Chris Himmelheber, MD

Dr H was fantastic! After nearly 18 months, everything is the way it's supposed to be and exactly as it was around 4 months after surgery. His staff was caring, professional and very empathetic and kind. No pain or discomfort - good RXs - I had so much skin on my neck I looked like a chicken neck. It's a perfect result and so unexpectedly so much better than I even imagined. I was and am absolutely thrilled with the results. I look 20 years younger, totally natural and thrilled I had this done. The lazer around mouth was great. No one would ever guess I had anything done. Thank you again Dr Himmelheber. You're the best!!!

I had a turkey neck and chicks that hung down. My doctor was great, very easy to talk to, he made everything so easy to understand. I think I look great. What it's like is that I went to the office and was greeted by people who were so friendly , on that same day I met my doctor. he came into the room explained what would happen. First I would have before pictures done, then I would be prepared for surgery, I'd be in lala land during surgery and I would not feel a thing. When I woke up I had icepacks around my face, I was told that ice would be my friend, meaning ice would help swelling go down faster, I was told how to take care of my incisions. I went to my motel and rested, the next day I met with my doctor, he assured me that all looked great, so I went home. I had pain medication with me that I took for one day but I didn't need the next day. I think what I went thru was worth it.

I was tired of looking like my mother (who is 25 years older than I am), but I was also raised with the crazy habits that come from "combing your hair more than once in the morning is primping." I don't do make-up, haven't for a long time. While I comb my hair whenever it needs it (take that, Mom), a facelift was something I had never considered. In fact a colleague I knew got injections in her face for wrinkles (it didn't help all that much, to be honest) and I thought, what a waste of money! Okay, so I kept seeing the ad on TV for the LIfestyle Lift. I don't particularly like You Light Up My Life, and Debby Boone has never done it for me, but the free consultation seemed risk free, and I figured, why not. So I went. I will say that the people who talked with me had had lifts themselves, and they looked pretty good. Everybody looked their age, but they looked rested and relaxed. Even my surgeon had had a lift (I have seen one of his scars--it's almost invisible). One thing that has always annoyed me about my mother's face, and then my own, was hooded eyelids. And one thing she had always gotten after me about was my wrinkled forehead. I learned that I was wrinkling my forehead to keep my eyes open--when I relaxed my forehead in front of the mirror, those wrinkles were gone, but there were the exaggerated hooded lids from my mother's face. One thing I did not do and do not regret not doing is the laser treatment for skin. My skin is pretty good. What put me off was the idea of spending four or five days (or more) with my face slathered in vaseline. I cannot stand the stuff and would have been miserable. Maybe it doesn't bother other people, but I would have had to be institutionalized with big meds. Not for me. If you had asked me the first of August, who among those I knew was going to have a facelift before the end of the month, "me" would have been the farthest from my mind. But there I was on the 20th, getting it done. In contrast to the "don't eat for a year before your procedure" sort of warnings a lot of surgeries demand, this bunch said not only to eat a nice breakfast before I came, but to bring a lunch to eat afterward. I did not have anesthesia, but I did have some muscle relaxers that worked very well. I was told I would sleep out of boredom. I slept, but I didn't have much of a choice! I was OK with that. I did feel the goings on exactly once, and careful not to move my face, I garbled "that hurts" a couple of times, and was rewarded with a shot of buffered lidocaine. Incidentally, plain lidocaine shots burn like h***, and lazy providers will stick you with that. These people were all about my comfort (as are any good providers) and I barely felt the stick of the needle. They sort of warn you that you will look weird for the first five or six days, but they don't tell you that you will look like the child of Betty Boop and an alien. I also had more discomfort that most people apparently do, and I was grateful that I had meds on hand (I'm a nurse and know how to do that--if you aren't, then you want to make sure you have a prescription for something). I am the only nurse in the house, so while I was supposed to put ice on my face pretty much around the clock, that didn't happen like it should have. (Ice, frozen vegetables, frozen wet kitchen towels, whatever....) I think I'd've been more comfortable if we had followed that. I will say that I prayed very hard for two things during my first few days of recovery. First, that I would not regret my decision and second that my face would not stay that way. Both prayers were answered beyond my hopes. I am very, very pleased. In fact, I went out and got a new driver license because I looked so much better than I had in June. I told the people there, and have kept my old DL for comparison purposes. Several people there took down the name of my doc (Dr. Himmelheber--they call him Dr. H, but seriously, the name is just like it's spelled!). I tell everyone who gives me an opening.... Recently someone asked my age, and then said, no, he didn't mean to ask--I told him anyway (I'm kind of proud of it!). He noted I did not look my age, so I borrowed from a movie I like and said, My mother thanks you, my father thanks you, and my plastic surgeon thanks you! I would do it again. I regret nothing about it. They promised me I would not look like Joan Rivers and they kept that promise. I look like a younger, more relaxed, healthy, natural me. I am very happy I had the procedures done.

