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Breast Enlargement Houston – Breast Augmentation & Breast Implants – Dr. Tom Pousti

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Dr. Tom Pousti is a highly skilled breast enlargement Houston specialist who has built an extremely credible national and international reputation. Based in Southern California, all of his out-of-state patients find great value and peace of mind in traveling to beautiful and sunny San Diego to pursue this important surgery under the gentle and skilled care of Dr. Tom Pousti. in the paragraphs below, Dr. Pousti describes the breast augmentation procedure, including information about breast implants and breast enlargement. He has helped many breast implant and breast enlargement patients from Texas achieve a more youthful and shapely appearance.

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Dr. Tom Pousti now uses The Keller Funnel Method during Breast Augmentation Procedures for Silicone Gel Implants.

The Surgical Procedure

The breast augmentation procedure takes approximately two hours with placement of the implants typically centered on the nipple and areola. Often, the patient decides whether the implant is placed above or below the muscle. 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.

This is an actual patient of Dr. Pousti.

“This is an actual patient of Dr. Pousti”

Testimonials From Patients in Texas

“my experience with Dr. Pousti and his staff was simply remarkable. I found Dr. Pousti over the internet while doing research about breast revision surgery. I had my initial breast augmentation ten years earlier with a local doctor, but with time and weight loss, my breasts had simply began sagging and I lost so much volume that I was extremely unhappy. The doctor that I had my first surgery with moved his office out of state, so I started to check on other out of state surgeons. I knew I wanted someone I could trust. I knew I wanted to feel comfortable with not only the doctor but the staff as well. my husband was a bit apprehensive at first with the fact that Dr. Pousti was in San Diego and we were in Texas. but, I told him I wanted to fly out to his office for the initial consultation and I would make my decision after I met him and his staff.

That’s all it took! everyone in his office was wonderful. They answered all of my questions, they made me feel very confident and Dr. Pousti himself, really made me feel at ease with having a lift. although at first we had discussed a partial lift, I ended up having a full lift and I am so thankful that I took that route. I had complete and total confidence in his ability to make my breasts look the way I wanted them to and he did exactly that! The shape of my breasts are exactly like the ones in the pictures I had brought to his office during the initial consultation. I knew that before, during and after the surgery I could contact his office at anytime with any questions or concerns and I would always get a quick response. He is a brilliant surgeon and it was well worth the trip! Dr. Pousti truly cares about his patients and wants to make certain that they are pleased with the results. his staff was amazing! I am so glad that I found his website and did my research. He is truly an artist!”

“This is an actual patient of Dr. Pousti”

“I want to thank everyone who was involved in making this breast augmentation successful; from the office staff to the nurses and anesthesiologist who were in the operating room with Dr. Pousti. Dr. Pousti did a wonderful job before, during, and after the surgery! my husband and I were very pleased with his openness, honesty, fervor for his profession and his eagerness to balance what was best for me with the ultimate size that I was looking to accomplish. in our research prior to selecting Dr. Pousti, we found that many doctors are unwilling to meet the desires of those who are looking to go this big; however, Dr. Pousti was willing to meet my desires to go bigger than the average breast augmentation size. With this said, he was not just willing to put in bigger implants but was also extremely interested in doing what was best for me, overall, while providing the look I wanted. Instead of insisting on a specific cc amount, we were confident in Dr. Pousti’s experience and his genuine care for what was going to look best with my body type. I let him make the final decision in the operating room, as to the final size of the implants. He was able to fill both implants within the cc range I was hoping for, while staying away from the look that I did not want to have. we have to say, “They look great!” we are very thankful for the entire process and the end result. Thank you so much Dr. Pousti!”

In addition to breast enhancement procedures for patients in the Houston area, Dr. Pousti also performs liposuction and tummy tuck procedures. Many Houston breast augmentation patients have chosen to undergo liposuction and tummy tuck, along with the breast enlargement procedures. Please visit the liposuction and tummy tuck pages of this website to learn more about these procedures. Dr. Pousti is a plastic surgery specialist who has treated many patients from the Houston area.

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Click here to learn more about Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr. Tom Pousti. to learn more about flying in and scheduling your cosmetic surgery consultation in our San Diego office, call (619) 466-8851 or email appointments@pousti.com. Undergoing breast augmentation is a big decision and it’s important to become fully informed. Dr. Tom Pousti, a Houston breast enlargement specialist, will answer any questions you may have about breast augmentation surgery. Click here to contact Dr. Pousti and setup a consultation today!

Breast Enlargement Houston – Breast Augmentation & Breast Implants – Dr. Tom Pousti

Breast Lift/Mastopexy, Portland, OR

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Breast Lift/Mastopexy

Have you lost your “youthful” breasts?

