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| December 5, 2006
I had my breast augmentation 3 months ago, I am feeling great and I cannot believe the results I got in the end. I am a mom of two kids, I breast fed both so that totally ruined any kind of breasts I had after kids. I waited 4 years after my last child was born to begin looking into having a breast augmentation. I was unsure about the risks of surgery and all that could happen but one day I decided that enough was enough, I had so much breast tissue I would hate for my husband to even touch them so I decided to start looking for a plastic surgeon. I went to several Dr.ęs and had many, many, consultations but I never felt comfortable with any of the Doctors, I rarely received calls back on questions or even just a warm smile from the office staff. So I stopped looking for a Dr. for a few months and decided to go back on line and research some more. I came across Dr. Poustięs web-site and said ok this one has to be it or I donęt know what Ięm going to do. The office staff was very professional and kind on the phone, and even more so when I went in for my consultation.
When I met Dr. Pousti he didnęt make me feel rushed, he took his time answering questions and he didnęt seem like he had to be somewhere else even with a full waiting room. He just made me feel comfortable. I did not hesitate to schedule me surgery as soon as I could. I had me surgery about a month after my consultation and the day of surgery was great, I was nervous but feeling good everyone at the surgery center were reassuring and wonderful. When I awoke from surgery I felt good, and I was ready to go home, on the way Dr. Pousti called me on the phone to check how I was feeling, I couldnęt believe it that just shows what a great Dr. he really is, he really cares about his patients.
The first couple of days were a little challenging for me, I didnęt have any pain, I just couldnęt handle not doing anything but resting. I went to my post op appointment a few days later and I finally got to see my breasts without the bandage, I was so excited and I couldnęt believe that they didnęt look bruised and the incision was so tiny. My only complaint was wearing the surgery bra but it was well worth it. I canęt thank Dr. Pousti enough for his talent and for being such a warm caring person, he has given me more confidence and I will never forget it. All of the ladies in his office really are wonderful; together they are a great team helping people.
K.
Winchester, CA.
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Kim
Winchester, CA | | I am very type-A when it comes to doing research and investigating something. So when I started to research breast augmentation, I investigated all types of doctors. Doctors on glossy advertisements in magazines, celebrity high profile plastic surgeons as well as the smaller less known surgeons with great patient testimonials. I did most of my research on the web and Dr. Poustięs name came up several times. Dr. Pousti was actually the fifth doctor I interviewed and he ended up being the last. Dr. Pousti and his staff were very warm and welcoming right from the start. The difference with him is his calming sweet nature, and the amount of experience he has specifically with breast augmentation (not to mention all his accolades). The opportunity to visit with other patients was another huge bonus. To actually see the end results of other breast augmentation surgeries and listen to their experiences, was extremely helpful and informative. Once I decided on Dr. Pousti I came back several times making sure he understood what results I wanted from this surgery, basically very natural looking breasts. Dr. Pousti was very understanding and appreciated my concerns. He listened and reassured me I was in very capable hands. I was pretty nervous about the procedure, but when I showed up on surgery day I felt confident I was going to be fine. Everything went smoothly during the operation and I woke up in the recovery room feeling fine. Dr. Pousti told me later that he tried to add more ccęs but he felt it was just not right. I knew at that point I had picked the perfect doctor for me. I lean toward a more conservative approach when it comes to cosmetic procedures and this is exactly what he did.
My recovery the next two days was easy. I had my friends (thank you so much girls!) taking care of me and was in and out of sleep. I never really felt pain it was more like tight pressure on my chest. I stopped taking the pain medication after day two because I just felt too groggy. I was out at a restaurant celebrating a friendęs birthday day four. Extra strength Tylenol was all I needed. I ended up taking a week off work. Even though I could have gone back sooner, I appreciated the extra time to relax. I had my surgery on a Friday and went back on the following Tuesday for the unveiling. They were slightly high which is normal, but looked great. In the next two months I saw Dr. Pousti once a week and did exercises to aid in the implants falling into place. I experienced random sharp pain and a general feeling that something foreign was in my chest, a weird feeling. I was nervous this feeling would never go away, but the exercises helped. After the first month the feeling subsided substantially. To date I am very ecstatic with my results. I did not expect my experience to be that smooth or to be this delighted. My breasts look so natural. They are the breasts I should have had. I wear strapless dresses and tank tops without a bra, something I have NEVER done. I have always had a good perception of my body, but my breasts were just an area that had bugged me for a very long time. I did not do this surgery for attention or to have big knockers. I wanted proportion and a general feeling of completeness. The procedure has made me feel complete and womanly. I am very pleased and would recommend Dr. Pousti to all my friends and family. Thank you Dr. Pousti!
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Alexis
San Diego, CA | | best ever! patient, good listener, an artist. easiest procedure with very little recovery time! would recommend him to anyone ready to have her breasts augmented! | Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| vi
la mesa, CA | | I want to thank Dr. Pousti and his wonderful staff for giving me and my husband a wonderful experience with my breast augmentation. My husband I had been talking for many months about having such a procedure. We did a lot of research; mostly on the computer; looking at doctors and reading patient testimonials. I also spoke with my neighbor who at the time was also looking into having the same procedure done. She was looking at the San Diego area where as I wanted something a little closer to home. I was surprised when I found Dr. Poustięs office right in my own backyard. (He was only minutes away from my home).
I called and made an appointment; from the second I walked into his office the staff treated me as though I was a friend not just a patient. Dr. Pousti came into my room and asked me questions about what I wanted and answered all of mine; there were a lot of them. That same day I met three patients they all had already had the procedure done and were all in the healing stage at different times. All of them were completing satisfied with the results! I left feeling happy and even more excited about having the procedure done; by now I had made up my mind; Dr. Pousti would be my doctor.
I went home and thought about when it would be a good time to have surgery. I decided that after school was out, before school started again would fir my schedule the best. I called his office and set up the surgery date. I went for the pre-op appointment. I was both excited and a little nervous. Dr. Poutsi and his staff again reassured me that everything was going to be fine and I would be pleased with the results.
I met with two more patients on that day and they to were pleasantly pleased with their results.
My husband and I arrived at Avalon in the am of June 19th. We were greeted with smiling faces. The nurses were wonderful; they explained everything to my husband and me. I was again a little nervous yet excited. Dr. Poutsi came into my room and drew some pictures on my breasts and explained what he would be doing with each individual breast. The nurses spoke to my husband about medication and how I would be feeling for the first few days after surgery. The procedure was complete and I was back home within four hours of leaving.
I slept the rest of the day, and took my medication as directed. Dr. Poutsięs staff called to see how I was doing. That was reassuring. The next day, I was tired and sore and continued to sleep the day away. Again Dr. Poutsięs staff called to see how I was doing. On the third day, I wanted to be more alert so I called and asked about different medication (over the counter Motrin). I began taking that and was feeling more like myself. I was up and moving by the weekend.
I went to my week appointment and Dr. Poutsi and I were pleased at what we saw!!! (The staff was too!) I met two ępatients-to-beę and got to ętell my story.ę I came back for my 3 week appointment and had my stiches removed, my special bra was also thrown away! YEAH!! I talked to three more patients and one decided to go ahead with her procedure!
Seven weeks after the procedure I am back to my happy, crazy self!! I continue to heal and amaze all of my friends!! I canęt help but stop at every mirror I come across and look at what an AWESOME job Dr. Poutsi and his staff have done!
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Summeranne
Temecula, CA | | When my left breast implant ruptured I thought "Oh No!". I was scared and nervous about going through the procedure again. I went to a different surgeon in the area for a consultation. He told me the procedure would be very painful, his attitude was cold, and definetly did not give me the comforting I needed.
I then found Dr.Pousti. He was wonderful and so was his staff. Dr.Pousti was gentle, soft-spoken, and had great bed-side manners. He seemed very confident about giving me the look I wanted. He also comforted my fears and concerns about the pain I would experience. He said it should be a breeze. He felt I would do very well no problem. I have to say his office staff was also wonderful. They have this way of making you feel comfortable. I felt I was treated like a friend not just a patient. I was also very pleased with the surgery center. They were just as professional and friendly as his office staff. My nerves were calmed. I knew I was in good hands.
Well, needless to say my surgery was a breeze just like Dr.Pousti said it would be. The pain has been minimal. I have not needed any perscription pain meds. Only over the counter Tylenol and Motrin 800mg. My recovery is going better than I expected. It has been one week and I am fairly self -sufficient. I am very pleased with the results and I would like to thank Dr.Pousti so much.
| Procedure Performed:
| Terri
Canyon Lake, CA | | July 18, 2006
I have wanted breast implants since I was 13 years old. Ięm now 33. My husband and I are at a point in our lives where we can afford to enjoy body enhancements. We are research-orientedęwe donęt do anything unless we read a book or search the Internet for information first. Thatęs where our body enhancement research began. We looked at dozens of San Diego-based plastic surgeons. We viewed pictures, prices, and professional backgrounds. I was interested in having three procedures doneębreast augmentation, lower blepharoplasty, and liposuction of my inner and outer thighs. Dr. Pousti offered the services we were interested in, and I went in for a consultation.
During that initial visit, Dr. Pousti made me feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful. We discussed the types of procedures I was interested in and he said I was a good candidate for all three. I left the office knowing that this was my plastic surgeon. His office staff was polite and helpful. All of my questions were answered. I left with a quote and with every intention of returning.
