This 52-year old mother of 3 children from El Cajon, California was unhappy with her post-baby tummy. She researched tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) for several years before she decided to proceed with a consultation. She was referred to Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Pousti by a friend who was also a previous patient.

During her meeting with the doctor, the patient emphasized that she was unhappy with her flank and abdomen area and struggled to lose the excess skin in that area through diet and exercise alone. Because she was unhappy with her flank area, the Doctor recommended that she would benefit from an extended tummy tuck to give her the best possible result. An extended tummy tuck would prevent the “muffin top” look.

The night before surgery, markings are performed to ensure accurate and precise measurements and symmetry.

Dr. Pousti outlines the patient’s favorite swimsuit bottom in red to mark where the tummy tuck incision will be hidden underneath.

The planned procedure is discussed in detail with the patient.

The patient is now 2-years post-op surgery and is extremely pleased with her new mommy makeover look.

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