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David H. Harley, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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One year later!

I just read a review and for some reason When I clicked on update nothing happened. So I'll try again. I am still happy and satisfied with my results. Yes I wish I were 45, but at 72, I cannot complain! My jaw line has softened, which I prefer. And the marionette lines on my chin have not come back.

It has been a year!

This is going to be brief, because I really don't have too much to add to what I've already said. I continue to be happy with my results. Given how I looked before and how I look now, I cannot complain. Do I wish I look 45? Of course! My advice to anyone in their 50s and above-if you're thinking about it do it now! And I think I look more natural now than in the first six months there was more a softening of my jaw, which I prefer.

It's been a little over six months...

Hi all. It did take a full six months for the numbness to go away - in fact, as i touch the sides of my face, there is just a trace left. I look back on the entire process and can't believe I really did it with a leg swollen twice its size from the fall. However, life is back to the new normal. My art studio is just about finished - I'm already in it and working. Ok, what is true about this 70+ woman's results six months later. Well, the swelling helped and I was sad when it went away. The good news - the serious marionette lines in the lower part of my face did not return. My neck is not perfect - but remember what it looked like before!? I am pleased. The best response I had recently was from the census taker (off year random sample). She was this "down home" farmer and after she asked my DOB, she said, "Well whatever you're doing, don't stop doing it!". Having the lower eye bags done was the best decision. Unfortunately, my Swedish upper eyes are starting to droop again ( had those done about 4? years ago) but they have a ways to go before they bother me. Kind of makes me look more like family again. Sorry Grace 60, if you're still around. I'm not submitting no smiling photo for you. I never looked good that way even when I was young. You can still see my neck and face - I just don't look like my best friend died. To all of you older women contemplating this, do it, do it do it! Oh yes, I LOVE having a jawline again.

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Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
70 Sapphire Valley Rd., Sapphire, North Carolina
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I am now on my fourth day post-op from a lower face and neck lift, removal of fat from below eyes, and a TCA 30% peel. The reason I came 3000 miles was it because of the (at the time) 92 five star reviews and one four star review on Dr. Harley. And what really pleased me was that these reviews were written by the women themselves and they had taken their own photos before and after. Because of my age I knew that I could not expect miracles, but from looking at the photos carefully I did believe that I was going to be happy with the result of the surgery. I had many questions and did tons of research about the peel and the lower eyelids. I certainly had concerns about any side effects from having the lower eyes worked on. As part of the research, I forced myself to look at surgeries gone bad or mediocre results. Several women who had surgery with Dr. Harley in the months while I was waiting wrote extensive reviews and those were extremely helpful. I also researched laser and found such mixed results that I didn't feel comfortable using that instead of the peel. In December I had a phone consultation with Dr. Harley and also spoke with Juanita several times. They have always been helpful, respectful and willing to answer any questions that I might have. Dr. Harley did not try to oversell any procedures and he was quite honest with me about expectations. He was clear that he thought I would get a good result but then I couldn't compare myself to some of the younger women who were getting the same procedures due to the lack of collagen and the laxity of the skin that goes along with aging. When I had my face-to-face consultation with Dr. Harley the day before the surgery he was willing to have my friend join us on face time. She is also a nurse and has had fillers and laser and is quite protective of me so she wanted to make sure that I had covered all my bases. I found the office setting to be warm, but also professional. Having been a health professional for all of my career, I am very sensitive to the emotional tone in an office. On the day of the surgery I arrived at 6:15 -the first person I saw was Dr. Harley. He went over each procedure that I was going to have done and also gave me the "cocktail" which was five? pills. He again asked if I had any questions or concerns and we did some before pictures. I don't really remember anything until the chemical peel, which was done last. Kelly, his nurse, holds the fan and that relieves most of the burning, although it is somewhat uncomfortable (but not as much as I expected). I returned the following day to have the bandage and drain removed. Everyone gathered around to see the results of the lower face and neck left -we were all pleased -was like a little mini celebration which was quite uplifting. I was given detailed follow-up instructions which were clear and easy to follow. Honestly, I can only say positive things about the experience of working with Dr. Harley and his team. This surgery is certainly not a walk in the park and one needs to be committed and ready to do their part in making sure there is a positive result. I know that there are surgeons in my area who might be as competent, however I could not find enough evidence to convince me to stay at home and have this done. I would be more than happy to talk with anyone who has specific questions about any of the procedures and what it was like post-op.