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Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Q: Should I massage my breasts after breast implant surgery? asked by Anonymous
A:
Massaging your breasts after breast augmentation would prevent capsular contracture and help the implants settle into the pocket. It is not mandatory to start massaging directly after surgery. I would recommend waiting at least 2 weeks or once the swelling and bruising subsides. To avoid encapsulation, aggressive massage would help soften up the implants making them feel more natural.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Undergraduate: University of California San Diego Medical School: UC Irvine College of Medicine |
| Post-medical school training | Internship: University of California, Irvine Medical Center Orange, CA 1990-1995 Residency: General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center Orange, CA 1990-1995 Fellowship: Plastic Surgery, Harvard / Brigham and Women's / Children's Hospital Boston, MA 1995-1997 Fellowship: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Harvard |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 12 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS) |
| Hospital affiliations | Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Alvarado Hospital |
| Medical or professional license | CA |
| Requesting an appointment with Tom J. Pousti, MD using RealSelf.com is free & confidential. Consultation fee: Free unless the consultation is for revisionary surgery. | |
| Location | Pousti Plastic Surgery 7301 Girard Ave. Suite 203 La Jolla, CA View map 29995 Technology Drive, #103 Temecula/Murrieta CA 92563 |
Comments from Tom J. Pousti, MD on RealSelf.com
- Still having pain 3 weeks post-op: "Yes, it takes time for tummy tuck patients to be completely back to normal..."
- Yes!! So worth it. Why did I wait???: "Breast Enhancement surgery, if performed for the right reason, is a very..."
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- problems after breast augmentation: "When you are having such pain and the breast is extremely hard to the touch, it is..."
- Implants done twice, still not satisified: "The best way to know what size implant to use is for the patient to choose..."
Treatments offered by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Arm liftBody lift
Botox
Breast implant removal
Breast implants
Breast lift
Breast reduction
Brow lift
Chin liposuction
Ear surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Forehead lift
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Male breast reduction
Mini lift
Mini tummy tuck
Nipple surgery
Skin rejuvenation
Tumescent liposuction
Tummy tuck



