Dr. Pousti has given me the best gift I’ve ever received – my confidence back. Four years ago when I was only 18, I had breast augmentation performed by another local plastic surgeon, Dr. Kincaid. Being so young and eager, I blew off the obvious warning signs that he was not a good surgeon and chose him anyway. Though I stated time and time again that I wanted a natural, realistic looking chest for my size, I ended up with breasts that were anything but natural looking. I knew right away that he had left me with symmastia, and despite trying everything I could think of to get them to separate, they would not move. This was devastating to me as it meant I had spent all that money to end up worse off than I was before. Instead of gaining confidence, I gained embarrassment and physical pain. I couldn’t wear anything low-cut and hated trying to find bathing suits that would cover up the center of my chest. I spent the next four years hiding behind bulky clothes so that no one would know the awful thing I was hiding. I even tried my best to keep them from my longtime boyfriend, who I had started dating before I ever had implants.
By the time I turned 22 I knew I had to do something about them. I started researching different techniques to fix symmastia online and found that most of the before and after photos I was seeing on various websites were all attributed to Dr. Pousti. When I saw the great reviews people had left for him, I knew I wanted a consultation.
The difference between Dr. Pousti’s office and the office of my prior surgeon is like day and night. The girls at the front desk are all very nice and helpful, and Dr. Pousti is always on time for appointments. From our first meeting I knew that I wanted him to be the one to fix my symmastia. I think I visited his office three times in five days early on because I had so many questions and concerns regarding my procedure. Even though I had emailed him my questions, he invited me in to his office versus emailing me back to make sure I got a clear answer I could be satisfied with. Dr. Pousti’s confidence in his ability to fix my symmastia gave me confidence too. He was even able to schedule my surgery with very short notice, since it would be the only time my work and school schedule would allow for two weeks off until the following year. It’s amazing to me how he went out of his way time and time again to help me during the whole process.
The day of my surgery I was surprising calm. Aside from a little nervousness about how much pain I would be in after surgery, I wasn’t nervous at all about the procedure going well – I just knew it would. Most people thought I’d be a nervous wreck, seeing as how my last surgery ended up so horribly, but my faith in Dr. Pousti’s ability was quite strong. He just has this way about him that’s very reassuring and calming.
The surgical facility was also excellent. The nurses there were very kind and understanding, and did their best to make me feel comfortable. Right before I went under, I had both a nurse and Dr. Pousti holding my hands as the anesthesia went in, telling me not to worry. When I woke up, aside from the pain and grogginess that is to be expected, I felt great.
Interestingly, my pain after my symmastia revision surgery was far less than the pain I experienced after my initial augmentation. The day of my surgery I went home and was climbing stairs and watching TV, and the day after I went out to eat. In fact, the hardest part of my initial recovery was resisting the temptation to take off my tape/bandages to see what my new breasts looked like, but I figured if I could wait four years, I could wait a few more weeks.
When I was finally able to view the results of my surgery, I was absolutely amazed. Before where my breasts had touched and puffed up now laid a smooth, flat area of skin. The size of the space was perfect, and even though I was still somewhat swollen, I knew Dr. Pousti had listened to my wishes that I not have too much fullness on top. Seeing my results literally brought tears of happiness to my eyes, they were that great.
Now, about three months post-op, my breasts are softer, rounder, and more natural looking than ever. I have been wearing my “thong” bra religiously, and have resisted the urge to wear a normal bra or exercise. I was having a little trouble massaging the implants as often as Dr. Pousti told me to at first, so to ensure they stayed soft he put me on an anti-inflammatory medicine that has been helping tremendously. Also, the space between my implants is still flat and smooth, with no tenting or rippling to speak of.
I can now wear any type of top or bathing suit I like, and my breasts look great. I recently went bra shopping and for the first time, it was a pleasant experience. My life is becoming more in line with how normal 22 year olds live – I’m going out more and have more confidence, and I am no longer put in awkward situations where my old breasts would have held me back. This operation was truly life changing, and I cannot say enough about the amazing job Dr. Pousti and his staff have done for me.
