Have yet to get my first major plastic surgery done. I am told i will need a Vertical Breast lift. I search up many methods so i can understand it all more. I first wanted to just do an areola reduction ,but i see that my areolas will just widen over time so i was warned. [[ Horndeski method seems to good to be true why dont we here more of this method too. ? -Is anyone else doing these methods in Arizona ? ]]
Answer: Horndeski Method? What About Passot, Robertson, and Others? I have not heard of Horndeski nor the Bellasoma(TM) procedure, but no vertical scar reductions have been around for many decades. Perhaps he has his own modification, but all of us have a personal twist on everything we do. If I am incorrect I am will retract this post. I did do a medical search to find articles on this and I do not see where the "Bellasoma(TM) Method" was ever published. Getting a trademark does not mean that the procedure is actually novel nor does it mean it has been vetted in a proper medical journal.
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Answer: Horndeski Method? What About Passot, Robertson, and Others? I have not heard of Horndeski nor the Bellasoma(TM) procedure, but no vertical scar reductions have been around for many decades. Perhaps he has his own modification, but all of us have a personal twist on everything we do. If I am incorrect I am will retract this post. I did do a medical search to find articles on this and I do not see where the "Bellasoma(TM) Method" was ever published. Getting a trademark does not mean that the procedure is actually novel nor does it mean it has been vetted in a proper medical journal.
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Answer: Horndeski Method? No scars, why aren't more doctors using this method? There is a periareolar scar and an inframammary scar. This can be done if you are willing to accept a flatter, less projected breast with a boxier appearance.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Horndeski Method? No scars, why aren't more doctors using this method? There is a periareolar scar and an inframammary scar. This can be done if you are willing to accept a flatter, less projected breast with a boxier appearance.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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July 3, 2020
Answer: Horndeski Method? No scars, why aren't more doctors using this method? Hi Trinity,Thank you for your question. Allow me to clarify. The Horndeski/Bellesoma Method does have scars. They are found around the areola and in the infra-mammary fold. They heal very well due to minimal tension on the incisions. Unlike the Passot (and others), the weight of the breast is transferred to the pec major muscle to hold the breast in place for long term results. The traditional vertical techniques solely rely on the skin envelope to hold breasts in place. Neither the Passot nor the Robertson or any others construct an internal cone with straps to improve shape, projection and longevity. Breast surgery should consider both aesthetics and function. Not only should a breast be beautiful by minimizing number of scars, improving shape and tone, but care must be taken to preserve nipple sensitivity and the ability to breast feed; all of which are successfully achieved with my method. You are welcome to visit my gallery to see for yourself how this technique can be applied to a wide spectrum of breast sizes and degree of ptosis. This technique was presented in the Aesthetic meeting in April of 2016. Surgeons around the country including Canada have already been certified on The Bellesoma/Horndeski Method. Dr. Ramon Robles will be undergoing training late March of this year in Phoenix Arizona. I hope this helps.Best wishes and kind regards,
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July 3, 2020
Answer: Horndeski Method? No scars, why aren't more doctors using this method? Hi Trinity,Thank you for your question. Allow me to clarify. The Horndeski/Bellesoma Method does have scars. They are found around the areola and in the infra-mammary fold. They heal very well due to minimal tension on the incisions. Unlike the Passot (and others), the weight of the breast is transferred to the pec major muscle to hold the breast in place for long term results. The traditional vertical techniques solely rely on the skin envelope to hold breasts in place. Neither the Passot nor the Robertson or any others construct an internal cone with straps to improve shape, projection and longevity. Breast surgery should consider both aesthetics and function. Not only should a breast be beautiful by minimizing number of scars, improving shape and tone, but care must be taken to preserve nipple sensitivity and the ability to breast feed; all of which are successfully achieved with my method. You are welcome to visit my gallery to see for yourself how this technique can be applied to a wide spectrum of breast sizes and degree of ptosis. This technique was presented in the Aesthetic meeting in April of 2016. Surgeons around the country including Canada have already been certified on The Bellesoma/Horndeski Method. Dr. Ramon Robles will be undergoing training late March of this year in Phoenix Arizona. I hope this helps.Best wishes and kind regards,
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February 5, 2017
Answer: Horizontal Breast Lift It sounds like an oxymoron, but I call this the horizontal breast lift. It is not a new procedure, but it is only applicable for very specific breast shapes. The procedure uses incisions placed in the crease under the breast and a periareolar incision. The vertical scar is eliminated, and I can say, this makes patients very happy.The lower incision removes excess skin and pushes the breast tissue up. The periareolar scar is necessary to bring the nipple up on the breast. The vertical scar cannot be eliminated if the nipple needs a moderate lift in position, because the "hole" in the skin where the nipple used to reside needs to be closed vertically in these cases. Unfortunately, this is the most common situation, and why many women do not qualify for this type of lift.The horizontal breast lift is best for saggy narrow breasts with the nipple low on the breast or when the nipple is close to the ideal position, but the breast has bottomed out (pseudootosis). Paradoxically, your breast can be more saggy, in order to qualify for a smaller scar. It the in between position that leaves an opening that is closed as the vertical component of the inverted-T scar. The vertical component also allows for enhanced horizontal tightening of the breast skin, so wide breasts may be better treated with the anchor scar.Examples of this and other breast lifts can be found in the before and after pictures and videos available via the link below.
