Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

Amazing! - La Mesa, CA

ORIGINAL POST

I remember at the age of 17 I was sitting and...

WORTH IT$5,000

I remember at the age of 17 I was sitting and thinking -- I hadn't grown since I was 15 and I came to realize that I was done with puberty. Most girls would be happy they were finally done changing, but I was overwhelmed with grief-- mainly because my boobs hadn't changed at all since I was 12 years old. When I looked down at my chest I saw these weird droopy traffic cone shaped blobs that were supposed to be boobs. They were far apart, funky shaped, and looked more like boobs that a chubby little boy gets from being too fat. In a way that's what they were-- I had grown up fairly plump, and although I slimmed down during puberty my b-cup fat kid "breasts" stayed. I hated them more than anything. When I put on bras I didn't have enough tissue on top to fill in the cup so people could see my nipples if I ever bent over in a t-shirt, or if they were just plain taller than me. No one told me this until late in high school and I was mortified… after that I was stuck wearing sweaters a lot even when it was hot. I didn't want guys to see my boobs and could never enjoy sexual encounters because I was so self conscious about my boobs the whole time. I mean these boobs were so hideous and really really ruining my life.

Around 18 I began to google a lot of before and after pictures of breast augmentations, I was fascinated. I began to see a lot of boobs that looked similar to mine, they were said to have "tuberous breast deformity". Great. I was deformed (although if I am considered to have this it is very very minor some girls are really unfortunate). Nonetheless, I grew even more self conscious. I felt so hopeless, I wanted a breast augmentation so bad but I could never get money for something like that. I felt so bad about my boobs, I felt like less of a woman for not getting nice beautiful boobs during puberty like all my friends. One day when I was bored and googling pictures again I found a website called "myfreeimplants.com" I signed up. It was a boob miracle! It was a website that would fund my breast augmentation. I think it took 8 months, but I raised enough for a breast augmentation. I could now finally fix myself and feel like a real girl.

When I went into surgery last week I had the best nurses ever! I was nervous and they were so comforting and reassuring. One nurse held my hand as they put be to sleep because I was nervous about the anesthesia (which was actually super easy and awesome). I woke up what felt like a second later with another incredibly nice nurse helping me. My boyfriend picked me up and we drove home to LA right after. It wasn't that bad of a drive at all. The pain felt like I did way way too many pushups the day before and was now sore from that. Which was a lot less painful than I expected!

I'm one week post op, and I took a peak at my boobs, and well I cried when I saw them! My boyfriend thought I was so silly, but they look so beautiful I cried! I have never felt so great about my chest. I had a pinnochio moment I finally felt like a real girl!! Hehe I feel so incredible and beautiful now! My chest is a work of art, I am full and plump and round in all the right places. I really have picture perfect boobs! It was SO SO SO worth it!! I think any girl in California who wants to get her boobs done should go through with it, and no matter where you are I think Dr. Pousti should be your surgeon. I have spent countless hours looking at before and after pictures and he is an artist and a miracle worker. There is no surgeon in all of California that can compare. I will forever be thankful to him for making me finally feel beautiful and incredible and most of all HAPPY!

Anyone who has been considering this for a long time, take the plunge! But make sure you go to a really good surgeon. I think it is only worth it if you see someone who will do a good job like Dr. Pousti did.

I will add photos when I am further along in the healing process!

hayleydevlin1's provider

Tom J. Pousti, MD

Tom J. Pousti, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Overall rating
Doctor's bedside manner
Answered my questions
After care follow-up
Time spent with me
Phone or email responsiveness
Staff professionalism & courtesy
Payment process
Wait times

Originally during all my google searches Dr. Pousti a San Diego based surgeon would pop up a lot. His work was breathtaking to me. He was truly an artist, he could take any boobs and make them amazing. But, I was in LA and he was in San Diego, so I tried to find someone as good as him in LA first. I took some photos of his I liked to consultations with many surgeons here in LA. Their work just couldn't compare. Not only that, but they were charging outrageous prices for very bad results. I was disappointed, how could there be so many bad surgeons in the plastic capital of the USA? I finally decided that even though it would be a hassle I could only get my boobs done by Dr. Pousti. I drove out to San Diego for a consultation and it felt right! I met patients of his in his office and they were comfortable with me feeling their boobs so I would know what implants felt like (no LA surgeons did this!!). It was amazing I really wanted to know what a fake boob felt like and it felt nice! I felt like they really provided me with a lot of info and they let me talk to so many other girls who had breast augmentations. It was better than any other consultation I went to.

Replies (1)

Thank you for sharing your personal story on RealSelf! Sounds like you're very happy with your doctor and your results. What type and size implants did you end up getting? I have heard that you often have to interview with your male sponsor for the free implants. Did you have any stipulations like this? Looking forward to your pictures. Congratulations!