If there’s one thought I want to leave people with, it’s that selecting the right surgeon is the most important decision you’ll ever make. Dr. Pousti is so talented at what he does, and shows genuine concern and compassion for his patients like I have not seen with any other doctor. His ability to fix what most other surgeons told me was difficult if not impossible to do shows what a true professional he really is. I only wish I had met him four years ago, but I’m more grateful than anyone can know to have him as my surgeon for my revision. Thank you Dr. Pousti and your wonderful staff for changing my life for the better.
Testimonial:
I lived with symmastia for 9 years and lots of discomfort and some pain through out the years. i had my first breast augmentation done in mexico. Through out the years I have been very unhappy with the look of my breast. I was embarrassed to wear a bikini or any low cut shirts. When I was doing some research on symmastia I came across with Dr. Pousti web site I became very excited to be able to find a Dr. that provide before and after pictures of symmastia I had always thought it was just me with this problem. when I went through the pictures I just wanted to cry of excitement because there is a Dr. that is able to fix that kind of problems. when I first talk to Dr. Pousti’s staff over the phone they were very friendly. Since I live in Arizona they worked with me through the phone and emails. They where able to work out a date that was fitting for me for my consultation and pre-op appointment thats when I first meet Dr. Pousti and his staff. Daisy, Vanessa and staff really made me feel welcome and like we knew each other for many years it was great. When I meet Dr. Pousti he took a look at me and told me that he was able to fix my symmastia and would be very happy with the results.he reasured me that he was able to fix it that there wouldn’t be a problem and that not to worry. That was the greatest feeling ever I felt lost of comfort and I was very sure that I had picked the correct Dr. for my problem.After my surgery Dr. Pousti and Staff was in contact with me to check how things was going.It made and makes me feel like I wasn’t just A dollar bill to them they really do care.It’s been one month since my surgey and everything is going great I am extremely satisfy with the results. I can’t believe how much of a difference there is from before and after i honestly can’t stay away from the mirrors it is just so amazing Dr. Pousti went all out he did a wonderful job I have been recommend him to everyone he is the right Dr. to go to I just wish that I knew about him alot sooner. I will always continue to recommend Dr. pousti to all my friends that are considering on getting any work done. He is a great Dr.. Thank you very much Dr. P
ousti you are a wonderful doctor and you have a great staff!
Testimonial from a “fly in for surgery” patient:
¡ Hola ! Mi nombre es Maria Teresa ,tengo 3 hijos y mi esposo, vivo en Mexico me he operado el busto en 4 ocaciones.
La primera cuándo tenía 25 años, me extirparon las glándulas mamarias por tener nódulos, no fueron cancerosos el mismo día que me operaron me pusieron prótesis de 450 cc.
Con ésta prótesis duré 4 años, el busto era pequeño y me decidí aumentarme el busto a 500cc, ésa fué mi segunda operacion me la hice con el mismo cirujano en dónde yo vivo.
Quedé muy bien, me sentía segura conmigo misma, tuve éstas prótesis 10 años aproximadamente.
La tercera operacion me la hice pórque tuve un fuerte golpe en el pecho debido a un accidente, me hicieron pruebas de todo tipo y no tuve ningún problema, pasó el tiempo, y tuve un segundo accidente en una carrera a campo traviesa me cayeron encima de mí tumbandome y golpeandome el busto otra vez.
Psicologicamente uno piensa muchas cosas, entoces fuí a ver un cirujano en Europa, me enseñó las nuevas prótesis de gel cohesivo y me decidí a cambiarme las prótesis, aproveché para aumentarme a 550cc con gel cohesivo.
Pasaron 2 meses de ésa operacion y el busto se empezó a deformarse a verse cómo pecho de paloma, se juntaban las dos mamas, acostada se veían bien, pero parada se veían cómo una sóla bubi.
Le hablé al Dr. y le mandé unas fotos mías con el problema, me contesta que el problema que tengo es una symmastia.
Y que había que operar de nuevo.
¿Qué es una symmastia? es el rompimiento del músculo pectoral debido a diferentes causas, pero la más común es por error del médico.
Entonces fuí a ver un sinnúmero de cirujanos plásticos, y no me convencían, primera pregunta que les hacía.
