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53 year old happily getting rid of saggy upper arms


53 year old happily getting rid of saggy upper arms

It is almost 7 weeks PO. I feel so much better. At about 6 weeks PO I started to feel more like myself. The change is really great. The pain is almost non existent. I am still in my compression sleeves, I was asked to wear them for 6 weeks, and I didn't get them on until 2 weeks PO, so I'm almost done. The scars are healing really well.
I'll update next week after talking to Daisy from the doctors office. I am excited for her to see how great everything is looking.

53 year old happily getting rid of saggy upper arms

Finally adding pictures. See the 3 and 4 week shots. Still sore and swollen, but glad to be out of the tape. Still wearing the compression sleeves. They feel good. Will update again soon.

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
8851 Center Dr., La Mesa, California
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Since I don't live in Le Mesa, my first interactions with Dr. Pousti were via email. I sent him pictures and asked questions. He responded with several comments and questions as well. He was the only doctor that I interviewed that was up front with me about my expectations. I liked the girls in the office that I talked to on the phone and had a good feeling about him and his practice in general. We set a surgery date and I met him for the first time the day before my surgery. YIKES!! That seems a little scary right? Needless to say, I was a little worried. I left the office full of confidence and secure in the knowledge that I had chosen the perfect doctor. He took his time with me and my husband. He answered every question with honesty, addressed our concerns and never made us feel rushed or that he had to get out of the room to see another patient. His bedside manner is one of the best I have ever encountered. He is sure of himself and what he can do without coming off as arrogant. He is honest about outcome expectations. He is caring, gentle and seems like a very honest man. You get the feeling he is proud of what he does, and his reputation depends on your outcome. He is so very likeable. His staff are wonderful to work with as well. They all seem to really love working there, and seem genuinely excited for their patients. The day of the surgery went fast for me, although I was under for about 5-5.5 hours. My husband took care of me in our hotel room for the next few days since we flew in for the procedure. We received a call from Daisy every day for the next 2 weeks. She asked how I was, if the medication was working, and answered any questions or concerns I had. She is a wonderful person. Throughout the next few weeks, I emailed pictures, and talked with Daisy who let me know what the next steps were. Tomorrow will be 4 weeks PO. I have followed their advice to the letter, keeping my compression garments on, including the post op bra. I didn't remove any dressings until they said it was fine to do so. I am looking forward to the day I can shower again, but am patient as I want the best outcome. I would highly recommend Dr. Pousti for anyone who is looking for a strong, caring, ethical surgeon, who doesn't promise something he can't deliver, but deliver's the very best outcome.