Tired of Looking Tired! - Asheville, NC

I have been contemplating a facelift about a year now. I took my time getting referrals and perusing RealSelf. Dr. Harley's reviews are consistently wonderful and I trust him completely. I am so fortunate that he is only a three hour drive from my home. I would have travelled much farther for his expertise! My surgery is July 7th. I have all the required accoutrements - arnica Montana, bromelain, neck pillow, steri-strips, peroxide, bacitracin, and lots of frozen blueberries and cherries for smoothies. I think I'm ready! I will head for Asheville Wednesday to pick up my pain medication and settle into the hotel. Susie at TLC will be helping me through the surgery. Everyone at Dr. Harley's office and Susie's office have been very kind and helpful. I know I am in good hands. Dr. Harley will do the Biltmore Lift on me and either a brow lift or an upper bleph., whichever he decides the morning of the surgery. I trust him completely. I am a bit nervous but very anxious to look younger than my 56 years. One lady said her face and neck needed to be ironed - that's a perfect description of what I need!

Susie with TLC gets a special rate at Fairfield Inn. $75 a night. With taxes it's closer to $100 per night. Still a bargain. It's fairly new and very clean, no problems with hotel at all. Someone asked if I plan to return to Asheville to have my stitches removed. I do. The drive is a pleasant one and takes a little less than three hours. Besides, I want him to have a peek at how things are healing. Thanks to all for the well wishes!

My surgery went very smoothly. No pain whatsoever. I'm a pretty cheap drunk, so I was groggy before they ever walked me back into the surgical room. I remember nothing about it. I can recall some sensations that had me envisioning Herman Munster screws being applied. But I didn't care! I woke up to find no screws in my neck, thank goodness! TLC took care of me through the night. I barely remember shift changes, but they were all very nice. I'm sure I talked their ears off between naps. They probably don't get paid enough for that! Oh well! Kelly removed the bandage this morning and Dr. Harley squeezed some excess blood from my neck. That was slightly uncomfortable, but was over quickly. I switched to Tylenol this morning in hopes of getting this grogginess to dissipate. The Tylenol handles the pain just fine. I feel like I have a headache. Not a bad one, just a little pain. That suits me over the grogginess. Everyone is different. I will update photos as my chipmunk cheeks and boxer loser eyes improve! Thanks for your prayers and concerns! I have been well cared for!