Trying to eat healthy and exercise resulted in a weight loss that took a toll on my appearance. I called Lifestyle Lift and made a decision to make even more changes. Dr Himmelheber explained everything I could expect from the procedure in detail. I was not disappointed in any way from the moment I saw myself after the procedure. Now that everything has healed and I look like a 61 year old that has not aged past my years I can be confident that I look the very best that one can at my age.

You make my dreams come true as You Make Me Feel So Young! Not sure how you feel about it? Are you a little mixed up? Hiding from your reality? Don't know what to do? Do you feel yourself going around and around and upside down? Is the magic gone from your life? Or are you throwing your hands up in the air? I feel so young ! Thanks to the miraculous workings of Doctor Chris Himmelheber in the Dallas office. It has already been 6 months since my Life Style Lift procedure. A lot of changes! This one was the first step of many more to come. An awakening in the surprise treasure of feeling Young at Heart! A lasting kick to my ego! I feel like dancing the night away and playing hide 'n' seek and picking up forget-me-nots! Oh what Joy I am feeling as I see the looks and hear the many compliments. I'm told that I have a glow about me. I have noticed that when people are around me they just start to smile! I think I must be contagious! As that is the crazy thing that I do ! I can't keep from smiling! I think I am finally understanding what others are seeing in me! Not only physically but mentally as well! It is a lasting feeling that you can't take away from me. I didn't realize just how much I needed a lift in life.. It must be something I missed along the road or did I misplace or just loose it? I have been in a rut! I didn't call it living, I just existed. Are you hiding from your reality? My self esteem was damaged I needed a kick start! I felt that a madness had taken control of how I was feeling about myself. This Cinderella was afraid that I was going to crash and burn and turn into ash! Cinderella had lost her Que Serra! Serra! . Or maybe I just missed placed it? I desperately wanted it back! I didn't know how to find it! Oh If I only had a brain! I needed rescued from the deep dark forest of uncertainty and madness that had established it’s self within my life. Was it my age? Or was there more to it? I felt that I needed a key to unlock his mystery! Then suddenly, from out of the blue it came to me in a dream the song Young at Heart! I recalled from my past the uplifting song, and how It had uplifted me to places I had never been before .I soon realized that the song was the light directing me to the fulfillment of my needs. A guiding light, that pointed the way to the beginning of a renewed outlook. But like most god things the song soon lost some of its magic for me as life became even more difficult. I began to crave something more. It suddenly dawned on me that what I craved was a new out look on life. I asked a friend what should I do? She said get a Lift! A Life Style Lift! What a brilliant idea! Why didn't I think of this sooner? I didn't hesitate or do any research as I just took my friends advice and made the appointment. I just knew it was what I needed to do! .  After making the appointment. Cinderella had a few weeks to ponder her decision. I felt that the stresses in life that I had been under had caused me to age faster than I had anticipated.I didn't like how my best feature, my eyes, were beginning to look droopy! I also felt that my jaw line and forehead had begun too show signs of aging as well. I made a list of questions and concerns to ask my doctor .I felt prepared, but nervous as this was going to be a big step for me, not only financially but mentally as I had never done anything life this before! I never imagined that I would be even considering such a procedure. I always felt that I would just grow old gracefully and embrace it! Really? Naaahh!! What was I thinking! I didn't realize then how important my self esteem and out look on life would affect how I was feeling about myself. I had high hopes that I would get a good doctor. My only concern was that I didn't want to get a One Line Wonder and be all messed up!  The day of the appointment arrived. I had a long drive ahead of me and it had been sometime since I had driven in heavy traffic. I arrived 10 minutes early but with a small mishap. I had managed to spill my Strawberry slush on my skirt! I was distressed as I couldn't go home and change. There wasn't enough time! I was fortunate that I had worn a long jacket to cover my exposed self as I had to remove my skirt as it was literally soaked .After leaving the bathroom, my frustration caused me to inadvertently enter into the post op door of Life style Lift.Oh If I only had a brain! I was the only one there- but I did see the desk where I was told when I made my appointment to sign in. A little latter I kept seeing people coming in with some sort of mask on and an attendant would call their name and they would go off into another room and not come back! Abracadabra! I just thought that they must have had an earlier appointment than I did and were still being looked at! I had no idea how big their offices were. I had waited for what seemed like a long,long time! I was beginning to wonder will I ever get there?  