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Residents and patients from the coastal area have a convenient new option for exceptional cosmetic surgery, La Jolla!

Dr. Tom Pousti, board-certified Plastic Surgeon, is now offering breast augmentation and other plastic surgery consultations from his La Jolla Office. Motivated by his exceptional plastic surgery work, and the kind words shared by his past patients, many people travel to have their cosmetic surgery procedures performed at his surgical center in San Diego, California.

7301 Girard Ave. Suite 203
La Jolla, Ca. 92037
858-454-6888

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Testimonials

Read what other La Jolla cosmetic surgery patients are saying about their surgical experience with Dr. Tom Pousti.

Breast Augmentation / Abdominoplasty:

I am a long time patient of Dr. Tom Pousti. I have lived in La Jolla for over 10 years and am very excited that Dr. Pousti has opened up an office in La Jolla. I had always had small breasts and thought of getting breast implants for many years. I moved from Orange County, California to La Jolla, California after my 2nd child was born and that is when I first visited Dr. Pousti. My breasts were small to begin with but after nursing 2 children, there wasn't much left. Dr. Pousti made me feel very comfortable with my decision to proceed with breast augmentation surgery. I had seen many plastic surgeons in Southern California, La Jolla, Orange County, Los Angeles but no-one made me feel as comfortable as Dr. Tom Pousti. He discussed the procedure with me and I had my surgery with no regrets!! After 5 years and 2 more kids, I decided to have an abdominoplasty surgery (tummy tuck). My skin and muscles had stretched out so much that my daily exercise routine was not helping. I am now 3 years out from my tummy tuck surgery and I look and feel great!! My stomach is tighter and flatter than ever. This surgery jump started my exercise routine (because I LOVE the way I look, I exercise and eat right to keep it looking great!!). I heard from friends that Dr. Pousti was now opening up an office on Girard Avenue in La Jolla and I was sooo happy. My kids go to La Jolla Elementary School and the office location is so convenient for me. I plan on returning to the office very soon to ask about replacing my saline breast implants with silicone gel breast implants (since they have been FDA approved). I have seen other La Jolla patients of Dr. Pousti who have the silicone gel implants and they look and feel AMAZING. I will return to Dr. Pousti because I think he is the best plastic surgeon in San Diego.

~M.A.P.
A very happy La Jolla patient.

Breast Augmentation / Eyelid Surgery:

It has been 4 years since I had my upper eyelid surgery (upper blepharoplasty). Everyone always said that I looked "tired" and my eyes were very heavy. I live in La Jolla and had heard of Dr. Pousti from his other La Jolla patients. I went and visited his office and had a wonderful experience. I decided that since I was going to have surgery and be put under anesthesia, I might as well also get breast implants (since this was something that I had been thinking about). I had met other La Jolla moms who had had surgeries performed by Dr. Pousti (our kids all go to La Jolla Elementary School) and they were very happy with their results. I had both procedures (eyelid surgery and breast augmentation) and am very happy with my results.
THANK YOU DR. POUSTI!!

~C.E. from La Jolla

Breast Augmentation:

I am writing in regards to the wonderful experience and results that I had with Dr. Pousti and his lovely staff. I had a breast augmentation done by Dr. Pousti in March of 2006. After many years of being indecisive about the surgery, I finally decided that it was time. I researched my options for about 6 months and I went on a few consultations, but I always felt that the doctors were trying to sell me a product rather than take care of me as a patient.
From the moment I walked into the waiting room, I felt completely comfortable. I especially liked that my initial consultation was on a day that there would be other girls that had undergone the same procedure. It was a kind of "meet and greet". I had the opportunity to talk to some of Dr. Pousti's other patients and discuss their experiences. Many of them had undergone a breast augmentation, but others had different procedures done. Not one patient had anything negative to say.
I met with Dr. Pousti and I felt very comfortable with him. I felt that he viewed me as a patient, not a paycheck. TO me, this is one of the most important things that I look for in a doctor (not to mention his/her credentials). It is important that doctors, especially plastic surgeons, have a good bedside manner. Dr. Pousti was in no way pushy. He answered all of my questions with complete honesty, and I respected that. He spent time with me, got to know me as a person and what my fears and apprehensions were. Additionally, he told me that there was no pressure and that I could come in to see him and his staff as many times as I needed and ask any questions that I had before I made a decision. This was a totally different experience that I had had at other offices. Additionally, I did not have to pay ANY consultation fees before or after the surgery.
I made the decision to have my surgery and I wanted my mom to come in and meet him and give her the opportunity to ask any questions that she had (which was a few). She also really liked the doctor and his staff and felt like he was a great choice.
The day of the surgery went well. Everyone in the surgery center was very nice and made me feel at ease. I was very nervous because I had never been under general anesthesia. Both Dr. Pousti and the Anesthesiologist assured me that I would be fine and that they would take good care of me. My surgery went without any complications. I woke up feeling a little groggy but not sick or anxious in any way.
My recovery went well, although I was pretty sore for about 6 weeks. I think that my soreness was because I tried to do to much too soon. The only complaint that I had was that I had to wear an extremely uncomfortable (and ugly) bra for a month, but it paid off, because my breasts look great, very natural. In fact, the only people who can tell that I had the procedure are the people who knew me prior to my surgery.
Since then, I have had no problems or complications. I feel great and I love my "new look". I have seen Dr. Pousti about 5 times since I had the procedure and I love going to the office. The girls that work in the office are wonderful. The are friendly, knowledgeable and many of them have first hand experience with the procedure. I am so appreciative of Dr. Pousti and his staff and I recommend him to anyone that even mentions any type of cosmetic surgery. I will continue to see Dr. Pousti for as long as he is in practice.