Later that evening, I discussed the quote with my husband, who found it rather reasonable. I told him about Dr. Pousti and how comfortable he made me feel. We decided that we werenęt going to look any furtheręwe found the right doctor. It was easy for me to commit to having the surgery. I had ample time off from work to recuperate, the money wasnęt an issue, and Ięve been waiting 20 years.
We scheduled our surgery and pre-op appointments. My husband attended the pre-op appointment so he could meet Dr. Pousti and ask questions. I know surgery is a serious matter, but the rapport Dr. Pousti has with his patients puts everyone at ease and his sense of humor is a wonderful complement to his professionalism. We left the office extremely confident in Dr. Pousti.
I must confess that there was about a week of worry on my part. How would I look? I could live with a botched boob job, but what about my eyes? What were they going to look like? There was no hiding them. I relieved these worries by trusting in Dr. Pousti. What else could I do?
Then, before I knew it, it was time for my surgery. My husband took me to the surgery center. The staff was great, especially my anesthesiologistęI have a hard time with needles and IVs. Dr. Pousti held my hand as the IV was inserted (Thank you!!). Dr. Pousti greeted me as I walked into the operating room. I felt at ease. Next thing I know, Ięm in the recovery room. I really donęt remember anything else about that day.
I know my husband took me home and put me right to bed. But bed was not the right place for me. I needed to be reclined, so I spent two weeks sleeping (not so much) on the couch. My husband was great about giving me my meds and keeping up with the ice pack for my eyes, then as I recovered he would massage my thighs and help with the breast exercises. He is wonderful!!
Ięm just over three weeks (25 days) out from my surgery now. Ięd say Ięm 90% recovered, as far as pain and range of motion. Ięm sleeping in bed and am thrilled with my results. My eyes look amazing. Those bags that Ięve been carrying around since birth are finally gone. My jeans fit better now that my thighs are slimmer. I canęt even begin to tell you how happy I am with my breasts. They are perfect!! They are exactly as I wanted them to look.
My husband and I want to thank Dr. Pousti for making dreams a reality.
MK
San Marcos, California
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Michelle
San Marcos, CA | | The past weeks I have been trying to think of the best way I could to thank you enough for the amazing job you did. But there are no words that I could use to describe how happy I am. When I initially dealt with the idea of plastic surgery I was very apprehensive in spite of the fact that I knew it was what I wanted I didnęt know every detail of the procedure but one thing I did know for sure is that I wanted to find a doctor that I would be comfortable with, that would put me at ease but first and foremost that would treat me as a person not one more patient.
Dr. Pousti, from the moment I visited your website I knew that you would be the doctor to help me. Being the woman that I am I pay a lot of attention to detail and I noticed that you didnęt have that ęI am so perfectę face or the fake smile that I had seen on other doctors websites. That was only the beginning of something great because once I got to your office everyone there made me feel so comfortable, the nervousness I had accumulated before that initial visit was put to rest by everyone there and I could not thank them enough for everything they did for me during the whole ordeal. To make this long story short I just want to thank you for listening to my concerns, for giving me the attention that I wanted and for making me look and in return feel like the woman that I always wanted to be. I catch myself looking in the mirror (a lot) and saying ęthat doctor is goodę. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Esther
San Diego, CA | | The reason that I considered my breast augmentation was not because of the typical reasons that women decide to have a cosmetic procedure. I decided upon the procedure because I have a pectus excavatum. People born with pectus excavatum have a ęsunkenę or ęconcaveę chest. Pectus excavatum is a congenital chest wall deformity in which several ribs and the sternum grow to produce a concave appearance to the chest wall.
My options were to keep with the status quo and have nothing done, have a major invasive surgery to correct the pectus excavatum, or have a cosmetic procedure to conceal the problem.
The major surgery, or invasive repair of pectus excavatum surgical technique, is where an incision is cut into the chest, the sternum is forcefully lifted, a clam is forced under the sternum, and a metal stability bar (or a few bars) is placed to stabilize the chest. Several sutures are placed on the chest, which leaves a nasty scar behind. The average hospital stay is a week or longer, and the risk of complications is 20%. These statistics were excessively high for me. Instead of risking a very dangerous surgery to correct this common abnormality, I opted for a cosmetic procedure.
I live in Orange County surrounded by plastic surgeons that make claims to be the best. When I initially considered breast augmentation in 2004, I visited as many plastic surgeons as I could. Many of these doctors treated me like a number, or a paycheck, and not a human being. I nearly gave up my search.
Then I ran into a friend from San Diego who had recently had a breast augmentation. She suggested I see Dr. Pousti. I made an appointment, and upon arrival, I immediately felt less anxious. Dr. Poustięs staff treated me with respect, and were very open and honest with me. I had three more appointments with other plastic surgeons that month, but I felt as if I was going just to compare them to Dr. Pousti and his staff.
I decided to go ahead with the procedure, and scheduled my surgery for April 2006. The experience was remarkably easy. I showed up to the hospital, and all the staff worked very hard to make my experience as comfortable as possible. After the surgery, I stayed at ęThe Hideawayę which is a 24-hour facility for those recovering from a cosmetic procedure. They made sure that I stayed on schedule with my pain meds, so I do not remember being in much pain at all. It also helped that my mom and sister stayed with me as well.
Now that I am nearly four months out of surgery, I can say that I am completely satisfied with my results. Dr. Pousti had done excellent work, and I feel much more confident about having a pectus because it is now barely visible.
After my experience, I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Pousti for a breast augmentation. I want to say thank you to Dr. Pousti and all of his staff for making my experience as smooth as possible.
K. H.
Orange County, CA
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Anonymous
Orange County, CA | | If you are reading this on-line or sitting in Dr Pousti's office and still wondering who you should choose to do your Breast Augmentation,Please stop and listen!!!
I had my Breast Augmentation done in May of 2006. It was not an easy decision. It took me 8 years to actually go ahead with the surgery!There was always something else that needed to be done and I had not found the right doctor. I work in a hospital and have seen and heard many horror stories. Hospitalizations from post op infections, women in the ER because they weren't well informed about what to expect post operatively, not enough pain medication, and no way to get a hold of their surgeon in the middle of the night! I knew that the hardest part of of going ahead with the surgery was going to be finding a doctor I trusted to do it. Many of my friends have had Breast Augmentation. I knew what to expect. I knew it would not be a "walk in the park". I interviewed many doctors, but I just never felt quite right about putting my life and my body into their hands. I never had that "gut" feeling that I could trust them, until I met Dr. Pousti.
Make no mistake, the most important part of deciding to have surgery, of any kind, is who you are going to choose to do it. You must ask the right questions. Not just the board certifications, those are important. But, what is their infection rate? The last thing you want to do is go home and not only try to recuperate, but get sick with some horrible infection as well ! Believe me! I have seen it happen! You want a doctor who is meticulous, who only operates in a Surgery Center or Hospital he or she trusts.Someone who takes all the necessary precautions and even some that may not be necessary! When I met with Dr Pousti, I could see his focus. I did not feel like "one of many" patients. I felt like my case was as important to him as it was to me. I wanted someone who could see the whole picture. I wanted my body to look a certain way, not just be a certain cup size! He did not throw a bunch of silicone bags at me and say "pick one". He listened and asked questions as if he was formulating his own plan on what he would do for me and how he would help me achieve my goal. My other BIG concern was post operative pain. Now, I did not want to sound like a drug addict, but I did not want to have a lack of communication about pain meds leave me beyond miserable. Dr. Pousti and his staff had already covered it and then some! I was well taken care of as far as pain medication.I had all my medications ahead of time and the surgery center made sure I was taken care of for the ride home. I won't say it was easy, but they made it as tolerable as it could possibly have been and made me as comfortable as possible. It was wonderful to know that Dr.Pousti and his staff were available should I need more medication. In fact he or someone in his office contacted me around the clock to check on my status at home. They are all extremely attentive! It's like being with your best girlfriends everytime I go for a follow up! We are all celebrating ! From beginning to end, my experience has been impeccable. Consult, pre op, surgery, post op, follow up...all well planned and everything thought out. All handled professionally. He and his staff are the absolute best! Should I choose to have any other surgeries, I would only go to him. No doubt about it!
Okay so I have covered the fact that you must ask important questions about infection rates, pain medication, surgery center, etc. I have assured you that he has a wonderful, compassionte staff and that Dr. Pousti himself is meticulous, focused and attentive. You may be wondering how satisfied I am with the end result! There are no words! Everything I could possibly have hoped for , he did. My breasts look and feel exactly the way I dreamed they would. He listened to everything I said, he looked at every picture I brought in and he gave me EXACTLY (if not better than )what I asked for! I did not think it was possible to look and feel the way that I do now. Especially not after breastfeeding 3 kids! These are the most awesome breasts I have seen and guess what ? They are mine!!! Thank You Dr Pousti! And for those of you still on the fence, look no further!
