hear from people in Nashville/Franklin or surrounding areas that had this procedure done, and their opinions of the Drs., and nurses. Thanks
dallas
August 31, 2008
Susannah, what did you finally decide to do? I have just found this "option" on the internet and am interested in the procedure. But all these negative responses really scare me. Dallas.
(unregistered guest)
September 28, 2008
My comments to you are from experience. I had the lift done in May of 2008. First of all they never tell you about the discomfort and emotional pain that you are going to experience. The tects told me they are schooled not to mention words like discomfort, pain, scars, or the time you will need to heal. They falsely advertise that you will be back to work in days,,, that is a lie and they know it. You look like you have just been in a car wreck and you feel that way too. Take at least a 3 week vacation and be prepared to stay home. As for the difference, not ONE person has even noticed I have had anything done! I told the doctor this and he said,"does that bother you?" I said yes when I have paid $5500 dollars for nothing! He said you could get some collagen treatments, and I said, "That is what I came to you for! He had nothing else to say..............I know about the "open House in Franklin because I was invited, but I told them They didn't want me to come and say what I really wanted to say. That they should be ashamed for telling people lies and taking money on a lie. I am ashamed that they say they are christian and lie to the public. They should be sued and put in jail, all of them!!Doctors and staff.. I am honestly telling you my story from the Franklin LSL. Please respond if you like..
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