Archive for August, 2011

Post Weight Loss – Breast Lift With Implants

Friday, August 26th, 2011

This 45-year-old patient from, San Diego, California was interested in a breast lift (mastopexy) and breast augmentation surgery. The patient is 3 -years post-op gastric bypass surgery and after her significant weight loss the patient was unhappy with the volume lost in her breasts.

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The patient decided to do some research online, after reading many outstanding reviews on the internet she found Dr. Pousti. After meeting with Dr. Pousti she wanted him to perform her breast surgery.

She started off with breast asymmetry so she knew that after surgery, things would be improved.

After a few in-office consultations, the patient decided to proceed with surgery.

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Markings and measurements, made in detail prior to surgery. The “x” marks the area where the nipple-areola complex will be moved to.

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Sizers were used in the operating room to determine the size of the implant that will be used to achieve the goals of this patient.

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Immediately after surgery.

The patient is now 6-weeks post-op surgery with a full breast lift and 650cc moderate plus profile silicone-gel breast implants in both breasts made by Mentor Corporation. The patient is extremely pleased with the results of her surgery.

Mommy Makeover-Post Weight Loss

Friday, August 26th, 2011

This 37-year old patient from Santee, California  was interested in tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), breast lift, and breast augmentation surgery also known as a “mommy makeover” for many years.

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After 2 pregnancies and breast-feeding, the patient became unhappy with her post-baby body. In 2003 the patient had gastric bypass surgery and she lost a significant amount of her baby weight. She decided it was time to do something about her extra loose skin she had.

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The patient did extensive researching in hopes to find a plastic surgeon who works with massive weight loss patients routinely. The patient met with Dr. Pousti at his San Diego office and from meeting with post-op tummy tuck surgery patients who were willing to share their experience with her, the patient knew from then on that Dr. Pousti was the beast plastic surgeon for her.

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The patient was concerned about her breasts being asymmetric (different in size, shape)  so Dr. Pousti took careful measurements the night before surgery and re-checked them again the morning of surgery.

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Markings were made the night before surgery with the patient laying down as well as standing up and  full details of the surgery are reviewed with the patient.

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Immediately After Surgery

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In order to achieve her desired look, a full lift was performed with saline breast implants, filled to 625cc in the left breast and 605cc in the right breast to correct for the asymmetry.

The patient is now 7-months post-op surgery and is very excited about her much improved look.

Breast Reduction Testimonial

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

About 6 years ago after 20 years of dealing with DDD breasts, I found Dr. Pousti online and read some of the testimonials from other patients and decided on going in for a consultation.  I was really comfortable and impressed with Dr. Pousti right away.  I scheduled my appointment for that August.  I told Dr. Pousti that I wanted to go down to a small C, medium D cup.  The day of my scheduled surgery, the staff and Dr. Pousti made me feel very relaxed and even played my favorite Garth Brooks as I drifted off to sleep.  When I awoke in the recovery room, I actually felt no pain and was surprised.  The rest of the day I slept.  Over the next few days, I felt increasingly better, by the 5th day I actually went to a girlfriend’s birthday party.

It has now been 6 years since by surgery and I am so happy – my scars are hardly noticeable.  I am able to do things that I couldn’t do before with my over sized breasts! I returned to Dr. Pousti’s office with my 15 year old daughter (yes, she is 15!) because I don’t want her to suffer 20 years with her 32F breast that are only going to get bigger.  My daughter loved Dr. Pousti and his awesome staff right away and is looking forward to her breast reduction soon.

I would greatly recommend Dr. Pousti to anyone looking to have surgery.