¿ Tienen experiencia en éste tipo de problemas ? su respuesta era ! nó¡ el primer médico me dijo que tenía que ponerme unas protesis más pequeñas de 350 cc, y que no me aseguraba quedar bien, o sea que el Dr. ya se estaba lavando las manos por sí salía mal las cosas.
Segundo Dr. Cirujano Plastico le hice la misma pregunta, me contestó lo mismo pero su técnica era ponerme una malla en el busto, entrando por el pezón y suturando el músculo pectoral.
Esto no me agradó aparte que me dijo que me pondría mis mismas prótesis, o sea quitarmelas y después ponermelas.
Tercer cirujano plastico….le hice la misma pregunta y me contestó que tuvo un caso hace algunos años, pero no me enseñó fotos ni nada que me animara con él a operarme, el me dijo que una vez que entrara a la operación iba a ver cómo le hacía obviamente que no me convenció.
Fuí a ver otro cirujano y me sugirió ponerme unas grapas, para pegar el músculo pectoral no me convenció.
Volví a Europa con el Dr. que me operó, y me desilusionó pórque juraba y perjurabe que él había hecho bien la operación que yo fuí la causante, por no haberme cuidado. Es más se ofreció operarme sin que me costara la operación y los gastos de hospital, únicamente pagar el costo de las prótesis, que me pondría unas de 400 cc.
Para ésto tenía constantes dolores de cabeza y pecho todos los días así duré
1 año hasta que la Providencia Divina
me puso en contacto con mis ángeles el Dr. Tom Jesus Pousti y sus asistentes Vanessa y Daisy.
El Dr. Tom Jesus Pousti aparte de ser una gran persona y un gran ser humano es el mejor Dr. Cirujano Plastico en corregir la symmastia.
tiene infinidad de casos de éste tipo, ahora bien si corrige ……… que no hará sin corregir…. verdaderas obras de arte en el cuerpo de la mujer, un verdadero Medico muy profesional que sabe lo que dice y hace.
Le envié al Dr.Tom J. Pousti mis fotografías, me dió la cita, fuí a San Diego me examinó muy bien, me sugirió esperarme
3 meses para poder operarme, esperé los 3 meses, durante éste tiempo un mes antes de la cirugía estuve en constante comunucación con Daisy para ver tamaños, tipos de protesis, marcas inclusive para que me pusieran lo más cercano a cómo las tenía antes.
Claro yo quería unas más grandes, pero me conformarme con la medida de las que tenía 550cc, si no se podía unas de 500cc.
El Dr. Tom Pousti sabía lo que quería por éso………
El Dr. Tom Pousti ya una vez que terminó la operación, y salí de la anestesia me informó que me puso prótesis de 600cc Yo estoy muy feliz, y créanme que nunca había estado más satisfecha cómo ahora. Es más me dice que si me quiero aumentar el busto en dos años más lo puedo hacer Llevo 3 meses y medio de la operación, pasado mañana tengo mi cita con el Dr. Pousti y es probable que me de de alta.
Ya espero poder ponerme mis blusas escotadas .
Yo recomiendo a todas las personas de cualquier parte del mundo que lean éste testimonial, que tengan problema de symmastia que no se dejen operar por médicos que prometen y lo único que hacen es dejarlas peor.
Opérense con el Dr. Tom Jesus Pousti, él tiene mis fotografías y está autorizado para enseñarlas.
Atentamente
Maria Testimonial:
I had suffered from symmastia after I had my first breast augmentation done by a plastic surgeon in Florida. I was happy to learn that Dr. Pousti had experience with symmastia correction and was 100% certain that he was the one I wanted to fix my problem. Dr. Pousti has been great from the moment my husband and I met him. He has been very kind and he informed us in great detail about he procedure. Now, 5 weeks after my operation, I would not be any happier with the results. Not only is the symmastia corrected, but Dr. Pousti was also able to consider my wishes regarding the size and look of my breasts. Dr. Pousti is a great surgeon and I am convinced that everyone who suffers from symmastia cannot find a more qualified and experienced surgeon int he U.S. to correct this problem. I am very thankful to Dr. Pousti and his outstanding staff!!