POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Revision REVIEWS
Breast Augmentation Revision - 450cc replaced with 840cc / 880cc Saline Implants with Internal Bra
ORIGINAL POST
Today I had A revision to fix my bottoming out...
WORTH IT$9,500
Today I had A revision to fix my bottoming out & wide set implants. I was extremely unhappy with my implants done by a Dr in Canada about 6 years ago. The past year I had been experiencing a gross numb feeling every time I took my bra off. I wore only supportive bikini tops and Since the first year I wore bras 24/7 for support. I got super self conscious about how they looked.
I felt like my boobs would never be the ideal boobs i had imagined. I even contemplated getting them taken out and not replaced.
I did a lot of research and I found Dr. Pousti. I found nothing but great reviews and girls that highly recommended him and his work. Dr. Pousti and all of his staff were AMAZING. All very friendly. Dr Pousti especially made me feel completely comfortable and has great social skills. I went in hoping to replace my current 450cc saline implants with larger saline implants. I wasnt too sure but maybe in the area of 700c - 800cc but I told him the look was more important then the size. I was hoping for high rounded tops and close together. He understood the look I wanted and made me feel very confident he would be able to achieve something i would be happy with. He warned me it could be up to 900ccs. I trusted his judgement and let him decide on the ccs for what he would think would be best for me. Such a relief because of the way my implants have made me feel for the past 5+ years. The clinic goes also covers all the bases oh what to expect and possible outcomes in the paper work and at the preop. I left feeling very informed and knowing what to expect in any situation . I was completely confident I had made the best choice.
All the staff at the surgical centre were very nice, and I was not nervous until just before surgery. But Dr Pousti and staff walked into the OR with me and that was very comforting. They put me out right away ! Woke up without feeling any nausea and went home right away feeling great. At my checkup I will find out how many cc's he gave me because I forgot to ask him. With that being said I couldn't of asked for a better experience!
I felt like my boobs would never be the ideal boobs i had imagined. I even contemplated getting them taken out and not replaced.
I did a lot of research and I found Dr. Pousti. I found nothing but great reviews and girls that highly recommended him and his work. Dr. Pousti and all of his staff were AMAZING. All very friendly. Dr Pousti especially made me feel completely comfortable and has great social skills. I went in hoping to replace my current 450cc saline implants with larger saline implants. I wasnt too sure but maybe in the area of 700c - 800cc but I told him the look was more important then the size. I was hoping for high rounded tops and close together. He understood the look I wanted and made me feel very confident he would be able to achieve something i would be happy with. He warned me it could be up to 900ccs. I trusted his judgement and let him decide on the ccs for what he would think would be best for me. Such a relief because of the way my implants have made me feel for the past 5+ years. The clinic goes also covers all the bases oh what to expect and possible outcomes in the paper work and at the preop. I left feeling very informed and knowing what to expect in any situation . I was completely confident I had made the best choice.
All the staff at the surgical centre were very nice, and I was not nervous until just before surgery. But Dr Pousti and staff walked into the OR with me and that was very comforting. They put me out right away ! Woke up without feeling any nausea and went home right away feeling great. At my checkup I will find out how many cc's he gave me because I forgot to ask him. With that being said I couldn't of asked for a better experience!
UPDATED FROM kittyluvr
7 days post
Feeling great
Came back to Canada earlier then planned on Wednesday. I was getting stir crazy sitting around with not much to do. I felt great and asked if I could leave early, I was given the ok. But they recommended I stay longer.
So far, I'm sleeping well. I'm sore in the morning when I first wake up. Maybe because of where the implants have settled overnight.
I'm up and mobile doing things during the day, feeling great! I'm able to raise my arms above my head and use my hands. (Not that I am). This revision has been such a breeze compared to first BA. I'm trying to stay relaxed as much as I possibly can I can.
Hoping that my bloated belly goes away soon. It's been a week and my belly is still crazy awful bloated. Also I Can't wait for my boobs to drop a bit because right now they are very wide and flat. I don't look good in tops yet.
Counting down the days until the dressings come off. They feel so bulky and feels like there's shirts stuffed under my boobs and stuff taped under my armpits. But hey whatever does the trick! I wasn't expecting that. But I have to wait and be patient..! I'm very excited for that day!
I've attached pics from yesterday day 6 in some crop tops before I took a shower.
So far, I'm sleeping well. I'm sore in the morning when I first wake up. Maybe because of where the implants have settled overnight.
I'm up and mobile doing things during the day, feeling great! I'm able to raise my arms above my head and use my hands. (Not that I am). This revision has been such a breeze compared to first BA. I'm trying to stay relaxed as much as I possibly can I can.
Hoping that my bloated belly goes away soon. It's been a week and my belly is still crazy awful bloated. Also I Can't wait for my boobs to drop a bit because right now they are very wide and flat. I don't look good in tops yet.
Counting down the days until the dressings come off. They feel so bulky and feels like there's shirts stuffed under my boobs and stuff taped under my armpits. But hey whatever does the trick! I wasn't expecting that. But I have to wait and be patient..! I'm very excited for that day!
I've attached pics from yesterday day 6 in some crop tops before I took a shower.
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August 20, 2016
I'm glad to hear that you have reached home safely. We will be checking the on you over this weekend to address questions/concerns. Please continue to keep in touch. I look forward to seeing you back in San Diego when you are able. Thank you again. Tom J Pousti M.D.


