Breast Augmentation Surgery with Dr. Pousti in San Diego CA.

I have always been small chested, and after breastfeeding all 7, it’s taken it’s toll on my chest size. Since my family is complete, I decided to set up a BA consultation. I was referred by several friends, who all had amazing results, to Dr. Pousti.

Dr. Pousti and his staff are very friendly and comforting. During my consult, I was greeted by Dr. Pousti’s front desk receptionist, Taylor. She helped me get all checked in and was very sweet. My husband and I didn’t have to wait long in their waiting room (which does offer snacks, water bottles and coffee) before I was greeted by Vanessa, who is another sweet woman! Vanessa brought my husband (he’s amazing and very supportive. He’s my sidekick ????) and I back into a room.

Vanessa asked me some general questions about me and my goals. Dr. Pousti came right in and introduced himself. He was professional and polite and assured me that this first session was about providing information and not selling me on a date when he was available. He even encouraged me to set other consultations with other Dr’s so that hopefully I would recognize that he stands out among other talented doctors, which he did.

Dr. Pousti excused himself so Vanessa could go over some of the different implant sizes and take a virtual 3D scan of my chest. It was pretty cool to see breast on me without breastfeeding. ????

Dr. Pousti came back into our room and spoke to my husband and I about his philosophy when performing breast augmentation surgery. His concentration is meeting my goal look, instead of negotiating a cup size (which ultimately depends on the bra manufacturer), cc amount or profile. In his mind those things are secondary to how I felt and looked wearing a dress or being topless. My husband and I both liked that he took ownership of those specific details and it transformed putting the weight on our shoulders to guess what I think we want into the hands of a professional surgeon who’s actually performed thousands more procedures than I ever have or will!

So here is the key for me. Dr. Pousti has a great relationship with his providers and he will not make you commit to a size, volume, profile or brand. On the day of your surgery the Dr. will have a range of implants available to use. He will first perform the surgery with tools called sizers. These are basically bags that can be filled as sort of a test run for what implant on each breast should be used to achieve the look you want. He will set you up, compare you to your “goal board” (made up of print outs of ‘yes’ and ‘no’ boobs from many available options on the Internet). Once the look is achieved in practice, the volume, profile and other details are noted specific to what your body needs in an implant and then he will remove the spacers and place the implant needed. If the implant looks off, compared to the readings the spacers gave, he will modify and assure you will leave, that day, with as close to your final goal look as achievable!

This approach transformed the process from a sterile surgery into a bit of artistry and made me feel like my experience would be unique and as if we working together to achieve my lifelong goals. Dr. Pousti called me personally the day before my surgery to let me know I was in good hands (pun intended? Haha) and that he would go over every aspect of my surgery and answer all my questions before we began. Yes I’m a bit nervous, but I also am able to have feelings of excitement and comfort knowing I’m going to be pleased with the results later.