Thanks for the great experience!

~Melissa
La Jolla, Ca.

Breast Augmentation:

At our first consultation with Dr. Pousti, my husband and I knew he was the doctor we wanted.
He is very professional, but he talks to you with patience and is very personable that he puts you totally at ease. He is very meticulous about the procedure, explaining everything in detail. I had complete trust in his ability to sense what kind of result I was looking for. Even though I am only one week post-op, I can already say my experience has been very positive. The girls at the office are very professional, knowledgeable and very personable. Dr. Pousti has an excellent staff. I highly recommend anyone to Dr. Pousti, he will take the time to know you so that there is a complete understanding of what you expect from your surgery. Thank you Dr. Pousti!

K.M.
La Jolla, California

Breast Reduction/ Tummy Tuck:

On Sept, 19, 2005, I had a breast reduction and a tummy tuck. I opted to have both done at the same time, which I'm very glad I did. 2 years before the procedure, I interviewed about 5-6 doctors in San Diego County. As I was about to make a decision, the money was not available as we had first thought. So I put my plans on hold. In July/Aug, 2005, our situation turned around, and I went back to looking for a doctor. I went back to the first doctor I interviewed. Dr. Pousti, and didn't need to look any further.

Dr. Pousti stood out above the rest for the following reasons:

1. He took time with me, as a patient.

2. He has a very easy going, mild mannered personality.......calm! (Good for a surgeon)

3. He had good credentials

4. I read his testimonials and spoke with a couple of ladies separately (outside of the office), who also
had work done by Dr. Pousti.

5. Even though I asked the doctor to do a few other little things while I was under, he told me it would
put me at risk to be under anesthesia more than 5-6 hours.

5. His office is very organized

6. The staff is very pleasant, helpful and sensitive

7. He was the only doctor who was a carrier for my insurance, since my breast reduction was covered by my insurance.

Over the years, I exercised and dieted, but was not able to lose my tummy. I had 2 children by c-section, and at age 43 had a complete hysterectomy. Even though I have good skin tone, at age 53, and because of hormone changes, I just couldn't tighten up the flabby skin from my belly through exercising and dieting. My clothes didn't fit, anymore, and I felt physically older than I was mentally. Therefore, I opted for the surgery. My biggest concern was being nauseated from the anesthesia, however, during recovery, I was given a pill to counteract that. Pain was not a concern for me, since I have a high tolerance for it.....however, because of all the exercising I had done previously through the years, there was soreness but nothing that I couldn't handle. The drains were annoying, but I wanted them left in as long as needed, to avoid any build up of fluid that might cause infection.

I had to leave one abdominal drain in for 3 weeks instead of the estimated 2 weeks. But it all worked out for the better. Now, after 5 months, post op, I can play tennis, ride my bike and work out much easier, and without the "load" in front of me. The best part is being able to button up any shirt, and have a flat stomach. I lost 10 pounds right after surgery, and now that some of the swelling is going down slowly, AND with more exercise and dieting, I expect to lose more weight and inches. My husband is soooo happy for me, and he says that I look and act so much younger than my 53 years.

Before the surgery, people were shocked at my age, but NOW, they are really shocked. They think I look 10 years younger!

YIPEE!!!

My advice to anyone before a tummy tuck, is to exercise a few months or more before your surgery. You'll need to use your leg muscles and back muscles after surgery.....ESPECIALLY, if you have breast suregery at the same time. After the tummy tuck, you have to walk hunched over, and that tires your back a bit. When the drains come out, you have more freedom to shower and move around.

THANK YOU, DR. POUSTI AND STAFF! YOU GAVE ME BACK MY YOUTH!!!

(I would also HIGHLY recommend recovering at "the Hideaway" if you have both surgeries at the same time.....ask the staff for information).

~Happy Patient
La Jolla, California