August 11, 2017
Im also travelling to USA to have a revision. And Im worried about medical insurance that doesnt cover in case of complications (health care is sooooo extensive there). Did you found an insurance plan which covers it? Thank you!
UPDATED FROM kittyluvr
8 days post
Surgery pics
Pics from surgery day . 840cc and 880cc hp saline implants + internal bra .
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August 20, 2016
Thank you for posting photographs and thank you for your patience with the dressings and ugly bra. Tom J Pousti M.D.

August 20, 2016
Actually, after posting the previous thank you comment, I noticed that the surgical bra is off already?

August 20, 2016
Is 'internal bra' same as internal stitches and capsulorrhaphy? I'm only 9 month post BA/BL. They've been asymmetrical and pockets too big since my surgery...mine look very similar to yours. I have silicone though. Wondering if I should have gotten saline now... So far yours look amazing!

August 20, 2016
One more thing... Did Dr. Pousti say what the numbness was from? I just posted a question yesterday because I have numbness still at 9 months post op. Hopefully the RealSelf docs will answer my question regarding this....
August 20, 2016
Thank you!! I am extremely happy so far!! Yes same thing ! I got the cappsuloraphy.
My implants were bottoming out and going in my armpits when I laid on my back. They had been like that since I got the first surgery years ago and gradually got worse and worse til I was getting a numb pain sort of feeling with no bra on. I was already researching for years. I had done lots of online research and wanted to go with dr pousti for years. I had to wait until I could afford to go see him rather then go to any doctor is Canada for a quick fix. He fixed up the bottoms and the sides. My new boobs feel like they are in the right spot now now, before they felt almost like they were sagging even though they didn't really fold over. I went with saline. I've never had silicone so I'm not sure the difference. I highly recommend dr pousti if your looking to get a revision. Hope this helps.

August 20, 2016
Super helpful! That is how my left one feels because the implant is hanging low....that's the same one that is numb too. Mine are in my armpits too. My right one more than my left. I never go without a bra, ever. Only when I shower the feel like they're pulling if that makes sense.... So I keep our on at all times which sucks because that was one of the main reasons I wanted a lift... I'm looking at letting my doctor fix them.... But I know I don't want to have to have third surgery either. I live in FL and I'm not sure I could swing travel costs AND revision costs. How long did yo have to stay in CA??

August 20, 2016
And I just noticed that Dr. Pousti just answered my question I posted regarding the numbness I am experiencing! I will thank him here because the site doesn't let us post follow up questions or thank yous!! So thank you Dr. Pousti if you're reading this! My implant is indeed malpositioned and my surgeon agreed to do capsulorrhaphies on both sides - an inferior one on my left with the numbness and a lateral one on my right. I'll mention your thoughts to him when I see him next. Again, thank you. You do amazing work!
August 27, 2016
Hey !! Yes everything is looking wonderful so far super happy ! Cant wait til I'm free of all this stuff!!
December 22, 2016
Why do your nipples look like that i would have went under the boobs before i let them disfigure my nipples.
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