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I went to see Dr. Yu on several occasions,...

lokilou123
$16,000
I went to see Dr. Yu on several occasions, actually I have been seeing him for many years up until recently. I am not quite sure what has happened but he has lost any and all bedside manner not to mention he does not have the latest procedures or at least is not informed. I went to him to not only do a bit of Botox & filler but also to assist with a problem with my breast implants that he put in. Well that is a whole other story. My main issue I had with Dr Yu recently is his lack of care, it was clear to me the first time I saw him over the last few months that whatever he was doing was not good. Since I knew this Dr I trusted him to do only the best for me. I know cosmetic procedures are not cheap & you get what you pay for trust me I know this. Well I paid a lot for botox & filler Of course being a return client he always said we will give you a special price as long as it is done properly then I am willing to pay for it. Of course he will give me a great deal he advertises it on his Facebook all about his specials but he did not do a good job I had to keep going back as he missed spots & with filler that is not an attractive look, we all want to look & feel our best. When asking questions about your procedure & to be met with an arrogant attitude & really not answering your concern or question then this is a heads up, like I said this was not the first time I had seen this Dr but knowing what I know now I would have walked out of his office in a hurry not sure if I irritated him by questioning him or perhaps hes making so much money he really does not care if you come back or not! My final visit was humiliating I was presented with a huge bill something around $4000.00 and this is after I had already paid him over $3,000.00 now I know that products do not last for years & maintenance is important but not three months in a row. The third visit I questioned him when I was presented with this ridiculous bill I asked him why so much this is more than the last two visits? I was met with a harsh answer by both him & his nurse, that was a weird moment the two of them only and myself in his office, no one at his desk & not another client in sight so strange & scary as both were so rude & seemed to want to get rid of me quickly, again I questioned the bill as you prepay for any procedures. I of course said we need to do it right I refused the $4000.00 bill of course that means less product purchased which I should have not had to keep going back three months in a row, Botox will last for at least three to six months if done properly unless it has been watered down. Now the filler situation as he finished up I felt the areas he did & said oh you missed a spot as he did the last few times his answer was well you ran out of product sorry you can buy more if you want it done! This is why I was in again so he could correct it I also asked about other products that are on the market and was met with him simply saying Oh I have never heard of it, I then commented & I said, you have all of these magazines advertising these products perhaps you should know about them. Other plastic surgeons on Maui do why not Dr. Yu?? Dr Yu has also done other procedures for me and at best with only ok results not fabulous but I think he thinks he is the only game in town. I am sad to say I will not be going back I have taken my money elsewhere. It is amazing at the difference I have seen with other doctors & how it should be done, not to mention I am treated with kindness & respect as it should be. Dr Yu you are being paid to do good work I was a client, you were not doing me a favor as much as you liked thinking that. I will not go back to this Dr he should refund me my money. If this was a client of mine I would do whatever it took to make them happy!

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Leonard T. Yu, MD

Leonard T. Yu, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 26, 2014
I'm sorry you had such a negative experience.
September 28, 2014
Thank you I appreciate your reply. I hope this will help people when deciding who will do their procedure how important they are and that they deserve to have the best care regardless of what they choose to have done & knowing that you can trust this person to make sure they do the best job possible.
October 4, 2014
Sorry doctor with good image
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October 9, 2014
I have a really good dermatologist. I recently had filler, and for the first time, botox. Not cheap, but very good. I never feel rushed. I ask a lot of questions, and she is very thorough explaining the procedures. You should never feel uncomfortable with a doctor. Good bedside manner is very important. You did the right thing. The best statement you can make, is by going elsewhere.
October 12, 2014
Thank you so much Teddyjo! I agree that we let people know not only for work that is not done well & when a Dr does not listen when you tell them it looks bad & you are hurting me but also safety. Dr's who perhaps do not really care for you in the first place makes it very dangerous as they have all the power when you are on their table, I assume this is why this Dr makes you prepay. I will email you for the Dr's name. Thank you again.
October 12, 2014
I also have a few really good Dr's I can give anybody that would like some names as well. If we all work together we can come up with a great group of professionals that actually do what they have gone to school for. I know & meet a lot of people in my line of business & we all discuss how important it is to always do the best job possible at all times. When charging people for your services you always make sure they are happy, if you are a Dr most important is safety & listening to your clients/patients. It is ludicrous & arrogant to not care enough to listen to what your clientele has to say, when we choose a Dr our lives are in their hands.
March 5, 2015
I wanted to update my review, I have been very ill for quite awhile & recently have found out that botox maybe the result. I am writing this to obviously help anyone that has had botox or is planning on it to make sure to do as much research. Have you had it? Are you sick yet? Do you feel ill? Read how many people are sick its all in RealSelf you can see some of the ill effects that this poison can do to you. God I thought it was just me but of course when mentioning it to this Dr. which I did on numerous occasions it was always me & to check with my regular Dr. come to find out I should have been told what this could do to me. Again trust is an issue. Please make sure that this Dr any Dr tells you what could happen then decide. People have died, people have had to be put on feeding tubes as it paralyzes organs, especially if they water it down it goes through your system faster. You can see for yourselves its all over the internet. The FDA has to list all of the side effects now. you may just think that you got the flu or that your eyesight has recently gotten bad, or you have a migraine that will not leave, no it does not help with migraines oh & the ringing in your ears, you can't eat your stomach is sick or just hurts all the time! Read the black box on the botox box its not just you. We are getting poisoned! Google the FDA regarding side effects from Botox it will list them all. Best of luck to you all be sure to ask this Dr to explain in detail what he is using or watering his botox down or if it is real botox. Be careful with the buy one get one free there is usually a reason it is free!! I am scared I just can not seem to get better. So whatever I have been injected with it has made me very ill!! How pathetic of me all for vanity!
February 14, 2016
Well, I must say, I have been a patient with Dr. Yu for several years and have never seen him nor his staff being anything but courteous, concerned and professional. I had some issues post op back in 2011 that went on for over a year and he saw me regularly, tending to the problem with no complaints, and genuine expertise. He did my breasts as well, after they were ruptured by a mammogram. It was a mess in there, and he did a wonderful job of revision surgery, and inserting new implants. I trust him and his staff, continue to see him as do many of my friends. I am planning on a procedure in May. I am sorry you had a negative experience but I don't think this is a norm for him and his staff
UPDATED FROM lokilou123
5 months post