But I wasn't too worried as I was in a big city doctor's office and realized from past experience in Doctor's offices that sometimes you have to wait awhile before getting seen. More time had passed and I suddenly realized that I had waited there for 3 hrs before someone in a surgical mask entered in and informed me that I was at the wrong door! This silly mistake caused me to not meet with my doctor on that day. I was upset with myself for not realizing this sooner! I was asked if I wanted to make a new appointment, but I declined as I didn't want to make another stressful drive the next day. I felt some confusion as I was rushed through the process. But I was so very grateful for the informed attendants and nurses as they were very helpful to me in making what became a stressful situation much easier. . Their kindness and upbeat attitude made up for my unpleasant mistake of entering into the wrong room. I have to wonder if I am the only one who made this same mistake? Or was it just my strange set of circumstances? Or is it because I don't have a brain? I would suggest for the new patient that you place some catchy cute signage stating which room you are in and which direction you should go! Some changes you have control over,others you don't. But You can pick how you handle it. So live in the moment as the moment may come and go. You certainly don't want to miss it! You only live once! You might not get another chance! I highly recommend getting a new lift in life! A Lifestyle change!. You'll be surprised at the changes you'll be feeling in your heart and the outlook that you will have. I don't know about you, but I want to remain Young at Heart. I highly recommend this new way of feeling about yourself. Don't wait ! Don't hesitate! You don't want to be left like dust in the wind! Or even worse forgotten! Or be the one who gets the boot in life! So don't close your eyes or refuse to see that Life is short! So why not come join me in a Coconut tree! Where way up high, life is sunny and the sky is blue! Or rather if you live in East Texas like I do, an old oak will have to do.. Ps. I know I'll be turning another year older this week and I feel like I'm moving forward closer to being unforgettable again as I have always been As I celebrate my birthday on this memorable weekend! I have to do a double take as I'm surprised and thrilled with joy as I look back and think about how I felt before and the way I feel now! I sometimes have to pinch myself when I look in the mirror! I see my reflection in the mirror and smile as my pleasure is doubled from who I used to be! And I ask, Is that me that I see? And suddenly realizing that it is the renewed me! Oh what a treasure I see! I'm sure you don't want to be the one who is forgotten and left behind without a lift! No one wants to carry their own boots and saddle. So why not grab life by the horns! So that you can ride in style with a new Life Style Lift! Just ask this Cinderella if fairy tales really do come true! He made my dream come true! And Yes! It can happen to you too! I have High Hopes that the best is yet to come! Thank you Dr Himmelheber for being my Prince Charming. All I can say is Thank you Doctor H ! You made My Dream Come True! A treasure of surprise as this Cinderella received a Prince Charming! Some one to hold her slipper! Some one to watch over her to make sure she was going to be alright. A true blue gentleman! He appeared to be so very happy and excited about his love of his work. He seemed to have the “world lassoed with a rope, all the while, hanging on a rainbow, with the rope relaxed around his finger. His expert knowledge about all of the available different procedures convinced me that I needed the Life style lift. After the surgery, my skin within a few weeks felt like a new born babe! I was in effect reborn again as I felt so young that I even felt like a tot running across a meadow picking up forget me nots! Updated on 17 Jun 2013: My Birthday celebration 6 months after surgery Updated on 17 Jun 2013: My play list of songs that made me think of my experience from my LSL--- I hope you like and enjoy! Young At Heart by Frank Sinatra Abracadabra by Steve Miller Band You make my dreams come true by Hall and Oats Ive Got you Under my Skin ---Frank Sinatra Hope ---Jack Johnson More Than a Memory---Deja Vu I'm a little mixed up by Diana Krall Madness by Muse You Make Me Feel So Young by Frank Sinatra Must Be Something I Missed by Kenny Chesney Another Memory---Wilson Philips Too Marvelous For Words by Frank Sinatra High Hopes Frank Sinatra Magic Man by Heart I Feel a Change Comin on by Bob Dylan Dust in the wind By Kansas Stay by Rihanna Anticipation by Carly Simon Wrapped up in You By Garth Brooks Wake me up ---Nora Jones Can't you see--Marshall Tucker Band Hope by Jack Johnson Doctor My Eyes by Wilson Philips Up Around the Bend by Creedence Clearwater Revival I Get a Kick Out of You by Frank Sinatra Coconut Tree-- Willie nelson& Kenny Chesney Stories Don't End by Dawes Living in the After life By Eric Hutchinson I recommend This should be the next theme song for Life Style Lift Click here to Reply or Forward Updated on 12 Jul 2013: Sorry not really an update been having computer problems! ugggh-- It is bad when you are attempting to wrap things up! I noticed that one of my pictures had disappeared! Like Magic! So I borrowed a wand and abracadabra! I think I'm all set again! I will update when I have a new picture by the end of the month. Thank you so much! Cindy Barry Updated on 31 Jul 2013: Coming out of our Idiot! from Head to toe. Check out my new ride! Me and baby blue Updated on 22 Apr 2015:

