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Lip Lift with Dr. Horndeski-Sugar Land, TXNot worth it

Name: Lip Lift with Dr. Horndeski-Sugar Land, TX***Not worth it***
Item: Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Author: mever

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I'm considering getting this procedure done. Will...

meverMarch 18, 2015

I'm considering getting this procedure done. Will travel if needed but would rather stay close to home. Any recommendations? I would like a surgeon who has experience with this procedure, it seems the more they do the better the outcomes. It would also be ideal to have it done close to home in case there were any issues.

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 319 Reviews

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Replies (36)

liplift2015

March 19, 2015

[RS bleep]

Laurbeth

March 20, 2015

Why are you considering this? I think you look great and from the photos you don't look like you need this. Don't do it

Lostbeauty

March 20, 2015

Laurbeth, I agree with you but hesitated to say anything. When you look perfect why take any risks.

mever

March 20, 2015

It's really nice to hear that. I can't help but think it looks like an abnormally large area. Might be a bit dysmorphic disorder. I don't know.

Rust

March 24, 2015

Houston is a 2 hour flight away, if that's not too far for you. About a month ago I had this procedure done by Dr. Horndeski in Sugar Land (after reading several reviews here) and I was sold. Though I live close, I've read from various users here who've flown to him to have this procedure done, and his staff will pick you up from the airport and drive you there when it's over (according to a review I read here). When I was in his office for my very first consultation, I asked him how many patients he gets from out of state, and that previous week someone flew in from Australia to get a lip lift from him.

mever

March 25, 2015

I'm thinking that I would go to Horndeski if I have to leave the area.

Rust

March 25, 2015

Imo he's a great choice :) I researched this procedure for a while and I'm really pleased with his technique, and how it's healing on me personally. There are lots of positive reviews for his lip lifts on this site. I also want to add, I do agree with others that you are very pretty, and this was something others told me too along with "why do you feel you have to get cosmetic work done!?" (I'm a little annoyed that those comments are on this site of all sites), but I can now say that I feel loads better about my appearance. Everyone knows at the end of the day what matters is how you feel about yourself, and Dr. Horndeski truly helped bring out what I envision myself to be. I was possibly a little dysmorphic too, maybe I still am, but I do feel better about myself after the surgery. No regrets!

mever

March 27, 2015

I think you looked beautiful before and after your lip lift. I know we can be hard on ourselves...but oh well, what can you do :)

mever

March 28, 2015

I also wonder about the suture removal if you are an out of town patient.

Rust

March 29, 2015

I believe in another review I read for someone who came in from out-of-state, you are able to pull it out on your own, with some guidance from Dr. Horndeski or his assistant Elisa. When I went into his office to have mine removed it was a breeze, so I imagine it's easy enough on your own as well.

beautyrules

November 9, 2015

Did the doctor put in dissolvable stitches. if from out of state this is important to me.

beautyrules

November 9, 2015

I was an ICU nurse before I became a Nurse Prac. and I wonder why the stiches are put outside the nose, when half could be in the nose. that is what they called the suspended lip lift. I watched the naso procedure on U=tube and they still have some stitching outside, but 1/2 inside the nose. Well, I don't know what I am
talking about, after all these PS have years of education and practice. What do all
you think and has anyone had this type of lip lift?

mever

November 9, 2015

Yes, they are dissolvable stitches.

Metalux

September 25, 2015

I would just plan to travel as lip lifts run the risk of getting very botched if you go with someone less experienced. Im considering Horndeski as well as Rodriguez. Based on watching the reviews for 2 years, I like Horndeski s scar technique but Rodriguez seems to have better result for minimizing nasal distortion. I keep pushing back my date but would like to do this after the holidays. Keep us posted I can tell you're gping to have gorgeous results!

mever

September 27, 2015

I will keep posting. I think you are on the right track with those two doctors. I like the results I've seen from both. I will update when the time gets here...only about a month away!

somethingnavyblue

September 27, 2015

hi guys,
what do you think about dr baker ?

mever

September 29, 2015

I don't know much about him but what I've seen is good.

Bunny_b

September 27, 2015

I think your lips look perfect as is , wish they were mine

mever

September 29, 2015

Thank you. I'm not sure how much a lip lift lips adds to the volume of your lips. I'm really only wanting one to reduce the space between my nose and upper lip.

UPDATED FROM mever

Lip lift scheduled for Nov 6th

meverSeptember 24, 2015

So I have scheduled my lip lift and put my deposit down. I'm so excited for this. Reading all of the reviews have been very helpful. So far Dr. Horndeski and his staff have been very friendly and helpful. I like that he does this procedure a lot and that the reviews say his staff is very attentive.

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brawnskin

September 24, 2015

You are very good looking good bone structure,nice lips,have you got nice teeth you want to show? Your
going to be more beautiful,and happy,can we see you with your mouth open with your teeth showing,thank you

tammylg3

September 25, 2015

You made a great choice. I was very happy with this doctor and his staff. Best of luck!

mever

September 26, 2015

I just checked out your results...you look amazing. Gives me more faith in my choice!

MischiefMermaids

September 25, 2015

So excited for you! You are going to love it! Good luck and please keep us all posted during your lip lift journey.

mever

September 26, 2015

Yay! I like hearing that!

katto

September 27, 2015

Good luck on November 6th !
What is the measurement of your upper lip now?
I'm assuming you had a consult with Dr H, what did he suggest to remove, is it a different amount of mm in the center than on the sides?

mever

September 29, 2015

Good Questions. I think I'll do a post that answers those questions and post a picture I sent to Dr. Horndeski for my consultation.

Becoming Stronger

September 28, 2015

You will have a wonderful result. You already have good lips and don't need to have your corners enhanced. Your nose will also help hide the scar. I agree that you are already beautiful and don't need this. That said, you will be even more beautiful assuming you have a successful result. Please post your result and we are all rooting for you.

mever

September 29, 2015

Thank you! I'm hoping for a successful result!

UPDATED FROM mever

Details

meverSeptember 29, 2015

The space between my nose and upper lip is 18mm. In my consultation with Dr. Horndeski I told him I would like 5mm removed from the center. He said 8-9mm will be removed on the sides, if I remember correctly. I will need to start preparing soon by reading reviews of others who have had this done and paying attention to their tips and suggestions. I've read that people take Arnica to help keep down the bruising, I'm wondering if that really helps.

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katto

September 29, 2015

Thank you for the information :)
I read in one of the reviews that the wedge pillow is good for sleeping after the surgery to minimize the swelling .

MischiefMermaids

September 29, 2015

I've had two lip lifts and blogged full details if it's helpful to you. You're going to love it! Excited for you.

mever

October 4, 2015

I'm sure I've read it already and will be reading it again :)

MIMomBA

September 29, 2015

If it helps any , I had swelling but nothing grotesque. In terms of pain, probably only day 1-2 did I need pain meds. The surgery was not really a difficult one. On the other hand, breast implants.......Yow!!!!!!!!!!!1 :) Best to you. M

MischiefMermaids

October 1, 2015

Will you please take a picture of your markings and post for us to see? That would be most helpful.

mever

October 4, 2015

Markings the doctor does before surgery?

Becoming Stronger

October 1, 2015

I am not doing anything after the surgery to help speed the healing. I did take pain pills for a few days. It is helpful to be able to sleep with a wedge but I can't do that so I always wake up with a lip that is more swollen than it will be at the end of the day.

Looking back, I wish I had iced the first 3 days. It's now 2 weeks post op for me and I am still swollen. Hope your recovery is faster than mine. But try to set your expectation to have most of the swelling down by 4-6 weeks.

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