Lifestyle Lift
reviews and complaints

YOU can't take that back just because you feel restitution
and like your royalty...there are many of us who suffer and will suffer from
the hands of lifestyle lift doctors and the covered up information by them at
lifestyle lift to really choose what is right for them. And the company doesn’t
really care because there have not been any consequences for them… For the
longest time I have felt so traumatized from that surgery that It’s been almost
a year and I still don’t know how to talk about it…How can you live with
yourself know that this is wrong on so many levels?

why do I got a feeling ur lting

Lifestyle Lift gave me the "Free" consultation and then stuck me with a $400.00 fee after I canceled the surgery date within 24 hours of the "Free Consultation". It took 4 months to get the money back for which they had done "nothing" and even then it cost about $35.00 for fees for the Medical Credit Card I had used! They are a rip off!

I agree that the doctors do not care and when you go back to them, they treat you like you are a bother to them! I am very sorry what happened to your sister and I agree that this is very, very risky business and yet Lifestyle Lift treats everyone the same, no matter the procedure. Some may be able to go through it better than others but it is very, very risky and not at all what they advertise.

My sister (Betsy) and her best friend (Julie) went to Seattle 2 years ago to have LSL's to celebrate upcoming birthdays. Betsy said the pain during the procedure was unbearable. Julie agreed. The Dr. was very rude and acted as though he did not care. She had severe swelling--not like the advertisement on TV where the patient goes back to work after the procedure. She went back to the Dr. the next day for the follow-up appointment and he said she was fine even though she was still in severe pain. She took her pain medication that morning and went back to the house and slept on a recliner. 20 minutes later she was dead. The coroners report stated she aspirated on her own vomit. I don't know if it was because of the chin strap that was put around her head and chin after the surgery, her position, or the fact she was so drowsy after the medication, but I do know that she is dead and that she left 2 young kids--14 and 15 years old. If you have this done, have someone stay right with you as long as you are taking the meds and are wearing this strap tightly around your head and chin. Since this procedure was done with a local anesthetic, I thought is was safe. I will regret not going with her for the rest of my life. Virginia Bober

I am very unhappy with LIFE STYLE BEVERLY HILLS, results, I like contact with somebody in the same case, and wanting to take legal action, because what I get is get my face deformed, please if you are, o know somebody taking legal action, or If you are a lawyer taking legal action against LIFE STYLE, please contact me, Irna.

I was a patient in Troy. It was and still is the worst experience I have ever had.. the Doctor overdosed me and performed the procedure with me knocked out... I have lumps from the stitches in my neck, my ears at the bottom where not stitched evenly, and one scar is still very visible. My jowl problem not addressed at all and my eye lids, worse than when I went in. They agreed to redo my eyelids so I told them to do my lower eyes while they were at it, so that I wouldn't have to go through this again. O and the doctor was fired when I went in for after care. I put my faith in another Doctor, who they now say is on medical. My procedure is at the end of the month and when I called to confirm ( they don't confirm until 2 weeks before) they say that I can't get it done till he gets back or I can go to Cleveland Ohio or Chicago. MY last vacation was already scheduled and my daughter is coming in that week. what the heck is a working person to do... thinking I need to seek out a lawyer.

You are right one! I also worked for Lifestyle lift, I got smart tho and saw the writing on the wall and left! You are so right about the managers, they do not know their own job, they are not team players, they come to work when they want to and not only do they not really care about you but Lifestyle Lift doesn't care about any of their people, all they care about is the money. Everyone tthat works for them either gets fired or they leave due to horrible working conditions. If the economy ever gets better all the employees that they do have will leave in a second! They only stay because they really need a job and can't find anything else. One of these days you will start seeing alot of the centers going out of business because they are so mismanaged! I am so glad I decided to leave -the best thing I ever did.

My experience with Lifestyle Lift has been an interesting journey.

I first learned about Lifestyle Lift through their TV ads, showing clients with remarkable results of before and after pictures as well as video of them. All looked many years younger, refreshed, having smoother skin and their wrinkles gone. Their jaw lines were well defined after their surgery.

After reviewing the company's pamphlets and video on May 6th, I opted for Lifestyle Lift option C including their platysmaplasty, liposculpting and a full face laser treatment for a total of $8500. The procedure was done on May 13, 2010 by Dr. Eric T Waterman, the same doctor that examined my face for this procedure on May 6th.

