Looking Forward to my Biltmore Lift

Thank you very much. I am really hoping so.

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Thank you! I'm really busy at work preparing to take two weeks off so that helps during the day but I wake up now with butterflies in my stomach. Do you have a surgery date?

I sent my pics last week and got a consultation for January. I'm hoping for surgery in March, but I could just about go at a moments notice if they had a cancellation sooner. I'm driving from Nashville so it's only about 4 hours away. Oh yes, those butterflies I know them all to well :). But this is a good thing to have butterflies about :). Where are you coming from?? Sorry I've read so many reviews or beginning reviews, you may have said but it's a little hard to follow these threads on my phone. Probably need to download the app. Not sure how I'd like it though. Anywho... I'm excited for you and for all the ladies going to get a BL!!!

I got in on the 26th because of a cancellation. Maybe you will be able to get one also; especially if you can be flexible.
I'm from No.Cal. I'm flying across the country for this surgery but am totally convinced that Dr. Harley is the best for the neck and lower face. There are so many great reviews and pictures. I hope I get to meet some of the women having the same surgery the week I am there.

Oh wow!! Cross country adventure!!! Great choice though!! Yes I have my fingers crossed for a cancellation!! I do wish you the very best and beautiful results, which I'm sure you will get with Dr. Harley!! And hopefully you can get together with some of the other ladies there too!!! Keep us posted :) I think you will be in good hands with the TLC ladies as well!! Everyone says they are great!! Sounds like you're all set!! When were you originally scheduled for??

Hi!! Did u have your date book? My consultation date is Jan 3 but heck seeing how far hes booked I emailed Lauri and paid for March 15 lol! A bit impulsive in my part to do that with out even talking to the Dr. But Lauri said she showed my pics to Dr. Harley and I'm a good candidate for the lift.

I sent in pictures which Dr. Harley reviewed. I said that I would take any cancellation in October or November and they gave me the October 26th date. I was ecstatic that they had that date available. I fly to Ashville a week from tomorrow. I'm really excited but starting to feel really nervous also. I will update after my surgery and post "after" pictures too.

That's awesome!! So they let you go ahead and pay the deposit and book the surgery?? I didn't know that was possible, but I may try that as well!! Where are you coming from and where are you staying?? Is anyone coming with you or are you hiring TLC?? Impulsive might be the smartest/best move in this situation!! He's getting really really booked!!!

Yes, once they offered the date I booked and paid the deposit immediately (same day). I'm flying out from California by myself. My husband was originally going to come with me but had to back out due to work constraints. I booked Molina to take me to the surgery, stay with me afterwards until the next day when I go back in to get the bandage off and drain out. Juanita recommends Molina and said I will get great care. It will be strange to not have my husband with me but it seems like a lot of women come by themselves so I think I will do just fine.

That's great!! Hopefully they will call me sooner :). I can tel by your bone/jawline shape that you will have beautiful results!! Yes, Oct. 26 is getting close now!! You will be in Asheville when the fall colors are starting to get really pretty!! You can do this on your own, with Molina's help!!
It's all going to turn out great!! We will all be looking forward to your pics and how you are doing!! You'll be fabulous for the holidays!!

Yea they let me do it. At 1st she told me over email the soonest phone consultation is Jan 3 and then it might take another 3 -5 mos to book for the surgery. And I dont want to look puffy when the weather is nice outside. I asked her if there's any open date for surgery not consultation and she said theres 1 opening for March 5 and few till end of March. I booked for March 12. They only do surgery monday and Thursday. I will have my consultation/meeting with Dr. Harley March 14. I will be flying from Chicago. My husband wanted to tag along but with our son's school and plane tickets I prefer to go by myself. I have the info for TCL. I will email them and other places see how much they charge. I haven't check hotels yet. But i will for sure prefer closer to the clinic I have no plan for sightseeing lol. According to the info sheets I only need Someone with me after surgery and then the following day when they remove the drain. So 3 days probably Good?

How many days you book Molina? Is 3 days good? Do you have any idea if its a round the clock care?

From what I've read yes it is round the clock care. Sounds like if I want a March surgery I may need to call and go ahead and call with a deposit in order to not have to wait till next fall!! I think 3 days will be plenty with TLC.

Yea something like that. There's only few spot available for March so if you're really 101% sure just book the date. You will have your consultation the day before the surgery anyway. U can ask all the questions u want only thing tho if u change your mind there goes the deposit down the drain :( . But the good thing tho we might have the same day hahha. I am excited for everyone here. I really wish everyone the best.

I booked Molina for 24 hours or until I go back the next day for the bandage and drain removal. I plan to stock up on food prior to surgery so that after the first 24 hours I should be able to take care of myself. I'll let you all know how that goes.

