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Posterior Upper Arm Liposculpture
This a review for the upper posterior arm liposculpture procedure that Dr. Douglas Wu performed for me approximately two months ago. I am extremely happy with the results, and I highly recommend Dr. Wu for anyone who is a candidate for this procedure.
I am a relatively fit, 30-year-old asian female, 5’4”, with a weight that has fluctuated between 118-123 pounds for well over 10 years. At first glance, most people would describe me as thin and petite. However, I was cursed with disproportionately large upper arms that were essentially blobs of fat, which made me look much heavier than I actually was. This arm fat was the bane of my existence, until I connected with Dr. Wu. I’ve attached a “before” photo, taken at a very unflattering side angle.
My liposculpture procedure performed back in January 2016 was minimally invasive, fast, and relatively pain-free. I was comfortably back at work after a few days. Dr. Wu suctioned 150cc of fat from each upper arm, and the procedure itself took approximately 2 hours. I’d say the most uncomfortable aspect of the procedure (but quite tolerable for me) was when the tumescent anesthetic was being injected – it felt like multiple little wasp stings. There’s the option of having IV sedation to reduce anxiety and discomfort, but I chose to forgo that.
For the first 24 hours after surgery, I experienced significant drainage from the incision sites, which were circular and approximately 2mm (1/16 of an inch) in diameter (3 on each arm). This was mostly drainage of residual tumescent anesthetic solution that had been injected. I wore a compression garment for 2 weeks after the surgery. I had quite a bit of swelling for the first several weeks, and this contributed to my skin being extremely sensitive to touch. Most of the swelling subsided at approximately the 4-week mark, and now that I’m almost 2-months post-op, I’d say that both the swelling and skin sensitivity have 95% resolved. I’m attaching an “after” photo at the 2-month mark.
In summary, I am so pleased with my decision to have Liposculpture performed by Dr. Wu. He is an amazing person and surgeon, and he has my respect and my highest recommendation.
I am a relatively fit, 30-year-old asian female, 5’4”, with a weight that has fluctuated between 118-123 pounds for well over 10 years. At first glance, most people would describe me as thin and petite. However, I was cursed with disproportionately large upper arms that were essentially blobs of fat, which made me look much heavier than I actually was. This arm fat was the bane of my existence, until I connected with Dr. Wu. I’ve attached a “before” photo, taken at a very unflattering side angle.
My liposculpture procedure performed back in January 2016 was minimally invasive, fast, and relatively pain-free. I was comfortably back at work after a few days. Dr. Wu suctioned 150cc of fat from each upper arm, and the procedure itself took approximately 2 hours. I’d say the most uncomfortable aspect of the procedure (but quite tolerable for me) was when the tumescent anesthetic was being injected – it felt like multiple little wasp stings. There’s the option of having IV sedation to reduce anxiety and discomfort, but I chose to forgo that.
For the first 24 hours after surgery, I experienced significant drainage from the incision sites, which were circular and approximately 2mm (1/16 of an inch) in diameter (3 on each arm). This was mostly drainage of residual tumescent anesthetic solution that had been injected. I wore a compression garment for 2 weeks after the surgery. I had quite a bit of swelling for the first several weeks, and this contributed to my skin being extremely sensitive to touch. Most of the swelling subsided at approximately the 4-week mark, and now that I’m almost 2-months post-op, I’d say that both the swelling and skin sensitivity have 95% resolved. I’m attaching an “after” photo at the 2-month mark.
In summary, I am so pleased with my decision to have Liposculpture performed by Dr. Wu. He is an amazing person and surgeon, and he has my respect and my highest recommendation.
Provider Review
Dr. Wu is a caring, skilled, meticulous dermatologic surgeon and artist. He also has excellent bedside manner and would put anyone at ease. He’s professional, calm, and confident, yet also has quite a sense of humor and much wit. Some of his comments were subtle, but hilarious, and I still find myself occasionally laughing uncontrollably when I randomly remember something he had said. I am so pleased with my decision to have Liposculpture performed by Dr. Wu. He is an amazing person and surgeon, and he has my respect and my highest recommendation.