In just one week of the surgery, I could see my wrinkles returning to my face as the swelling went down. After one month, I could see NO improvement in my face and I do not look one day younger than before my surgery. I have wrinkles and frown lines around my mouth and the same wrinkles I had around my eyes, as well. I still have brown spots on my face, large pores and wrinkles on my face. My jaw line has not improved.

I followed the Lifestyle Lift instructions to a T. I even slept elevated in a recliner for three weeks, instead of in bed with my husband.

I only let my closest co-workers know what I did since I took ten days off of work. The only thing they see are my scars. One coworker was bold enough to say, "Did you have a witch doctor work on you?" It might as well been.

The entire hospital staff and all of my family have not noticed or said anything about my "years younger and refreshed look", confirming what I already knew, that this surgery did nothing, but leave scars.

Instead of wearing my hair behind my ears, as I have for years, I have to cover my ears because of the scars. My ears are still numb and areas around my ears and neck are still hard and knotted.

I had an appointment today, June 11, 2010 with Dr. Waterman. I received my before and after pictures that I will be happy to share with anyone interested in viewing.

I told Dr. Waterman that I didn't look a day younger or anymore refreshed, and his response was 'you can't expect miracles'. I said, excuse me? I was only expecting what was promised...to look younger and refreshed. When asked if he felt any obligation to do anything further for the $8500. I spent, he said, "No". I thanked him for his time, then left.

At no time did he touch me to examine the knots on my face and neck that I told him about, or check my scars.

My intent is to write as many Internet consumer reviews as I can to caution others that Lifestyle Lift is not all it's cracked up to be and to contact the local and national media to do a story on behalf of the many disappointed clients nationwide. I am already in touch with The Oprah Show.

I hope this review will encourage others to seek several consultations before buying into the claims that Lifestyle Lift is 'the nations face experts'.

How do I get in touch w/you & see photos?

This was like reading my own nightmarish horror story.. I had the procedure done twice, and each time was a failure. A second time, because the first time didn't take AT ALL...! Everything you describe is the same I experienced. And I can promise you, the second time around was worse and the pain unbearable. Only to have the end result the same. Now I have uneven ears, a lopsided DOUBLE chin, and the unsightly scars you talked about. I cannot wear my hair up either, so what a PERMANENT mistake I made. I wanted to get in touch with the Ophry show and Montel Williams as well and let them know what happened, because I went for this based on their endorsement. I was thinking they could help in some way. Can you share the mailing address for them. I also paid out about $8, 500.00 for this worthless procedure. This company should be held accountable for messing up people's lives. I filed a complaint with the BBB and it was all in vain. They agrued that the results were positive. How could it be positive when it looked the same before and after.. Waste of time, Nothing accomplished. I would also definitely be interested in a class action lawsuit.

I had my surgery done in November 2009 and I still have the numbness on my face and around my ears. Also, have this big lump on my neck which is very noticeable. I don't even like telling people that I had this surgery done because I agree, I really don't see any great improvement and I was also told that by the doctor who did my surgery that he would make me look years younger! All they say is that I had the best possible procedure! I asked them why they don't use my pictures in their advertisements but no response. How do we get the word out to the world about this BAD company? I have been thinking maybe we should start something on facebook. Any thoughts?

Want my money back

I have had exactly the same results, lumps, bumps scars are now moving and never looked any different than my before pictures. I for one want a full refund but have had no luck getting it. What can we do?

I had the lifestyle lift as well. It did tighten up my jaw line and help my chin look smaller but the backs of my ears are very scarred up, cant wear hair up. I had a hematoma behind one ear. Still sore behind ears. Ear lobes are like an eighty year old woman they just hang. They only put 2 sutures in the back of my ears. Thats why it took them so long to heal, and like I say they are still tender after 3 years. My waddle is back, though not as bad just loose skin now. I was under the impression they were gonna do a tightning of the neck muscles to but the doctor said no he wasnt supposed to do that, it wasnt inluded. Got bumps in my head. God forbid I ever have to shave my head or have cancer. The pain they say is very minimal. Thats a crock. I was almost in shock it was so painful, plus I could hear them scraping and cutting away my skin. There are so many shots that it takes to deaded your face. I have a pretty high pain tolerence but that was almost unbearable. Any one that says its not has been paid to say what they tell them to. The sides of my face where they are supposed to lift has a sunken place on both sides. Im ready to help put a suit against them. I will join whatever to help them either be stopped or do it right. I think it would be a good thing with a little more anesthesia and a doctor who really has respect and care for his work.