L.S. in Murrieta CA
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Lena
murrita, CA | | Hi there, I'm Stephanie and I'd like to tell you all about my experience with Dr. Pousti and his staff. I'm 40 and I've been fighting with my midsection area for quite some time. With dieting, losing weight and working out nothing was getting rid of it. I'm a very active person and this was getting to the end of my frustration. I looked online, met with Dr. Pousti's office and was convinced he was the one. Not only is the office professional but they also make you feel so content with the steps of going through the process not only physically but also mentally. This decision should not be taken lightly and Dr. Pousti is the doctor to pursue this procedure. They are always there for you and attentive to your needs and concerns. With my procedures, questions, recovery, follow-ups, etc., they all were great! I'm so thankful I found his office! I can't imagine not. I also ended up have a breast augmentation along with my tummy tuck. His outcome on the breasts he does is amazing. They all look real. That was so important to me. So, what the heck, do it all at once. The boob job was a piece of cake. Actually the tummy tuck too was fine. Healing takes time and that's what it took! But WOW!! The outcome is great. I've never felt so good. I did this for me and it has made me feel so good and inspired me to keep working at me. Not to mention, but my husband doesn't mind either!! I don't know how to thank Dr. Pousti and his staff for all they've done. I refer everyone to Dr. Pousti. I have a few friends that are in line to be next and have seen what I've been through and are at ease to follow my steps with Dr. Pousti. Thanks Dr. Pousti and the girls. Whoever reads this you will have piece of mind with Dr. Pousti and no regrets on the decision with choosing him! This was a great experience and well worth it. I promise!!!! Take care!
| Procedures Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
- Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
| Stephanie
Temecula, CA | | I became interested in a breast augmentation after nursing my three children. This surgery is my second with Dr.Pousti. My first procedure was with the saline implant and my second was with the silicon gel implant. I knew by seeing Dr.Pousti's work that he had a way with giving a natural look to a breast augmentation. Dr.Pousti, is a complete gentleman and very knowledgeable about cosmetic procedures. Due to a small amount of body fat, my saline implants were rippling and I wanted to go up in implant size. So Dr.Pousti, recommended the silicon gel implants which I love, love, love. I no longer have rippling and they feel and look more natural. I now have the Cadillac implants as Dr. Pousti would say, and he knew what would work best for my body. His staff is excellent in every way and the surgery center was amazing!! As for the recovery the second procedure was a piece of cake and no pain involved. I am more confident in my own skin now than ever before, Thank You Dr. Pousti and staff.....
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Meredith
Brawley, CA | | Thank you so much for your excellent care. I am extremely happy with the breast augmentation and liposuction Dr. Pousti performed. Dr. Pousti really earned my respect at the initial consultation by having his current patients in various stages of recovery there at his office for me to interview. I enjoyed and learned a lot from their first-hand accounts. This contact with current patients, Dr. Poustięs careful listening to my likes and dislikes, and his experience sealed the deal for me in choosing him to be my surgeon. The staff was also incredibly knowledgeable and well trained to answer any question I had throughout the whole process.
Dr. Pousti was also very thorough during my recovery immediately following surgery. I was surprised at how little discomfort there was! I would definitely return to Dr. Pousti should the need arise, and I highly recommend him to my friends and family.
Thank you, Dr. Pousti, for giving me more confidence in my appearance and myself.
Sincerely,
`G.N.
Indian Wells, CA
| Procedures Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
- Liposuction Surgery (Lipoplasty)
| Greta
Indian Wells, CA | | Ever since my son was born I knew that I wanted breast implants. Nursing for 2 years left me with what I would call ęflapjacksę. My appearance is important to me; I worked hard to lose the pregnancy weight but was never satisfied because of my breasts.
Once the timing and money was right, I started to check out various plastic surgeons in the area. I went to preliminary consultations with 3 different doctors and was not impressed at all. They all said that I needed augmentation AND a lift, but not one actually sat down and spoke to me about any options or genuinely listened to my questions. None of the doctors I went to made me feel comfortable or at ease with the decision to have elective surgery. I was beginning to think that maybe I was being too sensitive and/or picky and that was just how plastic surgeons operated. Then I met Dr. Poustię
I was referred to Dr. Pousti through a co-worker. He did her breast augmentation 2ish years ago and she is extremely happy with the results (I didnęt even know she had implants, her breasts looked very natural.). I told her about the problems I was having with finding the right doctor and she just gave me Dr. Poustięs card and told me that my search was over. The next day I made an appointment and hoped she was right.
My consultation with Dr. Pousti was wonderful. He took the time to listen to me and I felt very comfortable with him. At first I said that I wanted a lift and augmentation (assuming the other doctors were correct) but when Pousti examined my breasts he told me that a lift would be going overboard and he wouldnęt want to give me more scars than necessary. As soon as he said that I knew I found the right doctor. He cared more about the quality of the results and what I wanted to look like then making more money through additional surgery. He even talked to me about a negative outcome from the augmentation that he wanted me to consider. Since I didnęt have much fatty tissue left in my breasts he explained to me that I would be able to feel the implant through the skin on the underside of my breasts. His honesty about the good and the bad possible outcomes just reassured even more that I had found my doctor. By the time the consultation was over I felt very informed and confident in Dr. Pousti and the procedure.
The surgery was easy; I was in and out in less than 4 hours. I donęt really remember too much for a few days following the surgery. I wasnęt in any pain, they make sure you have plenty painkillers to numb you up. I basically just slept and recuperated at my parentęs house and enjoyed the mini-vacation from motherhood. Since you are unable to do much with your arms or the rest of your upper body I highly suggest to anyone who has small children to be away from them for at least the first week. It would be impossible to care for a child in the condition you would be in and probably not very safe either. I went home the second week and I had to be very careful in everything I did. I wasnęt taking painkillers that week so everyday actions you wouldnęt expect to be painful (like bending over to give my son juice) were a problem for a few days and I had to take it easy but by the 10th day the pain had tapered off dramatically. It felt like I overdid a chest workout rather than underwent surgery.
Having breast augmentation was one of the best decisions Ięve ever made. Dr. Pousti gave me exactly what I wanted and I cannot express in words how happy I am with the results. I have always been confident in my appearance and I didnęt get the surgery to boost my self-esteem, but I was surprised on how much sexier and feminine I feel with new breasts. Dr. Pousti is a true miracle worker, I know he truly cares about his patients and from the experiences I had with other plastic surgeons Ięm pretty sure finding one that cares as much as Dr. Pousti would be virtually impossible. I will never forget Dr. Pousti, his nurses, or receptionists and I will always be thankful to them for their kindness and compassion.
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Jenn
San Diego, CA | | I had the labia surgery after separating from my exhusband. I wanted to go back into the world without any insecurities. After the surgery and a year of working on healing from the divorce, I have gained back a confidence I lacked. I feel more comfortable with my body and have come full circle with all my healing, both physically and mentally.
Dr. Pousti and his staff were extremely comforting and supportive. I always felt very at ease. I would like to thank them for helping me through the experience and would use their services again, if need be.
San Diego | Procedure Performed:
| Sophia
SAn Diego, CA | | was one of those women that said that I would never get plastic surgery and actually use to make fun of women that had breast augmentation. I had killer boobs and was always extremely happy with them. Boy did that change after children and getting back in shape.
I found Dr Pousti while doing a search on the Internet. I visited many sites and found his to be most informative. I browsed all the pictures and read many testimonials and decided to make a consultation appointment. I wanted to check out a few doctors and go with the one I felt most comfortable with. When I called the office staff was so friendly I felt important not like a typical doctors office. Lara accommodated my time, which happen to be after work and very convenient. I was a little nervous about my consultation so I brought my friend with who had also thought about possibly getting a breast augmentation down the road. When we walked into the office we were greeted immediately with smiles. I had gone into the appointment thinking that I wanted the Silicone-Gel Implants for the more natural feel and look and also wanted to possibly go through the arm-pit for minimal scar. I was shown into the room by Vanessa who was sweet as can be. We discussed why I was here and what I wanted as far as size and implants. I was then asked if I wanted to see patients that had their breast augmentation. I thought what a great idea to actually see and talk to patients. I was shown 4 different stages starting with most recent to eldest. I was amazed at the fact that I could ask the women any questions about the doctor and procedure and I actually got to touch them and see what they will feel like on me! This was unbelievable! It made me feel so comfortable already...
Then Dr. Pousti came in. I felt so comfortable with him. He was very understanding and non-pressuring. He told me that I didn't need them but I felt different. After 2 children and breastfeeding for 2 years then getting back in shape losing body fat, my once nice full boobs (36C) went from much to little (36A) and I was not happy with them. I didn't want to have to put my inserts into my 36A bra anymore. I wanted to have full beautiful breasts that I could wear anything and look fabulous. I also wanted them to look natural to fit my body. I did not want to be top heavy or look like I had a breast augmentation. I spoke to Dr. Pousti about the options I had. Silicone vs. Saline, Bigger vs. Smaller, and the incision point. Dr. Pousti had made it very clear that it was the best and most accurate method through the areola. So I agreed since he is the expert. After weighing out my options I decided to go with Saline Implants. I came into the appointment thinking that I was going to go see another doctor and then decide but after that experience I decided there was no need. I wanted Dr. Pousti to do my procedure.
I was very nervous about making the surgery appointment and it took me one month after my initial consultation to make the decision. I scheduled my appointment for Tuesday October 3rd. I was jumping off of the walls and felt like the next 3 weeks were going to take forever. I had a pre-op appointment and was able to discuss any questions or concerns. We went over size and cleavage pictures to see which ones I liked. I knew I did want more cleavage towards to middle rather then on the outer. Dr. Pousti made me feel very confident in my decision. Ultimately I left the size up to Dr. Pousti. He knew I wanted to look natural and that's all that mattered.
