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Dr Thomas Su is the One
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WORTH IT$24,000
First i want to thank ScubaRN who has left a detailed review here on realself about her experience with Dr. Thomas Su. Her detailed review and continued correspondence with everyone that asks a question of her has led me right to his office, as well as returning the favor to the realself readers. I hope to do as well in my review as she has done in hers. So ScubaRN thank you.
I was scheduled for a consultation on October 21, 2016. I changed it and had it (oct 6) because i couldn't wait. I was too excited.
The office is beautiful. I took a few pics that i will include, and I'll try to get more on my next visit.
I was warmly met by the receptionist who gave me paper work to fill out asking about my areas of interest. Those areas included:
Stomach, flanks, outer and inner thighs, knees, arms and chin.
I was called to the back by Ashley who began the consultation. She answered questions took pictures and showed me pics of Dr Su's work (several albums are available for your viewing pleasures). The real treat was when she showed me before and after pics of her self (very nice). Once she was done she left the room and returned with Dr Su. I must say, due to the amount of research i had done on him, i felt like i knew him and thus liked him instantly. He came in introduced him self and got right to work, standing me infront of the floor length mirror showing me what he could do. Grabbing fat pads on my body, pushing them in, holding them back, i was quite entertained. Dr Su is honest and he helps you to be realistic with your expectations. For instance, in my research i found 2 pictures of former patients who's body types i thought were similar to mine and i hoped my results (especially the inner thighs) would look equivalent to theirs. Dr Su flat out said; You're not going to look like that. He then explained that even though we were structurally similar, My thighs weren't as fatty and had a larger muscle structure. In otherwords as regards my inner thigh, i only had 3/4 inch of fat to remove. He said removing it would hardly be noticiable and he didn't think that would be the best use of my money. Thigh gap dreams for me went up in smoke:( As disappointed as i was, i appreciated his honesty and his concern for the best use of my $$.
So what we decided on was: Entire mid drift which he calls a full wrap (stomach, flanks and back), outter thighs, anterior thigh (the top of your thigh that is more visibly seen doing a profile stand) celebrity arms and knees.
The pictures that are taken of you are given to Dr Su who draw's your new silhouette over the pictures and gives them to you as a mouth watering treat for you to take home.
I'll post before pics the day before my surgery.
I have a second consultation scheduled for the 18th so our action plan can be dicussed with my husband. I will be leaving a deposit on the 18th. My plan is to have my 1st surgery by Nov 1.
Stay tunned!
I was scheduled for a consultation on October 21, 2016. I changed it and had it (oct 6) because i couldn't wait. I was too excited.
The office is beautiful. I took a few pics that i will include, and I'll try to get more on my next visit.
I was warmly met by the receptionist who gave me paper work to fill out asking about my areas of interest. Those areas included:
Stomach, flanks, outer and inner thighs, knees, arms and chin.
I was called to the back by Ashley who began the consultation. She answered questions took pictures and showed me pics of Dr Su's work (several albums are available for your viewing pleasures). The real treat was when she showed me before and after pics of her self (very nice). Once she was done she left the room and returned with Dr Su. I must say, due to the amount of research i had done on him, i felt like i knew him and thus liked him instantly. He came in introduced him self and got right to work, standing me infront of the floor length mirror showing me what he could do. Grabbing fat pads on my body, pushing them in, holding them back, i was quite entertained. Dr Su is honest and he helps you to be realistic with your expectations. For instance, in my research i found 2 pictures of former patients who's body types i thought were similar to mine and i hoped my results (especially the inner thighs) would look equivalent to theirs. Dr Su flat out said; You're not going to look like that. He then explained that even though we were structurally similar, My thighs weren't as fatty and had a larger muscle structure. In otherwords as regards my inner thigh, i only had 3/4 inch of fat to remove. He said removing it would hardly be noticiable and he didn't think that would be the best use of my money. Thigh gap dreams for me went up in smoke:( As disappointed as i was, i appreciated his honesty and his concern for the best use of my $$.
