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Tumescent Power Assisted Liposuction of the Abdomen, Flanks and Inner Thigh - Sugarland, TX

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So, a lot of time has passed since my initial...

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So, a lot of time has passed since my initial review. I must say, I am not satisfied with my work. Dr. Horndeski did not contour my body in any way shape or form. There is more adipose tissue removed from the right side of my midsection than the left side and there is a noticeable spot on my thigh that looks like he literally inserted the cannula, sucked however many cc's out and moved on to the next section without even attempting to make things even. I have expressed my concerns with him and have been telling him since he surgery I am not satisfied with the results, but his only attempt at reconciliation was to offer me a second session of lipo at FULL PRICE (initially) and then he offered to lipo the areas I'm concerned with on my thigh so it wouldn't appear as misshapen. Instead of showing care or concern, he continued to tell me that "lipo is not going to bring you perfection. If do another session your skin MAY hang and you still won't have the look you want." The current issue is NOT with skin hanging at all, so I didn't understand his point in mentioning this to me. I just want my body to be symmetrical! After voicing my concerns with him for 15 minutes he finally offered to lipo the areas surrounding the "dent" as I call it, and I would only have to pay for the facility cost ($1,600) . Keep in mind, my concerns were not limited to my thigh, but to my midsection as well. Finally he asked me to wear my compression garment(which he told me I could stop wearing a month ago, and at the beginning of the conversation had indicated it probably would not do anything) and come back in a month and we could discuss my options. I am extremely dissatisfied with the service I received. I understand there are risk associated with liposuction, but he personally did not go over any of these prior to scheduling and did not show any type of compassion after the fact. He just tried to get me to schedule more sessions with him. Sorry I do not have pictures showing the abnormalities that I'm talking about, but I hope to have some soon.

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 319 Reviews
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October 25, 2012
Thanks for sharing your experience. Did he come highly recommended for lipo? I know his breast lift is unique, but never hear about his lipo. He may not have the sculptures eye as some PS's do & can shape you with lipo.
November 6, 2012
I see what you mean. Sorry Honey Its a lot of money to spend an not get what you want. I'm 4 weeks post after lipo. Im still swollen but you can see some changes in my body.
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September 17, 2013
Well google Dr.Nathan Long. He is really amazing in terms od Lipo
November 25, 2016
Have you gone back yet? And did he better the situation? Was wearing the garment for a month longer help? How have your thighs recovered? Please post pictures and buyer bewares.
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Okay, so today makes one week since surgery, and...

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Okay, so today makes one week since surgery, and alas it was not a good day. I started the morning feeling great, very upbeat and high energy. After about 2 hours my body began to ache, I got a little dizzy and was extremely nauseous. All of this was from the medication, and it was my fault since I took my meds without eating breakfast first. My body is still in pain, but it's different then last week. Last week I felt more sore, overall. Like I said, I felt like I had done a rigorous workout for 5 hours. Now it feels more like someone inserted a foreign object in my body and wiggled it around a bunch, bruising me up in the process! I'm able to walk a lot more now and I can bend to get thing off the floor and pretty much sleep in any position I want, but I get winded pretty quickly and my legs feel weak if I'm walking an extended area or at a fast pace. The areas that were treated are tender to the touch. I still can't say if the procedure is worth it or not, I am waiting on my results to be more visible.

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August 25, 2012
Hi and Thank you for the information. I had liposuction April 19, 2012 and I'm still swollen and tender in some spots. I didn't know it can take 6 months to a year to see your new figure. it's been 4 months and I do see a change, but at a slow pace. I have started working out and eating healthy. Please keep me posted on your status and I'll be sure to update my profile with my pics.. Good Luck!!!
August 29, 2012
Thanks for sharing! What a quick decision u made to do this in just a day!!! I think ur very brave. I am 6 days post op and just starting to feel well again. Did he discuss any scar treatments with you? My ps said african Americans do not heal as well. Thanks!
September 5, 2012
No, he didn't mention anything about scarring. I'll make sure to ask on my next visit
September 5, 2012
Only 11 pounds? It looks like you dropped 20. You look amazing.
September 5, 2012
Thank you! I am still wearing the compression garment in my after photo, so that makes me look ALOT slimmer as well. So far I'm looking at about a 1.2 inch difference in my waist.
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September 21, 2012

Hi TLC0812!

 

How are you feeling and looking?!   I'd love to see your after photos without the compression garment!! :)

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Day 3 and feeling much better then day 2! I took...

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Day 3 and feeling much better then day 2! I took some new photos, please excuse my vulgar t shirt!

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August 20, 2012
Hi TLC0812!

Wow I can already see the change in your shape from your before and after! It already looks like you'll have great results.Glad to hear you're already feeling much better too! Have you had a lot of bruising and swelling? That's the part I am least excited about. I have just under a month until mine and I'm getting the same things done as you plus my arms and chin. Were you general anesthesia or twilight sedation?
August 20, 2012
Hello hrtb84 and thank you for your kind words! I do have a lot of bruising and swelling. The odd thing is bruising and swelling isn't exactly at the site of lipo. The bruising is more so above my belly and closer to my knees. I was under general, completely knocked out. I don't know if I could have been awake and watched the process...
August 20, 2012
You look AWESOME! I had lipo of the same areas and loved my results. I am curious...are you basing your starred ratings on the doctor's OFFICE or the SURGERY CENTER? I found the wait time with a surgery is always longer than it is at his office. I was in and out in his office so was curious about your "2" star rating on wait times. Also, I found his office staff to be wonderful so I am curious, again, is that 3 star rating the OFFICE or the surgery center staff?

I had my lipo at one facility and my breasts reduced at another and had two totally different experiences. STILL ...you look awesome!
August 20, 2012
Hello Brown Eyed Gurl! Thank you for your compliments! I'm hoping I continue to slim down as time goes on. My ratings as far as wait time and office staff are in regards to the surgery center employees, not the doctor's office. My only issues were with the surgery center, because I don't feel like they kept me as informed as I should have been in regards to wait times and got a little snippy when I asked questions. No issue with the staff at the actual doctor's office.
August 22, 2012

Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your experience with us. You can definitely see the difference already in your shape, you look really good!