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36 Years Old, No Kids, 10 Year Old Saline Implants Removed - San Diego, CA

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I'd decided I wanted to be natural again. Small....

WORTH IT$3,900
I'd decided I wanted to be natural again. Small. Free from these annoying bags. I thought I might be having some symptoms that could have been related to my implants. For me, it was worth removing them to see if my health improved. Even if my symptoms didn't go away, i had decided it would be well worth the explant just to be small again. So it was a win win for me.

My implants were 330 cc mentor saline implants. No pregnancies, no children, non breastfeeding. Dr. Pousti and his staff won me over the minute arrived for my consultation. He was the first surgeon and only surgeon I consulted with. I'd researched reviews and used this website to see his work.

Once meeting him, I was very comfortable and didn't have any anxiety at all about anything. He said I wouldn't need a lift and that I'd "fluff" and return to near original size. I have to say, I think my results were exceptionally good. At one week post op I was very pleased with my new breasts. My friends all agreed they liked my shape better without implants. Somehow I think I ended up being a little larger than I was even before implants. Amazing.

I really don't have anything but positive things to say about the experience. My skin changed, my complexion changed, and my cold hands and feet are warm! My husband noticed before I did.

Whether the changes are in my mind or not... I don't know. But I feel great! The breast pain and annoyance I was having was immediately relieved. My arm numbness, back pain, and neck pain are all gone. So there you have it.

I'm a normal woman who works as a mammographer ironically. I'm just like you. And these are my real results.

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Tom J. Pousti, MD

Tom J. Pousti, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Hi Au Naturale! I agree with your friends about the shape. Isn't the body's ability to heal amazing? I don't think the changes you have experienced are in your mind. I know mine are not, and my husband knows, too. I was suffering a slew of issues before having mine removed. All of my issues have not, yet, resolved completely, but I feel so incredible since removal, and have been absolutely amazed at how quickly my health has been returning. Congratulations and happy healing! :-)
Thanks so much! I've noticed changes already. And I feel cuter than ever!
Hi, what size were you pre-augmentation and what did you end up after the removal? I am in SD as well and after reading your review and other women on here I am considering using Dr. Pousti. Did he remove the capsule? I want my small chest back again.