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Biltmore Lift
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Just gonna give a brief review here tonight. 53...
John.doughSeptember 27, 2016
WORTH IT$6,400
Just gonna give a brief review here tonight. 53 year old male having the biltmore lift performed this week to just tighten the neck up a bit. I will post more in detail about the whole experience. I just wanted to write a review (before I lose my nerve) and pay it forward to the great supportive real self community. Here it goes. Will update accordingly like all the great gals who I have been communicating with who have helped me make this decision. I hope it helps other people, especially guys who may think this is a bit too vain but still would like to do something. Dr. Harley is a very personable man and from what I've seen so far, has quite a bit of artistic talent. He has an eye for giving a natural yet impressive result from all his work I've seen on here. Had the hair transplant now it's time to fix the neck.
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UPDATED FROM John.dough
3 days post
I like the other side.
John.doughSeptember 29, 2016
I made it through. Had a fair amount of pain when I got back to the hotel. It's subsided at this point.
Will post an update with my experience.
Will post an update with my experience.
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September 29, 2016
Looking good!! Sure hope you were able to get some sleep!! I bet you will feel a lot better once you get the head gear removed & drain out! Thanks for the update & Happy Healing!!
September 29, 2016
Hey John! As i type i am sitting at the Starbucks on Hendersonville rd, waiting for my 10 o'clock appt. For stitch removal! Yay!! Soon you will be in the same position. :) I am amazed how quickly the skin heals. I can tell you that you will be tempted to go back to doing everything as before & will surprised how quickly you get tired. I went full force yesterday & by 4:30 I was ready to pUT my pj's on and call it a night! Guess it's my age catching up with me. It reminds of that SNL skit where the characted says(insert European accent) " Dahling it matters not what you feel, only that you looook fabulous!". Lol! Looking forward to your uodates. :)
September 29, 2016
Glad you are on the other side! Hope the pain meds help with your discomfort. From what I have read from others, the first day ranks up there for being probably the worse because of the pressure bandage and drain. Looking good John!
September 29, 2016
wow you don t seem to be too swelled up. i m still somewhat swelled up after 2 wks today. it ok. looking good. only gonna get better from now. good luck will be a very handsome man ray
UPDATED FROM John.dough
6 days post
4 days post-op.....having seriously mixed feelings.
John.doughOctober 2, 2016
I didn't really want to show these updated pictures. I'm not feeling so great right now about having this done. I'm also physically exhausted because this operation has taken it's toll. I'm mentally exhausted as well due to the whole experience with TLC. My personal experience with them was not a positive one to say that least. I will leave it at that for now until I can contact them to have a full refund for what I experienced. I don't wish to pursue legal charges I just want a refund. I will contact an attorney if I have to, which I really should, even though I really don't want to be "that" type of pain in the rump customer, but WOW my experience with them and the elderly gentlemen who they assigned to me who clearly had "old school" ideas and made highly inappropriate comments about men having plastic surgery was like something out of the 1950's. Unreal. Not to mention I got a bill for over $100 then what I quoted (have the emails to prove that one) to be exposed to this kind of treatment. Again, just unbelievable.
Back to the procedure. I really didn't expect these incisions to be right across my face. I had a previous mini-lift years ago so the hairline at the temple area was compromised and I plan on having an additional hair transplant procedure to bring the hairline more forward on the side temple, but I certainly didn't think these incisions would be as forward as they are. I will say that they are healing nicely. I'm putting a lot of silicon scar gel on them. I will have to take additional time off from work because there is no way I'm showing up on Monday looking like this. The positive part of this procedure is that all the area's of concern where addressed and I'm tight as a drum in the lower face/neck area, but as you can see there was a price I had to pay for that.
Again, very mixed feelings.
Back to the procedure. I really didn't expect these incisions to be right across my face. I had a previous mini-lift years ago so the hairline at the temple area was compromised and I plan on having an additional hair transplant procedure to bring the hairline more forward on the side temple, but I certainly didn't think these incisions would be as forward as they are. I will say that they are healing nicely. I'm putting a lot of silicon scar gel on them. I will have to take additional time off from work because there is no way I'm showing up on Monday looking like this. The positive part of this procedure is that all the area's of concern where addressed and I'm tight as a drum in the lower face/neck area, but as you can see there was a price I had to pay for that.
Again, very mixed feelings.
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October 2, 2016
I think you really look great but I am surprised by the scars as well I think you need to have a conversation with the ps about this. When you are able silicon stripes over the scars I am sure will help and I think you will need to get some dermblend make up to cover them during the day . Further plastic surgery isn't just for woman , there is nothing wrong with a man waiting to turn back the hands of time . Plastic surgery in general carriers alot of negatively whatever I figure it this way if you are not hurting anyone or your family or your not going into debt then why not if it makes you feel better about yourself . It's really no different then buying a new car every year just a different choice hang in there keep us dated and to hell with with people and their stupid comments
October 2, 2016
Thanks, ....I appreciate your kind words. I'm already using a silicon scar strips.....plus getting hair added to that area to try and cover it up a bit more. Gonna have to just wait it out and be patient.
October 2, 2016
Your incisions look very different from most I have seen. In fact the left side has a very deep-appearing /open look to it; have never seen this in Dr Harley patients. Has there been any necrosis?
October 2, 2016
Yea one side is more prominent, but they look fairly good in general. No necrosis.....(bite your tongue Grace...:)
. I'm healing pretty well.....it was just a shocker initially. Many changes will happen and as I've said, I'm having hair added to that area anyway. I will say I'm very pleased with the results in general.
. I'm healing pretty well.....it was just a shocker initially. Many changes will happen and as I've said, I'm having hair added to that area anyway. I will say I'm very pleased with the results in general.
October 2, 2016
Dr Harley does really great, consistent work so things should be just fine. Just looks a little rough now and of course men's skin texture and how it takes sutures is something we don't often see here on Rs. Did you have your upper eyes done in the past?
October 2, 2016
I think you look really great. You have to be "proactive" about your appearance in today's economy and convey youth and energy. Not like the old days. You had a pulse. You got a job.
October 2, 2016
Beautiful result! Your profile is fabulous, much more youthful appearance!! I can see how you might be upset with the vertical scar.. I was a little shocked when I say how extended the scar was on my upper Bleph. I know that it was needed though to get the results I have...which I am thrilled with. I can tell you that my scars are fading very quickly. The tape is amazing. I think you may feel differently in a few days. You may even be okay with going to work with just the silicon tape? It really disappears because of the flesh color of the tape...just a thought.
October 2, 2016
I think you look great! Looking at other patients of Dr. Harley's the incisions look similar... I think it just depends on your hairline and how much it extends outward. Once the scars start to heal I believe you will be thrilled!
Where you awake during the procedure?
Where you awake during the procedure?
October 2, 2016
I was somewhat awake. I was told I was snoring at one point as well. I know...in general I think the scars look pretty good and as I've said I went into this knowing I was gonna have them. Going back to get more hair added to try and cover them up....it's just a process of waiting and patience.
October 4, 2016
snoring?! That' s a good sign! Do you remember the shots? I am so comfortable with everything about Dr. Harley..... just getting through the actual procedure is racking my nerves!
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