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I wanted a significant breast redux and lift...

lurker39
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I wanted a significant breast redux and lift because I had heavy breasts (G to perhaps D). It looks like they were only lifted and minimal redux (DDD). I've gained weight so it's like they're the same size they were before just a little lifted, which isn't what I wanted. Then, the shaping is to be desired even with the bra molding. The left looks oval while the right is rounder. Large pancake nipples. Thank God the pleats smoothed themselves out and I have sensitivity but there are dog ears. Then, there's an area under both armpits that looked like he just scooped fat out so there's an indentation. Basically, I feel he doesn't listen, is in a rush to make more $, too bad if your desire doesn't fit in with his mathematical calculations, and he doesn't have the aesthetic eye to polish his work. I was not the only one that he did on the same day and I feel like the earlier patient(s) had a better result because he was fresh. When it came to me, he had already spent a few hours in surgery, so he wasn't as fresh and it's easy to cut corners (especially if others are waiting for theirs). I would have much rather erred on the side of having round, smaller breasts (C cups) rather than too much because it defeated the main point of the reduction. Jana was a sweetheart though! I won't post pics because I'm still figuring out what to do but definitely not worth it given what I wanted, money paid, and time spent. At least if he took insurance, I would've saved thousands of $$$ :(

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Gary M. Horndeski, MD

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Replies (11)

July 17, 2016
If anyone knows of ps who are skilled in revisions of Dr. H's clients, please feel free to private message me. Thanks!
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July 17, 2016
July 18, 2016

Thank you for sharing your experience with us.  I hope you find support here in the community.

July 18, 2016
Thanks!
July 18, 2016
How long ago was this surgery? Is there any chance some of this will resolve in time? Contact the hospital and get your surgical report so you can see how much he took and if he did everything he was supposed to. Your next surgeon will need that to plan any revision a well.

It Isn't unusual for the final results to be a bit different than what is requested, but it sounds like your results are way off. My surgeon was upfront about that. He told me he could not do all I wanted so I had the option to go elsewhere or accept those parameters. It is only fair to expect that kind of honest.

I am sure you van find someone great for your revisions. If I need revisions and would be paying out of pocket there is someone in Bedminster NJ I would see but that is probably too far for you.
July 19, 2016
Thanks for the tips-will do! It's been a little while so it is what it is in terms of expectations. Just best to start afresh at this point because if he can't do it mostly right the first time, no use trying to get botched revisions and end up worse out of spite.
July 19, 2016
Yup, way off in terms of size and shape (following directions to a "T"). Regarding puckering and scars, those aren't too bad as they have resolved themselves over time.
July 19, 2016
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm scheduled with Dr. H next week and was assured that he only sees one patient per day! I'll be calling the office to double check on that because I agree, the time of day and the Dr's fatigue could make a difference in outcomes. Please keep us posted as you work through this.
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July 19, 2016
Please please read my review!!!
July 19, 2016
Ok, well that's a good change because when I had it done, it was like a cattle call. Now, the next positive step would be to adequately correct the revisions and not under local anesthesia.
July 19, 2016
I just hope he was telling you the truth because I know for a fact I was not the only one based on the time of my surgery.
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If anyone knows of ps who are skilled in revisions of Dr. H's clients, please feel free to private message me. Thanks!

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September 1, 2016
Why not just post the names here =)...I would like to know a few doctors
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September 4, 2016
I'd also love to know which doctors can fix this mess and are willing to take this on.
January 20, 2017
Pics? What was so bad about what he did? Sorry I'm new to this site so if they are here and I missed them. I'm 1.5 weeks post op on my reduction/lift.
April 25, 2017