This 48-year old patient from Jamul, California was very insecure with her post-pregnancy body. She was very interested in breast augmentation, liposuction and tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) for several years and wanted to improve her overall look. After giving birth and nursing 2 children, she was hoping to bounce back to her pre-baby body. Through diet and exercise she was able to lose weight, but was unhappy with her loose and excess skin and wanted to tighten her abdominal muscles. She was referred to Dr. Pousti by some friends who are previous patients of Dr. Pousti. After meeting with him, she was confident that he was the best surgeon for her and liked that he was Double Board Certified.

During her examination, the patient pointed out that she had some asymmetry in her breasts. Dr. Pousti assured her that he would do his very best to correct the asymmetry and get them as symmetrical as possible.

Prior to surgery, the patient meets with Dr. Pousti to discuss the procedures and perform “markings”. The morning of, markings are reviewed.

In order to achieve her desired look, Dr. Pousti performed an extended tummy tuck, liposuction of the outer thighs and back area and breast augmentation. To improve the symmetry of her breasts, Dr. Pousti used 500cc moderate plus profile silicone-gel breast implants on the left side and 550cc on the right breast. The patient is very excited about her new and improve mommy look. She feels like a whole different person and is more confident!

This 38-year old patient from San Diego, California knew she would benefit from a “mommy makeover”. After childbearing and nursing her children, she wanted to lose the post-pregnancy weight and regain her pre-baby body. Although the patient maintained a good diet and exercised daily, she was unhappy with her “stretched” abdomen area and her “saggy” breasts. She was interested in breast augmentation, breast lift (mastopexy) and tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) surgery.

This patient wanted to achieve more fullness and perkiness of her breasts using extra large implants to give her VERY LARGE breasts.

The patient liked that Dr. Pousti was Double Board Certified and trusted that he would do his best to achieve her goals. After discussing her options, Dr. Pousti explained to the patient it was best to perform her breast surgery in 2 stages to avoid any complications since she wanted to use large implants. The use of larger implants increases the risk of superficial openings due to pressure along the incision lines.

The patient is 4-months post-op tummy tuck and breast lifting (mastopexy)surgery and very happy with the outcome so far. Notice the quality of the abdominal skin, the toned abdominal muscles and the position of the breasts after lifting the nipple-areola complex. The patient is excited for her breast augmentation and will proceed with the next stage of surgery soon.

This 31-year old mother from Murrieta, California was interested in a mommy makeover. After giving birth and nursing two children, she was unhappy with the appearance of her post baby body. After reaching her goal weight, the patient decided to look into breast implants /breast lifting (mastopexy) and tummy tuck.

It was very important for the patient to find a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon to perform her mommy makeover. She found Dr. Pousti on the Internet and liked that his website was very informative and had many before and after photos to review. During her consultation with Dr. Pousti, she was able to meet many of his patients that had the procedure done. She was very impressed with his experience and decided to proceed with surgery.

The night before surgery, Dr. Pousti meets with the patient to explain the proedure in detail and performs markings in the office. Patients are instructed to bring in bikini bottoms or underwear so that Dr. Pousti can hide the incision underneath.

In the operating room: Markings are reviewed again before the surgery to ensure precise measurements.

390cc saline-filled implants were placed under the muscle in both breasts.

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Liposuction was performed along with tummy tuck surgery to achieve the desired waistline.

The patient is now 14-months post-op surgery and is extremely thrilled about her results.

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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!!