This 43-year old patient from San Diego, California was looking into a “mommy makeover”. She was very unhappy with her post-pregnancy body and wanted to feel comfortable in a bikini again. She had been interested in breast augmentation surgery, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), and liposuction for several years.The patient understood that these multiple procedures required a longer recovery period and wanted to find a board certified surgeon in her area to perform them. She found Dr. Pousti online and decided to proceed with surgery after meeting with him. Dr. Pousti achieved her desired look by performing abdominoplasty surgery, liposuction on the flanks, back, lateral thighs and medial thighs. For her breast augmentation, Dr. Pousti used 460cc saline-filled breast implants made by Mentor Corporation.
Markings were performed the night before surgery to discuss the procedures in detail with the patient. This allows the patients to feel more comfortable and give them an opportunity to have all questions answered before the “Big Day”.
This patient is 6 months out from her mommy makeover surgery and very pleased that she can now feel comforable in her new skin and loves that she can wear a bikini.
Her belly button ALWAYS bothered her and now she is very pleased with her new belly button.
Testimonial:
I had been considering breast implants for many years, however after three kids and many hours of exercising, I could not get rid of the loose skin in the lower abdomen. I started thinking about a “tummy tuck” after a good friend of mine, who had already undergone the procedure, recommended it to me. As I wasn’t getting any younger, I finally made the decision to research board qualified plastic surgeons in the San Diego area. In all my research, and a consultation with another doctor in the La Jolla area, Dr. Pousti is the one who stood out the most amongst all the other Plastic Surgeons. After my consultaton with Dr. Pousti, I must say, I left his office with a pleased and comfortable feeling. He took the time to sit with me and answer any questions or concerns that I had. He allowed me to speak to his patients and ask them anything I wanted to. The patients were open to showing me their results and telling me how their procedure/recovery went. This made me feel secure about Dr. Pousti and secure in selecting him to perform these procedures on me. During my consultation, I also asked Dr. Pousti what his recommendation was for my flank area. Dr. Pousti recommended an extended tummy tuck, and explained to me why liposuction in that area would not produce the best results, however the doctor in La Jolla had recommended liposuction. Dr. Pousti explained to me his entire procedures in detail, that were involved with breast augmentation, extended tummy tuck, and liposuction. He told me everything that would take place during surgery and what to expect during recovery. After leaving his office, I knew he was the doctor for me.
I cannot express how wonderful his entire staff has been, however in being a patient of Dr. Pousti, I have had the pleasure of dealing mostly with Daisy and Vanessa. These ladies should be commended as they have both been so generous in helping me feel comfortable at every visit and during recovery. I figured once I left the hospital, I would literally be on my own, but Daisy and Vanessa would call me almost daily to see how I was progressing, how I was feeling, and if I had any questions or concerns. They always listened to me and I never felt as if they were rushing to get me off the phone. Dr. Pousti should also be commended, as he took the time to make a house visit to check up on me during my first week of recovery. He told me before surgery that he would pay me a house visit sometime during my first week, and I was literally shocked that he kept his word on that. I really appreciated him doing that for me. It reinforced to me how much he and his staff really care about their patients.
I am now six weeks out of surgery and the results are amazing, even though I still have some swelling. Dr. Pousti was able to produce the goals I envisioned. I’ve never been overweight, but I always hated the way my body looked and the way it was shaped. Now, when I look at my body, I feel as if I’m looking at someone else. I still cannot believe it’s me. I went from a B to a D cup, and the most dramatic part is that I dropped from a size 8 to a size 4! Dr. Pousti made my dream body come true! I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you Dr. Pousti and Staff, I cannot commend you enough!!
, 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.
