To the "Harley Group"------Scheduled and Ready - Asheville, NC

Thank you !

I really appreciate the offer of support !

i just had the procedure done with dr harley on sept 15th.. day of surgery i spent most of the day resting and sleeping. the next day the wrap was removed and was out walking and visiting a few stores. allhough all surgery carry some risks, this was a piece of cake for me. i was prescribed pain meds for after suregery, i did not need to take any. this is how simple this procedure is. dr harley and his staff are the best. he will give you his personal cell and can call the office anytime. i hope this will help you some so don t worry it is and easy painless procedure and just think how beautiful you will be afterwards. you can write if you have any questions. good luck adn sleep well toinht

Thank you for your upbeat message.I hope I have your good fortune for recovery.

you will, no worry. i am 72 yo and want to look 71 lol

Keep me posted on how you are doing as your recovery progresses and what has helped the most. I am impressed that you feel so good at 9 days post op.

i am still swollen, some scars are barely noticeable. dr harley put some silicone strips on the scars to make them heal quicker and seems to work. other than the swelling everything is fine. i m out and about and plan on returning to the gym on thurs...2 wks. don t wait too long to make your hotel reservations as they book fast. i have a few more restaurants i will recommend of course a fantastic ice cream place.

ready for fantastic ice cream place and restaurant suggestions.Thanks!

Thats so funny RNP:) I bet you look great!

RNP22, I'm going this week and wld REALLY like the name of the ice cream place you liked so much!

Also RNP22, How are you doing now with recovery?

did you have neck and lower face?

It's amazing you looked good enough to go to work in 10 days. I have read so much about swelling ,etc .

I had upper eyelids and neck/lower face.

It's incredible that you could go to work in 10 days.Did your coworkers know you were doing it?

Yes, they did. I had mine done in November, so I was able to cover up a little more. But really, the bruising wasn't too bad. Make up pretty much covered it. If you keep your sodium intake to a minimum before and after, it helps with the swelling.

How are the scars and swelling now?

I am not mentioning to anyone I am having it done. I may have to fess up if I look too different....

The scars are flattening out fairly well. They're not really noticeable, but on occasion they itch (continued healing). I haven't had any swelling for awhile.

I know , Bettyz. We will have to play it by ear when we get back home ,I guess.
Here's hoping we both come out refreshed, but totally like ourselves. Our week is here!

So you had yours done November, 2015!? And, your scars are still noticeable and itching!!

The above message is meant for Sharon54

Itching is part of the healing process. It is less and less, so I figure it's par for the course. Remember, everyone's physiology and healing time is different. My scars are not completely invisible or flat, but they're not noticeable to others, and they don't bother me.

i stayed at Baymont Inn which is not far from Dr Harley s office. very clean and comfortable. breakfast included. i wanted to stay at the Clarion which is less expensive but was full. This also is located very close to the dr s office. Baymont I paid like $120/night the clarion is less expensive with excellent reviews. you will be impressed iwht Asheville. It is absolutely beauriful. people are all so nice and friendly. Itanian restaurant I ate was Vinny s and try a deli downtown called Romans opened only til 4pm
i ll send you more. of course hope you tour the Biltmore Estate. Good restaurants in there as well. Stay upbeat very easy procedure. of course was in the mirror this morning and like what i saw and cannot believe how fast this is healing. i m a male so have more to cover behing ears etc so it will be lot easier for female. when you get there, make sure to tell Dr Harley, Kelly and Juanita that Ray Pelletier says Hi

Thank you and I will tell them! All suggestions for Asheville are welcome and appreciated.

If you want to stay somewhere beautiful check The Hidden Attic on Airbnb. It is really lovely but out of my price range for this trip.

I am staying at Clarion. Seems alot are staying there. You too Kat? right?

The more the merrier for me.

I'm staying at the Fairfield Inn (Marriott) with a TLC nurse for the first 28-29 hours. My husband is too squeamish and can't get the time off work....You really need to visit the Omni Grove Park Inn and Spa. Absolutely beautiful! Excellent restaurants....My surgery is Oct 13.

then I'll see you there

Maybe I will run into you! I'm on the 11th and get my bandages off on the 12th! I am staying at the Country Inn and Suites Tunnel Road. I wanted fridge, microwave, breakfast, etc. it has great reviews on trip advisor. I'm excited for you!

Too bad we can't get together for a toast,but we'll be off wine and on knock out med mode.May we all experience a speedy recovery.
Do you meet with him on the 10th for preop?He has said nothing to me about meeting again before the day of procedure.

Yes! I am traveling the 9th and have the in person consult the 10th! It sure is getting close!

Hi....I am now are Harley Honey as of 17 days ago...lol
I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr Harley and Juanita, Kelly and Lori. The results are EXACTLY what I was hoping for, very natural and NOW I have a smooth neck and no jowls! Yay.......I researched for over a year to find the right Dr for me and David Harley was the one. Rest assured that you are in very good hands..
I stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton (room 528 to be exact) ha
It is on Hendersonville Rd (as is his office) maybe 1 1/2 miles from where you would have the procedure. We stayed in a suite so it had a living area (which was not so confining) and a little frig
for your pineapple and blueberry juice :) I stayed in Asheville 9 days as I live in Chicago so 4 nights were spent at the double tree and we then went to a Vrbo little cottage that was great. If you want to know more about that, let me know.
Hope this helps.....and the very best to you!

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing bkarl!!!!! All reassurance is needed and appreciated! How is your swelling? Do you work? Have people noticed?

Would love to know about cottage.Thank you for post.

Bkarl, could you give me the info on the cottage you stayed in in Ashville?

Thank you! I will pack it!