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Mini UBL - Dr Horndeski - Sugar Land, TX - Very Disappointed
UPDATED FROM Bella6302
12 months post op
Bella6302April 20, 2014
$9,000
I've had several ladies as me for feedback on my mini -ubl as it's now been 12 months since I had the procedure. In October (I think) I also had the nipple revision. That helped considerably to get rid of some rather painful and unsightly scarring. I've added in some new pictures. As you can see there is still considerable scarring and pleating. I've been religiously using scar treatments which has helped a little bit - but the scars are still very noticeable.
Overall I'm disappointed with the results and wish I'd either gone for the traditional breast lift or simply done nothing at all. There really hasn't been a significant improvement for the original pain, discomfort and resultant scarring.
Overall I'm disappointed with the results and wish I'd either gone for the traditional breast lift or simply done nothing at all. There really hasn't been a significant improvement for the original pain, discomfort and resultant scarring.
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UPDATED FROM Bella6302
3 months post op
Bella6302July 10, 2013
I had my 3 month post op visit with Dr H and explained that I was disappointed with the results and feel that overall there's been maybe a 20% improvement and that is in the cleavage area. There has been no discernable difference in actual lifting the breasts.
I was incredibly impressed with Dr H and the way he handled my concerns and disappointment. He agreed that there wasn't significant lift (due to my breasts being right on the border of being able to do a Mini UBL as opposed to the full UBL) and offered several solutions including doing another Mini UBL (at no cost) or nipple revision.
I haven't yet decided what option to take -- I've got time to decide since we need to wait another 3 months until I am completely healed before attempting any other surgery.
Regardless of what I decide, I am very pleased with the manner in which Dr H addressed all of this and can only commend his level of customer service.
I was incredibly impressed with Dr H and the way he handled my concerns and disappointment. He agreed that there wasn't significant lift (due to my breasts being right on the border of being able to do a Mini UBL as opposed to the full UBL) and offered several solutions including doing another Mini UBL (at no cost) or nipple revision.
I haven't yet decided what option to take -- I've got time to decide since we need to wait another 3 months until I am completely healed before attempting any other surgery.
Regardless of what I decide, I am very pleased with the manner in which Dr H addressed all of this and can only commend his level of customer service.
Replies (4)
September 12, 2013
I hope the symmetry has gotten better for u! I'm hoping you will be happy with the final result if you have to undergo another procedure :(. With all due respect, I think you looked great pre-op. and I agree not much improvement with the lift. Best wishes!
September 12, 2013
Thanks for the feedback. When I look at photos of other ladies pre-surgery I realize that my boobs weren't too bad at all - but unfortunately there's always one part of our bodies that we wish we could change and for me, I thought it was my droopy boobs. Although Dr H said he'd redo the surgery, I'm not sure that I will go down that path - there are a lot of very unhappy ladies who are now positing about their less than positive results with Dr H and the mini-ubl. I'm not convinced the potential final result is worth the risk of another surgery..
September 14, 2013
Hi there, thanks for the review, it was really helpful. I do hope you can get your concerns sorted out, I agree there is a difference in size but it's maybe not as noticeable to others. I was interested in an UBL but after reading doctors replies on it on RS, and seeing some longer term results, I'm off the idea. I have a friend I could have stayed with in the US who is near by but I don't want that 'flat fronted' look some patients of his have, and I think, like you, I'll need more lift. Did you consider any other local surgeons?
September 16, 2013
Glad my review was helpful. Over the past 4 weeks I've had several ladies contact me who had the same procedure done who are also very unhappy with their results. I'm lucky - my boobs are basically exactly the same as pre-surgery - some ladies haven't been so lucky and have ended up with noticeably bad results. Personally I wouldn't consider surgery in another country - I'd want to be accessible to the surgeon afterwards for several months. I think that's part of the problem with Dr H - most of his patients fly in and leave so if something goes wrong or the results are less than ideal, its simply too hard and expensive to come back to Houston to fix it. I wish you the best with whatever you choose
April 17, 2014
Hey, AllieGB - your comment very much stood out for me. I've been considering a UBL with Dr. H; however, although I'm "trying" to do research on the negative outcomes & any long-term issues, I've yet to find anything! I would be so grateful if you could kindly share more on the information you have, and point me in the right direction ... What on earth is this 'flat-fronted' look you've mentioned? That's worrying! Please PM me! Many, many thanks!
April 21, 2014
I won't mention any particular results of course but I mean very little forward projection in some cases and a kind of drawstring look around the nipple. Other drs have also commented on the best way being drawing the skin from different angles to give a more semi conical shape. I wouldn't want to come all that way to be lifted but flat looking from the side.
September 17, 2013
I went to dinner at the hotel buffet the day of my surgery--got out at 3:30 and felt that fine that evening! LOL I have a high pain tolerance though; I always have. I didn't stay in bed other than the first day. Still, I did follow all orders. I was up doing light housework and stuff but barely moving my arms away from my elbows. I looked like I had lobster claws rather than arms the way I moved.
UPDATED FROM Bella6302
10 weeks post surgery
Bella6302June 30, 2013
I thought I'd post a few more photos as there doesn't seem to be that many months after surgery. Nipple sensitivity has settled and is about 70% of what it was. My breasts themselves are soft and natural feeling except around the aerole which is hard and has formed a keltoid scar. I'm using scar gel which hopefully will make a difference over the coming months.
Unfortunately, my boobs have dropped quite a bit as they've settled and healed.
Overall, I don't feel that there was anywhere near a significant enough change and improvement over what I started with to warrant the cost and pain.
Unfortunately, my boobs have dropped quite a bit as they've settled and healed.
Overall, I don't feel that there was anywhere near a significant enough change and improvement over what I started with to warrant the cost and pain.
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