Jran- you know that there are other organisations in Australia that can help with this kind of stuff. It's fairly well known that our medical boards are USELESS when it comes to this kind of thing. They are bound by so much fear of the doctor's insurance firms and they are weighed down by the legislation and the TRUTH ALWAYS GETS LOST. That's why doctors like Morris Ritz, who have harmed MANY women, get away with things for SO LONG. Okay, so he has DISFIGURED a woman now- and STILL THE REGISTRATION BOARDS DO NOTHING - and RITZ is not the only one! So, you need to google the patient support organisations because there are a few and they are getting stronger. It also helps if people like us are NOT intimidated and continue to point the public to the TRUTH which, about Dr. Morris RItz, Melbourne plastic surgeon, can be found again at http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/stories/7952219/the-beauty-trap

Yep- the facts are all out there about Dr. Morris Ritz. Just go to http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/stories/7952219/the-beauty-trap

To further comment on this matter, why is it that our new "national" medical board has done NOTHING about this man? He severely mutilated a patient, and she was vindicated by our court systems. She lost BOTH breasts, and underwent a nine hour operation of multiple procedures, that expert witnesses stated should each have been performed separately. You don't need to be a surgeon to know that all operations become riskier the longer they last- so why submit a healthy woman to nine hours under the knife? It's different all together if it's a health issue! Dr. RItz had a perfectly healthy patient undergo this operation with him, and she came out an extremely sick woman, in an emergency section of a public hospital where other doctors had to cut away at her body, bit by bit, further mutilating her, in order to stop the aggressive infection that was spreading through her body and nearly killed her. Those emergency surgeons must have gone home traumatised! What health professional wants to be in the position of cutting away at a woman's body, removing her breasts etc... just becasue some greedy "colleague" of theirs couldn't stop himself from encouraging a full blonw "Mum's makeover". I am not against plastic/cosmetic surgery persea. If it's done with complete informed consent, and in small amounts, and in a safe manner, I suppose it is a person's right to choose. However, this type of reckless, greedy use of a woman's body for profit has got to stop. Our medical boards have done NOTHING about this man. After all, he's a fully trained plastic/reconstructive surgeon! Wow! in other words, the Australian Medical Board and its predecessor, the Victorian Medical Practitioners Board, are informing the women of Australia, that as long as a surgeon is "fully qualified" he has a right to maime and/or kill us... because another woman died at the hands of another "fully trained" plastic/reconstructive surgeon and is also still practising! All of this occurs while other doctors get suspended for just having a stressful day and yelling at a patient! Go figure?

I know this man, and you are absolutely right!

I could tell you tales about this kind of thing that go on in Australia as well. The plastic surgery (cosmetic) industry is a full blown, capatlist business that pretends to have something to do with medicine- the art and science of healing- what it is, is the abuse of the art and science of healing to make money. I'm not against plastic/cosmetic surgery - it's here to stay and people want it. But it should not be seen as part of "medicine". Women need to understand that it is business with a capital B and we should approach websites, sales, etc... with a buyer beware attitude. For Example, Dr. Morris Ritz, a Melbourne plastic surgeon, has gone on TV advertising (in a tacky tabloid show) a procedure as "Non painful" - well, he minimises the pain- and tells women they'll be back at work after the procedure- I had the procedure in Europe and I was in agony for weeks. Who are these men that think they can do this to women. Dr. Morris Ritz sat on that program like any used car salesman, or snake oil salesman might, and he calls himself "Dr". The only kind of "Dr" some of these men are (and there are decent ones of course, so I don't mean all) but the only kind of "Dr' this Morris Ritz is- and there are many like him- is a spin doctor.

Thank you so very much for taking the time to write this review. It really helps me to make my decision of not to use this service.

