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Neck Lift with Only Local Anesthesia

UPDATED FROM scolona1
2 years post

2 Year Anniversary Photos

WORTH IT$7,500
This is my second year anniversary almost to the day. Still the best decision ever. I wear necklaces & chokers and never worry about what my neck looks like when looking down. I still highly recommend!
Also, with pricing - please contact Dr. Harleys office, everyone asks and I think he is still under $10k but it also depends on what you need. Mine 2 years ago was a bit less expensive but he is worth every penny.
He is also worth the travel, lots of people have said they "hope" to find someone that good in their area?
It is your face - I would recommend saving up to pay for a flight & stay before hoping to find someone as good as he is to work on their face.
I had what is called "The Biltmore Lift" he makes 3 incisions and uses just a local anesthetic - One around each ear and one under the chin (at the front). He pulls skin & I believe muscle up to the chin line and then up around the ears. That is the only thing I had done but it does end up pulling your whole face up, great bonus.
Lastly, I am doing this because I used real self to find and read about Dr. Harley, which was a HUGE decision in my life. I was worried & scared and I am keeping up with this to help others as I was in the same situation and wanted honest input. I never met Dr. Harley before and have since sent him a couple photos to show him my progress. I get nothing at all out of it except providing my honest opinion. He is really pretty great, 2 years in and untouched photos - I could not ask for a better neck.

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David H. Harley, MD

David H. Harley, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 338 Reviews
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After watching Tamra on The Housewives of Beverly Hills I knew I was going to have my neck done. I spent the past 6 months researching different doctors (including the one she used) but kept coming back to Dr. Harley. No matter who I looked into, the reviews were not great and his continued to stand out. His before and after picture were impressive. I also really liked the fact that I was not going to be put under which is the most dangerous part of the whole procedure. I called, sent in my photos and had an appointment within the next month. Dr. Harley was generous with his time on the phone and went over everything step by step. I arrived the day before the surgery for an in person consult/evaluation and waited approximately 3 minutes for him to walk in the door. His bedside manner was perfect. He was informative, assuring but pragmatic, managed my expectations, and put my mind at ease. The next day was surgery and I was prepared. I cannot express how amazing this whole procedure was... local anesthetic, just done in his office. Staff could not have been any kinder, everyone was hugged and I felt like I knew them for years instead of just one day. Your expectations should be high when looking for someone to do work on your face and I had very high expectations and truthfully they were exceeded. I went home to St. Louis the next day and called him when my husband took the stitches out the following week. He picked up and stayed on the phone with my husband until they were removed. 5 stars are not enough for Dr. Harley and his staff, I will recommend him to everyone!

David H. Harley, MD
Response from Dr. Harley:
Thank you for taking the time to post such a kind and informative review! We enjoyed having you and your husband in Asheville for your surgery, and we are thankful you trusted us! I couldn’t be more pleased with the result, and I’m so glad you are happy as well! Thank you again!

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Just gorgeous. I sent info to him but looks like it will be til next year before I can get even a consult. Guess the word is out. I was hoping to get this done before school in the fall (I work at a school). I’m trying to decide if I should wait or find someone local. The local anesthesia is EVERYTHING. Thank you for your update!
I'd call them and see what they could do.
I called after I was told it would be 2023 until I got a consult and was told if anything came up they would give me a call :(
Wow - that is crazy. Good for him but ugh for everyone else. He is worth the wait or maybe they have a last minute cancel list you can get on. That stinks. :-(
I want an appointment with this man!
Looks great! What else do you do for your skin? Your skin is radiant and has no more laxity.
Thanks! I use #7 products from Walgreens - Illuminated.
My local tanning salon switched out some of there beds with red lights and I have gone about 10 times so far. I have really noticed a difference, they say it promotes collagen growth and I have to say I am a believer. Even skin tone, makeup goes on much better, pores are tighter. It took me a few weeks to notice any changes but I go about 3 times a week for 20 minutes and I am probably 3 weeks or so in.
Thanks for the tips to your beauty routine, I will look into both
You are really lovely and your skin loos amazing!
Thank you. :-)
Thank you for posting and sharing your experience. You look amazing, not just the neck but it lifted your lower face very nicely. I appreciate the pictures and time you took to share.
Thank you
You're truly beautiful. Thanks for sharing before and after. Definitely want to give Dr. Harley a call, I've been dragging my feet on this.
UPDATED FROM scolona1
1 year post

1 year anniversary

This week marks the one year anniversary of the week I sent my pictures in to Dr. Harley. Here is my before and one year later . I tried to take the 2nd picture in the exact same place and time as last year. I added a smiling picture because I had a few people ask if it affected my smile. Nope, it just got bigger :-)

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I know this is silly but my concern is that it will change the look of my facing in a normal non smiling position. Every one is always so thrilled that they forget to take a post picture where they aren't smiling and it makes me nervous that it will leave my face looking like it is in a permanent grin??? Gorgeous results, regardless, and I probably would never stop smiling either!
p.s. I sent you a private message ages ago about a hair salon rec. as I love your cut--I am also in STL (still sort of a newbie) and now I am obsessed with your dentist. Would love any referrals on those two fronts. ;)
Sorry, I thought I answered both of the questions awhile back. My dentist is Lakview Dental in Lake St. Louis and my hair person is Chelsea at Inspire Salon in Lake St. Louis. Mface just looks like my normal face when I am not smiling, minus a saggy neck. :-)
Inspire salon - Megan
Lakeview Dental.
Both are awesome!
THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for the thorough pictures and updates! Outstanding results!
Neck & neck, you win ! Enjoy your new energy ! Slainte' ! Cheers !
UPDATED FROM scolona1
9 months post

10 month update

A little bit over 10 months in and still loving this neck! So far, so great! The scars are completely gone. I have all of my feeling back. Honestly I forget that I ever even had it done. Cant thank Dr. Harley enough.

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Phenomenal
Thank you!
Gorgeous!
Thank you!
Looks beautiful
Thank you!!!
Xoxo
You look great wish Dr H was closer to me.
I thought he was worth the trip for sure.
My initial consultation is on Thursday! Can't wait.
You look so beautiful!!
Thank you!