Dr. Tom Pousti

How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon

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 ... Read >

Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

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... Read >

Getting Ready for Summer

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 un... Read >

Eating Out the Smart Way

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 yo... Read >

What to do About Gynecomatia

Gynecomastia is an abnormal enlargement of breast tissue in men, which can be present on one or both sides. Gynecomastia is fairly common and can be found in about 10% of the adult male population. The onset usually occurs during puberty and subsides wi... Read >

Revisionary Breast Surgery: Where to Begin

Revisionary Breast Surgery: Where to Begin As the desire of breast enlargement increases, so does the need for revisionary breast surgery. Breast Augmentation surgery is one of the most sought after "cosmetic procedures" performed today. Revisionary su... Read >

Making the Choice – Silicon Gel versus Saline Breast Implants

Congratulations! You've made your decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery and are looking forward to a beautiful result. It's now time to select what type of implant will be used for your procedure - silicone gel versus saline-filled implants. ... Read >

What to Look For When Researching a Plastic Surgeon

It seems like today there are 1000's of plastic surgeons to choose from, but what do you begin looking for when checking the qualifications of a doctor and how do you know if they are right fit for you. This article is to help guide you on your search to... Read >

What is LATISSE®?

For years many women have tried different methods to make their eyelashes longer, darker and thicker. LATISSE® is a safe solution that will give you the dramatic eyelashes you always dreamed of without irritating false eyelashes, annoying lash extensions... Read >

20 Ways to Cut 100 Calories

Calories can seem to sabotage our diets on a daily basis. Working out for 30 minutes can burn up to 350 calories but it just take half a cup of your favorite coffee drink to put those calories back into your body. Cutting 100 calories from your diet on ... Read >

Rippling of Breast Implants

Rippling / Palpability (feeling the implant) When a patient doesn't have much breast tissue or body fat, they may experience palpability of the breast implants and possibly rippling of the breast implants. Although the breast implants are placed under th... Read >

Breast Implants Riding High

This is when breast implants are too high on the chest wall, and the pockets for the implants need to be re-adjusted. This may cause the nipple-areola complex to appear low or pointing downward. This can be corrected by removing the current implants and l... Read >

Falling Outward: Breast Implants

Falling Outward This is when breast implants fall toward the axilla (armpits) and therefore the pockets need to be internally sutured to keep the breast implant in the correct position on the chest wall. The Surgical Procedure In order to co... Read >

What is Dubble Bubble?

Dubble Bubble When implants are placed behind the pectoral muscle, rather than in front of it, women whose breasts have begun sagging naturally can experience a unique complication commonly referred to as double bubble. While the implant remains in place... Read >

Deflation of Breast Implant / Rupture

Deflation of breast implant / Rupture 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 or... Read >