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60 Yr. Old Who Looked 80! - Asheville, NC

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I hated looking in the mirror, tried every cream...

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retired 01
WORTH IT$6,400
I hated looking in the mirror, tried every cream and potion, nothing worked. I knew I couldn't undergo general anesthesia, as I had terrible complications in the past. I wasn't able to pay the amount plastic surgeons were charging for neck lifts, not to mention lower face lifts added to it. Until I came across Dr. Harleys site. I was a retired Physicians Assistant and had a little knowledge in the field. I researched everything, and Dr.Harleys method proved to be the most safe and cost effective method I had ever come across. I decided to make an appt. for a consultation. I was a little apprehensive when I drove up and found the office to be in a "house like" setting, until I saw how sterile and calming each room was set up-no passing around infections here! Obviously a lot of forethought was done in setting up this practice along with the training and hiring of the very professional personnel Dr. Harley has working for him. Jump ahead to the surgery- My hubby and I checked into one of the recommended hotels, as we live quite a distance away-had a great dinner and slept well, we arrived to be greeted the next morning by Dr. Harley and nurse exactly on time. I slept through the procedure and awoke feeling fine, no bad side affects. Slept and ate the entire day while my husband used the indoor pool and facilities, the next AM Dr. Harley checked me out, removed my bandages and we were back home that afternoon.. I was out within two days, I was lucky, no bruising and little swelling, I looked awesome. My only regret is that I didn't know about Dr. Harley sooner.

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David H. Harley, MD

David H. Harley, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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January 14, 2015
I'm the same age, had mine with local and oral sedation also on Dec 2, (local PS). Oh, had my eyes done too :) Wish I'd done it sooner, I'm pleased as punch! Congrats!
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January 14, 2015
I am thinking about getting my eyes done now too. I have wrinkles and dark circles under my eyes, does this help them? What was the cost? Was the recovery from this difficult or painful?
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January 16, 2015
Oh it helped so much! Maybe even more than the neck. Uppers and lowers were less than the FL ( I think 4-5K?) Recovery was much faster than the FL (but looked bad for about 5 days). Check out my reviews, I have one for just the eyes if you want to skip to the chase ;)
January 16, 2015
retired...Did you see before and afters of Dr Harley's eye lift patients? Or are you considering an eye surgery specialist.
January 18, 2015
Would you mind sharing some details about your FL? I just love hearing any and everything !!! lol !!! Thanks !!!
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January 19, 2015
Lane, check out my review under facelift reviews, it's pretty detailed (lots of pics lol). Let me know if you have any questions XO
January 19, 2015
Oh! Thanks!! I surely will!!
January 14, 2015
Thanks so much for sharing . I just met Dr Harley today and was immediately impressed! I knew immediately I had found the best for my surgery. I'm so excited! My surgery date is March 3rd.
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January 14, 2015
I promise you will be thrilled with the results, if you have any questions, just ask. Good Luck!
January 18, 2015
I would love to hear some details about your surgery with Dr Harley. I am trying to find out as much as I can. So excited and hoping I will be as pleased as you and others I have read about on this site. Do you mind sharing the problem you had with your neck? I have loose sagging skin. Did you get a result with great contour ?
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February 4, 2015
I had a neck like a turkey and a pug dog combined, it really was awful, I even had trouble sleeping on my back because the excess skin almost smothered me, and I am not overweight. I wish I could get the pics on this site, but for some reason they won't upload, anyway the results are amazing! No more wrinkles or folds, no more gobble neck or jowels, I actually have a very strong chin line, my husband honestly says I look 20 yrs. younger, I think 15, but I love the new look!
February 6, 2015
My date is getting closer. I was off if RealSelf for awhile because I was a bit skeptical of the site. But, now that I have found one person who has had procedure by Dr Harley, I would feel more comfortable communicating with just his patients. Long story ... A few things caused me to be skeptical. If it's okay, I would really like to share and have you share from time to time . Especially as procedure date gets closer. Your pics are awesome!!!!
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March 4, 2015
Lane. how are you? I know you are done with the procedure, expect your earlobes to get swollen for a while, I think that was the worse thing for a while, it does go away.
March 6, 2015
Hello. Yes... The day finally came and I am very pleased. Not a whole lot of pain but having a hard time with blurred vision and unable to post very well because of it . I will add pics when I can see better. My eyes are very swollen slmost to point of being closed . I was told this could be a problem . Other than that, I'm pleased as punch!! Thanks so much for asking and I will be posting pics etc when I can see better.
March 6, 2015
Earlobes not to bad yet.
January 15, 2015
Do you mind if I ask which hotel you stayed in and if you were pleased with it? We have booked for the Baymont Inn.
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January 16, 2015
That is where we stayed.
January 18, 2015
We're you pleased?
January 19, 2015
I take it you weren't very pleased! Lol!!!! We have plenty of time to change if we need to. I would like for it to be comfortable, and above all, clean!
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February 4, 2015
It was very clean and quiet!
February 6, 2015
Thanks so much. That's really all I need. Hope you had a great experience
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January 18, 2015

Thank you for sharing! Did you have sedation and local anesthesia then?

January 18, 2015
Oops this was meant for still southern , but I love hearing anyone's ... Pros and cons.
UPDATED FROM retired 01
3 months post

pic worth a thousand words

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retired 01
check out pics

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February 9, 2015
You look great!
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March 2, 2015
Thank you and I feel great now too!
February 14, 2015
Such a beautiful result ... like night and day. What procedure(s) did you have done, your skin looks brillant.
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March 2, 2015
Neck lift-I can't get over the difference either!
April 5, 2015
You look great!
April 26, 2015
You look amazing!!
July 31, 2015
You look fantastic!!!
UPDATED FROM retired 01
4 months post

More photos worth a thousand words

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retired 01
Wish I had done this sooner!

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March 2, 2015
Retired, thanks for the update and additional pictures. You look terrific!
March 2, 2015
What a difference, time for dance of joy.
March 4, 2015
WOW< WOW< WOW!!!!! Thanks for sharing. God Bless...
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March 6, 2015
Wow you look amazing!!!
March 9, 2015
Just incredible! I am scheduled for early June. Can't wait.