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Horndeski is a Genius - Revolutionary Bellasoma Method
UPDATED FROM nikepaws
4 months post
4 months
WORTH IT
So far I don’t think my shape has changed much because I didn’t have much swelling (thanks Arnica Montana 30c) and because I had very little fat - almost all hard glandular tissue). Recently my body has been spitting sutures near the new areola line but that’s expected.
How do I feel?
(1 of 3) I am quite happy because I am smaller, repositioned higher and I feel supported internally - a night and day difference in how I feel.
(2 of 3) However, I am unhappy about two things - first is that my LEFT breast being larger and lower. You can see on the oblique angle views how that the underside of the left breast has a tapered angle versus the right breast has a more clearly delineated, less acute angle relative to the rib cage. The left breast, because of (a) the chest position being lower than my right, and (b) the more acute angle tissue shape, and (c) larger size, tends to slip below the bra underwire despite me wearing a tight size 34 band. Hence the purple hued crease only under my left breast.
(3 of 3) Also, I am unhappy about the shape being unnatural, like a thick flat pancake. In other words, I needed my doc to understand that the circumference diameter must match the reduced projection for a better appearance. So while I can fit them into a smaller 34C bra, without the bra they are not of a pleasing shape for being so wide relative to the reduced projection. I asked for both a reduced projection **with** a proportionally smaller diameter. The higher position and flat shape makes them almost look like pec muscles. I took a few photos at an angle at the end of what I think I need. I hope this can be rectified when I go back this fall for follow up but I’m not able to bear another $3,000 or so hospital operating room charge.
Sorry for my delay in posting - I’ve had to be away to provide emergency care for someone, but I’m back home now.
I greatly appreciate all of Dr Horndeski’s efforts and unique game-changing procedure and I still highly recommend his work. I believe that he sincerely does his very best efforts. But he is not God so results may not be perfect. I pray that he can and will fix these items of concern when I go back in the fall.
Please let me know what you think and if you’ll be consulting with Dr H based upon my story (I’m not receiving any benefit - just curious and hoping I can be of assistance with any Qs you may have. I appreciate your comments and feedback.
How do I feel?
(1 of 3) I am quite happy because I am smaller, repositioned higher and I feel supported internally - a night and day difference in how I feel.
(2 of 3) However, I am unhappy about two things - first is that my LEFT breast being larger and lower. You can see on the oblique angle views how that the underside of the left breast has a tapered angle versus the right breast has a more clearly delineated, less acute angle relative to the rib cage. The left breast, because of (a) the chest position being lower than my right, and (b) the more acute angle tissue shape, and (c) larger size, tends to slip below the bra underwire despite me wearing a tight size 34 band. Hence the purple hued crease only under my left breast.
(3 of 3) Also, I am unhappy about the shape being unnatural, like a thick flat pancake. In other words, I needed my doc to understand that the circumference diameter must match the reduced projection for a better appearance. So while I can fit them into a smaller 34C bra, without the bra they are not of a pleasing shape for being so wide relative to the reduced projection. I asked for both a reduced projection **with** a proportionally smaller diameter. The higher position and flat shape makes them almost look like pec muscles. I took a few photos at an angle at the end of what I think I need. I hope this can be rectified when I go back this fall for follow up but I’m not able to bear another $3,000 or so hospital operating room charge.
Sorry for my delay in posting - I’ve had to be away to provide emergency care for someone, but I’m back home now.
I greatly appreciate all of Dr Horndeski’s efforts and unique game-changing procedure and I still highly recommend his work. I believe that he sincerely does his very best efforts. But he is not God so results may not be perfect. I pray that he can and will fix these items of concern when I go back in the fall.
Please let me know what you think and if you’ll be consulting with Dr H based upon my story (I’m not receiving any benefit - just curious and hoping I can be of assistance with any Qs you may have. I appreciate your comments and feedback.
UPDATED FROM nikepaws
2 months post
Week 8
Activity changes - Since week 4, been sleeping on my sides and doing some rowing (not at full strength level effort) 2-3 times a week.
Periodically I feel mild soreness on chest wall (not the breast itself) perhaps where the internal straps thread through or are secured to. And that mild soreness Rena to com after the fact, sometimes I feel it after doing some rowing or lifting groceries. Doesn’t feel worrisome - more like an awareness reminder to go easy.