So what we decided on was: Entire mid drift which he calls a full wrap (stomach, flanks and back), outter thighs, anterior thigh (the top of your thigh that is more visibly seen doing a profile stand) celebrity arms and knees.
The pictures that are taken of you are given to Dr Su who draw's your new silhouette over the pictures and gives them to you as a mouth watering treat for you to take home.
I'll post before pics the day before my surgery.
I have a second consultation scheduled for the 18th so our action plan can be dicussed with my husband. I will be leaving a deposit on the 18th. My plan is to have my 1st surgery by Nov 1.
Stay tunned!
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October 15, 2016
Congrats! I am scheduled for surgery on the 17th so will also be in the office on the 18th for my follow up :) Looking so forward to it!
October 18, 2016
I'll be there @ 2:30 tomorrow (18th). So excited. Ill be with my husband. If you happen to be in there @ that time, plse say hello. Otherwise please let me know how your surgery went.
October 16, 2016
Best of luck in your journey!!! :) Can't wait to see how it all turns out miss :)
October 18, 2016
Thank you. I can't wait either. It seems like the days are dragging till Nov1. The night before my surgery ill upload several before photos.
October 22, 2016
Sorry I missed you! My post-op follow up was in the morning since I had a long ride back home. My surgery went great. Dr. Su and his awesome staff made every effort to ensure that I was comfortable during the procedure as I was extremely nervous knowing that I would be so alert. I had my arms done and can already tell that going with Dr. Su was THE BEST DECISION hands down. During the procedure, Dr. Su would constantly asked if I was ok or needed more numbing fluid so that was very reassuring. It was not a painful procedure just a very odd feeling since you are very aware of where he is moving around. I just kept the end result in mind
October 22, 2016
Fantastic! Im glad to hear things went well. Im hoping to have my arms done by mid December. Upload a picture if you can. I would love to see your arms before and after. Keep me posted on your healing and any tips or suggestions you have.
UPDATED FROM metamorphosis45
12 days pre
2nd Consult complete!
Second consult was today. Dr. Su spent 45min explaining to my hubby everything that was discussed with me during my 1st consultation. I said this in my initial review but its worth saying again, the mans before and after photos are simply amazing and Just when I didn't think it was possible to like him anymore than I did, I left today feeling more endeared to him. Surgery is Scheduled for Nov 1, 2016 @ 7am. Stay tuned!
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October 19, 2016
I'm so excited for you!
I'm on my iPhone... So forgive any autocorrect mistakes I don't catch.
Some suggestions for you....
When they say to eat carbs the morning of surgery.... Do!!! Lots of carbs. I was surprised at how much that really helped. I had a chocolate milkshake after my procedure too! You'll feel so much better with carbs on board.
I felt nauseas during my first procedure... He gives a prescription for anti nausea medicine to fill before your surgery date.... I really needed it for the first procedure and not my last few. Don't know why, but it was a life saver.
I found sleeping in a recliner the first few nights was the easiest and most comfortable for me. All depends on what part you are having done first... You'll have pain pills to take and that should help. I don't respond to pain meds at all, so it is possible to do without any pain medication. You will get through it!
Your compression garment will be your best friend. Compression feels good once it's on... Use it underneath your clothes even after you go back to work.
Bring pillows to support yourself on the ride home after your procedure. We used my husband's truck so it was easier to get into and out of. Ease= more comfort :-)
Don't forget that you will swell- it goes away, I promise! There is some numbness as well ... This takes longer to resolve but the normal feeling will return.
Minimize rubbing to the incision areas. This will minimize the appearance of the scar tissue. My scars are starting to completely disappear at 1 yr mark. They are small to begin with, but by minimizing the running of the incisions you can minimize how big the scar tissue gets. I have one that was near my bra line ... It got a bit red and isn't going away as quickly as the ones not irritated by my bra or clothing. Make sense?
