Dr. Tom Pousti is a La Jolla / San Diego Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon specializing in Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and is dedicated to restoring appearance, self-esteem, function, and quality of life to his patients. After 17 years of extensive medical and surgical training, Dr. Tom Pousti is double board certified in General Surgery as well as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Pousti and his wife Marjan reside in San Diego with their three sons and daughter.
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You will meet with Dr. Pousti for a private consultation to discuss your goals. Dr. Pousti will discuss options, risks, benefits and possible complications of different surgical procedures with you. Questions regarding optimal timing of surgery and typical post-operative care issues will be addressed.
Men are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of plastic and reconstructive surgery. More males are experiencing self-esteem issues due to distortions of their male physique. Common conditions that men seek consultations for are liposuction, gynecomastia, pectus excavatum, and pectoral implants. Causes are congenital or involve abnormalities in the developmental aspects of the body and can only be improved through cosmetic surgery.
Anyone considering plastic or reconstructive surgery should consider consulting a board certified plastic surgeon to achieve the best and safest results possible. Physicians who are considered board certified hold a certification with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).
Non-surgical facial rejuvenation comprises of a broad range of cosmetic products to provide a younger and fresher look. Signs of aging are first seen on our faces and many individuals, both male and female, are searching for ways to improve fine lines and wrinkles without the need of surgical intervention. There are a number of effective FDA-approved products that are prescribed by physician's to enhance the quality of patient's facial features.
Swimsuit season is approaching and it's time to prepare that bikini body now. In order to tone up and lose weight before the summer, many women exercise and modify their diets to achieve their goals. During the winter months, many individuals choose to undergo plastic surgery to help improve their bodies and self-esteem prior to the summer months to allow healing time. Recovery may vary depending on the type of procedure performed. Popular procedures include liposuction and breast augmentation.
Over the years, factors such as pregnancy, nursing, massive weight loss and weight gain, the force of gravity, and aging take their toll on a woman's breasts. As the skin is stretched and loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag. Many women desire to obtain a fuller and perkier look, to improve their look.
Millions of women and men suffer from breast enlargement. Breasts start to develop in women and men around the early stages of puberty. For woman, estrogen levels raise and mammary glands are activated. The breasts continue to grow as the glands continue to develop, at this time the nipple and areola complex will also enlarge and darken. There is no determination of how much breasts will grow, and does not depend on the weight of the patient. Heredity plays a big role in breast development as w
Labiaplasty is increasing in popularity as a surgical procedure among women of various ages. Many women choose to undergo labiaplasty to reduce the size of the labia or to improve the look of the vaginal area. Factors including child bearing, sexual activity, congenital anomalies, and aging are medical and aesthetic reasons women are seeking cosmetic surgery.
After the exhilaration of watching pounds melting off from either gastric bypass surgery, weight loss programs, or just simply dieting and exercising. There is a second battle waiting to arise, is loose excess skin. When over weight the skin grows along with the gaining excess fat. When a patient is gaining weight quickly, stretch marks can appear on the body. Unfortunately, losing that excessive amount of weight, the skin has been extremely pushed to extend in size the skin loses elasticity.
It seem like now a days it is getting harder and harder to go out to eat and find any healthy items on the menu. However, restaurants are finally providing healthier options for the health conscious with foods that taste great without adding inches to your hips and thighs. Let’s review the basics below to help you feel more confident about the choices you make when eating out.