Not much seems to have changed from early post-op photos. Unfortunately, my left breast compared to my right still sags down lower and it remains larger and flatter. However, I am pleased with the higher position on my chest. Close selfie photos seem to make me look a bit chunkier than I am, but the bra photo is more accurate.
Periodically I feel mild soreness on chest wall (not the breast itself) perhaps where the internal straps thread through or are secured to. And that mild soreness Rena to com after the fact, sometimes I feel it after doing some rowing or lifting groceries. Doesn’t feel worrisome - more like an awareness reminder to go easy.
Not much seems to have changed from early post-op photos. Unfortunately, my left breast compared to my right still sags down lower and it remains larger and flatter. However, I am pleased with the higher position on my chest. Close selfie photos seem to make me look a bit chunkier than I am, but the bra photo is more accurate.
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Ty so much for the reviews I’m was looking for other options because vertical scars are unexceptional I’m glad i saw your post because I scheduled with a dr in Miami but now I can look into Dr H who is a lot closer
Great review!!! its just what I needed to know, been hesitant and doing revision reduction research too for years. And I’m the same as u in terms of wanted very small breasts despite my frame. And am sure I will have to make that very clear too :) currently a D. I prefer an A cup over a C cup, but B is just right. Thank you
Make SURE you discuss final diameter as well as projection. Look for the Wikipedia article about bra wire dimensions. Mine are not as small in circumference as I wanted, consequently look like a sort of flat pancake because I got the smaller projection I wanted. The final circumference or diameter must be proportional. I plan and hope to get my circumference smaller when I go back for revision.
One more thing - my breasts had barely any fat in them so now when people hug me - they feel almost like hard rocks - glandular tissue for sure. Anyway, that accounts for there being very little visual change since surgery.
Is it possible his method doesn’t work as well for the smaller sizes/reductions? C/D and up seem to be best for his unique technique. Are u doing the revision w Horndeski?
I see wonderful changes from the post-op period photos to this. You look great! Areolas much smaller, swelling way down. I'm betting inflammation will reduce still further in the coming months, though incrementally - I so hope that final circumference will be pleasing to you. You definitely look much closer to that ballerina shape than before surgery, to my eye. Anyway, best to you! :)
Thank you. Yesterday I posted a 4 month writeup with photos. I hope you find it useful. Cheers
Question, does the skin around the areola eventually flatten out? I have terrible stretch marks left from pregnancy around my areola region and im curious if it would possibly make that area look worse?
Hi there. You couldn't have a better breast lift procedure (I have full sensation). FWIW, I think stretch marks are weakened skin so I don't know - you should have to ask Dr H directly - he offers free consultation by video FaceTime.
I DO have some mild or small pleating round the areola, but his Bellasoma breast lift procedure includes free adjustment after 6 months to reduce some pleating that you may have around the areola - I understood that and am soon going back to have that adjusted. I called some of his patients who had the same procedure and some of them didn't feel the pleating was much and were happy leaving it just as it was. So it's subjective.
I really like Dr Horndeski - you can't go wrong because it's a revolutionary procedure that no other plastic surgeon offers. Plus he knows what he is doing and his price is very reasonable. Although he talks kind of fast, you can tell he really likes his work and wants to get you the best result possible. Just call his office. His nurse is Jana and she is really great too. They are very responsive. Best of luck to you.
UPDATED FROM nikepaws
28 days post
4 weeks
Each photo has dates so you can see changes over this 4 week period.
Day 3 - 36C recommendedDay 10 - changed 36C to 34CDay 22 - changed 34C to 32C - worried about shape looking too flat & wide. Note the last photo - chart of bra size and corresponding diameter of underwire.
Day 3 - 36C recommendedDay 10 - changed 36C to 34CDay 22 - changed 34C to 32C - worried about shape looking too flat & wide. Note the last photo - chart of bra size and corresponding diameter of underwire.
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Thank you so much for your frank candor. I have been watching this doctor for quite some time for Bellasoma specifically. Like you, I am a supremely atypical patient, so I have compounding reservations about breast augmentation. I appreciate your pictures, and look forward to seeing your results with more time passing since your surgery. Thank you.
Thank you. Tomorrow I will post 8 week photos with comments.

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Perhaps a combination of the Bellesoma and Wise BL