The day of the surgery came and I wasn't nervous more like excited. I knew I would be not working out for 2 weeks so I hit the gym hard before the surgery. When I arrived at Alvarado Surgery Center I was once again greeted with kindness. I was taken to surgery prep. The nurse was extremely kind. The Anesthesiologist was very nice also. Dr. Pousti came in and reassured me everything will be fine and then I walked to the surgery room. Seeing the surgery room was a little bit frighting with all the equipment and lights. But as soon as I saw Dr. Pousti I felt ten times better. They had me lay perfectly center on the bed and then I was talking to Dr. Pousti and then the next thing I remember was waking up really groggy in the recovery room with an enormous breasts!!!! I looked down and couldn't believe it! I had did it!!
The recovery was harder on me then most of the women I spoke with. Vanessa called me the next day to see how I was doing. I think this has something to do with me working out at the gym and me having quite a bit pectoral muscle. The recovery was very painful for me. I had a reaction the percocet so I was only able to take vicadin extra strength which didn't do much. The wunderbra I call it that you get strapped into pushes the breasts down but at the same time can be painful if you strap it too tight. My pectoral muscles were very sore and continued to be for at least 2 weeks. My incision in the areola was healing very well. Its been 2 months and you can hardly notice the scar!!!
No one ever said that something good isn't worth the pain! Sort of like childbirth!!! And both was definitely worth it!!
My advice to anyone thinking about breast augmentation is to do it for yourself not anyone else. Then you will be most happy with your outcome.
Dr. Pousti and his staff are top notch AAA rated. You get AAA service with a friendly smile. I would recommend him to anyone.
I love my new breasts. Dr Pousti did an out of this world amazing job!!!
Thank you Dr. Pousti, Vanessa, Shashan, and the rest of Dr. Pousti's staff. You all contributed to me feeling like me again.
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Sonja
Temecula, CA | | In November I decided to have liposcultpure on my inner and outer thighs. Since I hit puberty I have had saddle bags. Exercise and diet were not enough. I have always wanted to get lipo but heard to many horror stories. Finally I realized I was never going to be able to get rid of them on my own and I was ready. A friend of mine highly recommend Dr. pousti. I made my appointment and had total peace about it after meeting Dr. Pousti. The one thing I really wanted was to see was other patients results up close in person. I did not even have to ask, the Doctor intoduced me to three women, one at 6 weeks, 1 week and 6 months. There results were great. The surgery and results were great. I was shocked at the difference and the pain did not last long. I healed quickly and my clothes fit so much better now. I wish I would of done this a long time ago.
Thank you,
AM
Hemet | Procedure Performed:- Liposuction Surgery (Lipoplasty)
| Amber
Hemet, CA | | I had always had nicely sized and shaped breasts. I never ever thought that I would be the one to be getting this surgery done, but after three wonderful, breast fed babies the thought wouldn't leave my mind. After each subsequent baby, my breasts got lower and lower and emptier and emptier. I thought about it a lot and I wanted to look good in clothes, in a bathing suit and of course for my adoring husband. After I had finished breast feeding my third baby, I starting doing some research on the internet and decided to take the leap and contacted Dr. Pousti from his website. I was impressed that he had done the breast lift procedure many times and once I met with him I was convinced that I was doing the right thing. He made me feel comfortable with the procedure and listened to my concerns. I was on the fence about whether or not to have the lift alone or to go for the implant as well. Dr. Pousti went over all the options with me and helped me to make my decision. I couldn't wait for my surgery date! Dr. Pousti gave me my youthful breasts back. I love to wear clothes now and I feel confident with my body again. I am so glad that I didn't wait even one more day longer.
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Tonya
Murrieta, CA | | Here is my experienceęI began to seriously think about breast augmentation and started researching. I browsed many websites, wow- there is a lot of information out there. I searched for Board Certified surgeons in San Diego and found many. I had no idea how to choose the right doctor but I just kept searching. Some web sites were much more informative than others, most had before and after pictures, and of course many had horror stories. I tried to find out about pricing, but I quickly learned that most will not give you a price online- though if you give them a call and ask for a rough guess-ti-mate for a breast augmentation, most will give you a number, give or take a thousand. But for me, money was not what was most important factor, I needed to feel comfortable and informed with the important decision I was about to make. So I decided to schedule a few consultations. I started with a list of about 15-20 and ended up with 7 appointments. Some doctors charged a consult fee, which they would then apply to the surgery, which is all fine and good IF you decide to go with that doctor, all of my consults were complimentary.
I scheduled all the appointments and made a list of questions I wanted to ask. I walked into my first appointment with Dr. ęXę, the office was very fancy and I already felt like I was in a good place. The receptionist gave me some paperwork to fill out and soon enough I went in to see the doctor. An assistant came in and basically answered just about all of my questions before I even met the surgeon. He walked in and 5 minutes later I was convinced that breast augmentation was as easy, and as staight forward as- ęI need some milk, do you want skim, low fat or whole?ę He had no emotion, no care or concern, just- ęok- ready? Any more questions?ę It seemed great- easy, professional and a no nonsense operation. I almost scheduled my surgery date, then and there- thinking to myself that maybe it wasnęt such a big deal, maybe this procedure is done everyday and I shouldnęt be so worried.
Then I met Dr. Y. He has his ęown facilityę, which I had mixed feelings about. For some reason I had a weird feeling about this facility before I even stepped into the door. Side note: trust those little feelings. Thatęs part of finding the right doctor- you should trust him/her and feel comfortable. The secretary was hiding behind the counter and made no effort to even great me. I announced myself and she gave me the same paperwork I had to the first time and finally went into the exam room. By this time, I felt like a little kid waiting for the dentist to come in. The vibe was all together sketchy, and I wanted nothing to do with this place anymore. So the doctor finally walked in and within the first few minutes, he basically asked me, ęOh, youęre what a B? And you want to be a D? Ok, no problem, I make this incisionę.blah, blah, blah.ę At that point, all I wanted to do was leave.
I went on to meet other doctors and it became almost a game for me, I already knew the answers to my questions but it was fun to see how each doctor presented himself and his staff. It seemed that consultation was almost a time for the doctor to sell himself, meanwhile I was learning more and more about this entire process.
The first time I met Dr. Pousti I had already seen several doctors and almost went in there with a ęok, what makes you specialę type of attitude. From the moment I walked into the office I felt at ease. The office staff welcomed me as if I had been there 10 times before and asked me to wait just a few minutes. I took the chance to look at pictures and read others testimonials. Dr Pousti came in and we began to talk. At first I thought to myself, wow, heęs a bit too nice for me, actually caring about feelings and trying to understand why I wanted this procedure, and assuring me to ask any questions I had. But then I warmed up a bit and realized, wow, I think he is sincere, this is not just his sales pitch. Once again, trust your gut- and be honest with yourself and your doctor. I think I went to see Dr. Pousti 3 times before I even scheduled my surgery. And not because I had doubts but because I would learn new info and go back and ask Dr. Pousti and he always had an honest answer, whether it was a good or bad. There is no doubt in my mind Dr. Pousti was the best choice- obviously, 1 year later and I will still talk wonders about him and his staff.
I think the best compliment I can give him is that I would send anyone I care about- my sister, my mom, my best friend. I sent a friend of mine last month and she is still on cloud 9 with new body. I recommend that you do your homework and research- ask the questions you need to and be realistic with yourself, try to look at before pictures that are similar to your body type. And if you donęt have time to research then use my experience- I did the work already- and would not have changed a thing if I had to do it all over again. | Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Jen
San Diego, CA | | Santee, CA
I have thought about having breast augmentation ever since my little sister developed and I didnęt. My motheręs best friend had breast augmentation when I was a kid and loved it. She has had three kids since then and breast-fed all of them without ever having a complication. When I turned eighteen I decided to wait to see if I might just develop late. However, barely fitting into an A cup bra just was not going to cut it.
The last straw was when I went shopping for business casual clothing for my new office job. Instead of shopping in the misses section, I had to venture into the womenęs section for the more professional attire. I tried on nice button up blouses and sweaters but everything was so baggy around my breasts. I could not fit properly into any nice clothing. I felt so depressed and did not even want to start my new job still looking like a teenager.
Being a college student, I started to research all of my options. I tried taking the oral breast enhancers but they did not work. I was so sick of going to the store and buying nothing but water bras! Finally, I started researching breast augmentation as my last and final solution. I looked into every doctor in the San Diego and LA areas. There were so many options that I did not know where to start. I decided to read as many personal stories as I could and research all of the doctors that were reputable. After nearly a month of research, I decided to go to a few office visits.
My first office visit was rigid and expensive. The doctor made me feel uncomfortable and had very few pictures to look at. He wanted me to just book my appointment on the first visit! I visited Dr. Pousti next. I had gone to his website and seen the many photos that are posted for viewing. He had several testimonials to read as well. Being a skeptic, I tried to find something bad about him online. I could not find anything, not one poor surgery or unhappy client and he sounded to good to be true.
Dr. Poustięs office staff was the first to draw me in. All of the ladies in there are friendly and care about you. They make a point to know your name and learn about who you are as a person. I never felt judged or uncomfortable in his office. When Dr. Pousti came in, he cracked jokes with me and asked why I was there. I told him about my concerns and he told me honestly about the possible risks and complications. Furthermore, I always go to have the same office assistant. Sheshan was with me at every pre op and post op visit from start to finish and made me feel comfortable and like she was a friend.