Due to age or childbirth, have you developed “droopy nipple” or lost volume and perkiness in your breasts?

Is it time for a Mommie Makeover?

A Breast Lift procedure from Dr. Vu will have you looking and feeling better about yourself than you have in years.

Breast lift(mastopexy) surgery is to remove excess skin and reposition the breast tissue parenchyma and nipple back to a more aesthetic position. The reason for mastopexy surgery is due to breast ptosis, droopy nipple, or loss of volume due to hormonal changes from pregnancy or from weight loss.

Sometimes breast augmentation with implants may need to be combined with breast lift surgery to achieve better more volume and projection. The implants may be placed in submuscular position or subglandular position. The implant of choice is either saline implants or silicone gel implants. The surgical approach for breast lift (mastopexy) surgery may be either circumaerolar, circumvertical, circumvertical inverted T. this will depends on the amount of excess skin that need to be removed to give you more youthful breasts.

The aesthetic beauty of a breast is to achieve harmony between the breast skin envelope, the volume of breast tissue parenchyma and the nipple position. during your consultation, Dr. Vu will address these issues. Based on the examination and breast measurements, you will be provided with the proper information and recommendation about different option of breast surgery depending on what your concerns are and what your desires may be.

Schedule Your Breast Lift Consultation with Dr. Vu Today By Calling 503.297.8555 or Toll Free 866.297.8522.

This is a procedure covered by CosmetAssure. Learn how Dr. Vu protects you from any potential financial burden from complications by visiting our Complications Assurance page.

Who Is a Breast Lift Candidate?

  • If you have sagging breasts due to past pregnancies, genetics, or aging.
  • If the sagging is too great to be treated with an implant alone.
  • If your nipple-areolar complexes (pigmented areas around nipples) are enlarged.

Breast Lift Intended Results

  • An elevated, more youthful breast contour.
  • Nipple-areolar complexes of the desired size and at the correct height.

Breast Lift Procedures

  • The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under sedation and local or general anesthesia.
  • The design of the incisions can vary but usually include incisions around the nipple-areolar complex and in the crease under the breast.
  • The nipple-areolar complex is repositioned higher, the excess skin is removed, and the breast is reshaped in a pleasing contour and in a more normal position.
  • The insertion of an implant as well, may or may not be advisable.

Breast Lift Recuperation and Healing

  • The patient goes home in a bra with only light dressings over the incision lines.
  • The bra is worn as a “dressing” for 2-3 weeks.
  • Sutures are usually completely removed within 2-3 weeks. Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.
  • Light activities may be started in 7-10 days.

Breast Lift Other Options

Additional procedures which may enhance the result are a small Breast Reduction or Breast Enlargement.

Breast Lift Insurance Guidelines

This procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment.

NOTE:

  • The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation.
  • All surgical procedures have some degree of risk.
  • Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally.
  • Major complications are rare.

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No surgeries are performed without risks. Dr. Vufs goal is to perform the planned procedure, take extra precaution during surgery, and most important of all is to be safe and yet achieve utmost optimal outcomes. Following are some of the potential risks that are commonly discussed about regarding breast augmentation.

A. Incisional scar

Breast lift incisional scar will depend on the technical approach for removal of the excess skin and the amount of lifting required, to achieve the lift that you desire, which may be either circumareolar (you will have scar around the areolar), circumvertical (scar around the areolar and in a vertical line from the areolar to the crease below the breast), or full wise pattern (scars around the areola, in a vertical line from the areola to the crease below the breast, and horizontally in the crease. The scars usually flatten and fade with time, but thicker and heavier scars can persist and require subsequent treatment, including surgery. Redness of the scars may continue to fade for up to 2 years.

B. Asymmetry

Mastopexy operations involve very careful planning and execution in order to achieve complete symmetry and a natural look for each breast. Because the planning of this operation combines “art” and “science,” it is not always possible to predict perfect and equal breast shapes. should you have slight asymmetry after healing, a small subsequent operation usually solves the problem.

C. Tissue loss

During the operation, skin flaps are undermined, and the skin envelope around the breast tissue is tightened. The remote possibility exists that small or larger areas of skin or breast tissue or even the nipple can suffer from decreased circulation and can be partly or completely lost. should this unlikely event occur, you may require extra time for healing or further surgery for closure and/or reconstruction.

D. Sensation

Although uncommon, a partial or complete loss of sensation to small or larger areas of breast skin or nipple can occur. this usually, but not always, improves with time.

E. Poor Results

Asymmetry, unhappiness with breast size, poor healing, unequal nipple height, etc. may occur. Minimal differences are usually acceptable. larger differences frequently require revisional surgery.