I agree 100%! I worked for LL from [protected] and saw first hand exactly what you have described. HR practices are a joke as well as managements! All they want is money and use shady practices/tactics to get it from people. I am ashamed that I stayed with them as long as I did and would not recommend then as an employer or to any one wanting the lift.

I had the lifestyle lift procedure over a year and a half ago. I had problems from the beginning and never got to see the doctor after my surgery. It was almost a year later when I complained of the scars that they made me an apt to see the doctor. I too am having coritzone treatments and they are very painful. my ear lobs have developed round balls from the scarring and behind my ears the scars are so bad it's painful to sleep. I don't look any different from the cosmetic side of the surgery

Good for you. I am glad that you are one of the only people that I have ever heard of getting your money back, there is a God and he has blessed. People please listen to these folks. I also had this horrible, hellish procedure and it is NOT AS DESCRIBED by the paid commission sales person. That is right, the consultant is not medically bound, she can lie her fanny off and will to make that sale. Go and find a real ABCPS and really check him out before having any kind of surgery that will alter your looks forever. Best, Chrsytal

Hi I had this procedure done 6 months ago and agree it was a horrible experience! I am very unhappy with the results. I was told my chin retracted and that the dr. left the jowls because of my ethnicity which is bull. My scarring looks just like yours so I am now going for cortizone shots to break down the scar at the same office. Its painful and I am not sure if i should continue with these treatments. I want to ask some advice of how to go about receiving my money back. Any info will be helpful.

OMW! I have an appointment for tomorrow and I am not going now so you helped me decide that what God has given me I am keeping as it is.
Thanks a million!
CS, in NY

DITTO - but Reston VA office

Hey, I am really sorry about your horrible experience. Have you had someone biopsy the eruptions and contents to make sure that it is not MRSA or some other infection? You may need to be on long term antibiotics. I agree with you 100 percent about these folks being put out of business. They not only have employees post good reviews in the past on realself.com, but I would almost bet you $100 dollars that they are up to their old tricks of posting and changing IP addresses so they are not caught. There is more than one way to catch a rat. I do hope that you begin to feel better soon. I also had the life altering surgery which they minimized to being akin to going to the dentist (with a sledge hammer). Check out realself and see what you think about them. Oh and are you aware that 2 people are dead from complications from this procedure. I wonder if there are any more? Best, Chrystal.

I have the same problems, numbness, scaring, ringing in my ears. I had the "first" surgery on my neck and lower facial region done in June of 2011. I was told in the initial consultation that there would be 2 small incisions near each ear.I didn't know that my ear would be nearly cut off ( Or maybe it was for all I know) I was sick as a dog within a few hours. Plus the pain was so intense. I also had the lipo in my neck and laser around my mouth because I was told those lines would disappear. The bruising didn't disappear for over 6 weeks! i had this done for my 45th class reunion 7 weeks later. Glad I used a lot of concealer. I looked good for about 2 months then the turkey neck and marionette mouth came back. I got up the courage to call Lifestyle lift of Houston to tell them. I got an appointment with my surgeon, Dr. Troy Cremean. He never consulted with me BEFORE the first surgery. However, he said sometimes that happens and he would fix it at no cost to me with a second surgery. I was still hurting from the first surgery. I finally got the nerve to have the 2nd surgery in January 2012. I didn't get any better results although the Dr. and his assitant said it looked great. I still have that turkey waddle, etc Plus no feeling in the lower lobs of my ears, plus ringing in my ears, not to mention the pain and stiff neck, etc Then the other week I saw 2 distinct scars by my right ear! I was so embarrassed because I was wearing my hair up! Oh FYI Dr Cremean is no longer there So if anyone know an attorney who deals with this stuff let m

I heard there is a class action lawsuit against LSL and I would like to get in on it. Does anybody know how I can do this? I had the procedure 2 years ago and still have a horrible scar behind one ear.

Donna

I've contact a medical injury law firm today and hopefully something can be done about this company. I will post what I find out once the lawyer calls me.