On my very first visit, I got to meet a patient that was one-day post op. The doctor let me meet her and preceded to leave the patient and me in the room alone for me to ask her anything I wanted. I then met several other patients that were at various stages in recovery and he let me be with them alone as well. I asked the girls all of the questions I could and none could say anything negative whatsoever. The open and honest atmosphere made me feel comfortable enough to book my surgery. I scheduled my surgery for April 28, 2006, which was two days before my 21st birthday!
Every day until that day I could not stop thinking about that day. The pre op visits went well and I was able to sit and talk with the doctor about exactly what I wanted. He let me know that he does not really want to hear a size because different sizes look different on different body styles. He asked me to find pictures of the breasts and proportions of women that I liked. I went to the XXX store and got some magazines and chose the ones that I liked and had them ready for the surgery date. Dr. Pousti said that with my body style that my expectations were reasonable to go from an A to a large C. I explained what I wanted and it was like he just knew how to do it.
The surgery day took forever to come. My boyfriend (who did not want me to have the surgery but supported me anyway) drove me to the hospital. Having the surgery at a surgical suite made me feel even more comfortable knowing that if anything did go wrong, I was in great hands. The anesthesiologist sat with me before the surgery and made sure that all of my questions were answered before they began. As I went to sleep on the table, I was able to listen to music and Dr. Pousti held my hand as I closed my eyes.
I woke up later in no pain and was able to go home as soon as I wanted to. My boyfriend took great care of me for the first week. Since I had the implants placed under the pectoral muscles, my chest was sore and I needed help getting up and going to the bathroom. I had a follow up appointment a few days later and was surprised to find that I did not even have any stitches in my incision. Dr. Pousti used surgical glue to close the incision and to keep the scarring minimal. The recovery was surprisingly easy. After reading all of the testimonials that said that it was so painful, I was surprised to find that it was so easy for me. I took my medicines as prescribed and never had sever pain. I actually went to school three days later.
I cannot guarantee that these results will be the same for everyone, but I can guarantee that you cannot get anyone better than Dr. Pousti. I am so happy with my results. I am now a 34D and proud of it! My follow up visits have been nothing but pleasant and the girls in the office always remember me and ask me how I am doing. I would recommend going to Dr. Pousti for any procedure you are considering. He has the best bedside manner and is a surgeon and doctor with a personality and most importantly one who cares for his patients. My results are exactly what I asked for and I cannot say anything but great things about this fantastic doctor and his staff. I can now go out and shop wherever I want to and fit into all styles. Thank you to Dr. Pousti and his staff for giving me the confidence I needed to be a successful college student and businesswoman. You are all truly miracle makers and lifesavers!
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Miranda
Santee, CA | | My name is Ashley and I am from Oceanside Ca. I got my boobs done on November 22nd.
I got a breast augmentation in late November 2006. I had been thinking about this procedure for about 5 years. I hated looking for hours for a dress or shirt or swimsuit that I liked, only to find my boobs didnęt fit in it right. I think the worst for me was when I was trying on my prom dress and even the push up bra didnęt help. I was Barely a B on a good day. Last year after spending time after time in a shop getting gorgeous dresses altered to fit me, I decided that I would go ahead and pursue ęthe dream.ę I spent about 6 months on line doing research, asking questions, all the usual stuff. A friend suggested I try Dr. Pousti and so I set up my consultation.
I remember going into the office and being a bit apprehensive, but the second I met Dr. Pousti I knew it was the right decision. He immediately put me at ease. Everything was very real and he was very down to earth. He made me feel so comfortable. He was also a wealth of information. I had questions about recovery time, scaring, and them looking fake. I expressed those concerns, and Dr. Pousti addressed each of them in turn. He explained in detail what he would do to help them to stay looking natural. That was a big deal for me.
I was truly amazed by the smallness of the incision. I had the procedure done under the muscle and through the areola. I expected the scar to be pretty big since we ended up going from my natural boobs to a very small D.
I also expected my boobs to look scary and bruised immediately following the surgery, but when he removed the bandages to check on them for my first check up, there was no visible bruising. Yes they were soar but visibly they just looked swollen.
Prior to recovery everybody told me what to expect, The boobs initially sit kind of high on your chest bone, the pain is like a bad bruise, but with pain meds, not a problem, and upper body movement is limited while tissue is healing. All in all not a big deal; I returned to light duty work a week later. Wearing the surgical bra for an extended period of time was more annoying than anything else, and when I got permission to take it off I did a little dance.
I have never been happier, Everybody comments on how nice they look, and feel J I went to the store the other night to try on my first ębig girlę
bra, I was so ecstatic that I could pick out the first bra I found rather than search for the right brand and the right size between an A and a B. I wore my formal last week, the one that needed the push up bra, I didnęt wear a bra at all and I got so many comments on how nice it fit and how well my breasts looked. I was ok with the way I looked before, but now I am overjoyed. The benefits of this surgery far out weigh any fears that I had.
I am glad I finally did it. Thank you Dr. Pousti.
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Ashley
oceanside, CA | | Dear Dr. Pousti,
Wow, this is a long time in coming. As a thirty year old mother of two I was so blessed but felt so self conscious about my looks. After breasting two kids my breasts no longer existed. I had gone from a cup size C to pretty much an A. I felt terrible about the way I looked. I no longer felt like a woman. I never thought I would ever need or want breast augmentation but I really began to feel a desperate need to be myself again and to have my confidence back.
I had gone several consultations and thought I had chosen a doctor until I had my last consultation with you. I walked into to your office and your staff greeted me and made me feel right at home and the feeling continued as you greeted me by name and I was put into a room. You were amazing and spent time to understand my motivations, fears and goals for the procedure. You made my husband and I feel so comfortable with the procedure and you as a surgeon.
You took the time to answer all our questions and you treated me with such a personal touch that I didn't feel like just another case. This exceptional care has continued even to this day which is two years later.
I can't thank you enough. The surgery went without a hitch and the results are amazing. I really feel like a whole new person. They look so natural that many people, when they find out that I had breast augmentation are really surprised and I get compliments all the time. Even my husband who was opposed to the whole idea at first would like you to know that they're GRRREAT!! So once again thank you for being an amazing surgeon and helping to give me a body I can be proud of. | Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Nicole
Lakeside, CA | | On Sept, 19, 2005, I had a breast reduction and a tummy tuck. I opted to have both done at the same time, which I'm very glad I did. 2 years before the procedure, I interviewed about 5-6 doctors in San Diego County. As I was about to make a decision, the money was not available as we had first thought. So I put my plans on hold. In July/Aug, 2005, our situation turned around, and I went back to looking for a doctor. I went back to the first doctor I interviewed. Dr. Pousti, and didn't need to look any further.
Dr. Pousti stood out above the rest for the following reasons:
1. He took time with me, as a patient.
2. He has a very easy going, mild mannered personality.......calm! (Good for a surgeon)
3. He had good credentials
4. I read his testimonials and spoke with a couple of ladies separately (outside of the office), who also
had work done by Dr. Pousti.
5. Even though I asked the doctor to do a few other little things while I was under, he told me it would
put me at risk to be under anesthesia more than 5-6 hours.
5. His office is very organized
6. The staff is very pleasant, helpful and sensitive
7. He was the only doctor who was a carrier for my insurance, since my breast reduction was covered by my insurance.
Over the years, I exercised and dieted, but was not able to lose my tummy. I had 2 children by c-section, and at age 43 had a complete hysterectomy. Even though I have good skin tone, at age 53, and because of hormone changes, I just couldn't tighten up the flabby skin from my belly through exercising and dieting. My clothes didn't fit, anymore, and I felt physically older than I was mentally. Therefore, I opted for the surgery. My biggest concern was being nauseated from the anesthesia, however, during recovery, I was given a pill to counteract that. Pain was not a concern for me, since I have a high tolerance for it.....however, because of all the exercising I had done previously through the years, there was soreness but nothing that I couldn't handle. The drains were annoying, but I wanted them left in as long as needed, to avoid any build up of fluid that might cause infection.
I had to leave one abdominal drain in for 3 weeks instead of the estimated 2 weeks. But it all worked out for the better. Now, after 5 months, post op, I can play tennis, ride my bike and work out much easier, and without the "load" in front of me. The best part is being able to button up any shirt, and have a flat stomach. I lost 10 pounds right after surgery, and now that some of the swelling is going down slowly, AND with more exercise and dieting, I expect to lose more weight and inches. My husband is soooo happy for me, and he says that I look and act so much younger than my 53 years.
Before the surgery, people were shocked at my age, but NOW, they are really shocked. They think I look 10 years younger!
YIPEE!!!
My advice to anyone before a tummy tuck, is to exercise a few months or more before your surgery. You'll need to use your leg muscles and back muscles after surgery.....ESPECIALLY, if you have breast suregery at the same time. After the tummy tuck, you have to walk hunched over, and that tires your back a bit. When the drains come out, you have more freedom to shower and move around.
THANK YOU, DR. POUSTI AND STAFF! YOU GAVE ME BACK MY YOUTH!!!
(I would also HIGHLY recommend recovering at "the Hideaway" if you have both surgeries at the same time.....ask the staff for information).
| Procedures Performed:- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
| Jeannie
San Diego, CA | | Unfortunately I was not blessed with even the average size breasts! I am naturally an A-cup. I work out daily and am fairly active. During the first part of 2007, I lost 26 lbs. and as a result, I really had nothing left!
