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AnoMely0
WORTH IT$12,600
I had my lift and reduction at the end of May 2020 which was 5 months ago. I didn't do very much research and jumped in on a whim after hating my heavy chest since I was in high school. I just turned 40 and am really mad I didnt do this in my 20s. It is the best decision I have ever made besides Lasik. I can wear the cutest clothes without limits because of a bra showing. I am eternally grateful for Dr. H.'s work. I was probably a DDD and now have a D (which looks wayyy smaller on my 5'8 athletic build. My barre teacher said C.) I had nearly 1 lb taken out of each. The recovery was pretty painful. WORTH IT. Every time I got out of bed, it felt like something was pulling my chest down hard. I slept the first couple days without eating. On meds, it felt great to just sleep. It was really uncomfortable just lying there elevated. I started having sleeping problems since my schedule was out of whack. Id be awake all night but also in pain. I wasnt sure I should have been in so much pain after a month and got pretty anxious. I went back to Denver after staying at my parents' near his office. I had drainage tubes for around a week near my armpits which was a little sore. After 2 months, I bought Bio Oil. I am only halfway through it and dont use it as much as I should for scarring. I started working out fairly lightly at home after 2 months. Still hurt to do pushups so I just took it easy. I rejoined my normal barre and and fit classes in August. 5 months later, it still feels tight to stretch my arms too far to expand the chest. I have been able to put my all since I rejoined without injury and being smart about how I feel with certain poses. There were plenty of times I went braless to wear cute clothes or swimsuits since it was summer, but always kept it on at night. I will post my progression of pics. Need to figure out ow to separate them

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 319 Reviews
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October 21, 2020
Thank you for sharing your recovery with pictures, I am 5 weeks in and feeling good. Just doing hour long walks now after nothing feeling good. You look AMAZING!! Happy healing and well done!
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5 months post

Before pics

AnoMely0
36DDD and very bottom heavy. I had deep grooves in my shoulders from bra and pain. If I wore a halter bikini, I would have cuts in my neck. It is saying review is too short.........................................................................

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November 19, 2020
What surgery did you have exactly? A reduction and lift? Did you get implants to reshape? I’m astounded at your results and their shape now!!! Please tell me what surgery this was exactly.
November 19, 2020
Thank you! Yes the results are stellar. It was a reduction and lift. I never had implants. He removed a bunch and then repositioned my nipples way higher and closed up the incisions at the bottom. He will be sucking out a little fat by the edge of the incisions underneath my armpits that is sticking out a tad to give even more roundness. I will update pics again. Scars are lookin better. Every day I’m so thankful for this. I don’t have to hold my boobs up when I’m naked anymore!
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5 months post

Progression Photos

AnoMely0
I have labeled the time of each photo. When I fly back for the holidays, I am supposed to make an appointment to fix something in house. I dont know for exactly what since he talks sort of fast and I didnt get it clarified. I just emailed to find out exactly what revision he is anticipating. One thing about the pain...your nipples connection has been shortened, and I felt high pain when they were stimulated. I had a fan blowing on me which I need for sleep but that also made me cold so I brought it upon myself somewhat. Another observation, the scars underneath are above where the breast meets the ribcage, so they are more hidden if you wore a bikini and were afraid they would show underneath. I have posted a few pics in bikini and clothes to show how absolutely amazing the transformation is. Dr. Horndeski did a beautiful job. I prayed for him before I went under and he truly completed God's work!

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October 22, 2020
Thank YOU for info & sharing your pictures. I'm loosing weight in preparation to have a reduction in the near future.