My ear and neck were so inflamed that I made yet another appointment to see the doctor. My boyfriend went with me, he knows the problems I've had since the surgery and he ended up getting mad at the doctor, when the doctor didn't see anything wrong. The doctor was willing to cut me open but he didn't think it was necessary. The doctor wouldn't allow my boyfriend to stay with me during this procedure and he said no. But when I had the initial surgery done, he allowed the girl from the front desk to open the door 4 times and she walked and peered over me to see what he was doing? We left because we didn't trust them and my boyfriend threatened them with a lawsuit and they did look worried. They know what they are doing, they know their patients are having problems and they don't care. My doctor has an office in Maryland, he is a plastic surgeon, yet it doesn't bother him that I have a large visible scar in front of my face in front of my ear. This is sickening. I paid 5300.00, cheaper than having the "traditional plastic surgery" which would include being anesthetized, hospital stay etc.. It's cheaper because it's an out patient procedure which saves in medical costs but please.

Donna,
You may be rejecting the thread. That's what happened to me on the right side of my face. I wish some one would start a lawsuit against lifestyle lift. There is still thread behind my ear, he didn't get it all out and they swell periodically.

OMG! I wish I would have read all your complaints before I did the procedure. My mom & I did it at the same time and we both looked like we were in a car wreck or someone beat the Hell out of us. The procedure was January 21, 2011 & I agree with everything you all have said. The scars are horrible on back of my ears in fact one is hurting so bad that I think I might have an infection. The scar is very raised and red. Also very sensitive to the touch. Does anyone know what that could be? If so, please please let me know. The side of my head is still numb and around my ears and jaw. I told my mom that I hope they didn't damage nerves. We would like to be included in a lawsuit to get these false advertising crooks! Donna Stevens TX

I DO NOT REcommend this procedure to anyone. I had it done approx 2 1/2 years ago and still have really bad scarring on the left side of my ear. I phoned about 2 months afterwards and told the company (Lifestyle Lifts) in Houston that I had some large raised areas on the left side of my ear. I was told they would probably go away.They never went away and I went in after about 4 months later and received numerous injections to try and get rid of the scarring. This week I am going to a dermatologist to see what he can do. I am very self-conscious about this area of my face and have to wear my hair and ear rings so that the scars don't show. Don't do it. Seek out other procedures where they lift the muscles and not just the skin on the fact that will fall again in a short time.

Thanks.

I too fell for this. I paid for the chin/neck area and face lift. The shots were painful. I was supposed to recieve medication to take the edge off but the assistant forgot to give it to me, he administered it after receiving the shots. This was so painful that my whole body shook throughout the procedure. During the procedure a girl from the front desk opened the door to the surgery room 3 times and stepped in the third time, she was not wearing a mask, she watched for a few minutes and left. My first thought was this isn't good, he had already cut open both sides of my face. The surgery room should be sterile and allowing the door to be opened during the procedure and then the girl walked in and watched I was shocked. I didn't say anything at the time because I trusted the Doctor. About day two after the surgery the right side of my face near my ear was itchy and eventually the "very heavy string" started to protrude through the skin. I tried to tell the Dr that I thought it was infected because one of his receptionist walked in while he was working on the right side and he assured me that had nothing to do with it. He said my body was rejecting the thread. What I didn't understand was why was my body only rejecting the thread on the right side of my face and not the left side? I took a lot of PTO (paid time off) to see the doctor and he did nothing. I had a gapping hole (I have pictures) in the side of my face along with an off white substance draining from wound. I went to my medical doctor and she told me that it looked infected. I asked a girl that I worked with to swab a media plate to test the substance. What grew on the media was staff. I again talked to the doctor and he still insisted that it wasn't infected. I have a scar there now. I told him he needed to fix it. He numbed my face and again this was very painful. He removed some of the thread and scrapped the bone at the back of my ear, he said he was removing scar tissue. This took very long time to heal. He stictched in front and back of the right ear, the next day one of the stitches at the front tore. I didn't go back to him after that. I still have bumps at the back of my ear (threads) that he didn't remove. The right side under the chin sags lower than the left and even though I paid to have the chin muscle lifted and the face lift, he only lifted the chin. He did liposuction on my neck but only remove above the area of the adams apple. It now looks like I have a small goiter. If anyone sues, include me in the lawsuit. Had my surgery in Reston VA

I am sorry for all who have fallen for this scam but I also know that we are probably lucky to have made it through it without more severe injuries. I think that sooner or later this company will get what is coming to them. we just have to be patient and wait for the huge lawsuit to begin. Where did you have your procedure.Mine was in Houston Tx

I hate that this has happened to you -- LSL has a 64% disapproval rating and it has been much higher (realself.com). I would urge you to report LSL and the physician to your medical state board. I do hope that you find some solace in knowing that many women have fallen for the same marketing scam that you did. I also fell victim to the sleek advertising and lies that I was told. Best, to you.

