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Breast Lift Using Horndeski Method LOVE 'EM! - Sugar Land, TX

UPDATED FROM Almost 45 in TX
3 years post

Another three years by already

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Almost 45 in TX
WORTH IT$14,000
I'm still happy with them. Got really fit. List 30 pounds! Regained 10. Lol
Losing weight is probably hard on breasts but they've held up reasonably well.
I'm now 48!
Anyway I figured I'll add a pic to sort of close this review out...

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 319 Reviews
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June 10, 2020
Your results are fantastic! Your scars healed up and faded so nicely! I hope mine will fade out as well as yours did. Thanks for keeping us updated. How much was your nipple tattoo and where did you have it done? I may need to do it as I appear to be losing my aerola pigmentation as well.
August 3, 2020
You had the exact same breasts as I did and your results are exactly as I want them myself. My concern is his price. I know he does a different type if procedure but he's double what most doctors are charging. The average breast reduction cost varies from $5,000 to $7,000. Fees include anesthesia, which ranges from $1,000 to $1,500, and the facility fee (or hospital fee), which ranges from $500 to $2,000. The remaining cost will be the surgeon's fee. Also, do you still have sensation in your nipples since they were relocated?
I am from New Jersey so I would also have to incur the fee to stay in Texas while I got this done. Did you have to travel to get this done or do you live in Texas? Who took care of you while you healed or wasn't that necessary?
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August 4, 2020
Hi Thinkaboutit. Sorry I forgot how much it was. I went to a lady in San Antonio that does both cosmetic and medical tattoo work. I had two appointments and since I didn't lose sensation in my nipples it was pretty horrendous but worth it in the long run.
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August 4, 2020
Hi mmehl
Yes it is a much longer and much more expensive procedure. It also took twice as long as regular lifts that only involve skin etc. Pain afterwards was significant. Like your boobs exploding.
We live in Texas and my boyfriend stayed with me at a hotel nearby the first couple of days. In retrospect he left too soon and we should have traveled back together with him driving rather than me driving myself.
I do love my result and I love that they feel like my own. No super noticable scars. No implants. I don't have any regrets and for me it was worth it.
I breastfed for 6 years of my life straight. I figured I might have saved the 'repair money' in formula.
Pain and limitations will be significant those first few days. If you decide to do that be sure to plan for this
September 3, 2020
Thank you for all this info!
UPDATED FROM Almost 45 in TX
1 year post

Tattoo update

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Just a quick update on the tattoo. I am so glad I did this! Just had my second application of ink and I am so happy with the results. If breast surgery leaves you with white scars or a loss of pigment in the nipple I definitely recommend considering this. The scarline is darker than what it will be so I will do a complete update at the 18 months mark with final results

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October 15, 2017
Wow, FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for continuing to post your complete journey! I absolutely love your results! Watching your journey & results really has me leaning more & more to Dr. H. How is feeling & sensation now?
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October 16, 2017
I've never lost sensation in the nipples. In the beginning I suffered from hypersensation but that had gotten better.
To be honest having your nipples tattooed feels pretty horrific.
A friend asked me : do you get turned on when you are having your nipples tattooed?
The answer is:
If you get turned on by having your nipples tattooed you'd probably also enjoy just setting your boobs on fire.
It's pretty bad and takes a long time
I think the only area that is less sensitive to touch than before is on the outsides of the breasts.
I have sensation there but it feels almost like the difference between touching naked skin versus touch felt through thin cloth like a t-shirt
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December 19, 2017
Wow that worked really well. Hope everything is going well.
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July 8, 2020
You look amazing
UPDATED FROM Almost 45 in TX
11 months post

Nipple scar tattoo next!

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So it's been almost a year and I feel it's all been worth it.
I never did get a crease but with the softening they have become very, very natural I think.
I lost some weight but so far have retained most of my breast volume. I'm still wearing my 34 DDD bras and loving it! Nice and perky, no implants.
The white scar line around he nipple is kind of my last thing to fix.
The small scar revision Horndeski did in office has turned out great. Can't wait till that fades and disappears. ????
So what's the story about the tattoo you ask?
Saturday I'm going to see Laura Frisk in San Antonio to get a scar camouflage tattoo to make the white line around my nipple disappear.
So I wanted to post some before pics for you.

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July 13, 2017
Thanks for updating. It's always great to see the outcome one year in.
July 15, 2017
Yes, thanks for keeping us updated! Very excited to see results from your tattooing. I've read a little about this, but always wondered if it was a realistic option. There are a number of people who lose color/pigmentation after their BL. It seems like fair skinned people are affected more negatively than darker skinned, which I would have thought the total opposite. Was it challenging to do research and find someone for medical tattooing?
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July 16, 2017
Actually I found scars to be much less problematic because of my fair skin. The hyperpigmentation others with darker skin encountered was never a problem for me. I am actually just having the white scars around the areola camouflaged rather than color filled in at the areola. I visited the tattoo artist and saw some of her previous work and I am hopeful it will be very good. She starts light and the fee includes a second go over in a few months (since it's easier to add pigment than to remove it)
July 16, 2017
Makes sense! Hoping for painless tattooing, quick healing & the exact aesthetic results you want.
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July 22, 2017
Oh that's awesome! I have watched so many videos about the artists that specialize in this procedure! Please update when you can! I hope all went well!
July 23, 2017
First I want to say you did a fantastic job chronicling your journey. And you look great btw!
August 4, 2017
Wow can't wait to see the results of the tattoo!