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Had mini UBL and tummy tuck on March 21st. Had revision of mini UBL on Oct 11th
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I am 5'2", 135 lbs and I live in Gainesville, FL....
GnvBikerFebruary 6, 2013
WORTH IT$18,000
I am 5'2", 135 lbs and I live in Gainesville, FL. I have a lot of excess skin on my breasts and tummy from losing nearly 100 lbs. I went to two local surgeons and both of them advocated lifts with implants and anchor incisions, plus a tummy tuck. I have spoken to Dr. Horndeski by video conference and phone and he assures me that he can get good results with minimum scarring. I am hoping he is for real. All his reviews are so positive it makes me wonder if they are real. I would sure like to hear from anyone who has had similar work by him.
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February 8, 2013
I'm in the same boat, my local plastic surgeon recommends a full anchor lift. Then I heard about Dr H from this website. I spoke with him on the phone as well and he says I can get great results with the mini ubl. Sounds too good to be true! It would be nice to see more pics of the mini ubl. Let me know if you learn anything new about it good or bad?
February 9, 2013
I'm still researching, but I've been reading about his tummy tucks and my understanding is the mesh helps the patient maintain their weight. I am really interested in that.
February 12, 2013
Hey starmama, I had a mini ubl with Dr. H I have some pics but I am 6 months post op now and I need to add some new ones. If you have any questions ask away!
February 9, 2013
Please be careful. If you have been to two reputable Plastic Surgeons, and both told you the same thing, then I would trust their opinions. Often when we try to minimize scarring, we do not get the shape we would like to have, and end up doing more revision surgery. I think a lift would give you a good result, but if you are willing to go to very large implants, then implants and a crescent incision above the nipple might be adequate, but an anchor mastopexy incision, will give a better shape.
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1 month pre
So I am scheduled for tummy tuck and breast...
GnvBikerFebruary 9, 2013
So I am scheduled for tummy tuck and breast augmentation and lift on March 21st. with a local PS. I have absolutely decided to cancel this though- I'm going to do this on Monday. He does the entire procedure in his office with his RN as his assistant. After thinking about being sedated for 6 hours with only 2 people it just scares the hell out of me. I'm really leaning towards Dr. H now. The indecision is driving me nuts. I had gastric bypass surgery in 2006- and everyone told me not to do it. I'm not sharing with anyone this time, so this is the only place right now I can unload.
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February 10, 2013
As a medical professional I would not be comfortable with only 2 people in the surgery. Whoever is giving you the sedation should have no other job but to monitor you. Is this a CRNA? Are they ACLS certified? What is their emergency procedure if something goes wrong? Those are questions that I would ask prior to deciding anything.
February 12, 2013
My thinking is that regardless of the certifications, 2 people is just not enough. I feel like I'm a good surgical candidate. Non-smoker, I exercise, am very close to my ideal body weight, and I have proven to be compliant with treatment programs. But there is something to be said about a nice modern surgical center or hospital, where people come out of the wood work when and if an emergency arises.
February 12, 2013
Wow...I wouldn't like that either. I too lost 100# .I'm going for my mommy makeover march 29th. Mine will be done in a hospital with nurses and the anestiologist will be present the entire time. I'm nervous but excited. I only went to two doctors but heard great things not only about my doctor but the office in general. Other doctors say he's good too...dr lickstein in tows on md..looking forward to it.I hope you find the doctor you feel comfortable with
February 12, 2013
Good Luck, I am really excited also. I cancelled the surgeon that I felt uncomfortable with and I am going to go to Dr. Horndeski. It will be with general anesthesia. I plan on taking 6 weeks off of work. My husband is going to take a week off of work, then I plan on just recovering on my own. I told my work I am having abdominal surgery, I'm sure they will know when I return what I had done, but they can gossip about me when I'm there, not while I'm still out. Lol.
February 12, 2013
Hello GnvBiker, I had a mini lift done 6 months ago. You are in good hands with Dr. H.
February 12, 2013
That is really encouraging to hear. Do you know anyone who has had a TT
with him. I would really like to hear about that.
February 14, 2013
TwoPlusOne had the full ubl and tummy tuck with Dr H, I recently read her story, its great:
http://www.realself.com/review/sugar-land-tx-part-mommy-makeover-pretty-please-beg
February 14, 2013
Hi GvnBiker! Congratulations on your decision to go with Dr. Horndeski! My husband and I flew to Texas from Philadelphia just to have Dr. H do my procedure had my Ultimate Mini Breast Lift last Friday. I have been thinking about having this done for at least 20 years but did not want to have any scars. Every doctor that I spoke over the years with just told me that there was no way around it. Every so often, I would surf the net hoping that someone had come up with a new method. My thought was that if they can put a man on the moon, then surely they can lift up breast without what I consider to be a disfiguring scar. :) One day a few weeks ago, I finally found what I was looking for, Dr.. Horndeski! We emailed and then had a meeting via SKYPE. I was sold!
