La Jolla Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“5 Days Post Op”

I've been planning a tummy tuck since my oldest daughter was just a couple months old and I realized that lovely flap of skin I had after my c-section was never, ever going to go away. Two more babies, both over 9 pounds, further cemented the necessity of a tummy tuck if I ever wanted a flat stomach again. Three weeks before delivering the youngest, my waist was 56" around. Fast forward 13... more

“Extended Tummy Tuck with Dr. Tom...”

I am having a tummy tuck to remove the extra skin from 5 pregnancies and loosing the 50 lbs of baby weight. I still have about 25 to loose but I am ready to see some results now. I am 5'4 and 163 lbs. I have been so conflicted about about doing this but the timing is right. My husband is a Marine and he is home now so I will have help with the kids. My kids are 10,7,4, and 2, and my biggest... more

“Best dr ever! - San Diego, CA”

Even though I am writing this review 6 weeks post op. I can tell you that the results are phenomenal. The scar is healing very nicely and I am back up and running (well, at least doing some cardio more

“Tummy-tuck & Lipo on my Back by Dr....”

I've been wanting a tummy tuck for over a decade and put a lot of time into finding the right surgeon. It's been almost 2 weeks since my surgery and I'm absolutely thrilled with my results!! I'm told I'm still swollen, but I already can tell a huge improvement in my abdominal area and love my new belly-button! I've had no complications and the whole experience has been easier than my previous... more

“Most Comforting Experience -La Jolla, CA”

Dr Brucker was the first doctor I met with and after meeting with him and discussing what i wanted, I felt that I needed to look no further. I had a tummy tuck, liposuction, and a full breast lift with silicon implant. I am less than fortunate to be plagued with poor skin elasticity due to years of prednisone use for my severe asthma. Issues with my skin actually caused some complications... more

“Amazing Procedure and Doctor - La...”

I had 4 children within 5 1/2 years and although very active and in shape, there is no ridding completely of that lower tummy area so I was wholeheartedly interested in a full tummy tuck procedure. The procedure was amazing, but not going to lie...a big recovery. Your stomach is being cut into and muscles are being stitched back to where they once were, so patience is key upon recovering. My... more

“Amazing Suregon and Staff -San Diego, CA”

DO NOT LOOK ANYWHERE ELSE IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN AMAZING PLASTIC SURGEON!!!!!! I am a 46 year old woman who felt that my appearance was not really supporting the youthfullness that I had inside. I knew that I definatley wanted to get some work done and was really looking for some expert advice. I was very nervous and really didn't know what to expect.  I had a facelift, fraxel... more

“Amazing - Encinitas, CA”

Dr. Laversons office is so comfortable. The office staff is well organized and I felt at ease immediately and checking in for my appointment. Amber was very friendly and helped calm my nerves. This was my 4th appointment with a local plastic surgeon but I still was a bit nervous. My goal was to do my do diligence and find the best doctor for my tummy tuck. I have been researching for the past... more

“Flat Tummy; No Muffin Top - San...”

Very positive. almost one year later, I am still fascinated by the results. it is a 'new normal' to not have feeling (a 'tingly' sensation) above pubic bone - but not big deal to me. the scar doesn't bother me - it's a smile looking at me in the mirror. i do recommend lymphatic massage to help relieve fluid discomfort and accelerate healing (wait for Dr. P to give ok). disappointing is scars... more

“Bikini Ready Mom of 3 - San Diego, CA”

I had tummy tuck by Dr. Lori Saltz. After my 3rd baby it looked like I swallowed a cantaloupe. I was prepared physically for the surgery, hired a nurse overnight and stayed at a hotel. I can not believe how much excess skin and fat she took off. 3 weeks postop and I am flat as a board, and that is with swelling! Recovery was excellent with the medications and injection they provided.... more

“New Pics! - La Jolla, CA”

I can barely type this as I am almost in tears. Tears of joy! I've been wanting a tt for as long as I can remember. A few stats first, I'm 29 years old (30 in April), mother of two boys (7 and 4), 5'1" and 135lbs (all booty jeezuz). The reason I need this tt is not because of my children, but because for 3 years starting at the age of 18 I was 210lbs. I lost over 100lbs, down to my lowest... more

“6.5 Weeks PO NEW BIKINI and PIC :)”