I had been thinking about breast augmentation for many years and have done a good amount of research. I knew I wanted to get the surgery, but where and by whom?
I interviewed/consulted with six surgeons in the San Diego area. All of the surgeons were references from friends and/or co-workers that have had the surgery from 2-20 years ago.
I chose Dr. Pousti because of his presentation of himself, staff, and office. I was very impressed and he and his staff were/are very welcoming, understanding, compassionate, and professional. I even referred my friend before I had my own procedure completed! I am very happy with my results and everyday my life gets even better! | Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| lor
San Diego, CA | | The best!Great office staff too. | Procedures Performed:- Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
- Lower Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
| Nicki
san diego, CA | | I?ve wanted a breast augmentation ever since my breasts stopped developing at the age of 16. I went to a seminar Dr. Pousti had a couple years ago where previous patients came to speak about their experiences. However, I didn?t seriously consider undergoing surgery until about 9 months ago. I researched the risks online, read about what to expect before, during & after surgery, read testimonials on Dr. Pousti?s website and browsed the pictures. I liked what I saw and read so I scheduled my initial consultation. Dr. Pousti was always a gentleman and answered any questions I or my boy-friend had honestly. There was never any pressure to go a certain size or go with saline or silicone. I simply told Dr. Pousti what I wanted and provided him with photos, as a point of reference, to make sure we were on the same page.
On the day of surgery I remember being very anxious but excited. The waiting was the worst part because of the anticipation of undergoing surgery. I remember being escorted back to the surgery room where it was quite cold. I lay down and the surgery staff began to prep me for surgery. The anesthesia was hooked up to my IV and Dr. Pousti said, ?You?re going to feel a little sting but that?s normal?that?s just the anesthesia working.? I felt the sting and about 2 seconds later I was out cold. The next thing I remember is being stirred from my slumber. When I finally came to, I remember feeling very groggy (my eyelids were very heavy so I could barely keep my eyes open) and my legs wouldn?t stop shaking. I felt no nausea and was thankful that I didn?t. I was given something intravenously to stop the shaking and laid there for about 20 minutes until I felt ok to get up to go home. Dr. Pousti came over and told me that everything went smoothly, that I did great and that I?m going to have beautiful results. Come to find out later, the surgery itself only took about 45 minutes! My boy-friend came back to the post op area where I was resting and helped me out of the surgery clothes and into my street clothes. My chest felt very tight and I made a conscious effort not to constrict my chest muscles. The first three days of recovery were the worst because of the restrictive movement but fortunately my boy-friend was there to take care of me. Per doctor?s post op instructions I took my prescribed medication every 4-6 hours to make sure I felt minimal discomfort. All in all, the actual physical pain was minimal because I went in expecting the worst.
I am now 5 months post op and love my results. I wanted to look proportional and natural and that?s exactly what Dr. Pousti helped me to achieve. I feel more feminine & sexy, my clothes look better and shopping is certainly more fun both for me and my boy-friend. I went bra shopping for the first time after the surgery and was shocked that my cup size is as big as it is?a 34D coming from a small 34A/B. I would recommend anyone who is considering a breast augmentation to Dr. Pousti and his very capable hands. He does not charge for his consultations so you can schedule an appointment to speak with him and his staff as many times as you need to. Additionally, it was very beneficial to me to meet his previous breast augmentation patients, in person at his office, to answer any questions I had but more importantly to see and touch the results. Yes, I said touch the results. Of course I felt uncomfortable touching a complete stranger?s breast but after the first few women I got over it. Now I am returning the favor for Dr. Pousti?s new and prospective patients ? something very uncharacteristic for me to do.
So, a sincere thank you to you Dr. Pousti and staff, for my wonderful new breasts and a continually pleasant experience. I know I will be back for additional cosmetic ?maintenance? once the aging starts to show on my face, when the pounds start accumulating on my stomach, hips & thighs and when my buns start heading south Aaaaa?the joys of getting old?thank goodness for Dr. Pousti.
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| SAMANTHA
SAN DIEGO, CA | | Since the age of 13 the one main thing about my body that i wanted to change was the size of my breast. Starting high school a year later confirmed it. I felt like i was the only person in high school with an A cup that wouldn't grow, so i vowed to myself that if my breast hadn't grown by the time i was 21 that i would get surgery. I told my mom this and she told me that i was probably just a late bloomer but if it was what i really wanted that it was okay with her. Hundreds of stuffed bras later, it's happening! I'm having a growth spurt...at 21 y/o ? Oh, I had a growth spurt alright! Along with my bigger breast came an even bigger stomache. I was pregnant. It seemed like the only way my breast would grow so late in life. During my pregnancy by breast went from a 34 A cup to a 36 D cup. No time to enjoy them because they didn't belong to me anymore and they were extremely painful. My son didn't breast feed for very long ( a total of about 30 minutes all his tiny life) so the milk dried up and my breast went back to a size A cup. This time it wasn't the perky A cup i had before it was a deflated A cup which wasn't too appealing to me. That is when my goal became set in stone, i had to get breast implants. I'd been doing research on breast augmentation since i was 16 years old and the only real concerns i had and now was going under the anesthesia and scarring. My husband decided that new breast would be the perfect birthday/anniversary persent for me so i decided to do a little more research for the San Diego Area. I couldn't travel far to get surgery because of my son and i wanted to be close to home so i went to the internet and got to work. I went to about twenty sites looking up doctors and looking at the work they'd done but the one that stood out to me was Dr. Pousti's because of the number of women of color that he'd operated on. The pictures of his work where extremely persuading and on his website were also the price listings for all of his work which i didn't find on any of the other websites. I found that extremely helpful, so i called and set up an appointment for my free consultation. When i arrived at the office I felt extremely relaxed and at ease. It is a beautiful office with a beautiful and friendly staff to make you feel comfortable right from the start. During my consultation i let the doctor know of my concerns with anesthesia, scarring, nipple sensation and my diabetes. He answered all of them truthfully and even insisted i talk to a member of his staff to get the info from someone who'd actually had the procedure. Between the 2 of them all of my worries melted away and i was confident about the doctor and staff and procedure i was about to undergo. Surgery day ran smoothly. I literally went to sleep and woke up with new breast! They gave me plenty of good medications to keep the pain off and for that i was really grateful. It is so important to have someone there for you right after your surgery because most of the time you'll be out of it because of the meds. The pre-op and post op instructions don't lie, you need to follow them to a T. Don't plan on lifting anything for awhile including children all you'll do is hurt yourself and hinder your recovery. My advice is to make sure this is what you really want to do before you do it. Do your research, make sure you are comfortable with the doctor and staff. Write down your questions so you don't forget when it's time for you to ask them. I love my new breast! Before I had my surgery i was a saggy 34 A cup and after I'm a 34 C cup. They look natural and they fit my frame which is exactly what i wanted. I didn't gain any weight from them either, i am 5'2 and weighed 127lbs before surgery and i still weigh 127 lbs. I will admit though i am a little taller though, because i don't hunch over trying to hide my non-existant breast :) Dr. Pousti and his staff are great people and most of all they know what they're doing! I'm happy with my outcome and i know they can and will do the same with others.
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Royce
San Diego, CA | | Hello there!
I am a 36-year-old mother of one. I had breast augmentation surgery with Dr. Pousti in July of 2006. I have always wanted to ęget my boobs doneę, and when the time finally came where I was able to do so, I chose Dr. Pousti. I did some research, and after my first consultation with him, I feeI had to look no further. I was highly impressed, not only by his knowledge, willingness to answer questions, education, training and experience, but also by his quietly confident demeanor and professionalism.
I chose to have breast augmentation to increase the size of my breasts, especially after having a child. After the birth of my daughter, my breasts became saggy and deflated. I wanted younger, perkier breasts, but I didnęt want the softball-under-the-skin look; I didnęt want them to look ędoneę. I stressed this fact to Dr. Pousti, that I wanted a natural look, and I received just that. If you didnęt know me before the surgery, you would never guess I had a breast augmentation. They look like they are mine, and are perfectly proportionate to my body - I just look like I have a pair of really nice breasts! I was and am still extremely happy with the results, and would recommend anyone to see Dr. Pousti for any kind of plastic surgery they may be considering. One of the hallmarks or signatures of Dr. Poustięs work is his aereolar incision ę it is so small, you can barely see it ę extremely small in comparison with incisions from other doctors I have seen. You canęt even see it on my breasts. If you want beautiful, natural looking breast, Dr. Pousti is the man to see.
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Chanel
San Diego, CA | | If you are reading this you are most likely considering having a breast augmentation or a tummy tuck. With my first pregnancy I gained 60 pounds and breast feed for a year . After working hard to lose all the weight I was still left with saggy breasts, loose skin and stomach full of stretch marks. I was eating right and exercising five days a week and nothing would help the aftermath of the pregnancy. I felt so self-conscious that I wouldn't raise my arms in case someone would see my saggy stomach skin, and when I would look down into my padded B bra there would be a big gap where my breasts used to fill it out. I just didn't feel feminine any more. Knowing that I had done everything in my power to change my body, I decided to look into plastic surgery.