Sandy I am a nurse also and fell for this. I am 7 days post-op & in great misery! My ears were literally cutoff My face is lumpy, I have developed cellulitis and Bells Palsy. I've received the worst aftercare for such an invasive procedure and probably will end up hospitalized due to cellulitis, uncontrollable temp and intense pain!
I almost cancelled and should have!
tbowen3

2 months after my procedure my face went back exactly the same as before. I paid $4, 000 for nothing. They assured me of looking 10 years younger and now say that I was told I would only have minimal results and all face lifts settle afterwards. Liars. It is a joke. I don't know where they got the pictures of the people they use to sell their product. I went to the center in Troy Michigan. I would advise anyone to not use Lifestyle Lift. It's not going to make it too much longer. I would like to know how to get it on a lawsuit if possible. I want a refund. Kelly Jackson kjacks17@comcast.net

Yea you could probably sue the hospital for the mistake, but I doubt you'd get anything out of it. Just live with your natural face, if someone judges you on your wrinkles than they're just a loser if they do.

Look lady. you need to grow old and love it. Love what God made you as. a living breathing human being. So what you have wrinkles. Every wrinkle stands for 10 years of experience. love your self. would you cut your self with a knife in the kitchen (no) so why would you allow someone else to do to you while your sleep?

You are beautiful in the past, present, future and even if you were in a housefire...you just don't know it yet.

I had the lift 5 days ago, I have, I think, a HEMATOMA. I CAN'T GET TO BURLINGTON TO GET IT DRAINED, BECAUSE I FEEL SO ROTTEN. I FOUND THE PEOPLE THERE SO NICE, LIKE STEPFORD WIVES PEOPLE. I HOPE I DON'T HAVE LASTING SYMPTOMS FROM THIS. THE RECOVERY IS AWFUL!

I used to work for LSL and you definately need to fight this! Trust me. With all the complaints they have they don't have time to go to court with the thousands of people that are not happy with the results. Do not deal with anyone at that company. Once they have your $ they will not give you the time of day after that.

dear jcowens,
I had a "lifestyle lift" on Monday, March 29th, 2010. I am now in terrible pain and have Bells Palsy as well as cellulitis. I was told I would have a simple incision into my inner ear and along the top of my hairline, I only needed 4 to 7 days off work.
Well both of my ears were literally cut off and are uneven now. My neck muscles were "tightened" up to the point I can't hardly breathe and I look like I have a football shaped head. I have long incisions in my hairline with hair sutured into them. I can't feel my ears at all and when I called Dr.Diaz at the Huntersville, NC location he told me to come in to check on me.
I went back in on Thursday because I was in absolute misery! I am a nurse and my friends that have been taking care of me that are nurses say there is no way I should have had this type of surgery without hospitalization. I questioned the hair in the sutures and the tightness and Dr.Diaz simply said "If it wasn't tight I didn't do my job." Well that wasn't what I went in for I was to simply have lipo under my neck and pull up my jowls that made me look like my dad! Dr. Diaz didn't even clean my sutures when I went back and he said simply I had Bells Palsy from the swelling and that the hair had to be in the sutures to cover the scars? What?the? crap?
I have diligently followed all instructions and tomorrow will be 7 days. My swelling is worse, my neck is horrible, lumpy and hard. The sides of my face in front of my uneven ears is hard, lumpy and reddened.
I go back tomorrow to have sutures out but with the cellulitis (which no I'm not a MD but have seen it in many patients!) I better get some answers and will probably have to be hospitalized for IV therapy to get over the cellulitis and control pain. I've went through Percocet, Vicodin and Loratab with no help and have to continually apply ice packs and cold rags to keep my temp down. I will find a way to sue these people! I was told something entirely different than what was done! I have taken pictures along the way for evidence. Not to mention I now have had to take leave from work so I will expect compensation for lost wages as well! Dr. Diaz will be in for an earful tomorrow for sure!

