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27 Yr Old, Registered Nurse, No Kids, in Need of New Boobs! - Sugar Land, TX

UPDATED FROM PandaBoobs
3 months post

Almost 3 Months!

WORTH IT$14,000
Everything is going good!. No major problems. Just upper abdomen tightness when I try to sleep on my stomach. It gets better each coming week.

Passed the 8week mark so I've been going Bra-less a few times! Yay! Feels AMAZING. but lately it's been cool so I've also been embarrassed too! Lololol.

Breast are still really sensitive to shaping. So I have to be careful what type of bra im wearing. I have started wearing bras that have the under wire come high between the breast so separate them. Because I've noticed that previous Dr. H patients may have square or linear shaped cleavage due to the under incision. Idk if it's fate or if you can prevent it. But I either sleep with a rolled bath cloth between my breast or wear high underwire bras to separate the breast. So the cleavage will look natural looking.

Other than that my only biggest issue is the scars! Which aren't too bad in itself.

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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After I made the decision to go through with a breast reduction/lift…my main goal was to find a pair of boobs that looked similar to mine (saggy, loose skin, dinner plate areolas lol) and see if those end results were similar to what I wanted. I knew I wanted Lifted; Full breast and smaller areolas with no implants. I stumbled upon RealSelf and found what I was looking for with the Horndeski: Ultimate Breast Lift! It was REALLY refreshing to find a different approach to the breast lift! It STILL amazes me that the Horndeski Method is not more popular than it is! This technique truly is LIFE CHANGING. ITS EVERYTHING I wanted. And his results for the most part are great! The procedure is pricey now than previous years, but from looking at the earlier before/after photos compared to newer photos, he is getting better at his own technique! The fact that his technique isn’t the “Standard” breast lift procedure may cause some people to question his method. I too had my reservations. I know they say there is a 20 year lag between the time an invention is made and when it is commercialized because change is hard to sell! As a Registered Nurse, in relation to the medical field, I know that there are doctors who have done things one way for a long time and have no interest to change or step out of their Comfort Zone to learn a new technique. Which is a reflection of how a new technique may take time to gain popularity. They may tell you that the vertical scar is the only way to lift your breast and you need implants to achieve the upper fullness but now…that is NOT true! The hospital staff was AMAZING! I felt completely comfortable and well taken care of. I could definitely say it was one of the BEST hospital experiences I have ever had! Elisa and Dr. Horndeski were really nice I was extremely comfortable with them. Overall a great experience!

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You look great! The shape is round and natural. :)
Thanks so much =l
I meant --> =)
Lookin good! What bras have u found that work best for u? Certain brand/store? When u said your only issue is with the scars, what did u mean? Are they not healing very well? Thanks in advance : )
The scars are fine. They are healing good. Its just having no scar is better lol. I know it takes time for them to fade. I am just a little impatient. I haven't been really focused on scar treatment because lately ive been busy. So I was just saying I need to focus more on scar treatment and be more dedicated to scar treatments then I have been. But they have been healing fine without.
No particular brand of bras. I found that TJ Max and Ross have more quality for a lower price bras. I really just look for the shape of the bra. Strong underwire. and since I have a big space between my breast I try to stay wearing bras that have underwire that comes between the two breast as much as possible.

Thanks girl!!! =)
Hey would love to see & hear you're doing! : )
Hope you're doing well and are still pleased with your results. Please post an update when you have a chance? I'm super curious to find out how your efforts at training the boobs while healing paid off in the long term. Did you get the natural shape and spacing you wanted and did they end up dropping a bit as they healed? Thanks!
I'll post soon. I just hit the 4 month mark and the boobs are still nice and perky. They have softened a lot and have taken a nice natural looking shape.
Can you post some updated pictures of your results? Have you experienced any other issues? Thank you for posting your journey, your review helps a lot.
UPDATED FROM PandaBoobs
2 months post

Going Without a Bra during a Shower?

Anyone else feel that tight feeling in the Chest when you go without a bra for too long Post procedure?
I don't feel it now. But for a couple of weeks after I would feel tightness when I went without a bra to take a shower. I take really long showers. So now I wear a good bra-like Under support bathing suit top to take a shower in. It felt better lol

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You look soooo natural. Beautiful. What size are you now?
After the swelling went down. I could sometimes wear a C...now I am a FULL D lol.
You look great! Wondering if his lift price is always $14,000 now? I know a few years ago it was around $10,000? I definately want to get my lift surgery from Dr H, but not sure if I can afford that much. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks
Yeah, unfortunately the price is 14000. They do Care Credit and you could apply and just pay monthly. I was shocked at the price too. I was hoping to only pay 9 -10 thousand. =(...or you can just apply for a credit card or loan from a bank and pay monthly to them. I wish I had more information for you =(
Would love to see how you are coming along : )
You REALLY did follow his recomendation about wearing a bra none stop!! LOL Good for you - also you look FABULOUS in that bikini top!
Thanks so much =)
UPDATED FROM PandaBoobs
2 months post

2 month Update

It feels like it's been longer! No pain. Still on 24hr bra wear. I can't wait until it's over =(

-Pro's
I feel back to my old self. I am not having weird strain/stretching feelings when I move my arms. I know some have complained about that.
Immediately after surgery and Currently No Back/Neck Pain!

Cons'
The breast are starting to drop. And look more like D cups. Right after they looked like C cups. They maybe a little bigger than I wanted. I still have upper pole fullness and I knew they were going to drop. But I don't want them to drop anymore...I'm good right here gravity =(....-_-...=)

Before anyone ask where my nipples are and for the women that this post might help: 1 of 3 women have inverted Nipples (mine come out when stimulated)...I was nervous about this procedure thinking it might mess with them. But I haven't skipped a beat. Inverted Nipples still work lolol...no feeling lost in them. They still react/come out when stimulated. So everything is good =)

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You look great! Thanks for the update : )
How long did it take you to recover and comfortably work and not be on light duty?