I had this surgery done in November 2009 and have had a bad result. Filed a complaint with them only to be told that I had "obtained the best possible results from the Lifestyle Lprocedure. I had this procedure done in Dallas, TX and was convinced by the staff that I had the best possible doctor for this surgery ( John A. Standefer, Jr., M.D.). If this was the best possible doctor, I would hate to see what the others are like. My surgery was rushed as he kept telling the nurse that he was late for his "mother's birtday party." Then when I went back for my scheduled followup appontmnt, the doctor did not even have time to see me for 2 minutes as he was running late again. He only talked to me in the hallway! Then when I tried to schedule additional followup, each time my appointments were either cancelled or had to be reschuled as the doctor was running late again! I still have numbness on the sides of my face and behind my ears. I also have a big lump on my neck (paid extra for liposuction) and it feels like I have a rubber band around my neck. I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and I got a call from the doctor's scheduler wanting me to come in so that the doctor could schedule additional procedures. I basically told them that I did not want that doctor touching me and that I wanted to be refunded so that I could go and see a competent plastic surgeon. They told me that since I supposedly signed a form which outlined the "risks and uncertainties" that they would not refund any money. I can tell everyone this, I sigend no such form and I was assured by the doctor and staff that I would have a good outcome. I was reluctant to have to procedure done but they convinced me that I would have nothing to worry about and that they have not had any bad results with their patients. I intend to pursue this further and would invite others with bad results to do the same. This is a rip off and the medical community needs to know what is happening.
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.
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?
I had a procedure done a couple of years ago at the Dallas office. DO NOT go there. I have talked to many people with bad experiences similar to mine. I still have numbness on the sides of my face and I also have a big lump on my neck on the right side. The office refuses to do anything about it saying that "they never told me that I would have a perfect outcome." Now I was told both by Dr. Stadefer and his nurse that I would have a perfect outcome and that they would fix everything! Of course, before they get your money, they are more than happy to tell you anything. Just try to get to talk to them after and it is a totally different story. Even when the doctor was doing my surgery, he was running late because he had to go to a family birthday celebration for his mother! Consequently, I think that I got the product of him being rushed and just wanting to get out of the office. Very, very unprofessional in my opinion. To this date, the doctor refuses to respond to me. I had originally tried to set up 3 followup appointments with him and all three times his assistant called and said that I had to reschedule because "the doctor was running late!" I do not live in Dallas and it takes me at least 3-4 hours to get there and one time I was actually driving down when I got the cancellation call. This company is in to make lots of money and they do not care if you have a bad result! AVOID at all costs. Use a reputable physican who you can trust.
