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The Part of Weight Loss That No One Wants to Really Talk About: Extra Skin Everywhere! - La Mesa, CA

UPDATED FROM sjbrannon
2 months post

7wks post op

WORTH IT
Arm infection is finally gone (didn't seem surgically related, my skin is so tight and caused incision to split from a little bit of movement), and I'm healed up pretty well. My scar tissue hurts a lot and impairs normal range of motion but I have started self manipulation of the scar tissue to hopefully massage a break down of unnatural tissue deep inside.
Scars don't look terrible, the most noticeable ones are actually in my arm pits.

sjbrannon's provider

Tom J. Pousti, MD

Tom J. Pousti, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Pousti is a genuinely caring individual with a staff to match. The best medical experience I have in my near 30 years of life. Thorough pre and post op care is given. My extended abdominoplasty was done with him, and I have no regrets. I haven't had any complications, just a bit of extended healing time because of my personal medical complications. This doctor is extremely professional and transparent in his intentions. He is unwilling to say yes to any request, rather, he focuses on education and safety of each procedure as well as realistic ability and outcome for desired results. He is more than willing to try to accommodate requests, letting us patients know, that it may not be exactly like what we want, but as close as he possible can. He refuses to admit that he is a wizard, but it doesn't take a sorting hat to tell you this man IS magical! Dr. Pousti is the doctor that will go to your home post op with flowers and send you home with more flowers than a flower shop. Dr. Pousti is the doctor that will make sure every need is taken care of and that recovery is going as expected. Dr. Pousti is the doctor that will bend over backwards to reassure you and listen to your worries even if nothing is actually wrong. Dr. Pousti and his staff will never make you feel less than a god/goddess.

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Really neat and fine scars. x
They really are! He does incredible work. Any spots I have that have thicker scars are from separation which can't really be controlled by a surgeon. I'm a bit naughty when it comes to the rules, but only as needed, lol! I hope the pics and reviews help you!
Looks good
UPDATED FROM sjbrannon
1 month post

A bit over one month post op

Had some problems with my incisions inside my arm pit area but after getting over that hurdle this process isn't so bad. Got my stitches out this past week and besides some ones that his below new skin and are working themselves out, it's starting to be much better. I don't have much sensation around the incision lines. They are discretely placed and fading nicely already! Currently I'm working on rehabilitation for my range of motion and a few areas are still rebuilding new skin tissue. The Z in the arm pit incision provides better range of motion so it might look awkward now, but I prefer to have better motion :)

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You're looking really good... but dam! That just looks so painful! I'm really happy for you!!
Coconut oil...I thank the universe for it!
As do I!! .. small world.... I've been mixing it with essential oils, colloidal silver and DMSO and putting on my boobs and incisions.... heals everything like a charm.
ditto! ;] Im a huge fan of EO's! I have an almost 2 yr old boy and I make an incredible butt butter for him XD I even used that for my incisions and it was insane how quick they healed up! My surgeon was pretty pleased XD
That's fantastic!!!!! =) xo
How much
UPDATED FROM sjbrannon
5 days post

Day 5 post op

Day 0-4 I thought I would die. The pain was excruciating and I went into detail on my breast reduction review (procedure was done together!)
I'm happy to say with wonderful attention from my surgeon, Dr. Pousti, and his staff, and a needed med change, have me feeling more confident and in much less pain! This will be amazing, I'm sure! I can't wait to see!

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Glad you are feeling better
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