I flew to Texas on a Thursday, had surgery on Friday morning and flew back home Monday afternoon. It was a very positive experience from start to finish. Dr. H's staff is wonderful. Jana is very caring and explains everything and answers any questions that you may have. She really put me as ease. What I liked about Dr. H is that he is passionate about what he does, is very methodical and takes much pride in his work and the proceedure that he has invented. I finally met him and his PA Elisa on Friday morning before the proceedure. They explained everything and took pictures and marked me up. They asked for my input as far as how much cleavage I wanted, etc.
I told them that ar my age, 54, I am going for a totally natural look. They got it! As far as the surgery, I would never, ever consider having this done is a Ds. office with only one nurse present. Fort Bend Surgery center is fully accredited center and all anesthesiolgists are doctors, not nurse anesthesist.
The staff is highly skilled and wonderful. I had Letticia pre-op and she was wonderul. My 2 hour surgery went just fine and I woke up with no problems
and feeling pretty good! The hotel shuttle came and took my husband and I back to the Staybridge Suites. We booked a one bedroom suite and it was great! My husband slept in the bedroom and I LOVED to sleep in the living room as it has a sofa with a chaise lounger. I propped myself up with pillows and was so comfortable there. The pain is maybe a 5 out of 10. Mostly you just feel swollen and tight. I kept up with the pain meds regularly so that it would not get out of control. By day two, I was feeling well enought to take the free shuttle and go shopping and out to dinner with my husband! Dr H and Eliza, his PA ( love her) came over to the hotel on Sunday to remove the cast mold and ace bandages for my post op check and were very happy with the results. There now are only steri-strips around each nipple and the incision looks great. Elisa provided a comfortable bra for me to wear home! ( you have to wear one 24/7 for the next 6 weeks). Monday, we flew home. Tuesday, I was back to work, with restrictions. Today is Wed. and I am feeling great! I am doing everything that I did before ( but no exercise for 5 weeks). I still take 1 pain pill at night before I go to bed. I have Mega-Boob right now, still swollen and tight BUT I know in a few weeks I am going to be thrilled. The girls are finally up there where they should be! Yeah!!!
February 14, 2013
Wow that is wonderful, thankyou for all the detail. My surgery is over a month away. I'm taking 6 weeks off of work. I have a very active job with lifting and being on my feet. Now I'm scouting out boobs so I can bring a picture of what I want. Thanks again, Please post again as you progress.
February 19, 2013
I booked my mini ubl surgery with Dr H for April 9. I look forward to hearing how it goes, wish you the best!
February 20, 2013
Fantastic! Please keep in touch and let me know how things go! Give my regards to Dr. H and Elisa! I know that you will be very happy with the care that they give you!
February 20, 2013
I had wanted a tummy tuck too but figured I could only handle one thing at a time right now. So busy at work. Am excited to hear about your experience in that regards. Maybe that will be my next trip to Houston! ;)
March 16, 2013
Hey, starmama, I am looking into the mini ubl too with Dr. H. I hope to possibly book for sometime in June or July. I want to see pictures first of more of his mini ubl's. I hope you keep us posted with pictures. That will definitely help the rest of us "undecided people".
March 16, 2013
Considering going with Dr. H too but still want to see more mini ubl pictures first. I can't seem to find many of the mini pics. I hope you keep us "undecide people" up to date with your progress and photos. I wish you luck. Hopefully, if all goes well, I may book my surgery soon. Again, still undecided, though or maybe just nervous.
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28 days pre
There is nothing new to say here. My husband has...
GnvBikerFebruary 20, 2013
There is nothing new to say here. My husband has arranged to take time off of work and has booked the hotel. I have informed my employer that I will need 6 weeks off for "Abdominal Surgery" but I have told a couple of co-workers that I am having excess skin removed, basically tummy tuck. I don't keep the gastric bypass surgery a secret , and I have decided to be open about my tummy tuck also. Our manager had a facelift a couple of months ago, and I have heard a few mumblings of criticism, but I think she looks very nice. Besides being secretive kind of takes away from the excitement, and I am really excited. This extra skin is a result of losing a 100 lbs and I think it will encourage me to keep working at keeping it off. Besides I am 48 and the older I get the less I give a "F" what people think.
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February 20, 2013
Congratulations GncBkr! I am so excited for you. Please keep me posted as to your experience and progress. You will be in good hands with Dr. H! Can't wait to see YOUR after shots!
February 20, 2013
Good for you! Congrats on your weight loss. I am exactly 5 years post gastric bypass TODAY :) I was very lucky not to have too much extra skin once I lost the weight. I think it may be because I had the surgery pretty young. But weight loss, pregnancy and genetics had done my poor boobies in :( I am soooo happy to have done the breast lift and you will love it. Most people, including coworkers, seemed excited for me while I am sure there was some snickering behind my back...I didn't care. Good luck to you!
February 22, 2013
Wonderful news with the weight loss! I have been following Dr H's work, he is fantastic! I was wondering about his prices, I love the fact that he doesn't do the tradition anchor incision.
February 24, 2013
Excited to see your results. I have a very similar chest....thinking about a lift/and perhaps aug. Had a tummy tuck 6 weeks ago. Good luck to you!
March 2, 2013
congrats on your weight loss! Yes Dr H is for real lol.. I had surgery 10/30 for UBL. best of luck to you!
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