Let's face it, being 113 pounds and 5'5", I should have been happy with my body. You hear those measurements and you would think that person had a rock star body. Not what I felt like! When I would lay on my side, a huge puddle of skin would follow. If I bent over, it would collect in the center. How was I supposed to go to the beach, the lake, or the pool with that puddle of skin hanging off... more

“Flat Tummy Here I Come! - San Diego, CA”

This is actually my second round with Dr. Pousti. In Feb. of 2012 I got a Stage 3 breast lift.This is me Now I'm ready for my extended tummy tuck and a revision of my first lift.Alrighty, its been going on 4 months since my surgery and I couldn't be happier. I'm totally flat and curvy, woot! I may actually wear a bikini this summer, which is a weird thought for me. My breast lift revision was... more

“The Gift of a Lifetime - San Diego, cA”

I've struggled with obesity the majority of my life. In 2007, when I was 21 years old I decided to fight for my life. I was at a high of 356 plus pounds and I decided to enter the journey of winning back a life for myself. Since then, I have lost 180 pounds, NATURALLY. A lady found my story online and sent it to Dr. Pousti. I was seeking a pro-bono surgery after losing the weight but I could... more

“Extremely Satisfied. 11 Years After...”

Eleven years after the birth of my son I finally found the resolve to change my stomach area. During my pregnancy I acquired mounds of stretch marks and flabby skin. My reasons for the surgery are the common story... no matter exercise area would not tighten...embarrassed of this part of my body...sick of wearing a one piece at the pool. I wanted to feel confident in my skin and have my body... more

“Tummy Tuck and Lipo, So Worth It! -...”

I had been overweight from my teens and I hated my stomach. I worked out constantly to try to get rid of the fat, and lost a good amount of weight, but that "pouch" on my lower stomach never changed. I finally decided to consult a surgeon about liposuction. I was told that the lipo would only deflate my stomach and a lift would be needed for the results I wanted. After a lot of deliberation, I... more

“Dr. Pousti is Amazing! Did My...”

Dr. Pousti performed an extended tummy tuck on me 8 weeks ago. Let me tell you it was one of the best decisions I have made, besides having him do my breasts a few years back! (: Dr. Pousti has a great bedside manner and helps you feel comfortable before and after surgery. The whole staff of the Pousti office are awesome as well. I had excessive hanging skin due to major weight loss from... more

“I Think I have Dog Ears :( 9 weeks...”

I have been reading everyone's reviews and finally logging in. I'm a Mom of 3, a 9 yr old and 7 yr old twins. I gained 40 pounds (vaginal delivery) with the first and 80 with the twins (C-section) -my body and stomach haven't been the same since. Finally decided to do this and surgery scheduled in 2 days- May 10th. I m scared and excited at the same time. It's good to see... more

“A Gifted Surgeon - San Diego, CA”

It rid myself of extra fat and skin that would not tone up no matter how much exercise I did. I had been contemplating having abdominoplasty for the past ten years. I had seen several plastic surgeons and did not feel comfortable with any of the choices. As the years grew by, so did my stomach. I am a compulsive exerciser and no amount of sit-ups could rid me of the excess skin and fat. I... more

“Love My New Body - Encinitas, CA”

I was not happy how my body looked even with consistent workouts and a healthy diet. I needed these procedures to give me that confidence back that I had prior to having my child. more

“A Perfect Score! - Del Mar, CA”

I had this Tummy Tuck because I had enough of looking in the mirror in disgust. Having 4 kids can wreak havoc on your stomach that you'll never get back no matter how many crunches you do, not to mention the stretch marks that will never go away. One of my goals in life is to pose for a fitness ad or magazine and I would never be able to attain that goal on my own. I look so forward to... more

“6 weeks post op and feeling good!”

I had two C-sections two years apart which resulted in a big loose tummy, diastasis recti and an umbilical hernia. My primary doctor encouraged me to have the hernia repaired so I didn't end up having emergency surgery. When I visited the general surgeon, I asked if he could fix the muscles and I didn't like his options. He told me about a new procedure but didn't know much about... more

“A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words....”

It's been exactly a month since D-Day and I have to say, it feels like much longer. (It doesn't help that I'm basically the poster-child for ADHD and I don't do well when required to sit still for long periods of time.) All said and done, I'm thrilled with my results and unless someone decides to generously foot the "remodeling" bill, I couldn't be... more

“First beach pic...I think I'll throw...”