So your surgery is March 12 or March 14?? I'm 110% sure I want to have this done, by him specifically. He is only going to get more booked and inevitably more expensive.

Yes for sure!! Will be watching for your updates and wishing you all the best!!

Thank you! I hope everything goes well. I will probably do the same thing. Let us know if there's any grocery store nearby. Dont forget the blueberries and pineapples.

It's March 15 that's my surgery date. But I will be flying to NC the day before the surgery to meet him in person and also to gather the stuff I need food, water etc. 5 months still seems a long way to go sighhh but at least March still cold I can just wear scarf and holidays are over.

And yea i agree. The prices for surgeries seems jumping up quite high. I was planning of getting it done initially in chicago. But its so expensive almost 2 yrs ago I had a quote for only 4,800 then last month I went back to see the same Dr. he now charge 10,500 for neck lift alone. And for the hospital setting its 15,500 which he prefer.

Hi lbiddle, it's getting really close isn't it? Since I have the 6:15 timeslot on the 26th it sounds like I will be back on the morning of the 27th for bandage and drain removal. I hope I see you! Where are you staying? Best of luck to you; Dr. Harley does such great work that I'm sure you will be happy.

Hi z4results! Thank you so much. I really dislike the sagging neck. I'm so hoping that I get the same results as so many of the other ladies on here. I'm really excited and getting a bit stressed too but I think that's normal. :)

Thank you Kidney08. I can't wait either. I will be so happy to have the surgery over with. I will post pictures and my experience afterwards. Thanks for the good wishes.

I hope so! I will be at the Marriott Residence Inn. What about you? Best of luck, can't wait to see the results.

I will!! Less than a week now.

Thanks. It's getting very close. I practically hyperventilate when I think about it and will be glad when I am post surgery and can share the results.

Thanks for the information. I’m looking forward to the relaxation.

Thank you.

I just read your update. Good luck with the peel. I bet you will love your new skin. I'm so sorry to hear about the airbnb. Do you get to go home tomorrow after your stitches are out? I'm curious if it is difficult to drive? I feel like it may be difficult to turn my neck in the first week or so. I will be driving back to Charlotte to fly home 8 days after the surgery. Take care as you go back home. I'm excited to see your pictures after the peel heals.

Thank you - I am happy I am finally peeling and as I said in update, it does seem appropriate that my zombieness coincides w/ Halloween festivities! I will be driving 4 hours home tomorrow and it's a fairly easy drive - mostly on a major highway. I will definitely be driving in the slow lane though. Though I purposely stayed cooped up in my room because of my skin, I don't think I would have felt safe driving for at least 4 days - we're all different but I really was knocked out from the cocktail of drugs, surgery and even rather small amounts of pain medication. They will not want you moving your head a lot the first week and will instruct you not to. At first, it's easy as things are so new. But for me, after a few days, I find myself not taking as much care with my neck as it feels much more natural at this point - I have to really remind myself to treat the neck more gently as I know all of my internal stitches and whatnot are new and healing. I think the drive to Charlotte will be fine after 8 days and the flight as well. Though all of us heal differently and at different rates, my biggest advice is to really honor the healing process and under-do rather than over-do after the procedure. Asheville is lovely and tempting to explore but honor your body and that it does need time and space to heal.

Asheville is very pretty and I’d love to explore it but I’m planning on just relaxing, reading and sleeping for most of the time. I’ve been working long hours all year and feel like I need this time to destress and heal. I plan on being very careful with my neck. I’m at the Marriott the whole time and it’s comfortable with a kitchen area. Drive safely tomorrow and have fun on Halloween rocking the zombie look.

Sounds like a perfect plan! Answering one of your original questions in your review: if you're doing just the BL, I think you'll definitely be ready to go back to work after 2 weeks. Though I do have quite a bit of swelling from the BL, I do see it getting slightly better daily and it's only one week out. My incisions w/ the lift even w/ the sutures still in really don't stick out a lot - I know I'll be able to mask them easily w/ makeup when the time comes.

Good luck to you too! What time are you scheduled?

I was scheduled at 8:30 right after your procedure.

How are you feeling today?

I'm doing well. Some swelling and light bruising. I will post an update with pictures tonight. How are you doing?

I am doing great. You are looking great as well. We headed home (4 hour drive) after my bandage and drain tube was removed on Friday morning. I have had no bruising or hardly an noticeable swelling so I have been very fortunate. I have eaten plenty of blueberries and pineapple so I can say that has truly helped. I will head back to Asheville on Thursday for my noon appointment. I am so blessed to have done as well as I have. A BIG THANKS to DR. HARLEY and his Team. Keep us posted on your healing process.

That made me laugh!!