THEY KEEP THEIR PRICING JUST LOW ENOUGH FOR A LAWYER TO FIND IT TOO TIMELY AND NOT VALUABLE ENOUGH FOR THE LAWYERS PRACTICE TO MAKE MONEY$$$

yvonne
my llift dr's excuse was "sometimes it just doesn't take...you know, like a hernia"
contract or not, a class action suit might be possible
recently in massachusetts, we learned of a death at waltham, ma location (which has since moved)
my atty says to find the atty who's handling that case
th staff did'nt call for 911 assistance for 45 min after she was already GONE
her family, of course is filing a negligence suit
my atty says that "medical malpractice" suits are not admissable in small claims court
i also spoke directly with sara thibeault, whom after not hearing from 2 months later, i called and she had NO reollection or info of speaking with me
shortly thereafter, naturally came the package offering:
$500 + No responsibility + for me to NEVER speak there name agian...FAT CHANCE!

Yvonne,

I also had the lifestyle lift procedure and the only noticeable difference are the scars I now have under my ears. The scars look like a 3 prong fork upside down. I have been to three Plastic Surgeons who say they can only pull the scars together to make them look like only one scar; but that I would still have a scar. Why would I want scars below my ears? I can no longer wear my hair up or show off my earrings. No one knew I was getting this procedure and I assure you, no one has noticed any difference. Not even my boyfriend who was in another county working for 3 months. I thought when he returned he would be meeting a prettier me. - I went back several times because of an infection, and was NEVER able to see a doctor. I finally went to my own General Practitioner for treatment. The only good thing out of this experience is that I have been able to show complete strangers I meet in restaurants, beauty salons, etc. who happen to be interested in this procedure my Before and After Pictures, not to mention my face and scars as reasons NOT to do it. I sent pictures to my friends in Maryland and have learned that they have been circulating the pictures to warn others. Oh, and listen to this... the doctors and assistance's must have gotten me up and out of my chair before the antiseptic wore off, because I passed out right in the hallway. How is that for doctor-patient care? I still have not told my boyfriend or any friends in this State. I would be too embarrased. I was contacted by someone from LifeStyle Lift, but nothing ever became of it. This procedure is a scam as far as I am concerned. Buyer Beware!

Hi Yvonne,

My name is Sara Thibeault and I am the Manager of Patient Relations for Lifestyle Lift. My role is to understand your experience and help in whatever way I can. Please call me at [protected] or e-mail me at wecare@lifestylelift.com so I may assist you. Lifestyle Lift values patient feedback and I hope to hear from you soon.

I do not feel like I should pay Care Credit $2750.00 plus interest for having the same damn eyes. Is there any recourse those of us who have been butchered can take?

Thanks for posting your experience. I do hope that you find some relief and some one to help you.

I had a nightmare with Dr. Robert Palmer too at Lifestyle lift in Houston
TX And my experience was so much like yours. Patricia Jordan

I would like to know who approved this method...who licensed them...who is ignoring the outcomes and why...
If they all do a bad job, then who gave them their credentials...and has anyone seen any credentials...is it a franchise...who hires these people...
Can I get a burger and a lift, please? This is insane! I am angered that this can go on for so long without anyone putting a stop to it. I believe that we need compensation for everything, including what we go through on a daily basis! My self-esteem is definately affected. My looks are affected, and obviously it matters to me. My body is affected by the muscle spasms in my neck when I lift my arms. When I speak on the cell phone, I have to constantly adjust the phone because my ears cannot feel. I actually look uglier now than before. My eyes are sunken in and the skin pulls my eyes down, causing vertical wrinkles.
Another plastic surgeon told me that it would be at least $10, 000.00 to re-do everything. Right now, I would just like to get my ears to be more acceptable looking and less noticeable.

I had a LSL done in May 2009 in Orlando, It was a terrible experience for me behind my ears are a terrible mess it is so hard to clean them. There is no difference in my Appearance at all, i asked for my money back i was refused but i was offered to have the procedure done again for free, if that is not admitting they did a bad job. How do they get away with it?

