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Breast Implant Removal Without a Lift - San Diego, CA

UPDATED FROM Atagoodplace
1 year post

1 year out

Atagoodplace
$3,000
Well it's been a year since my surgery and I couldn't be happier! I look back at my profile and I can't believe I ever did that to myself in the first place. I am so thankful I am back to what the good Lord and my momma gave me!! I also want to thank Dr Pousti again because without him I wouldn't be in this happy place with myself! He and his staff are the best!

Atagoodplace's provider

Tom J. Pousti, MD

Tom J. Pousti, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (3)

November 8, 2014
Congratulations on your journey. You look wonderful. I just had my second consultation yo explant. I, too was thinking about going smaller with saline. I know that is not what I want, but the fear of explanting after having these things for going on 35 years scares me. Doctor states i will not have good outcome since mine are over muscle. Gram1
November 9, 2014
Thank you Gram1. I too was so scared of the outcome of the unknown. I spoke with several different doctors and worried over it for a long time before I took the plunge. I wish you the best on your journey!
November 10, 2014
Wow you look great! Thank you for the update & photos.
December 24, 2014
You look fabulous! I just took out 450s yesterday -
UPDATED FROM Atagoodplace
18 days post

Almost 3 weeks after surgery

Atagoodplace
Well I had my doctor appointment today and the bandages came off yeah!!! I just got out of a long awaited shower and I couldn't be happier I did this! The left is a little bigger than the right but not so much that it really bothers me plus I know they will change over the next year as the settle. My left also hurts a little still but I know that will go away. So glad to be back to my old self.

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November 13, 2013
You look amazing! Congrats! Like you I didn't have a lift either, and so glad I didn't.
November 13, 2013
I'm so excited for you! You look great! I'm so glad to be over on the natural side now. I've been day dreaming about the new tops & dresses I can now wear. I also look so much slimmer. Wish I did this years ago, but docs scared me into thinking I would be deformed. So glad I stuck to my gut on this one.
UPDATED FROM Atagoodplace
5 days post

Update - 5 days after surgery

Atagoodplace
I had my first post op doctor visit today and the tubes were removed, yeah!!! Recovery has been good all in all. The tubes weren't terrible they were just aggravating to have dangling on my belly. The removal of them wasn't bad either. It felt like a tug on my insides but didn't really hurt.
I have compression bandages for the next ten to twelve days to prevent fluid build up then back to the doctor for another look.
My new / old boobs look just like the old me but older. I had myself all worked up over something that I didn't have to worry about. I know that they are still swollen and the final look will be a little different but I'm happy with the results.
I really want to thank Dr Pousti for listening to my worries and fears of needing a lift and talking me off the ledge. He and his staff are first class!

Replies (4)

October 31, 2013
Wow you look GREAT & no BS either. I really hope I come out as good as you!!!! You must feel so light & free! I'm so jealous but VERY happy for you. Our stories are so much alike, maybe my results will be similar as well! :-D
October 31, 2013
Thanks Outtahere I do feel free and I am so glad I am finally free of them! I wish you the very best in your journey and I'm sure you will have great results! I'll keep following your story and please keep me posted on how your doing! When is your explant date?
October 31, 2013
It's 11/11
November 1, 2013
You look great!
November 7, 2013
Thanks tiny99 I am soooo glad I did this!
November 4, 2013
Back to work tomorrow. I'm still in the compression bandages and they are itchy and I am so ready for a full shower! During the last few days I've been feeling some pain on the left side but other than that I'm doing okay. I am so ready to get these bandages off and still have a week to go. Ugh!
November 5, 2013
Checking in on you. How is everything going? I just got off the phone with my doc office. They were calling my prescriptions in for Monday. I'm so excited! I can't wait to be free & clear of these things! I still have two more days is this damn broker class & it's test day on Thursday. This class has been VERY tough & I'm concerned more about passing this test, than the surgery on Monday.
November 7, 2013
better everyday! The compression bandages are itchy and rubbing me raw it feels like but other than that things are going great.i go back Tuesday to get these off hopefully. I hope you did well on your test :). Keep your chin up and I'll be thinking of you Monday. I'm so excited for you!!! You'll do great and you will feel so much better after they are gone :). I already do!