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.
Due to a malfunction or defect in an implant, revisionary breast surgery may be necessary. If a saline-filled implant were to rupture or leak, the body would absorb the saline, causing the breast to deflate to the original size (prior to surgery). Patients may see this happen on one side or sometimes both breast implants may be involved. If a patient has silicone gel breast implants, and MRI has to be performed to detect an implant leak. Once a leak is detected (with either a saline or silicone implants), the patient would have to go back to the operating room and have the defective implant removed and replaced with a new implant.
The Surgical Procedure
In order to correct a deflation of breast implants, the procedure would only be about 1 hour long, and resembles the original breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Pousti would go through the same incision and remove the ruptured implant and replace it with a brand new implant. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Pousti takes his time in the operating room to make sure that he does what he can to achieve the patient's results.
What To Expect After Surgery
Since the pectoral muscles have already been stretched and there is an existing pocket, there is very little pain or discomfort. Patients experience very minimal pain and minimal recovery time.
Resumption Of Physical Activities
Driving may be resumed in 1-2 weeks.
Non-contact sports in 3 weeks.
Contact sports in 6 weeks.
Since Dr. Pousti is an expert in AlloDerm use for breast reconstruction, many women from around the country choose to fly to San Diego to obtain his services. If you are not from the La Jolla or San Diego area,to learn more about our out-of-town accommodations and scheduling information please click the links below.
http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/
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