La Jolla, California (CA), San Diego, California (CA), Temecula/Murrieta, California (CA) Breast Augmentation by
Tom Pousti, M.D.
Dr. Tom Pousti Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Tom Pousti, M.D. Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, California

Dr. Tom Pousti and his staff are dedicated to providing you with the finest possible medical services. A complete range of cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgical procedures are available in a state-of-the-art surgical facility. Dr. Tom Pousti performs all surgical procedures and provides your postoperative care with the support of a highly trained staff for surgical assistance, nursing care, anesthesia and recovery.

When you meet with Dr. Tom Pousti for the first time, he will carefully examine you and will go over all aspects of the surgery.

He will ask you about your expectations, and by using an extensive library of "before" and "after" photographs of previous patients, will explain what can and cannot be done. He will encourage you to speak with patients who have undergone the same procedure you are considering. ASK QUESTIONS! Before you can make an informed decision to undergo surgery, you must feel comfortable and confident. If you and the doctor agree that surgery will benefit you, you can begin to plan for the operation.

Dr. Tom Pousti is a highly skilled breast augmentation specialist who now has offices in La Jolla where he can see La Jolla breast augmentation patients. In the paragraphs below, Dr. Pousti describes the breast augmentation procedure, including information about breast implants and breast enlargement. He has helped many San Diego and La Jolla breast implants and breast enlargement patients achieve a more youthful and shapely appearance.

Description

Breast Augmentation is performed to increase the size and fullness of the breast. Women whose breasts are disproportionately small, or whose breasts have sagged or "deflated" after childbirth, or who have unevenly-shaped or sized breasts, are candidates for the procedure. At times, it is necessary to lower the inframammary fold to achieve the results we are looking for. If the breasts droop too much, a "lifting" procedure may be required in addition to, or instead of the augmentation.

The location of the incisions, under/over the muscle, breast size, choice of implant type and shape are custom designed for each patient based on their needs and their body and breast types.

The Surgical Procedure

The procedure takes approximately two hours. Placement of the implant is usually centered on the nipple-areola. Often, placement above or below the muscle is decided on an individual basis. Likewise, the incisions used to place the implant vary with patient preference and anatomy. The surgery is performed in a state of the art outpatient surgical center under general anesthesia. The size and type of implant to be used, along with their relative advantages will be discussed with your doctor at the pre-operative appointment.

What To Expect After The Surgery

Rest in bed is the order of the day, along with plenty of fluids and no aggravation. During the first week, a brassiere will be fitted and you will be permitted to shower, perhaps as quickly as two to three days post-op. Initially, the breasts will appear to be slightly higher than normal. Over three to six weeks the implant will descend to a more natural position. Also, the chest will feel somewhat sore for the first few days. This should abate very quickly, and by the end of the first week you should be very comfortable.