La Jolla Mommy Makeover Doctors and Reviews

“A Better Me - San Diego, CA”

I have wanted this procedure for over 14 yrs and now that I finally put my self first, here I go! As moms we tend to put our children first and that is what I did even when I had saved most of the money. The guilt I felt wouldn't let me spend such amount of money on just me. I'm being realistic about this I just want to feel good in my skin without the extra. I don't expect to look like... more

“Tough Recovery, but So Worth It - La...”

After having four children, i was really wanting a tummy tuck. Although i went in to see Dr Pousti for a breast reaugmentation, i decided to bite the bullet and have the tummy tuck done at the same time. Recovery from a tummy tuck was far more difficult than i had expected. i was hunched over for a good 5 weeks. my skin was tight. slowly i healed. you know what is amazing is that after my... more

“Well Worth It! - San Diego, CA”

I knew after having kids my stomach would never be the same. I was lucky enough to inherit the petite frame from my Grandmother and Mother but it also came with the "after pregnancy" sagging skin and stretch marks. It was inevitable I was going to have the same problem. After seeing 4 other doctors, I was convinced Dr. Pousti was going to my surgeon. I should've saved Dr. Pousti for last on my... more

“Well, I'm Finally Doing It! - La...”

Well, I just got off the phone with the wonderful Christina at the PS office. I have my initial consultation this Saturday 02 Feb 2013. I've wanted this surgery for so long. I'm a 29 (soon 30) year old mother of two boys. At around the age of 17-2, I was in a bad relationship and ate my emotions. At my heaviest I weighed 210lbs. At 5'1" that was horrible! I slowly started losing the... more

“The Night Before - La Mesa, CA”

Well it is finally here!!!! And yes I am a little nervous but much better since talking to Dr Pousti. It is the night before my surgery and I am excited about the beautiful results I am about to recieve. Dr Pousti you are truly a wonderful man and my husband and I are great full for everything you and your staff have done to get us to this point. Wish me luck!!!!!Wow I can't believe it has... more

“Mommy Makeover at 42”

Over the past few years I have faced many challenges. With losing 50lbs I can now see the woman I once was long ago but the extra skin and sagging prevents me from fully recognizing her. At pre-op my before pictures were taken. I appreciate how they will demonstrate the changes to come with surgery.This week has been super busy getting ready for my surgery. Dr. Pousti has called me and emailed... more

“Mommy Makeover Excitement! - San...”

So, My mommy makeover is next Friday. I'm really excited, but nervous! I'm afraid of what the pain level is going to be afterwards. My nerves are getting the best of me, as I find myself eating more excessively. Not to mention, I am going to start my menustral cycle! Will that be an issue. I'm hoping and praying for a safe and speedy recovery! It's finally time to gain my self esteem back... more

“Best Doctor Ever - San Diego, CA - 4...”

Back story: I was a surrogate in 2011 and deliveries twins in December 2011. In addition I have two wonderful children if my own. In February 2012, my husband was tragically killed. I had initially meet Dr. Pousti in March 2012. I had wanted to find out if I was a good candidate for a mommy makeover, and if I was...what was the approximate cost. It's was something that my husband and I... more

“The Full Experience - San Diego, CA”

My experience with Doc Pousti has been an emotional road, I have been through what I think few patient has gone through I had a full mommy makeover , i mean the compelte work, however I did come across a minor baterical infection on my left breast and unforunately it had to be removed per doctors orders, he really takes his time to make sure that you end up with the result you want, its worth... more

“7 1/2 wk PO!”

A little about me: I have been waiting 16 years for this!!!! I'm 5'3 160lbs. I have had 3 beautiful boys, the first was a c-section. Since then my stomach has never been the same. Even though there was only one baby in my belly each pregnacy, I looked like I was prego with twins each time. I had a breast reduction and lift back in 2006. I was a DDD, with flat pancake boobs. I wanted to... more

“An Australian Girls Journey - Tummy...”

I was motivated to get plastic surgery after I lost a large amount of weight and was left with quite loose, sagging skin on my breasts, stomach, arms and thighs. In 2007 I weighed approximately 300lbs (135kg), and over 2 - 3 years I managed to lose about 154lbs (70kg), I decided to get a breast lift and implants in 2009, and went to a local doctor here in Brisbane, Australia. I had... more

“Comfort in my Own Body - San Diego, CA”

Oh Boy, Well I guess this really first started when i was younger and always had a little extra fat in my belly. I was always very uncomfortable with it and excercise didn't seem to help. Well once into Adult hood and my first baby the extra fat was also tons of stretch marks. After the birth of my first daughter in 2001 didn't take very good care of myself and gained an excessive amount of... more

“3 weeks to go until a newer me!”

Hello all! I am an avid stalker of Realself. It has even put Facebook on the backburner! ha! I am 35, but refuse to believe that. I have 3 boys, 16,11,and 4. I have been married for 17 years to a military man. I have been waiting for 16 years to have a TT done. My oldest son was an emergency c-section. I tried doing to much right afterwards and ended up opening up my insicion. Well they had... more

“Hello Everyone! I've Offically...”