Dr.Pousti was the first plastic surgeon I had a consultation with, I was very impressed with how friendly his staff was and how personal he is. I was also surprised with how many of his patients were willing to share their experience. I didn't want to make any hasty decisions so I went to see two other doctors. I really wasn't impressed like I was with Dr. Pousti and his staff. As I was ready to call Dr. Pousti to schedule surgery, there was another plan in store for me, I was pregnant! Round two! Another 60 pound weight gain and more breast feeding! I was also left with an umbilical hernia. Now more than ever I was ready to reclaim what was once my body.
Since It had been almost two years since I had seen Dr. Pousti I scheduled another consultation with him and I was more impressed than the first time! I still went to two other doctors that I didn't see before, but I knew deep in my gut that Dr. Pousti was the doctor for me.
If you are considering this surgery there were three main reasons I chose Dr. Pousti. One, he has all his board certifications. Two, all of his clients are willing to share their experience with you so you know he dose good work. Three, He is such a cool, down to earth, caring doctor . You will feel like he's on the same page with you every step of the way. From your consult to your pre-op to right before you lay down on the operating table and even your post-op care Dr. Pousti was the same caring doctor through the whole process.
I had a full tummy tuck and breast augmentation, the pain was not bad and definitely worth it! Thank you Dr. Pousti for giving me the best bikini body ever! I'm the best I've ever looked! I never have to wear a padded bra ever again! My tummy is soooo flat and my breasts fit my body perfectly! For anyone who is suffering from post baby aftermath or just want to stop feeling like they need to hide parts of there body they don't like, I would just like to say time is precious and there is no better time than the present to stop feeling self conscious, with a little help from the Doctor! I know when it's time for me to turn the clock back, I will be coming to see Dr. Pousti again.
R.I.
Vista, California | Procedures Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
- Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
| rosie
Vista, CA | | l have always been small...an A was great for my grades, not my cup size. Finally, after nursing 2 kids...for my 33rd birthday, I decided to do it. Dr. Pousti and his staff were excellent from day 1. My husband and I were very impressed at our initial consultation when Dr. Pousti made sure I wasn't making a rash decision. We set the date...and it was done. The results are absolutely wonderful. Though I'm not the show off type, I have added some low cut shirts to my wardrobe with rave reviews from friends, colleagues and especially the hubby. At 5' 6" weighing 120 pounds, I did not want anything dramatic. Dr. Pousti went 360 cc which put me to a C cup, where I was while I nursed. He took his time in surgery to make them look perfect...the effort is much appreciated. I would definitely recommend Dr. Pousti to anyone interested in this procedure.
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Shannon
Temecula, CA | | It seemed pretty incredible to me that I would ever even consider breast enhancement surgery. I have always had full breasts from a very young age and usually tried to down-play their size. However as my 40th birthday approached I took serious stock of myself. Dieting, exercising, a pregnancy and plain ol' gravity had definitely had an impact on their size and shape. I'd been a full C cup all my life, but weight loss had caused my breasts to shrink considerably and unfortunately sag in the process.
I wanted back what I'd lost.
I found Dr. Pousti on-line, as a lark, just "looking into" cosmetic surgery. I'd kicked the possibility of surgery around for nearly a year before I started doing serious internet research. Dr. Pousti's website was amazingly informative....much more so than some of the others I'd seen. The information regarding the procedure I was curious about was stated in matter-of-fact, direct, understandable terms. It certainly allowed me to fully comprehend what I wanted to do, the risks, impact, cost....everything.
I made an appointment to see Dr. Pousti for an initial consultation for breast enhancement surgery. Dr. Pousti was able to get me in for my initial consulation right away. His staff was remarkably approachable, courteous, and friendly. But it was upon meeting Dr. Pousti that I made my decision almost before the visit was over. What a gentle, thoughtful doctor he is! It made all the difference in the world that he had all the time I needed to answer my questions and offer his expert opinion on what we needed to do to get my breasts where I wanted them to be! Within 24 hours I'd called his staff back to schedule the surgery!
My concern besides returning my breasts to their fuller shape was also "lift"....although I didn't really want to have a breast lift. Dr. Pousit was able to address this issue and I was able to not only enhance the size of my breasts but to stop them from sagging....my breasts didn't look this good when I was 25!
To be honest, I wasn't really concerned about the procedure itself. I just really had a tremendous amount of confidence in Dr. Pousti's skill and the obvious fact that he is extremely focused and detail-oriented. I had every reason to believe that he would perform a remarkable job and he did not disappoint me in the least. I was concerned about the pain factor during those first few post-operative weeks and he and his staff were very informative and supportive during this time.
The pain was pretty intense for those first couple of days (and nights)! No point in sugar-coating it....it DOES hurt! I had pain medication that was enormously effective and allowed the management of my discomfort to be curbed. I'm very proud of the fact that I was able to stop all pain medication by the fourth day post-op. My breasts looked pretty wild those first couple of weeks, but they've "settled down" quite a bit and they are indeed the full, natural looking D cup that I'd hoped for. Concerns about scarring around my nipples are alleviated every week....they're healing beautifully and fading faster than I thought they would.
My entire experience was just been such a positive one! Every post-operative office visit is such a pleasure since the girls continue to be so positive and encouraging! Dr. Pousti always comes in and sits down and speaks with me personally....he continues to cultivate his relationship with his patient long after his work in the operating room is over....it's like a familly there and it's impossible to not feel special and important.
If anyone ever seeks my advice about cosmetic surgery or a doctor I will direct them to Dr. Tom Pousti with affection!
Best,
Katie | Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Katie
Temecula, CA | | Dr. Pousti..... he is more than just a plastic surgeon he is someone who makes you feel as if you have known him your whole life. Dr. Pousti and his staff are all wonderful to work with. He made my breast augmentation look very natural. I am so happy with the result and grateful for the boost of self-confidence that Dr. Pousti provided me with.
V.N. | Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Vickie
san diego, CA | | I cannot thank Dr.Pousti and his wonderful staff enough!
First of all, let me say that I had been doing my research on breast augmentation for a couple of years and when I came across Dr. Pousti and his staff, I had to look no further. They all made me feel really comfortable and I knew that this was it for me.
The day of surgery Dr. Pousti was so sweet, making sure I felt calm and relaxed, assuring me that I was going to be very pleased. I am more than pleased with my results and the whole experience. I got exactly what I wanted; larger that, most importantly to me, look and feel natural!
Dr. Poust truly is an artist! I hight recommend him to anyone who wants beautiful results.
Thank you so much Dr. Pousti and Staff!!!!
J. F.
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Jamil
san diego, CA | | I had a breast augmentation done by Dr. Pousti and I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon. I had done a lot of research on surgeons in the San Diego area, and after all the research I had chosen Dr. Pousti because his credentials and before and after pictures were the most impressive. I had read many testimonials of happy patients of his and even got to meet with them when I visited his office for a consultation. The staff was absolutely wonderful. Everyone always greeted me with a smile and was very helpful with the whole process. Dr. Pousti was very comforting, and really put me at ease about having the procedure done. I had visited the office twice before I went through with the surgery, at absolutely no cost, and by surgery day I was very confident that i would be happy with the results. Dr. Pousti will spend as much time with you as you need to answer any questions and to make sure he knows exactly what results you desire. Sure enough, I am extremely happy with my new set of breasts! The recovery was faster than I had thought. By the third day after the surgery I was going out and on the fourth day I even got in a swimsuit and hit the beach. I was still a little sore and was limited on what I could or could not do...but by the 2 week mark I felt completely normal again. I would recommend Dr. Pousti to anyone considering this procedure, I promise you will be happy with the results! | Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Heidi
san diego, CA | | I am 35 and a mother of 2 teenage girls. I did not nurse my children but have had my ups and down's with weight loss and here in the past couple of years I really started to notice the loss of breast tissue. All through my high school years and even through having my two girls I had always had a full 36 "C" cup. Actually in high school I hated them because they were much larger than any of my friends, they made me very self conscious.
Little did I know what an asset they really where! So as time has gone by and I am noticing they loss of my breast's I would always kid with my husband that I wanted my boob's done, his response was very encouraging.
Not till this past February of 2006 did I start researching and consulting with different plastic surgeon's. It's hard to know where to start because their is a plastic surgeon at every corner and this is something you don't want to look up in the yellow pages. But after doing EXTENSIVE research on the internet I found Dr. Pousti, called his office and set and appointment.
>From the very first phone call to now being 3 months post op Dr. Pousti
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his staff have been nothing but professional and kind. On June 28th 2006 I went in and had a breast lift and augmentation. I am not going to tell you that I was not nervous because I was, not because I didn't think he was going to do a great job, but I have never had a surgery in my life!! Dr.
Pousti saw how nervous I was and reassured me that everything would be just fine, and it was. I woke up with little pain and on my way to having my boob's back again and this time appreciating what I have. I cannot say enough about the staff at the surgery center, they were terrific!! My husband was deployed to the middle east so my sister was here to take care of me. Dr. Pousti was so kind and called my sister a few hours after my surgery to see how I was doing and did so again the next day. I happened to see him the next day for a post op visit and his staff got me in and out as soon as they could seeing I was in some discomfort. The recovery has been fine, the first 4 days for me was uncomfortable but after that each and everyday I felt better and better. I am now 3 months post op and loving it.
I went from a very flat 36 "B" to a very full 36 "D". I cannot say enough kind words to Dr. Pousti and his entire staff but thank you, you guys ROCK!!
