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Biltmore Lift (Mini-lift) and Forehead Lift. 61 years old, Asheville, NC by Dr. Harley
UPDATED FROM vickief2828
11 months post
1 year post mini-lift and forehead lift surgery, 4 months post upper eyelid surgery
WORTH IT
Some people have asked me to see recent pictures. I'm still happy with the results. Things aren't quite as tight as they were right after surgery, but I still look better than I did before the surgery. People tell me it looks real natural. The mini-lift and forehead lift were 1 year ago. The upper eyelid surgery was 4 months ago.
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UPDATED FROM vickief2828
11 months post
I just posted some pictures- people are asking me how things look now, almost a year later
People have been asking to see how things look now, so I've just posted some recent pictures. I'm still happy with the results and people who know I had a mini-lift tell me how natural I look. The forehead scars can barely be seen. The one on the right is invisible, the one on the left is just a white line. The scar on the chin has disappeared. I also had my upper eyelids done Jan 2017, about 4 months ago. I should've had them done when I had the mini-lift but I was afraid. I had more bruising with them than I did with the mini-lift but everything looks good now. I can see my eyelids now! I'm really happy with Dr. Harley's work.
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HT
May 26, 2017
Your eyes look great. How long did the bruising around the eyes last and did you have any other complications from the bleph?
G
May 26, 2017
you look very natural. your face has softened, which is normal and nobody would ever know you had any "updating" done! gorgeous! !
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UPDATED FROM vickief2828
4 months post
Browlift incisions 3 1/2 months after surgery. Can barely see them.
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E
October 20, 2016
wow thats awesome!! How long was it after the surgery that you could go for walks etc?
M
October 20, 2016
Yes, they're pretty faded; in fact I can't really make out the one on the right side. Fantastic :) I was wondering one thing as I was sort of / maybe considering getting this done too. What was the main reason you got this done? Was it mainly to lift the eyebrows or for forehead wrinkling and also, did you experience any hair loss around the incisions? You have beautifully thick hair but mine is thinning like crazy and am concerned about doing anything that might worsen that. Thanks :)
V
October 24, 2016
I was surprised that I had so little bruising or swelling. I was able to be out and about 3 or 4 days after surgery. I didn't need any makeup because my hair covered my incisions. I have a picture posted of before and 4 days after.
V
October 24, 2016
I got the forehead lift to make my eyes appear more open. I didn't want to get the bleph because I was afraid of having any surgery around my eyes. Now I realize that that would have been a better choice. Dr. Harley was very clear that the results of the forehead lift might not be up to my expectations, but I convinced him that my expectations were realistic. It didn't have heavy wrinkles on my forehead, but it did seem to smooth things out and reduce the wrinkle between my eyes. My eyebrows are in a good place. I am planning on doing the bleph now, as the forehead lift did not open my eyes and reduce my heavy, low eyelids as much as I was hoping. Again, Dr. Harley was VERY clear that the forehead lift was not going to have a large impact on the eyes.
I did not have any hair loss around the incisions. My hair has also gotten thinner recently, but the scar is just about gone so I won't need extra thick hair to cover anything.
I did not have any hair loss around the incisions. My hair has also gotten thinner recently, but the scar is just about gone so I won't need extra thick hair to cover anything.
M
May 20, 2017
I'm also interested in the browlift along with an upper bleph because my eyebrows have fallen and need a lift. How much was the eyebrow lift? Some surgeons do the coronal browlift and I'm worried about hair loss because I read some negative reviews in general. Your eyebrows incision are invisible and you didn't have any hair loss which are both great to hear. We would love to see updated photos. Thanks. You look amazing!!
F
October 24, 2016
Very nice! Thanks for updating. You're beautiful & have amazing results!!
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B
October 24, 2016
Thank you for being so honest and forthcoming about the forehead lift. As I have been going back and forth as well about which one I should do.
B
October 29, 2016
wow you look YOUNG again! amazing what a small lift can do!
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L
November 20, 2016
You look great! I've been following Dr. Harley's cases for 18 mos and am convinced I will have this done in July 2017 when I will have an extended time off. Can you answer a few questions please? I plan to fly in with my mom to help me... if I schedule my surgery for a Tuesday and fly in on Monday I am guessing I could have my pre-op Monday and surgery Tuesday. Do you know how long before I can fly home? Did you do any sight seeing while there? If so, did you feel good enough to go out by the second day after surgery? Would like to visit the area if I can masquerade myself well enough. How long did you stay in the area after the surgery? If you had to go back to work how long would you guess before you could go without having bruising and people wondering what you had done? Thanks and again your results are amazing and encouraging too.
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