F: Risks for Smokers

Smokers have a greater chance of skin loss and poor healing because of decreased skin circulation. (for more information, please go to About Your Surgery section)

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Special attentions are placed during your postoperative period. my goal is to make sure that you are comfortable after you leave the surgery center, and have proper instructions how to take care of yourself in order for you to have a pleasant surgical experience.

A: Dressings

Postoperatively, you will have fluffs and pads covering the breast and incisional site. There usually will be some oozing along the incisional site, which is quite common. you may change the bandages at home if necessary before your postoperative followup appointment.

B. Bleeding

Small amounts of oozing and bleeding are very common. If this entails more than slow staining of the gauze, apply firm pressure for 20-30 minutes before calling the office. should heavy bleeding occur (very rare), apply firm pressure and call the office immediately at 503-297-8555.

C. Postsurgical bra

A bra may be placed at the time of surgery or a day or two after. The bra acts as a “dressing,” holding the breasts in perfect position. If the bra feels too tight or hurts, switch immediately to any bra that feels comfortable. a bra that is too tight can cause ulceration of the skin, and you must not let this happen! we want you to wear the bra at all times for at least 3 weeks. you should wear bra regularly during the day for 6 weeks after surgery.

D. Showering

Water does not hurt healing incisions. you may shower or bathe once the gauze dressings are removed. you may leave the adhesive strips (steri-strips) in place if they are adherent. If they come loose, remove them.

E. Driving

You may drive when driving does not cause pain. this usually occurs in 4-6 days if you have a car with power steering.

F. Exercise

You may take gentle walks within a few days. do not return to aerobic exercise for at least 3 weeks. usually your body will tell you when you are ready to return to strenuous exercises.

G: Postperative Sagging

The breast skin and tissue will continue to sag with time. no “lift” is forever. If and when sagging occurs, a small skin excision or tightening will usually solve the problem. Also, it is quite common for the two breasts to heal differently. One may swell more, one may feel more uncomfortable, or their shapes may differ initially. after complete healing, they will look remarkably similar and natural

H. Healing of Sensory nerves

Tingling, burning, or shooting pains accompany regeneration of the sensory nerves. these pains will disappear with time and are nothing to be alarmed about.

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Schedule Your Breast Lift Consultation with Dr. Vu Today By Calling 503.297.8555 or Toll Free 866.297.8522.

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Moob Wars UK Style – UK Plastic Surgeons Perform 80% More Male Breast Reductions in 2009

While men keep their thoughts and disappointment about their looks to themselves, many did something about these issues in 2009 – especially when the problem was their moobs. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) say the tough financial times didn’t prevented UK plastic surgeons from performing 581 male breast reductions. This is an increase of 80% over 2008 numbers.

Moobs, also referred to as male breasts or man-boobs, can be caused by a number of different factors including certain drugs, medical problems, diets, obesity, age, and even genetics. However, plentiful male breasts are embarrassing and extremely difficult to get rid of. even with cosmetic surgery, patients often only have two main solutions.

One popular solution for eliminating moobs is liposuction. During this procedure, plastic surgeons use special tools to break down and suck the fat cells out from under the skin through a small incision. There is little to no scarring left behind after the area heals, and it results in a natural, pleasing shape.

When liposuction isn’t the best possible option, plastic surgeons can remove the excess skin and fat cells that make up the moobs by making an incision along the nipple or the base of the breast. both cosmetic surgery procedures are performed as an outpatient procedure and have a recovery period that lasts a few weeks during which time patients must wear a compression garment.

Patients who have had these procedures report some pain, bruising, and swelling during the first couple of weeks of recovery. However, patients can manage these side effects easily with a certain amount of pain medication. once the area heals and the side effects dissipate, the area recovers to leave behind some great, natural-looking results.

UK Plastic Surgeons Perform 6.7% more Cosmetic Surgeries in 2009

Moobs weren’t the only body parts Britons were having plastic surgeons adjust in 2009. In all, UK cosmetic surgery clinics performed 36,482 procedures throughout the year, which is an increase of 6.7% over 2008 numbers. And while brow lifts increased by 43%, nose jobs jumped up by 25%, and eyelid surgery increased by 6%, not all cosmetic surgeries experienced an increase.

Female facelifts procedures decreased by 8%. Plastic surgeons believe this occurred because patients are opting to repair specific areas rather than receive an entire facelift in an attempt to save money. mr Nigel Mercer, a leading plastic surgeon consultant and the BAAPS president believes another reason for the increase is the media and other industry professionals’ emphasis on education and increasing the visibility of the industry.

Moob Wars UK Style – UK Plastic Surgeons Perform 80% More Male Breast Reductions in 2009