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February 5, 2017
Answer: Horizontal Breast Lift It sounds like an oxymoron, but I call this the horizontal breast lift. It is not a new procedure, but it is only applicable for very specific breast shapes. The procedure uses incisions placed in the crease under the breast and a periareolar incision. The vertical scar is eliminated, and I can say, this makes patients very happy.The lower incision removes excess skin and pushes the breast tissue up. The periareolar scar is necessary to bring the nipple up on the breast. The vertical scar cannot be eliminated if the nipple needs a moderate lift in position, because the "hole" in the skin where the nipple used to reside needs to be closed vertically in these cases. Unfortunately, this is the most common situation, and why many women do not qualify for this type of lift.The horizontal breast lift is best for saggy narrow breasts with the nipple low on the breast or when the nipple is close to the ideal position, but the breast has bottomed out (pseudootosis). Paradoxically, your breast can be more saggy, in order to qualify for a smaller scar. It the in between position that leaves an opening that is closed as the vertical component of the inverted-T scar. The vertical component also allows for enhanced horizontal tightening of the breast skin, so wide breasts may be better treated with the anchor scar.Examples of this and other breast lifts can be found in the before and after pictures and videos available via the link below.
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February 5, 2017
Answer: Horndeski Method for Breast Lift Hello and thank you for using RealSelf.com.Well, before I decided to answer this question, I had to research this type of breast lift. I honestly never heard of it before, nor have I ever heard other colleagues discuss it as well (30 years performing plastic surgery). Maybe there is a reason for that but I do not know that either.What is your concern is the vertical scar from the areola to the crease. This scar is necessary if you have a saggy breast that is also too wide across the chest. This scar allows the plastic surgeon to not only lift the breast but narrow the diameter for a more youthful appearance. This scar fades as well as the other scars in my experience. I just do not hear any complaints from my patients about the scar. I do believe that implants allow a breast lift to last longer especially using textured implants. His technique is supposed to avoid the use of implants. Most lifts that I do include implants because most of my patients want to be a bit larger as well as lifted.I commend Dr Horndeski for his innovation. He is pushing the envelope which is what needs to be done to continually make progress and advancements in plastic surgery.Dr Spies
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February 5, 2017
Answer: Horndeski Method for Breast Lift Hello and thank you for using RealSelf.com.Well, before I decided to answer this question, I had to research this type of breast lift. I honestly never heard of it before, nor have I ever heard other colleagues discuss it as well (30 years performing plastic surgery). Maybe there is a reason for that but I do not know that either.What is your concern is the vertical scar from the areola to the crease. This scar is necessary if you have a saggy breast that is also too wide across the chest. This scar allows the plastic surgeon to not only lift the breast but narrow the diameter for a more youthful appearance. This scar fades as well as the other scars in my experience. I just do not hear any complaints from my patients about the scar. I do believe that implants allow a breast lift to last longer especially using textured implants. His technique is supposed to avoid the use of implants. Most lifts that I do include implants because most of my patients want to be a bit larger as well as lifted.I commend Dr Horndeski for his innovation. He is pushing the envelope which is what needs to be done to continually make progress and advancements in plastic surgery.Dr Spies
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