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32 Years Old Reduction/lift from a 34G to a 32 D. Lake Jackson, TX

Name: 32 Years Old Reduction/lift from a 34G to a 32 D. Lake Jackson, TX
Item: Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Rating: 5
Author: qualityc

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I have had large breasts my entire life- 5'8 and...

qualitycDecember 8, 2014

WORTH IT$12,000

I have had large breasts my entire life- 5'8 and 160lbs/athletic build and have always just felt out of per portion. Clothes not fitting correctly, me appearing larger than i know that I actually am, feeling like all that shows up in pictures was my breasts etc. Obviously my larger breasts caused back, neck and shoulder pain, but to be honest it was bearable and certainly not the driving force in my decision. For me, never having a major surgery before, I wanted to be sure. I went to see multiple doctors, and was very clearly brought to the understanding that my breasts were made of breast tissue much more so than fat, so no weight loss was really going to help my situation. After being brought to that realization, i decided to do something about it, and I scheduled my surgery. Will post pics when I get them. Have not received my before picture file yet.

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Replies (38)

SurroMommy

December 9, 2014

I just saw your post about getting a reduction from a 34 G. I have a question about bra size because I read that your cup size is determined by how many inches difference from the band size, so I did my measurements and I have a 34 band size and my breasts are a 7 inch difference so that would make mine a G like you. I was wondering if you know this to be true because I can't imagine myself fitting a G. I only wear sports bras now because I can't find a decent fitting bra. Can you tell me what brand you wore when you had your size G? Well, I hope you're feeling good now that you had a reduction and that you are happy with your results. Thank you!

qualityc

December 9, 2014

Hello. Well I am no expert in this area and was wearing an incorrect size bra for years. I went to Macys and got measured and they put me into the 34G. Believe it or not, I looked much better and smaller in that bra then I had trying to squeeze into a triple D. At that time I was wearing a Bali minimizer bra, and continued to do so for years. They recently stopped selling them, and had only one alternative for my size at the store, and that very real frustration brought me to decide on surgery. However, post surgery, I realized that Dillards actually has a ton of options in store for the 34G size-never knew that when wearing them. My suggestion would be to go and get measured. If you get a knowledgeable person, they will tell you and make recommendations based on your goal look.

SurroMommy

December 9, 2014

Thank you! When you got measured, do you remember how many inches difference there were between your band size and your breast size? Did they use that method, the inch difference, to determine your cup size when you wore a size G cup?

charlestonlc

December 9, 2014

Hi! I'm a 30H and I have been buying all of my bras from FigLeaves.com for at least six years now. They are are a British company and have fabulous bras for busty girls. My favorite brands are Elle MacPherson, Pour Moi and Just Peachy by FigLeaves. Check them out! They've seriously made my life better. Believe it or not, I often find great bras on sale for around $30. Shipping isn't much and usually takes about two weeks. I'm having my reduction in a month and am actually sad that I won't be able to wear all the pretty bras I have now.

qualityc

December 9, 2014

Surromommy-I am sorry this was awhile ago, so i don't remember all the details, but i believe they measured the band and the breast to determine the total size...

SurroMommy

December 9, 2014

Thank you! I have seen fig leaves on the internet along with curvy kate, they do have some nice bras. My favorite are the t-shirt bras but they are pricey. I will look more into them though... :o)

SurroMommy

December 9, 2014

ok, thank you! I just need to get sized and try on some bras. I'm getting a tt with lipo next week so I'm waiting until I recover from that and the swelling goes down before I invest in some decent bras.

EnjoyingLife

December 11, 2014

Try "Soma" in e woodlands mall , they have great supportive bras

SurroMommy

December 11, 2014

Thank you! I did see them on the internet and I love thier bras, very pretty!

PhotoT

December 11, 2014

I'm in the same situation as you - same build and breasts. I go for surgery the 22nd. You look wonderful! What type of incisions do you have?

qualityc

December 11, 2014

Thank you. All the stiching is internal. Are you using Dr. Horndeski?

Remarksa

March 17, 2015

Do you know how many grams were removed from your breasts? This answer would really help me thanks

qualityc

April 7, 2015

330 cc's

southernrootedcurls

April 6, 2015

I noticed some women had to go for revisions. Do you think this will be your case? I think your breast are nice but I also thought the other women looked great also however they choose to have a second surgery. That's my only issue with this surgeon. Did you ask him why isn't under the American Society of Plastic Surgeons? I am curious about that as well. How did he respond to that if you asked.

qualityc

April 7, 2015

I did have what they call a "dog ear" that we are going to be fixing next week in his office. (at no cost to me, small procedure with a local anestetic). I am not sure what you mean by second surgery? I did not ask about the ASPS..

southernrootedcurls

April 8, 2015

Okay, I was under the impression that the dog ears are removed with surgery two. Great to know it's an in office procedure and no charge. Thanks for your help. Looking forward to seeing the final results. You look awesome!

Wishingyouluck

November 7, 2015

he performed 3 surgeries on my breast. I just had a 4 by another doctor to repair. Please keep researching if you are considering using him.

Wishingyouluck

November 7, 2015

a "revision" awake in his office is not a pleasant ordeal. It's very painful & unsanitary. You are in a doctor's office not a sterile surgical room. The surgery should be done right the first time. In my opinion revisions should be rare.

j1963

April 7, 2015

Great job. You look so much better. Enjoy them.

qualityc

April 7, 2015

thank you!

UPDATED FROM qualityc

20 days post

updated pictures

qualitycDecember 10, 2014

Just added some photo's before/afters. I am elated with how they look and they are only getting better.

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charlestonlc

December 10, 2014

You are looking great!! The scarring looks so minimal and your shape is so nice. How much tissue was removed? I'd like to hear what my PS thinks of this method for me but I'm not sure it would work given the amount I need removed.

qualityc

December 10, 2014

Thank you!!! I had about 300 cc's removed from each but that doesn't matter, I know he has worked with women far larger than me. FYI though, this method is exclusive to Dr. Horndeski he developed it and is the only surgeon doing breast reduction/lift with no vertical scars. They sit so high because he takes your own skin and connects it to a muscle internally giving you permanent support. He calls it "straps" I call it a build in bra. Other ps told me they could not reduce without the vertical scar, that it was impossible. That's why I wanted to write such a detailed post, it is possible.

myrica

May 22, 2015

This sounds very promising! Thank you for posting about it. I honestly don't mind getting the vertical scar but didn't know there was a choice. I wonder why other drs are not offering this option.

qualityc

May 26, 2015

Horndeski has a patent on the procedure so is the only doctor in the world who knows how to do it. His technique also offers a significant lift as well. Worth checking out before you go elsewhere.

EnjoyingLife

December 11, 2014

wow! Our breast look great. I think I'm going to up your Dr when I have my bread lift. I'm a 34 DDD

EnjoyingLife

December 11, 2014

To **use** Not "up"..

qualityc

December 11, 2014

He is worth it! "Up" is the breasts ;)