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Should Have Known Better - Melville, NY

Name: Should Have Known Better - Melville, NY
Item: Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACS
Rating: 1
Author: OhmyG

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Only one week out and will not bore you with the...

OhmyGJuly 25, 2013

$10,100

Only one week out and will not bore you with the details but I'm embarrassed that I did not do more research. I have to say that one side of my face and neck looks wonderful but from day one I saw a significant difference between the two sides of my face. I am a medical professional and well aware of anatomical asymmetry but too tight is too tight and my left side was pulled much too tight and all my surgeon would say is that he doesn't know what to tell me. I am so sorry I had this done. Will repost in a week with pictures. I'd also like to know if there is anyone who is satisfied after a number of years.

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Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (9)

Thevoice1

October 31, 2014

It's been one week for God Sake!! You had major surgery give it time to heal! It can take 6 months to see the full results of a face lift. Give of time to heal. Educate yourself before complaining you have viable scars after 1 week.

OhmyG

October 31, 2014

Well, it's been 16 Months, Miss Voice and I can assure you, the results and the sentiments expressed after one week have not changed. So please read carefully before commenting. I am well educated and yes, the scars are visible and viable.

45or50

January 9, 2015

It sounds like you work for LSL. First of all LSL does not advertise their procedure as major surgery but a less invasive procedure that does not require general anesthesia. They said that at LSL too (It can take 6 months to see the full results of a face lift."). and what I saw only got worse. It will be two years in April 2013 since i was disfigured. There was never any improvement. I lost my cash and gained bubbly large scars that hurt today and large patches of hair loss around my ears and neck. My left ear lobe was cut off and is disfigured from the surgery. The tightening that held the neck line during the first few weeks from the "neck lift" actually loosened within a month and looks worse than before. It was the most excruciating surgery I have ever had and I've had a few major surgeries including major back surgery. You haven't had the procedure. I can tell this right off. Anyone that has had it will have much more sympathy and understanding. You are a rude plant placed by LSL and you should be ashamed of yourself.

ColoradoMaiden

January 9, 2015

Call me any name u want but I had LSL almost two years ago and am still very happy with the results. Maybe I was a lucky one. Sometimes our expectations r to high, sometimes the surgeon is not up to the task. To condem all LSL is overboard. I made my choice and what I paid was not much different from any PS. Good luck

45or50

January 9, 2015

Surgeons, corporations like Lifestyle Lifts, and court judges are working together against women. They take advantage of our desire to look our best. You can see it in the judgements made, the excuses doctors give, the lack of any retribution corporations take responsibility for. I believe this is why Real Self was created. As women we must stand together and demand medical treatment that does not allow for this shoddy, neglectfully medical care that does so much harm. It's not just a wrinkle, its not just a double chin, it ends up being a serious infection, a disfigurement, and fraud. We replace the shame with outrage. My LifeStyle Lift surgeon was Dr. Malcolm Lesavoy practicing in Encino and Beverly Hills, CA. He cut my left ear lobe off and would never address the issue. I took Dr. Lesavoy and Lifestyle Lift to court and the judge said "Well we don't know if that isn't normal without another doctor's statement."

45or50

January 9, 2015

No- absolutely not. I feel I was traumatized and when I looked at your pictures I became enraged again. There must be thousands of us- we need to get together and do something big against Lifestyle Lifts. Keep in touch

Lexi8876

January 20, 2015

I had a consult w/ LL in Melville in the fall and just felt they were too pushy. Saw 3 other PSs and ultimately spent more money but believe you get what you pay for and went with someone else who actually puts his name on his work and not a corporate logo. I've seen way too many negative comments about LL and glad I decided against that route. Sorry for your unfortunate experience

mary scorr

May 8, 2021

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UPDATED FROM OhmyG

10 days post

Photos post-op day 10

OhmyGJuly 26, 2013

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UPDATED FROM OhmyG

10 days post

Forgot this one.

OhmyGJuly 26, 2013

Replies (6)

Angie_M

July 26, 2013

Thank you so much for sharing your experience on RealSelf. I hope you're able to get support from the community here.

OhmyG

July 26, 2013

Thank you.

innocent

July 27, 2013

it looks as though one side is infected. I hope this clears up for you.

OhmyG

July 28, 2013

I don't believe it is infected but I most certainly feel butchered. As soon as I calm down and get over my embarrassment I will figure out what to do next. I didn't have computer access for a while and if I'd read all the bad reviews about lifestyle lift I never would have done it.

daisyborges

July 29, 2013

I am so sorry for what happened to you. I had my procedure done a week ago, so far I am happy with the result, but again I still have all the bruises and swelling.