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44 Years Old with Horrible Saggy Neck!!!!! - Asheville, NC -

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I am wanting to have a neck lift/lower face lift...

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Blakely73
$6,400
I am wanting to have a neck lift/lower face lift done. I am in the process of researching Drs. I have had a few consultations in Houston, but I am really impressed with David Harleys work. I am trying to gather info on things I need, how much money my stay would cost and how I can plan to be off. I wanted to have a bladder suspension done the week before in Houston and then travel to NC for the facelift. I am not certain if that is realistic or not. Having a hard time managing time off because I teach clinical for schools. While no lifting is required to do that, my job does require lifting. So I am trying to find a block of 6 weeks off. Not sure if I can do it this year or I may have to wait till next Dec. I don't have the cash saved up yet.

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David H. Harley, MD

David H. Harley, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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April 12, 2016
I just sent photos to Dr. Harley and am very excited to move forward. I am far away too, so I am always grateful to those people who post their experiences with travel/lodging/care. I'll keep watching for updates! Thanks
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April 13, 2016
I am right there with you! Uggh I just don't know what to do. Around the holidays is the only time I have to be able to stay in Asheville for 7 days...well, I guess 8 days. I did a few interviews locally with spectacular doctors but for some reason after reading all the blogs from women who have gone before me, I just want Dr. Harley. ~sigh~ Please let me know what your plans are! XOXOXO
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April 13, 2016
I'm thinking I may have to wait until next December!:( all the holidays this year fall on a weekend and I don't think my hubby will have enough vacation left. Or maybe August??? Idk. I have to go during college breaks plus my kids need to be out of school so they can go to their grandparents. Or else I'd have to take them too which adds expense! I'd like to have a bladder suspension bfr I go and be recovering from that. So off work 6 weeks is doable but off school is 4 weeks tops. :(. I'll be following y'all as well! I think I'm really sold on Dr Harkey! I need to send pic!
April 14, 2016
I just had my lower neck & face done on 3-17. I went back to work 10 days post op. I still was swollen & bruised, but I just explained to my coworkers that vanity trumps all & they get to watch the wonderful recovery process!!! Lol!! I am an RN, Diabetes Educator & have a sedentary job that wouldn't aggravate the swelling,
April 25, 2016
Hi how much did it cost...I had a consult. Approx . 10000. But 20% off month of April. So $8000. I'm researching drs in. my area. I have two more to go to...all are top drs. $ is an issue lol I probably have to wait till next year :(
April 25, 2016
There are big differences in prices because there are so many types of surgeries for a lower face & neck lift. Mine was $13,200. I had a lot done. I had the traditional lower face & neck lift (not a mini or lifestyle lift), my jowls, lower checks were lipoed, & my lower andomen was lipoed to use that fat for all the fat grafting that was done.
April 26, 2016
April 26, 2016
I use speak and talk and I have MS so I did not screw up so decode anything that doesn't make sense
April 27, 2016
That has nothing to do with what I posted.
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September 8, 2016
Dr Harley is 6400. He doesn't use anesthesia. You are not completely out but in no pain.
UPDATED FROM Blakely73
1 year pre

Current pics. :(

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Blakely73
I wish I had the cash to do this Dec! But I may have to wait. I can't stand my neck. Weight gain and loss is not nice to my skin. :(. I work super hard to be fit. It just doesn't match.

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April 17, 2016
How exciting and scary at the same time...I too have been looking at the neck lift and following dr Harley's work. I'm looking forward to following your journey
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April 25, 2016
I have gone through the same thing. Weight loss and gain. My neck is not a pretty site anymore. Everything costs so much and takes so much time to save
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April 26, 2016
Hi liftingisfor girls
Have you thought about using CareCredit for your lift check it out this card is made for cosmetic surgery and dental surgery usually has 12 months no interest Your going to look beautiful once your neck was done I wish I didn't wait until 66 and did it in my 40's
April 26, 2016
I used Care Credit too!! So easy
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May 23, 2016
Are you still planning on doing this? Have you had a consultation? ;)
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September 8, 2016
I am Willowtree! I will likely be booking for December. I have no idea why I can't change my age. I'm about to be 43! Not 41!
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1 year pre

Pillows

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Blakely73
I don't want to purchase all those fancy pillows. Does anyone know where to get them if I need them. I was hoping to use lots of reg pillows. I feel like I need a list of stuff.

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April 16, 2016
I just propped myself up with regular pillows... 4 - 5 maybe. Worked just fine for me. I didn't want to spend a ton of money on things I wouldn't use after surgery.
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April 25, 2016
Very helpful, thank you! I feel the same way about expenditures.
April 16, 2016
I'm sure Bed, Bath, & Beyond has them. I just used the back rest pillow from Walmart & used my regular bed pillows with it. I still have to sleep propped up & I'm 4 weeks post op.
April 17, 2016
Walmart has wedge pillows and I think they are pretty cheap, too. Be sure to stack regular pillows on top of it.
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August 25, 2016
Thanks ladies!
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September 3, 2016
I'm scheduled for November but my sleeping arrangement will be the same as for both recent shoulder surgeries. Recliner! I add a slim pillow on each side of my hips. Soft pillow behind head to keep from drifting off to the side. Water, meds, tv remote (in case I can't sleep), iPad and iPhone on side table (in case I need to wake up the guy for help).
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September 5, 2016
How exciting!!!! I want to follow you! I'm not certain there is a recliner where I'm staying but that definitely sounds like a great plan!