Jennifer
Murrieta, CA
| Procedures Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
- Breast Lift Surgery
| Jennifer
Murrieta, CA | | I had been thinking about getting breast augmentation for a couple of months but was worried about finding the right doctor to do the procedure. I found Dr. Pousti when I was searching for information online about the procedure. His website was very informative about breast augmentation, and answered every question I had. I then made an appointment to have a consultation with the doctor. From the first day I walked into the office I knew Dr.Pousti was the doctor I wanted to perform this procedure. Dr. Pousti and his staff were very helpful, friendly, and caring throughout the entire process.
I am now 8 weeks out of surgery and I cannot explain how pleased I am with my results (My husband is very happy too!!). I have more confidence now than I ever did thanks to Dr. Pousti. I would recommend Dr. Pousti to anyone interested in getting this procedure.
I also want to send special thanks to the staff in the office for always making me feel comfortable, you guys are awesome!
| Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Rebecca
San Diego, CA | | Hi, my name is JD, I'm a 37 yr old mother of 2. I had breast augmentation 1.5 yrs ago and I'm very pleased with my results. Dr Pousti and his staff are the best. They are very caring, supportive and genuine. As an RN, I've seen the work of many surgeons and in my opinion Dr Pousti's work is outstanding. After our intial research, Dr Pousti was the only consult my husband and I had, we were both very comfortable with him. Dr Pousti is very honest and sincere in his approarch to plastic surgery. I would recommend Dr Pousti and his staff to anyone considering any kind of plastic surgery. He and his staff are the best in the field.
JD | Procedure Performed:- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
| Judalon
San Diego, CA | | Dr. Pousti & Ladies~ It was wonderful to see you all yesterday at my 3 month post-op visit. Many thanks to all of you for the kindness and patients you have shown me! Everyone in that office has, at some point, has positively impacted me in one way or anotherę.thanks so much! You are a great team!
I am a mother of a beautiful daughter and twin boys. After having my daughter, I was very lucky to bounce back into, relatively, great shape. However, after the birth of my twins, it was a totally different story. Despite losing all 58 lbs. of twin pregnancy weight and countless hours at the gym, I was left with extensive muscle damage to my abdomen causing me to look pregnant. When my twins were six months old, I was constantly asked ęWhen my baby was due?ę and instructors at the gym were always reminding the mommies in the class ęto know where your heart rate should be.ę Was she talking to me? There were no pregnant women in the class. All of the self-consciousness began to root itself deeply in my life and I became so unfamiliar with who I was. I knew I had to do something about it. I had already spent the summer totally covered up and only swimming in our pool when no one was there. I knew I didnęt want my children to grow up with that type of mom. I wanted to be a mother with confidence, one that swam with them and went to the beach and frolicked in the surf with them, not always just looking on. That just wasnęt me.
I found Dr. Poustięs wonderful website while searching the internet. I told a friend about it and was happy to find out that she and other friends had been to Dr. Pousti and that he was the wonderful man that they are always raving about. I came in for my consultation and knew right away that I had found a wonderful fit for me. The ladies in the office were warm and welcoming and Dr. Pousti was the perfect mix of professionalism, skill, kindness and confidence.
What impressed me the most about Dr. Pousti was that, not only is he an incredibly skilled surgeon, but he, personally, took the time to address my fears about my surgery and make me feel comfortable with my decision. My twins were only 10 months old when I had my surgery. I had spent many sleepless nights worrying and then at my pre-op appointment, Dr. Pousti asked me what I was most nervous about. I told Dr. Pousti that I was worried about something happening and not being there for my children. Dr. Pousti took my hand and looked me right in eyes and assured me that he would get me home to my children. I never had a sleepless night again, not even the night before my surgery. I believed him and trusted him.
I also want to add that during my decision making process, Daisy called my cell phone to follow up with me and answer any additional questions after my consultation. Poor Daisy caught me in, yet another, moment of anxiety and stayed on the phone with me for 20 minutes while I cried in the Target parking lot. I will always remember that day. I felt like I was talking one of my girlfriends and will always be grateful for her kindness and patients.
My surgery day was smooth and stress free. The process is easy and everyone at the surgery center is top notch. The anesthesiologist spent a great deal of time with my husband and me. She was wonderful and answered all of our questions. We had a last minute conversation with Dr. Pousti and then it was time for my tummy tuck. I was very excited. I was determined to stay strong and not cry. I did a great job until right before I was asleep, Dr. Pousti grabbed my hand and said ęIęll take good care of you.ę I felt a tear roll down my cheek.
Sure enough, as Dr. Pousti had promised, there I was waking up, perfectly fine and with a flat tummy. Julie from The Hideaway was there to pick me up. The surgery center communicated beautifully with Julie and it was wonderful. I spent two nights at The Hideaway. Julie and her staff were fabulous. I was very comfortable and very well taken care of. I cannot give enough thanks to Julie and her staff. Dr. Pousti came to visit both nights at the Hideaway. I remember he came at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday night. My mom and I joked, wondering if he ever slept! Those first few nights would have been rough at home for my children. The Hideaway took care of those first two days and it allowed my mom and husband to focus on the children. When I arrived home, I was full of smiles and ready to see my little one. I am thankful for those two nights at The Hideaway.
I am feeling wonderful and back to my ęold selfę. My scar is great and love my cute belly button. Most of all, I LOVE my flat tummy. I have a renewed sense of confidence. I feel wonderful about myself. I am forever in debt to Dr. Pousti for making my experience so wonderful. Lack of self confidence can rob you of the littlest treasures. We recently did family pictures at the beach. They turned out beautiful and it is difficult to think that had I not had my surgery, I probably wouldnęt have even wanted to do them at all. I find more and more little things, every day, where I think to myself that I probably wouldnęt have done it, had I not had my tummy tuck. It is amazing what the surgery has given back to me and I am grateful every day.
| Procedure Performed:- Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
| Amy
San Diego, CA | | Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck)/Breast Lift/Breast Augmentation:
WOW! I donęt even know where to start.
So, after having kids and yo-yo dieting for the last eight years my body had been put though the ringer, so to speak. I wanted to have my pre-baby body back. Say that three times, fast! The only way for me to achieve this was with a tummy tuck, breast lift, and small implants. Exercise and diet was not helping, well maybe a little but stretched skin does not go away. My husband and I have been talking about me getting these procedures done for a couple of years. I just wanted to look as beautiful and sexy as he made me feel. So, I finally started researching doctors. I did a lot of searching online. Some of the referrals I got from friends, and some I found myself, one of which was Dr. Pousti. We went on many consultations, prior to meeting Dr. Pousti, they made me so nervous I was so worried that they would tell me I still needed to lose weight and I was already so self conscious that the last thing I needed to hear was that I should lose more weight.
He was my FINAL consultation. He is so genuine and he made me feel so comfortable, well, as comfortable as I could be with all my rolls hanging out. You know what I am talking about, the extra rolls of you stomach, that hit your thighs when you sit down to go to the bathroom, yeah those rolls! Skin touching skin on your own body, not pleasant! I was not nervous at all, when you go to his office for a consult you get to see other post-op patients and their new look, so you feel more at ease.
He answered all my questions with even more detail than other doctors had.
All the girls in the office are awesome and so welcoming, I knew when I left that this was the doctor that was going to make me look as sexy as I felt!
Dr. Pousti had one of the office girls call a patient that had just had the same exact surgery that I wanted. I was able to talk with her on the phone, which was also very helpful in making my decision. I followed her though her recovery and that was it for me, she looked absolutely amazing, and I thought, that is going to be me.
Of course, with any surgery, you have concerns, yeah this was going to be a little stressful on my body. Childbirth was no walk in the park. I was so ready to replace the excess skin with scars. It was a trade I was willing to make.
I went to the office the night before my surgery to be all marked up and ready for the BIG DAY! Thatęs fun, NOT! Having all your sagginess lifted and measured to be drawn on, very cute! It was all good, though, at this time the next day it would ALL be gone and I would be on the road to recovery. I was excited, not nervous, yet! I had been so excited leading up to my surgery that I thought I would not get scared, but the morning of my surgery a little nervousness set in, okay, a lot.
Dr. Pousti came in as calm and collected as always, checked all my markings,
assured me he would take good care of me. And, that he did! I laid down on the table and Michelle, his assistant, put some music of my choice on, Dr. Pousti was holding my hand and making sure that as I feel asleep I was in a happy place! Because at this point I could have run out of the surgical room and I think he could see that in my face. He told me to think happy thoughts and the next thing I knew I was in the recovery area and Julie from the Hideaway was there to pick me up. I strongly recommend if you can, stay 1-2 nights at her place it is the best choice I made, they cater completely to you. They showed my husband and me how to take care of everything so when we got home we would know what to do.
That evening at the Hideaway, Dr. Pousti came by to see how I was doing. I thought that was nice.
My recovery went well. I was honestly not in excruciating pain, the first few days were a little rough but I would do it all again in a minute. I think I expected the worst pain and when it was not what I thought, I was good to go. Yeah, it was uncomfortable at times but completely manageable.
I am now about 3 months post-op and feeling great! Loving my new body and my husband is pretty happy, too! If youęre still looking for a doctor, STOP, look no more, you will not find a better doctor out there, trust me, I looked.
Good luck and enjoy your ęBODY BY POUSTIę I know I am.
S.C.
~Murrieta, California
| Procedures Performed:- Abdomen
- Abdominal Liposuction (Liposculpture)
- Body Lift
- Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
- Breast Lift Surgery
- Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
| Stephanie
Murrieta, CA | | December, 2006
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