46 Y/o Breast Revision 5'2" 127 # on June 9, 2015 by Dr. Pousti Before 385cc Mod Silicone After 565cc Hp Silicone - La Mesa, CA

HISTORY:
I had a breast augmentation in the Seattle area one year ago and was unhappy with the results. I did not feel that the surgeon listened to what I wanted. I feel he had already decided what he thought I should look like and didn't deviate despite seeing my wish photos. He already chose the cc before surgery. In his defense, my starting point was very difficult as I have pectus excavatum and my breasts were far apart and I never had cleavage.

I have wanted a breast augmentation since I was 18. In my teens and 20s, before I had children, I was completely flat with 12% body fat. Before my first BA, I was about 10-15 pounds overweight and breast fed 3 children so had a lot of breast tissue/skin even though my breasts were size 34 A. With my first BA at 45 years old, I had 385cc silicone moderate profile.

I understand my anatomy dictated how they would look post-op but I was really unhappy from day one (blues big time, I cried the first day knowing it was not what I wanted) with the lack of cleavage and my body seemed to engulf the 385cc. My surgeon made it clear that high profile looked too fake and that 385 was the max we could go for my width of my chest. I felt post-op he could not wait for me to leave the room and would open the door "shooing me out" as I asked more questions. Totally disgusted with his arrogance, I never even went back for revisits after the 3 month mark. I do not like to write negative reviews so I am leaving his name out of this post. I could not get cleavage with pushup bras and did not look how I wanted to in bathing suits. My breasts were in my armpits. Very uncomfortable. I think I cried for 3 months straight regretting ever having the surgery.

Luckily, I found Real Self and did a lot of research knowing that I wanted to have a revision done. I came across Dr. Pousti's name frequently for breast revisions. He has a wonderful reputation especially for breast revisions. I emailed him pictures because I am from out of state and he sent me a detailed email about the options for my situation. I flew in to see him (my choice) to see if I would be a good candidate because I felt my pectus excavatum was an issue and I wanted his opinion in person to see if he could help me and what were realistic expectations. He was amazing and spent 2-3 hours with us. I showed him pictures of what I wanted and he answered in detail any questions that I had. He did not want me to leave until I felt my questions were answered. I was very impressed with Dr. Pousti and his staff.

Two months later, June 8, 2015, I had my pre-op visit and we spent another 1-1.5hrs discussing what I wanted and what was possible. Dr. Pousti is down to earth and honest. He is a very busy man but MAKES the time to answer your questions. I appreciate his kindness. I was terrified to have the procedure done...one reason because I am terrified of going under anesthesia and two, I am terrified that my results will not be what I expect. On the day of surgery, he reviewed my pictures again, what I wanted and what was possible for my anatomy. He explained in detail what he was going to do as he drew on my chest. I felt completely safe in his hands. He is an artist...I can tell. He could tell how frightened I was to go under and made me feel calm as the anesthesia kicked in.

The surgery went well. All the recovery room staff was great. I was given Zofran so had no vomiting post-op! I was happy to wake up to no drains! I had no idea how many cc's I would end up with and came out with 565cc high profile. I am so excited. I told Dr. Pousti that I did not want anything more than 600cc if possible because I did not want the weight on my petite frame.

I have the best fiance who happens to also be a nurse practitioner so he has taken amazing care of me. I think having the proper help after surgery is the key to success. Overall, pain has been manageable but had some itching with percocet so had to switch to vicodin.
I have been doing much better. I did a short walk and continued to take deep breaths. I am recovering much easier than my first BA. I am so tempted to look inside my bra but am following directions and not touching anything.

Doing much better. I am from out of town so we are staying at the Homewood Suites Liberty Station in San Diego (highly recommended) and it is a great set-up because it is an open floor plan with a kitchen, living room and bedroom. There is also breakfast in the mornings and little dinners in the evening so my fiance does not have to leave me alone. We went to Trader Joes and stocked up on groceries. I have been walking and pain is much better today. My fiance washed my hair and blow dried it and I feel like a princess. Tomorrow is my post-op appointment with Dr. Pousti so I will know more then! I will post my pre- op WISH PICS soon.