This 42-year old San Diego mommy was interested in a full makeover. She wanted to gain her pre-baby body back and decided to find a board certified plastic surgeon to help her achieve a flatter and tighter tummy and fuller and perkier breasts. Due to pregnancy and nursing, she suffered from abdominal diastasis and loose, excess skin in her abdominal region. During her consultation, Dr. Pousti decided that she would benefit significantly from breast augmentation, breast lifting and tummy tuck surgery.
This is the patient before Mommy Make Over Surgery.
Notice the abdominal area…
The patient felt very confident with Dr. Pousti and decided that he was the best surgeon for her. She liked that he had 3 locations in the San Diego area and that he had lots of experience in performing mommy makeovers.
The night before surgery, markings are performed to ensure accurate and precise measurements. During the markings, Dr. Pousti explains the procedure in detail and addresses any concerns or issues the patient may have before the procedure takes place. Incision lines are placed in discrete areas, usually underneath the underwear line or bikini.
A breast lift (mastopexy) was performed using a “lollipop” incision. The “x” markings, represent where the nipple-areola complex will be placed. Additional liposuction of the flanks was performed to provide more body contouring to improve the waistline.
For intra-operative photos, please click here.
At this time, the patient is only 2-weeks out of surgery. Swelling and bruising is to be expected, but will subside over time. The patient is extremely happy with her results and loves the obvious drastic changes in her breasts and abdominal muscles.
Here, the patient is now 6-weeks out from surgery and very pleased.
Testimonial:
I’m a 42 yr old Mom of two gigantic children. One was born in 1993 and weighed 9 lb 5 0z and was 2 weeks early (he’s 14 yrs old and 6′2 175 lbs now), and the other was born just April of 2007 and weighed in at 9 lb 10 oz and was almost 2 wks early as well. Whew!!! They were both Cesarean section thank goodness but that left the scar and the extreme saggy floppy belley. I’d gained 60-70 lbs with each one and had lost all the weight each time but even with diligent exercise the flabbiness was much worse even after this last pregnancy. I’d also found out that I had a pretty significant “abdominal diastasis” (Separating of the abdomen muscles) which didn’t improve with many months of physical therapy and was causing me severe back and hip pain. My breasts were also extremely saggy from the normal path of pregnancy. I was beginning to feel like I didn’t even want to go out anymore and sweat pants and large shirts was all I wore. Finally after saving money and deciding that getting a tummy tuck and breast augmentation with a lift was the only way to improve my self-esteem, I went on a search for the perfect plastic surgeon. One thing you need to know is that I am also a Registered Nurse and worked in the Critical Care field of Nursing for 14 years. I’ve seen a lot of things “gone bad” and although I was looking for an extremely skillful physician I was also very mindful of his priority with regard to patient safety. I interviewed up to 5 physician’s and after careful contemplation and comparence of skill vs. surgery center/ safety issues etc…. I chose Dr. Pousti. He allowed me to speak to some of his patients via phone prior to my surgery to give me their opinion of the entire experience and all of them had nothing but good things to say. I’d also seen many patients in the office post-op and they had wonderful results. The hideaway (post-op care center) also talked “non-stop” about how “Dr. Pousti was their favorite, and that his patients did the best post operatively”. They take care of other plastic surgeon’s patients as well. I had another plastic surgeon’s wife in the next room to me during my stay there.
So, to sum things up……… I would say that Dr. Pousti is an extremely talented and gifted surgeon who is “meticulous” in every aspect of the surgical process. He made me feel VERY safe and in competent hands even though my surgery was to be 5 hours long. Post-operatively the pain has been minimal and the incisions are beautiful. He is an artist and a GENIUS!!!! I’m only 2 weeks out of surgery and still have a large amount of swelling but can already see SUCH a difference and am beginning to fall “in love” with my body and am excited to soon be able to show it off and finally be PROUD of the way I look. I will be forever grateful for Dr. Pousti giving me my “fun-loving” self and life back.
I also have to give a shout out to some of my favorite staff of Dr. Pousti’s office who have been so patient, kind, and caring with all of my questions and concerns. Daisy and Kara thank you SO much for not acting “rushed” and taking the time to answer all of my questions with patience and sincerity even though I know how busy you are (Margie, you too). You guys are great!!!!
, allowed me to meet with others who recently underwent surgery, and guided me on what types of surgical procedures would benefit me most. Dr, Pousti even told me not to do some procedures in which I expressed interest. Not all plastic surgeons would turn down work. But Dr. Pousti is less interested in turning a quick dollar and much more interested in the happiness and satisfaction of his patients. I’ve found this above all to be an invaluable characteristic of him.