Hello Ladies! I have been a long time lurker of real self, and finally have decided to join since I JUST BOOKED my mommy makeover! YAY!!! I am 29 years old, 5'3 180lbs YUCK! I have two awesome boys, ages 7 and 19 months, both were c sections. I have been up and down with my weight my whole life, Im usually in the range of 140-200 and I've been up and down tooo many times to count. So... more

“16 days PO!”

Hey everyone!! I am so glad I've found this site. I've always wanted a mommy makeover after my son was born 10 years ago but never thought I'd ever go through with it. Then 2 years ago, I decided to go to some consultations. I went and obviously never went through with it. Now after a co-worker got her mommy makeover done, I kept thinking when will I do this for myself? I then decided to go... more

“8 weeks PO”

Extended Tummy Tuck, Full Breast Lift, Breast Aug. with silicone Implants, Lipo of Saddle bags after losing 100lbs. and having a 10lb. baby 5 years ago.I am turning 45 the day after my MM surgery, I am 5 9" tall and 165-170lbs., I topped out at 280 when I was pregnant with my son, and stayed at 265 for 3 years after I had him. I got sick of carrying the extra weight around and joined WW in... more

“Mommy Makeover - Chula Vista, CA”

I'm a mother of 4 Kids. I always been struggling with weight going up an down, I'm really excited of the mommy makeover I been reading all you guys storys! I can wait to see the new me. But I'm so scare for the recovery I have to little ones that are always up an down running around the house. more

“5 weeks..whoopi!! - San Diego, CA”

Hi so im 35, married, i have three kiddies (8 yr old girl, 4 yr old girl and my 15 month old boy).My hubby is my age two days older than me. I've been married 11 years. It's been great. My Life on tummy...I've had issues with that since I was a little girl. So I didn't have a nice flat or smooth stomach ever. Hahaha more like Rolls. And ppl let me know that for years i can... more

“Best Decision I Ever Made - San...”

I am a 41 years old and have been fighting my weight gains and losses ever since I was 23 years old. In high school I thought I looked ok .It was't until I married and and had 2 children that my weight problem got serious .Every year the pounds just kept adding up until I was at 265 pounds and didn't know how I got there. I tried many different weightless programs, and always seem to... more

“Mommy Makeover: Full TT and Replace...”

I had twins about 5 months ago and they ruined my tummy. my body was unacceptable to me and i wanted to fix it asap. I had my mommy makeover on 1/17/12. I am 9 days post-op. i have only seen my tummy tuck results once, i thought i would cry, because it would not meet my expectations, but i was wrong. i am thrilled with the results even in this early, "ugly stage" of healing. it is a... more

“Glad I Waited...found the Perfect...”

I rode the weight gain, weight loss roller coaster for all my youth. In my early 20's I had 2 children and the toll everything took on my body left me with terrible self esteem and a bad body image. I saved for nearly 6 years and finally had my surgery a year and and a half ago. My surgery was the best possible. I had a tummy tuck and lift with small implant. I healed remarkably and am... more

“Mommy Makeover Perfection - San...”

I decided to proceed with my surgery after 2 children and breastfeeding left my breast saggy and my tummy with loose skin I was unable to lose through diet and exercise. Dr.P exceeded my expectations by giving me the most natural beautiful hour glass shape. My tummy tuck incision is low enough to be hidden by the tiniest panties. A doctor that pays close attention to detail in giving me... more

“NOT-a-Mommy Makeover! Breast Lift +...”

Over the past 3 years or so, I've lived a very healthy lifestyle. I've worked out regularly, eaten healthy, done strength training, completed road races and even a Sprint Triathlon. Not to say it's all for naught; I love being active and feeling healthy, but if the one thing I work for is to be comfortable in a bikini or in a sports bra at the gym, then it may as well be. No... more

“Left tire deflation!!!- San Diego, CA”

Good Morning All, So this morning is the day before Surgery and I am a bit nervous. On the computer I am looking at every last minute thing I can to reinforce my decision. My thoughts on this are all over the map. I'm excited and then I think why am I doing this at 51.. is this my mid life crisis? My wonderful husband says it's a late birthday gift for my 50th since I was then... more

“My Mommy Makeover Was So Worth...”

I came in to see Dr P, for a Mommy Makeover. Having 3 kids all weighing over 9lbs; really took a toll on my body. I would find myself excersising, and not losing my belly. It was very frusturating. The day I came in for my consultation, I was immediately welcomed by his wonderful staff. I really felt like I belonged there. After meeting with the Doctor, My husband and I knew he was the one. Dr... more

“Mommy Makeover - Blessings of...”

About five months ago, I could no longer overlook the reality of what the blessing of motherhood had brought along with it. Each morning while getting ready for a new day, the same feelings of dissatisfaction clung to me and accompanied me around. That morning I took one of the best decisions that I had ever taken. I decided upon plastic surgery to aide my constant efforts of looking on the... more

“Mommy Makeover - Tummy Tuck After 2...”

After having 2 kids I gained 65 to 70 lbs each pregnancy, but lost my weigh through working out and watching what i eat. I've been working out continuously for 2 years and is in really good shape. I'm 5'1 weighed between 112-114lbs, I was always getting frustrated because I worked out so hard watch what I ate and my stomach was still flabby,stretched,had stretched marks. I turned... more