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Two more weeks until I burn this surgical bra !!!!!!!

Plasticmakesperfect
posted 5 months ago
updated 4 months ago

Worth It
Cost: $6,000
Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS (San Diego, CA)

Hello, I am counting down the days until my breast...

30 Dec 2012
8 days pre

Hello, I am counting down the days until my breast augmentation surgery with Dr.Pousti. I cannot wait to see the results . My goal is to be a Nice D cup with roundness and cleavage on the top, without the melon look .I have been wanting to get implants since I was a young girl because of my body being very bottom heavy. I am excited to now have a proportional body once the surgery is over. I will update this as I go! :-)

So my surgery date just got bumped up a day, it's...

3 Jan 2013
5 days pre

So my surgery date just got bumped up a day, it's now on the 8th. I'm so excited. I can't wait!!!

So surgery is tomorrow. I am pretty excited. I...

7 Jan 2013
1 day pre

So surgery is tomorrow. I am pretty excited. I hope they look really good after surgery, I really hope I get the fullness and cleavage I am looking for. Surgery is early in the morning so it's just a countdown from here.

Surgery was today ! So it looks like he put in...

8 Jan 2013
On day of treatment

Surgery was today ! So it looks like he put in 492ccs in both of the silicone implant. I am in a lot of pain but I think the arnica and per op vitamins have really helped :)

Still healing but they are feeling a lot better ....

14 Jan 2013
6 days post

Still healing but they are feeling a lot better . I have been easing off the pain mess and taking things slowly. I can't wait for Thursdays appointment to see them again :-)

Just got back from my post op appointment. The...

17 Jan 2013
9 days post

Just got back from my post op appointment. The steri strips are staying on for a bit longer, but it is for the best. Dr. pousti always takes the best care of me and answers all my questions. They even did all the paperwork for my job on the spot. He is willing to even give me a late appointment next week to accommodate my working schedule. I cannot wait to see these completely healed. I learned breast massage today and it was kind of weird but actually helps ease the pain.
I have eased off the pain medication, so that is good :) if you have ANY QUESTIONS , please feel free to email me on here. I am very open.

-going back to work in a few days :( :(

I'm going to make an entire list of stuff to buy pre surgery. I have seen others but I will put specific links. I'll add it later

LYMPHATIC MASSAGE IS AMAZZZZZING!!! I highly...

18 Jan 2013
10 days post

LYMPHATIC MASSAGE IS AMAZZZZZING!!! I highly recommend it.
Benefits of lymphatic drainage massage : According to MassageTherapy.com, lymph drainage massages can help with healing after surgery. This type of massage regenerates tissues to reduce scarring at surgical incision sites. Lymph drainage massages also reduce swelling and detoxify the body, according to the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators. The alliance's website states that lymph drainage massages help speed regeneration of tissues and cells. I just had one today because my therapist told me to wait 10 days after surgery. So today was ten days :). I can have better posture and put my arms closer to my sides. Yay :-))))

*PREOP LIST OF STUFF TO BUY******

18 Jan 2013
10 days post

*********PREOP LIST OF STUFF TO BUY**************

*PREOP LIST OF STUFF TO BUY******

18 Jan 2013
10 days post

*********PREOP LIST OF STUFF TO BUY**************

Http://www.realself...

20 Jan 2013
12 days post

http://www.realself.com/forum/pre-post-op-stuff-buy-and-tips-prepare-for-your-surgery-recovery-hope-helps

I added a picture of me at 2 weeks post op. you...

26 Jan 2013
18 days post

I added a picture of me at 2 weeks post op. you can see the dissolvable stitches on one side that is why it is dark. But otherwise. I think they are healing nicely.

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My Doctor: Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS

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I was researching on the Internet for a few months and decided on Dr.Pousti based in his high reviews. I was planning on getting multiple consultations at different offices , but after seeing what a professional gentleman he was, I decided he was the doctor for me! His staff is also very open and caring with you as well.

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Bluestarforever 5 Feb 2013

how are you doing? keep us updated

NEW Jenna From California 25 Jan 2013

Woohoo!! How does it feel to have the tape off??! How was your appointment??

Plasticmakesperfect 25 Jan 2013

It feels weird not having tape on anymore. I was so used to it. I have to wait a week to start using silicone sheeting and scar gel. I definitely don't want ugly scars. Lol. My appointment was good , I had alot of questions as usual

NEW Jenna From California 25 Jan 2013

Lol it's good to have a lot of questions tho!! I'm trying to come up with pre op questions :/ even tho it's not untill march 8th lol

NEW Jenna From California 23 Jan 2013

Post a pic!!! :)

Bluestarforever 21 Jan 2013

I contacted your doctor cuz I'm very interested getting my BA with him. Hopefully I hear from him soon!

NoMoreBoobEnvy (RealFriend) 20 Jan 2013

New pics of the girls??!

Plasticmakesperfect 20 Jan 2013

No :/ still have the steri strips on and some bruising. I took pics but nobody wants to see that ugliness.lol

NoMoreBoobEnvy (RealFriend) 20 Jan 2013

Aw! Totally understand!! Are you on Arnica and Bromelain? Arnica gel and creme does wonder for bruising!

Sunny81 20 Jan 2013

I used the Arnica gel since day one through 2 weeks and didn't get any bruising. It really helps

Plasticmakesperfect 20 Jan 2013

Bromelain should be arriving in the mail soon. I took arnica pre op. I only have minor bruising and it has turned yellow. So not too bad. But I have a bad rash in between my breasts from the surgical bra and itching it :(

Plasticmakesperfect 20 Jan 2013

Nice. I need to buy more

NoMoreBoobEnvy (RealFriend) 20 Jan 2013

Cocoa butter for in between the girls and all around them except for the bruised areas .. I would put the Arnica gel on the bruised areas ;)

Plasticmakesperfect 26 Jan 2013

I posted a new pic but it's barely two weeks post op