I wanted my hernia repaired to prevent the possibility of a future obstruction....and I also wanted to look good!!  I'm a 33 year old mother of 4. I just had a complete tummy tuck/hernia repair on August 29th. I had a bowel obstruction in 2005 and had a large vertical incision and an umbilical hernia. I tried to have the hernia repaired by a general surgeon last year, but that... more

“I love my tummy!!! Tummy and Breast...”

My overall experience was great, I had my surgery two weeks ago. I am familiar with these procedures, I work in recovery for a few surgery centers and cosmetic clinics. I am a mother of twins, during pregnancy I gained a goof 55 pounds all in my belly. The pregnancy went full term and I gave birth to two beautiful baby girls. I decided that since they recently turned two that it was... more

“Seeing the light... - San Diego, CA”

Being a young mother of 3 (28), I have felt robbed of a youthful body. Although I love my kids more then anything, the hanging stretchmarked skin from the pregnancies kept me from feeling feminine. I am very active and have maintained a healthy weight but my tummy always bothered me. So... i am now 8 days postop and to be quite honest the pain has never been too much to handle. The puffy... more

“Outstanding - San Diego, CA”

To look better and feel better. In my case, I got an abdominoplasty and some liposuction. He also tightened up the tummy muscles and corrected a hernia that I had gotten from my last pregnancy. I love the results and I can't tell you how much of a confidence booster it was for me to see the before and after. He has sculpted me even better than I used to be in my 20s. more

“So Excited for my Tummy Tuck - La...”

I'm finally having my Tummy Tuck on Feb. 10th! I was scheduled for my TT in August of 2006, but it wasn't meant to be. As I was getting ready to "jump" on the operating table they said they had some good news or bad news for me...I was pregnant. They performed a pregnancy test just minutes before and it was positive! Oh my what now? I was 39 with a 12 yr old daughter and I... more

“Can't Wait, but Now I'm Nervous Too!...”

I have had 2 kids, one is turning a year old this month and one will turn 5 in March. They both did a number on my tummy! I have stretchmarks all over my stomach and of course have the loose skin and the bulge that just won't go away no matter how much I try. I have always had a little bit of a bulge in my tummy area, so I have been looking at a TT for quite a while, and finally I have all the... more

“Tummy Tuck and Gallbladder Removal”

I am having a tummy tuck, lipo on the flanks and gallbladder removal on July 28th. I am kind of concern because I am paying a PS to remove or improve the look of my c-section scar and remove some of my stretch marks; now I'm going to have new scars from the gallbladder removal. :( Has anyone had this type of procedure before? Should I worry? Are the scars from the gallbladder removal bad?... more

“Going in on July 16 for Breasts and...”

I have my pre-op appointment this Friday (where I pay my balance). I have been on this site for the past few days- thank you everyone for sharing! I really feel I have a good idea what to expect now- basically it sounds like I need a good month before I even begin to feel right again! I am very skinny, but with a lot of damage from my two pregnancies and c-sections. I have a herniated(sp?)... more

“Tummy Tuck + Lipo Contouring”

After many years of yo-yo weight loss and gain, combined with a pregnancy, left my abdomen in the shambles. I basically wanted a clean slate and despite the fact I was overweight at the time of surgery, there was no way these areas were ever going to bounce back. I was also experiencing lower back pain from the weight of my pannus, not to mention sciatic nerve problems that regular visits to... more

“Tummy Tuck to Get Rid of Flab After...”

Having had two children (the youngest being 9 months) I decided that I wanted to get rid of the unwanted flab. I managed to get down to my pre pregnancy weight but could not remove the skin hanging over my trousers when I bent down. I am athletically built and this really bothered me.I go through ups and downs and sometimes wish that I hadn't done it because I am still in pain and unable to... more

“Indented Scars from Tummy Tuck”

I had twins and had excess skin i could not get rid of. However, i ended up with an unexpected (still unexplained) vertical scar and the horizontal scar is very indented. My doctor says he "doesn't see what I am complaining about." The deep indentation is visible through clothing.I had a tummy tuck two years ago and was dissatisfied with the results. First, although I was prepared... more

“Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift Changed...”

I would like to think of myself as an informed consumer. I’m not at all an impulsive person, especially when it comes to something as significant as my health. When I first started considering having a cosmetic procedure done I consulted with my husband and we both agreed that there were several factors we needed to consider. First, the procedure would have a lasting effect on my... more