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54, bye bye saggy neck, traveled out of state for the Biltmore Lift, life changing!
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After a lot of research and consultation, I chose...
liaikiJune 16, 2015
WORTH IT$6,400
After a lot of research and consultation, I chose to get a lower facelift with Dr. David Harley in Asheville...I'm three weeks away! All of the reviews, pictures, his phone consultation with me, have given me the confidence to go through with the procedure. I'm glad he does it without general anesthesia, he is double board certified, the cost is affordable ($500 deposit, remainder due day of surgery, no financing), and it is his main speciality. I'm now making hotel/travel arrangements, and they provided me the name of a healthcare provider to stay with me the first night, scary stuff, but I'm ready!
Juanita (his receptionist) can take a bit to get through to sometimes, but just stay persistent, they are very helpful and supportive, possibly just super busy? I'll follow-up with pictures as I go!
Juanita (his receptionist) can take a bit to get through to sometimes, but just stay persistent, they are very helpful and supportive, possibly just super busy? I'll follow-up with pictures as I go!
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UPDATED FROM liaiki
18 days pre
2 1/2 weeks away, panic then ok lol
liaikiJune 20, 2015
I had already postponed my surgery once, so many people have said, "Your neck is fine!" And as you can see in this pic taken last week, when I smile, things look ok from the front. It's that side view and resting face that make me feel like a tired, old lady....so I debated, tossed and turned, and just finally committed and made all the final arrangements!
If you're coming from out of state, be aware that Dr. Harley will want you to stay one week before he removes the stitches, so add your airfare, hotel (about $1k), car rental, and healthcare provider fees to the overall cost. My surgery is $6,400, but add another $2,500 for all the additional costs. Hope this helps someone else make the right decision!
If you're coming from out of state, be aware that Dr. Harley will want you to stay one week before he removes the stitches, so add your airfare, hotel (about $1k), car rental, and healthcare provider fees to the overall cost. My surgery is $6,400, but add another $2,500 for all the additional costs. Hope this helps someone else make the right decision!
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June 23, 2015
Thanks for posting this update - I'm scheduled for my surgery on Thursday (6/25) and all I keep hearing is "why? you don't need it." I am similar to you. When I am smiling/talking etc. I look ok - but I am shocked when I see my side view and am not happy with my resting face. I'm looking forward to your updates!
June 24, 2015
Thanks for sharing your similar experience. I'm also shocked when I see myself on video, side profile pics, or when I try to wear a turtleneck, yuck. The problem is real, even if I can disguise it in selfies with a nice smile! lol I'm taking the opportunity to think of my week in Asheville as a retreat and vacation. I'm going to tour the Biltmore Estate and gardens toward the end of the week, and also scheduled a visit to an energy healer at the Compassionate Expressions retreat, which is highly rated on TripAdvisor. I told work I'm going "off grid" for the first three days, and I'll work virtually the remainder of the week while I recouperate.
btw I was able to schedule my last three nights at Rita's house on AirBNB. It seems perfect...she has a bed with adjustable head and foot settings, a private suite, right next to Biltmore park and only $69/night! If you want her contact info, let me know.
btw I was able to schedule my last three nights at Rita's house on AirBNB. It seems perfect...she has a bed with adjustable head and foot settings, a private suite, right next to Biltmore park and only $69/night! If you want her contact info, let me know.
June 24, 2015
When you say at private suite at Rita's house, is that just for one person or would be a separate bed/sleeping area for fl companion?
August 7, 2015
Thanks for your posts! I'm considering that myself. Debating and still researching. Costa Rica has my interest too!
August 7, 2015
I thought about going out of country to...to save money, get a mini-vacation, etc. The only thing I would encourage you to consider is doctor after-care. I had two "things" come up the concerned me (an abrasion on my cheek from the bandage that felt infected, and an absorbable suture that was popping up and visible under the skin), I was able to resolve them with the doctor immediately via email. Things can and do go wrong in any surgery, even weeks or months later. In my case, the doctor offered to fly me back at no charge if there was an issue that needed to be addressed. In another country, that might be harder. So if you ever needed a scar revision, some fix to a droopy jawline, etc., you might have to seek out another local doctor at extra expense. Just something to think about. Good luck!
September 5, 2015
Thanks this information helps a lot. I've only heard great things about Dr. Harley. Since his results are so good the extra cost should be worth it.
September 18, 2015
Please let us know how it goes and how much pain you feel the day after and then the days after that. What prep he does etc.
thx
Linda S.
thx
Linda S.
September 20, 2015
Hi Linda, you literally feel no pain...just tightness, some swelling, and tenderness, especially the first couple of weeks after the surgery. I'm two months post now and I mostly just feel like my normal self with tightness in side of face and under chin. It doesn't hurt, it's just tight :)
UPDATED FROM liaiki
2 days pre
A real budget
liaikiJuly 5, 2015
Here's my cost behind the entire surgery. You can save money with less expensive hotels, skip car rental, etc. I spent a lot of time comparing prices on Kayak.com and Expedia, and looking up hotel reviews in Trip Advisor. As I mentioned above, I saved a lotof money by booking a few nights through AirBnB at Rita's house, with an adjustable bed!
$586 Airfare
$300 Car rental & gas for one week (flying into Charlotte, driving to Asheville to save time)
$1,440 Hotel & AirBnB (I turned this into a vacation for myself, so a few nights at the Hilton)
$6,400 Surgery
$504 Healthcare provider to stay with me first 28 hours ($18/hr)
$50 Meds (approx. still yet to pickup)
$50 Other supplies (neck pillow, Arnica, ointments, etc).
$9,330 Total (still $4,000 less than a quote I received from a respected LA doctor)
9224 Total surgery
$586 Airfare
$300 Car rental & gas for one week (flying into Charlotte, driving to Asheville to save time)
$1,440 Hotel & AirBnB (I turned this into a vacation for myself, so a few nights at the Hilton)
$6,400 Surgery
$504 Healthcare provider to stay with me first 28 hours ($18/hr)
$50 Meds (approx. still yet to pickup)
$50 Other supplies (neck pillow, Arnica, ointments, etc).
$9,330 Total (still $4,000 less than a quote I received from a respected LA doctor)
9224 Total surgery
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July 5, 2015
Thanks for this real budget and travel suggestions - very helpful. I can't wait to see your results. You're beautiful already so I'm sure you'll look amazing!! All the best to you. :)
July 6, 2015
thanks for all the great info. but having a hard time finding the right Ritas house with the
adjustable bed
adjustable bed
July 29, 2015
I’m so excited to see your results, you look amazing, I am going to go myself I live 3 1/2hrs away so won’t be so bad. Your face looks beautiful and I want to thank you for your journal it really helped me with my decision . Continue to enjoy, feel young be young , deborah
July 29, 2015
Good luck, Deborah, you won't regret it. Dr. Harley is a true professional with thousands of happy patients. I'm so glad my journal was able to help you.
August 2, 2015
Do u think 28 hrs of health care was sufficient?
August 18, 2015
Yes, it was perfect for me. I was able to take care of myself fine, and slept a lot the first few days. On day 3, I seemed to "wake up" from it all, switched to straight Tylenol, and was fine watching TV, hanging out, walking around town. I even went to the movies on day 4.
August 18, 2015
Thanks liaiki..ur play by play, ur insight, ur budget has been truly amazing ..it has been like my go to Biltmore lift guide and I haven't even had my procedure yet.:))
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