Archive for July, 2010

Bodylifting after Massive Weight loss

Friday, July 30th, 2010

This 41 year old patient decided to undergo tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty), thigh lifting, and breast augmentation and breast lifting (mastopexy) surgeries in different stages to achieve her goals towards a new and improved body .

After massive weight loss the patient was unhappy with the “hanging skin” and the loss of volume of her breasts. She decided to proceed with multiple procedures — but had these procedures performed in stages for safety reasons.

Her first surgery was the abdominoplasty surgery. The loose and hanging skin of the abdomen bothered her.

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The patient is 1-year post-op surgery and extremely happy with all of her results and is enjoying her “new body”.

Upper Body Lift Surgery after Gastric Bypass Surgery

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

This 43-year old patient had gastric bypass surgery back in 2000. After reaching her goal weight as a result of the massive weight loss, she had excessive skin under her arms and significant volume loss in her breasts.

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The patient was interested in several procedures, but decided to proceed with arm lift surgery with breast augmentation and breast lift surgery (mastopexy) to complete her first stage of surgery. The patient had read many excellent reviews of Dr. Pousti and was very impressed with his experience. The patient knew she wanted Dr. Pousti to perform her body makeover.

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With several surgeries being performed, Dr. Pousti met with the patient the night before surgery to again go over the different surgeries in detail and answer all questions and concerns the patient may have to make the patient as comfortable as possible before surgery. At this time, markings were also performed.

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With markings performed, you can see were the “new” nipple and areola complex would be moved to create the “perky” appearance.

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Arm markings show the extent of excess skin, which would be removed.

The patient is now 5-weeks post-op surgery and is still healing, she is extremely please with her results and is excited to proceed with her second surgery. The patient has saline filled breast implants filled to 600cc in both breast placed submuscularly.