I was embarrassed by my sagging jowls for a very long time. I hated my profile! I heard about Lifestyle Lift and was excited and curious about the procedure, the quick recovery and the affordable price. Honestly, the information I saw and the ladies talking about their procedure seemed too good to be true. This is the only cosmetic surgery I have ever had so for me, this was a very big decision and frankly I needed some reassurance. When I went into the Dallas office I was impressed by the professional and personable consultation, I felt free to discuss my anxieties. The approach was perfect, no sales, no gimmicks no disappointments. The nurse I met with had also had the procedure and told me she slept through it and when I had the procedure I did too! Would I do it again? Absolutely! My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. Will I recommend it! Absolutely! I already have! My friends tell me I look like myself only 15 years younger. How often does anything live up to the promise? Lifestyle Lift lives up to the promise!

I had recently lost over one hundred pounds and was looking and feling "old and haggard" After my Lifestyle Lift...I look like I feel on the inside!! I don't think I have ever looked this refreshed! Each step of the way I was given all the information to make informed choices. From the initial consultation right through the follow up visit I always felt that I was more than just another patient. If you are thinking of having this procedure...do your homework and I know you will be excited about the outcome with Lifestyle Lifts!!!!

I was amazed at the time it took to heal, and I look great!! I wish I had called Lifestyle sooner! Now when I look in the mirror I like what I see. I am 53, feel 40 and actually look it. I feel more confident now. Updated on 17 Mar 2014: Its been three months since the procedure and I love the way I look! There's only minimal numbness on my cheekbones, and I understand the feeling is normal and will take a little more time to correct. Dr. Himmelheber is patient, concerned and very professional. He is available anytime if I have questions. I couldn't have asked for a better doctor. I'm thinking of having my eyelids done in the near future and I am confident it will turn out the way I expect.

This has been a great experience. I look so much younger. I no longer have a "chicken neck". People I work with can see something is different, but don't really know what it is. I was very impressed with my whole procedure; before, during and after. Everyone at the center were so kind and helpful.

I have never been sorry! The staff was wonderful, the pain minimum. The results were fantastic. I'd do it again! Just sorry I waited so long.