Archive for June, 2011

Male Tummy Tuck and Gynecomastia

Monday, June 27th, 2011

This 26 year old patient from Escondido, California was unhappy with the excess amount of skin on his chest as well as his abdomen. Extreme diet and exercise made the patient more aware of his excess skin. Fed up with his appearance,  the patient decided to do some research online. As a result he came across board certified surgeon Dr. Pousti who was experienced in male breast reduction and male tummy tuck.

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The patient discussed his options and went over the abdominoplasty and male breast reduction procedures several times prior to surgery. Measurements of the patients chest and abdomen were taken during visits. Markings were made to indicate exactly where the incisions were to be placed and where liposuction was needed.

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Gynecomastia surgery involves removing of excess breast tissue and skin. As seen below, this patient has a significant amount of excess breast tissue.

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Excess Breast Tissue Removed from Patient’s Chest

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Immediately after Gynecomastia Surgery

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The patient is extremely satisfied with his results of his abdominoplasty surgery and male breast reduction procedure.

Abdominoplasty

Monday, June 20th, 2011

This 22 year old patient from Temecula, California had been unhappy with the appearance of her midsection area for several years and was interested in the tummy tuck procedure. She came across Dr. Pousti’s website and was impressed with the volume of before/after pictures and information he provided.

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The patient had gone through weight loss after diet and exercise but could not seem get rid of stubborn fat and loose skin in her abdominal area.

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Prior to the tummy tuck procedure markings of the area are done. The exact incision lines and surgery are reviewed with the patient in detail and all questions are answered.

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During the abdominoplasty surgery the muscle is repaired and then the excess skin is removed.

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To get rid of this patient’s stubborn adipose tissue Dr. Pousti performed liposuction on the patients hips, abdomen and pubic area.

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500ccs of adipose tissue were removed out of each hip area, 100ccs were removed from the abdomen area and 50ccs were removed from the pubic area.

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The patient is extremely happy with her new body.