Archive for September, 2010

Post-Weight Loss – Breast Augmentation Surgery

Monday, September 27th, 2010

This 27-year old patient from Temecula, California had gastric by-pass surgery in 2004 and due to the massive weight loss, she lost a considerable amount of breast tissue and volume.

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She was interested in breast enhancement surgery to increase the volume of her breasts.

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Markings are done the day before surgery and also re-checked the morning of. Measurements are also taken to ensure symmetry.

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Understanding the patients concerns and desires to enhance her appearance, Dr. Pousti used silicone gel implants 659cc implant placed in the right breast and a 700cc implant in the left breast for symmetry.  Both implants were placed submuscularly.

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Immediately after surgery.