I am currently going through this life Style lift horro myself. I oddly have spoken to the same Sara Thiebault someone else here did. They seem vey nice and very surprised and shocked that there are people not happy! and here I find Many! and alot of people that did receive their money back? ALL of you should contact the BBB as they are listed with them. Additionally I would love it if you sent me your horror stories to sedwards@woodstockdevelopment.com

Thanks

need to find a lawyer add file a class action lawsuite !

What is the matter with all you people. You do have options, why aren't you using them. Why didn't you do your homework. It's like locking the barn after the horse left. I have not had the procedure but I have had a consultation in San Diego and gave them a $500 deposit. The next day I changed my mind and requested my $500. I was refunded the full amount within two weeks.

Contact the Attorney General and BBB and file a letter of intent with your credit card company. They cannot charge you for service that you did not receive. Put it into dispute with your credit card company!

I AMWATCHING THE COMMERCIAL RIGHT NOW AND I KNOW IT CAN'T BE THAT THE PROCEDURE COULD BE THAT GOOD AND EASY. I HAD SOME FACIAL SURGERY BACK IN 2005 AND HAVE REGRETTED IT EVER SINCE. GOD MADE US CHANGE WITH AGE AND WE ALL NEED TO ACCEPT IT AND WE WILL BE FINE. IT IS VERY SCARY TO KNOW SOME OF THESE PEOPLE AREN'T EVEN IN THE MEDICAL FIELD. BE VERY VERY CAREFUL.

Me too jparker. I thought it would be great after watching the infomercial (2-'10).
So glad for these complaint forums. Why not a class action suit?
Thanks to all and good luck.

I am so glad I read these complaints. I have been thinking of trying this wonderful advertised procedure at age 72. After reading these complaints I will not waste my time or money.

I just watched an infomercial on this procedure. The date is October 24, 2009. It sounds like they are still continuing deceptive advertising. I feel sorry for those that have been sucked in by these people.

You should know that it is a facelift factory with an 80% negative rating from former patients. Here are some stories that you may find of interest-

1) Face lift chain sued over woman's death

http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2010/03/04/Face-lift-chain-sued-over-womans-death/UPI-88021267728573/

2) True Stories Of The Lifestyle Lift

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/health/18000035/detail.html

3) Astroturfing: Fake Reviews Cost Lifestyle Lift

http://www.uslaw.com/library/Legal_News/Astroturfing_Fake_Reviews_Cost_Lifestyle_Lift.php?item=536815

4) The Florida Attorney General is currently investigating Lifestyle Lift for Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices with regard to their advertising (see attachment).

http://myfloridalegal.com/__85256309005085AB.nsf/0/065138FEFDEFC44D8525772300508B80?Open&Highlight=0, lifestyle, lift

I did watch it. I thought that we were discussing the office located in Fort Myers, Florida not Atlanta. I'm sure different results depend on different Doctors. These people were not informed at all, and did not ask the correct questions. I found also that they are extremly informative, nice and available before the procedure and "not so" after. I do agree with the one satisfied person in that if you get cut there will be scars. People scar differently and there are also ways to minimize the scarring. In the cases if sloppy incisions that is just plain sad and these women should be compensated...IMO. I am not 100% satisfied and it is NOT a one hour, back to work procedure. It takes weeks, months to heal.

"Sorry but I do not buy it!..."
I'm not trying to sell anything, I was just stating what my experience was like at the same office. It was made clear to me and I suppose I was just hoping for the best for less. I misspoke saying the term "mini lift" and I appoligize. I did have a lower face lift and necklift with lipo and got exactly what the other two Plastic Surgeons that I went to previously for consultations told me "you get what you pay for". Since it has been almost 3 months since my facelift I can safely say that I see an improved difference but still would have like to have had a firmer looking jaw line and neck.
I am sorry about your results and hope that the scarring and nerve damage you spoke of is improved. Good luck to you and I hope that if you are deserving of some compensation you receive it.

I also went to Life style lift in Fort Myers, January 2010. The papers you spoke of to sign and initial were clearly written and explained. I read every word, and it took time that they gave me, no rushing, and did not sign or initial a few before speaking to the doctor and/or staff. I admit that the results are not as extensive as I would like but I did not want to spend double and did not want to look like a different person all together. If you had gone for other consultations you would have known that more extensive procedures have more risks of permenent unwanted results like nerve damage and more scarring, not to mention no anesthesia risks. LSL is as others know it a mini lift" .