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Neck and Lower Face Lift – Asheville, NC

UPDATED FROM cemlaw
3 years post

3 Years Post, and 6 months after that!

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cemlaw
WORTH IT$6,400
Hello all!
I've been meaning to update for ages, but oy what a year I've had.
As some of you recall, I took care of my mother, who has dementia, since my father passed away in 2009. The day after the election last year, she accidentally set our house on fire. People and pets all escaped unscathed, but the house my parents bought new in 1965 was destroyed. Momma is in a beautiful (and SAFE!) new home and I was rushed into a small apartment within 3 days of the fire, as I was essentially without a home. It's been... tough. 13 months later and still no insurance settlement, which seems to have only really impacted me and my finances! But what can you do but muster on? All of the usual road bumps have popped up along the way, in addition to dealing with the house and rebuilding a life where I only have myself to take care of. I've adjusted, mostly. I had missed my solitary times. I have gotten as fat as a piggie in the last 2 years! Eh, self-comfort.
Slowly things are improving and I still have my lovely neck :) The results are still good, despite some loosening, most noticeably in my jowls. The skin under my chin has also loosened but NOTHING like it was. I can still take selfies from any angle! Ha!
I included some pictures from my summer in Italy. I had JUST paid off the entire trip when the fire happened and looking forward to that trip got me through some tough times. IT WAS PERFECT, EVERY SINGLE MOMENT. I haven't had a trip yet that could come close.

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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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L
November 24, 2017
So sorry about your Mom and the accidental fire, thank goodness people and pets all got out safely...glad you had your trip to give you joy and reprieve from the acute stress of the situation. Thank you for your update with pictures. You look absolutely beautiful!
A
November 26, 2017
I'm so sorry I hear about the fire! Thank you for the update. Your original review was one of my faves. I've even corresponded with you in private message. I have a surgery date scheduled for 2/1/18! I'm sure I'll go back and reread yours yet again for tips! You look beautiful!!
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November 27, 2017
Thank you lynn! :)
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November 27, 2017
Anewme- yeah for surgery date! I'm excited for you!
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B
November 25, 2017
Awesome. Thanks so much for updating. I’m so sorry to hear about the fire! You look beautiful.
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C
November 27, 2017
Thank you! :)
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T
November 28, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to update everyone. So sorry to hear about the fire!! I’ve been through that, and it’s a really bad deal... Glad all people and pets got out!! And you look great!!! I’m in the process of scheduling with Dr. Harley for (fingers crossed) April 2018!! Reviews and updates like yours are so very helpful to those of us considering surgery :)
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November 29, 2017
I'm excited for you! :)
P
November 29, 2017
Thank you for the update. I am considering doing a neck lift as well - yours looks awesome. I am not quite 50 and have a neck that is similar to yours pre surgery.
I am curious as to what made you decide to do a lower face lift along with the neck lift though. Would it have been less recovery and an easier process to do only your neck? I only ask because I'm in initial research stage and would love your insight. Thanks!
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November 29, 2017
You can't do your neck without a lower lift as well. Not effectively anyway. Lifting the neck and jowls require it be lifted up and back, which requires using the ears, front and back, which results in the lower lift!
C
November 29, 2017
Thank you for the update! Your results are still fantastic & you look lovely!!
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November 29, 2017
thank you!
UPDATED FROM cemlaw
2 years post

Hola from Spain!

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cemlaw
Two and a half years out, and I'm still happy with my results.

I visited the gang at Dr H's office for a Botox touch up before I went to Spain. It was wonderful to see him and his staff again, and they were all as warm and welcoming as always. Very pleased with my Botox and not sure why I haven't been coming to Dr H for my Botox since the surgery!

I hope everyone is doing well and having as positive an experience as I did. Adios!

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B
July 9, 2016
Oh I want to go to Spain!! I am still swollen and numb here and there, but I LOVE my new look thanks to DrHarley and pretty girls like you you for sharing your experience with all of us!!! Have fun!!! :)
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July 29, 2016
Thanks so much! :)
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July 9, 2016
beautiful
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July 29, 2016
thank you :)
A
July 29, 2016
Thanks so much for the update! That is so helpful!
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July 29, 2016
You are very welcome!
A
August 29, 2016
Thank you for sharing and for being so comprehensive !! You look awesome ..
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September 29, 2016
Thank you so much!
L
September 29, 2016
Wow, you look gorgeous! Thank you for so generously sharing your experience.... guaranteed there are MANY besides me who appreciate and have benefited from your information, insights and advice!
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C
September 29, 2016
Thank you so much! I'm so happy to have such a positive experience with Dr Harley and his staff :)
L
September 29, 2016
I am going to see Dr. Harley November 1 (in person consult), scheduled for a BL the follwing day.... so excited!
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C
September 30, 2016
Good luck! Keep us posted :)
UPDATED FROM cemlaw
2 years post

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cemlaw
I put a little montage together- before, a week after, a year after, and then two years after.

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B
May 21, 2016
You still look perfect, even at 2 year mark :)
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May 21, 2016
thanks! :)
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M
May 24, 2016
You look awesome!
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May 24, 2016
thanks! :)