Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Before and After Pictures by Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACSThis 40 year old from San Diego, California was interested in a tummy tuck after pregnancy left her with loose skin. After reading several blog sites about Dr. Pousti and hearing his previous patients talk so highly of him and his work, she decided to discuss her options with him. Dr. Pousti confirmed the patient would be a good candidate for an abdominoplasty. She is now 9 months post-op and is very satisfied with her flat stomach. | Patient DetailsSex: FemaleAge: 40 years old Height: 5' 6" Weight: 130 lbs Skin Tone: Light Procedure performed on: Abdomen, Upper Abdomen, Lower Abdomen |
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