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Getting Breasts Re Done/ Internal Sutures - San Diego, CA

  • posted 7 months ago
  • updated 3 months ago

I previously had breast augmentation and lift in...

I previously had breast augmentation and lift in late 2011 with Dr. Pousti. After less than a year, I noticed my implants were dropping lower and falling towards the sides. Also, my nipples grew in size and I had scarring from the lift. However, I was and still am very confident in my Dr. Which is why I stayed with the same Dr. to do my surgery once again. At the end of the day, there is no other Dr. that compares to Dr. Pousti. Everyones body is different, and my body just didn't handle the implants well. But I am still 100% sure that I wanted Dr. Pousti to preform the next surgery on me. I got internal sutures and went a little bigger as well form 690cc to 850cc. Since I was his patient before, he made it VERY clear that he would do whatever it takes to make me happy. And he stood by that. I only had to pay for the hospital fees, and his fees were waved/free of charge. I am so so so very grateful for that, because these surgeries can get expensive and if I had to pay for the whole thing, well then I wouldn't have been able to do it. I still can't believe how easily he told me he would re do the surgery and he would do what ever it takes to make me happy. He did not even hesitate, he said you tell me your goals and I will make it happen. That is how you know he is truly a caring person and will go to what ever lengths he needs to in order to make his patients happy.I just did the surgery in October 2012, for the internal sutures. In the future, I am still going to go back to get my nipple size reduced and to try to reduce the scarring around my nipples. Once my breasts heal, I will share pictures and keep everyone posted to show off how amazing they turn out.

Got pics!! I love what Dr. Pousti has done with my...

Got pics!! I love what Dr. Pousti has done with my breasts. They are healing now and will look and feel great when they are all done healing, im sure of it. He also did partial scarring reduction during this surgery as well!! That is why my nipples are covered. I can't wait for them to be healed! Thank you Dr. Pousti!
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My Doctor: Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS

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He will make sure his patients are happy. Everyones body will react differently to implants and surgery, like mine did. But Dr. Pousti made sure I was happy. He went above and beyond to make sure I loved my breasts. I can't explain how grateful I am that he re did my surgery just to make me happy and comfortable with my body. His actions changed my whole life for the better. He is truly a professional and he cares so much about his patients. Trust me, if you go to Dr. Pousti he will make sure you love your results. Going to him was a life changing experience and I am so glad I went to him.

Comments (10)

Violet1234 (RealFriend) 20 Mar 2013
Looking good
Damsel 9 Mar 2013
Very nice results, congrats!
beth5062 27 Feb 2013
im having internal stitches done tomorrow on my right boob which is falling too low because I had a capsulectomy. Are you happy with your internal stitches? did it give you some lift? I dont want a full breast lift but im uneven now-so nervous for tomorrrow!
Gemini028 27 Feb 2013
Hey Beth, OH YES I am so happy with the internal sutures. They are exactly what I wanted. It is literally like an invisible bra, your boobs stay perky and hold a great shape with or without a bra. Why just on your right boob? I would ask your Dr. about doing it on both just to have them on the same page. In the future, the one without sutures might look different. I say this because I noticed a huge difference from my first surgery without sutures and the way they look now with having sutures. They come out differently. But I will tell you the recovery time could be long, it all depends on your body. It could take up to 6 months. So if you work out, run, and lift weights, you should take this into consideration. But again, yes yes yes, I am so happy with the sutures.
Gemini028 27 Feb 2013
I posted pics for you! Hope this helps.
beth5062 28 Feb 2013
the reason I just did the right was bec thats where i had a full capsulotomy and did implant exchange on both. My left one is round and perky and my right was loose and droopy. Maybe he should have just done both-but it was done to make my right "come up" to my left, I was not slightly uneven- I was severely uneven. I dont run-i just do eliptical and lift weights. I guess if i eventually need internal sutures in my left i will do it-but if i do it now it would be up to my chin. I change into my bra tomorrow so i get to take a peek. Im so happy you likes the internal stitches-thanks for sharing-I will keep you posted.
beth5062 28 Feb 2013
I meant to say full CAPSULECTOMY not capsulotomy....im on painlikkers now and being sloppy....
Scottsdale1247 (RealFriend) 30 Oct 2012
The internal sutures do help, also a little pocket work  in the cleavage area helped mine look more "front and center", mine looked far apart too but part of that was lack of upper and inner volume which having high profiles helped with. Since you want to get a nipple reduction have you considered getting a small lift to help with the settling of your implants?  You could get a lift when they cut around your nipple to reduce it by also cutting a little skin around it too.
beth5062 27 Feb 2013
Hi-did your internal stitches give you more lift? Im having revision tomorrow morning!!
Megan P (Community Manager) 22 Oct 2012

That is wonderful that you felt so well cared for and listened to by your doctor!

How are you healing up from the most recent surgery?

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