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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

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.

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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
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Location	Pousti Plastic Surgery 7301 Girard Ave. Suite 203 La Jolla, CA View map 29995 Technology Drive, #103 Temecula/Murrieta CA 92563

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