My Breast Done by Dr Yu Terrible

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How sad that I also have to look at this. This is his idea of no scars around my nipples. This cost me $10,000.00. He said the scars would heal well guess what they didn't I will need to get this botched job fixed as well.

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October 31, 2014
I say you right that isn't right at all a friend of mine breast were done in may of this year and he nipples were removed however you would never know cause that Dr did a perfect job. I so sorry that your isn't right.
October 31, 2014
Thank you I plan to have them fixed but this time I will take my time & find a qualified Dr. that knows how to do it properly.
October 31, 2014
Yes the next Dr will do a perfect job God bless
October 31, 2014
I appreciate your kindness. : )
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November 4, 2014
I am sorry you had to pay so much money to experience this type of treatment and subpar results to say the least. Prayers you find a qualified,trust-worthy reputable competent doctor. Many Blessings.
November 4, 2014
Thank you for your very kind words. I wish I had listened to people who told me not to use him, but I trusted him. I will find a more qualified Dr to fix the damage he has done. I just hope no one else gets hurt from him. Bless you.
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November 4, 2014
you are welcome. I hope your review helps others with their decision. Thank You for sharing.
November 4, 2014

Greetings so sorry for you terrible experience I had mine done use silicon bandages every day you Will see a change in them

November 5, 2014
Aloha & thank you so much! I will try this I had no idea I so appreciate the information.
UPDATED FROM lokilou123
10 months post

Beware botox

lokilou123
Well this is terrible for myself & anyone else that may be going through what is happening to me.
For many years I have gotten botox from Dr Yu, I have never been made aware that there are so many side effects which I have been experiencing. I wondered for years what was wrong with me, For a long time actually years since I have seen this Dr and getting botox from him did he ever mention that so many problems Major problem be caused by botulism poisoning.
Please make sure that if you plan to have botox you ask the Dr about any side effects & read about it unfortunately it can activate an underlying disease such as Lou Gehrig's disease among many other. I have so many of the symptoms it has made my life almost unbearable. I have been in for CT scans MRI's I have had stomach problems to the point where I can not eat, I am scared to death at this point of what is next, my vision is terrible I have aches all over my body non stop! These Drs are told not to tell you but now they have to it is the law and if they do not & you get sick then a law suit should be filed. People are paralyzed and dying. I am just hoping I reach one person so that they do not make the dreaded mistake I did. Read the side effects they advertise now it is so terrible that all of these unsuspecting people are now sick and who knows for how long. Many people have been sick for years, the problem is that when you have botox done the side effects may not react for weeks even months. They can now test you for the poison so if you have had this done and you are sick ask to be tested. This stuff sticks to your organs your brain. I hope this helps when trying to decide to do this as it may effect you in a terrible way. Trust me it is not worth it. Oh how I wish I knew this I wish he was up front about all of this!! It is also worse if the botox is watered down as it is easier to spread to your organs.
Best of luck and well wishes to everyone
lokilou123

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