This 36-year old patient from Murrieta, California was unable to loose the excess skin and adipose tissue (fat) around the abdominal area and was interested in a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) for several years.  She had heard of Dr. Pousti and read his testimonials as well as the potential risks and complications associated with abdominoplasty surgery.

After becoming healthier from dieting and exercising, she decided to proceed with surgery. Dr. Pousti suggested an extended tummy tuck to remove extra skin and fat around the back (back lipectomy), which requires the scar to extended around the back, for a more hourglass waist.

The patient is now 18-months post-op surgery and is extremely happy with her results.

This 45-year old patient from Murrieta, California underwent a tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty). After her pregnancies, the patient was unhappy with her post-pregnancy body. She had a daily regimen to diet and exercise, she lost most of her baby weight. Even with the weight loss, she was still unhappy with the appearance of her abdomen. After carrying 3 babies, her abdominal wall muscle (rectus muscle) became extremely separated. The patient researched for an experienced Board Certified Mommy Makeover Surgeon.

The patient found Dr. Pousti and knew right away, that he would be the best plastic surgeon for her.

She met with Dr. Pousti several times before deciding to proceed with tummy tuck surgery. Markings were performed the night before and the procedure was discussed with the patient.

Dr. Pousti would also perform liposuction in the upper abdominal area to get the best contour possible.

The patient is now 7-months post-op surgery and is extremely happy with her results.

This 51-year old patient from Oceanside, California (North San Diego County) was interested in tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty). After losing about 50lbs, the patient was referred to Dr. Pousti by a General Surgeon at Kaiser. She was unhappy with the extra skin around abdomen, her sides and back. She could not wear the jeans she would like without having the “muffin top”. Dr. Pousti met with the patient and discussed the pro’s and con’s of a regular tummy tuck vs. extended tummy tuck to remove the excess skin and fat around the abdominal area.

She wanted to lose weight prior to surgery to possibly reduce the “muffin top” that would hang over her pants. She lost weight but was still unhappy about how that area looked. She decided to proceed with the extended tummy tuck surgery.

Markings were performed the night prior to surgery and the procedure was discussed with the patient.

Careful measurements were taken to achieve as much symmetry as possible on both sides.

Before surgery, the patient was unhappy with the loose extra skin around her belly button from significant weight-loss.

After surgery, the excess loose abdominal skin is removed and the better and smoother, quality skin is pull over the existing belly button. Its appears that Dr. Pousti created a “new” belly button.

The patient is 5-months post-op surgery and is very happy with her new body.

This 42-year old Mom from Murrieta, California was unhappy with her abdomen area after having 3 children. She was interested in tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty).

She wanted her muscles tightened and to remove her excess skin which lost elasticity due to pregnancy. The patient researched for an experienced “mommy makeover” surgeon and found Dr. Pousti on the Internet after reading many excellent reviews.

Markings were performed the night before surgery. Measurements were made in the laying position and standing position for the most symmetry possible.

The patient is now 2-months post-op extended tummy tuck surgery and is very happy with the results of her surgery. Her incisions will continue to heal.

This 40-year patient from Yuma, Arizona found Dr. Pousti on the Internet while researching for a surgeon who is experienced with tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty). The patient lost about 35lbs from regular exercise and diet. Even with her diet and exercising regimen, she could not get rid of the loose skin around her abdominal area, sides and back.

The patient met with Dr. Pousti in his San Diego office to discussed her surgery in detail. Dr. Pousti suggested that she would benefit from an extended tummy tuck (standard tummy tuck with back lipectomy) and liposuction surgery to shape her problem areas.

Dr. measured and marked the patient the morning of surgery to map out where he would perform liposuction of the flanks and back and remove excess skin of the back (back lipectomy).

Dr. Pousti repaired her abdominal wall muscle for the desired hour glass shape figure.

This 51-year old patient was interested in surgery for many years and decided to proceed with surgery after she found Dr. Pousti. After researching on the Internet for a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is not only experienced in extended tummy tuck surgery but also experienced in extending the standard tummy tuck with a back lipectomy. The patient had seen numerous before and after pictures of Dr. Pousti’s previous patients who underwent tummy tuck surgery and contacted Dr. Pousti via e-mail.

After losing her desired weight, the patient flew into San Diego, California from Hawaii to have tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) and liposuction surgery performed by Dr. Pousti.

With some planning and preparations the patient decided to proceed with her long desired goal of achieving the body she always wanted. The patient is tummy tuck surgery with liposuction of the back, she is extremely happy with her results. She stays in close contact with Dr. Pousti and the office and also sends updates. The patient is fully healed and enjoying her self in her homeland of Hawaii.

This 43 year old from Riverside, California had bariatric surgery, she needed an arm lift (brachioplasty) as a result of her massive weight loss. She was happy about the weight that she lost but didn’t like the hanging skin on her arms.

The patient decided to proceed with breast lift and breast augmentation surgery along with the arm lift surgery.

Before surgery, in order to achieve as much symmetry as possible for the patient Dr. Pousti performs measurements and markings. With markings you can see the significant amount of skin is to be removed before surgery.

The patient immediately after surgery. Along with breast lifting surgery, 397cc silicone gel implants were used and placed under the muscle for a natural look.

Due to the size of the incision and potential extreme tension after closure, Dr. Pousti decided that is was necessary to use the “Z” plasty technique to avoid complications in the distal extremities. This way after the incisions heal, there wont be any pulling under the arm pit from the scar. The patient is a couple years post-op surgery and is very happy with her results.