I used hibiclens (available at the drug store) before and after my surgery to prevent infection. It was probably overkill really, but I felt better about it.
Good luck and feel free to message me if you need anything! :-)
October 20, 2016
You're awesome. I really needed all this info and yes, the minimizing scar tips makes sense.
Im having the "full wrap" first (upper/lower stomach, flanks, hips and lower back). I do believe you said this was the worst for you as regards pain is concerned??
What exactly do you think causes the nausea?
I have a truck and will use it. I dont have a recliner but i do have an adjustable bed that can be placed in a recliner like position. I hope its helpful.
Did you put any scar medication on the incision sites?
What are hibiciens?
At this time im planning to do my outter thighs, anterior thighs and knees 2wks after my full wrap. Do you think i will be well enough to do it so soon?
Thanks for all your help:)
Im having the "full wrap" first (upper/lower stomach, flanks, hips and lower back). I do believe you said this was the worst for you as regards pain is concerned??
What exactly do you think causes the nausea?
I have a truck and will use it. I dont have a recliner but i do have an adjustable bed that can be placed in a recliner like position. I hope its helpful.
Did you put any scar medication on the incision sites?
What are hibiciens?
At this time im planning to do my outter thighs, anterior thighs and knees 2wks after my full wrap. Do you think i will be well enough to do it so soon?
Thanks for all your help:)
October 21, 2016
You're welcome. :-)
1.... Yes, the stomach was the worse from a post operative pain perspective. I personally almost had a vasovagal response to getting up to pee the first time (low HR/low BP - I had to lie down and elevate my legs). My husband borrowed the neighbor's wheelchair and used it to take me to the bathroom the first day. BUT - I didn't have any pain medicine on board, so I'm sure you won't be as bad. :-) The stomach area was great in respect to discomfort during the procedure. I found the bra/flank area was the worst, but it was more related to a deep tickling feeling versus real pain.
2.... Cause of the nausea? I think I might have had some low blood pressure. I tend to run on the low side. Definitely drink some during the breaks! Lynn offered me apple juice during my breaks - or you can bring something you like with you. But it might have also been more stress or pain related as it really only occurred on my first visit and that was the most uncomfortable and stressful visit.
3.... The adjustable bed might be easier since you don't have to use your own body strength to set the bed up and down. That was a hard thing to do.... I would be careful in sliding in and out of bed. Rubbing the lipo'd parts hurts!!
4... I used https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KMMOIVI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 on my incision sites once I was past the immediate draining period. I unfortunately developed a bit of a sensitivity to this product, so I only used them for a month but they did make a big difference!
5. https://www.amazon.com/Molnlycke-HIBICLENS-LIQ-8-OZ/dp/B00E5R65SA/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1477011252&sr=8-8&keywords=Hibiclens Not necessary, but it's what we use in the hospital for pre op and is available (at least where I live) in the local grocery store.
6. 2 wks? Hmmm, I think mine were fairly close together (I'm being lazy and not looking it up ;-). With the automatic adjusting bed it will be easier for you. It also depends on what type of work you do. I found that I really appreciated and depended on the areas that were not worked on to help move me around. For example ... I used my quads a lot more when I had my belly worked on and my abs a lot when my arms were healing. Now, I do believe it took longer for me to recover from having my abdomen done than my legs, so I would consider adding some time between the two. Now if you have the ability to take the time off work and you find your bed easy to get in and out of, then doing them that close together is ok. Medically it's safe to do them that close together... it's a matter of how much function do you need. I wasn't able to take that big of a chunk of time off of work. And, if pain pills work well with you (no nausea and can function), then you will be better off as well.
Good luck!!
1.... Yes, the stomach was the worse from a post operative pain perspective. I personally almost had a vasovagal response to getting up to pee the first time (low HR/low BP - I had to lie down and elevate my legs). My husband borrowed the neighbor's wheelchair and used it to take me to the bathroom the first day. BUT - I didn't have any pain medicine on board, so I'm sure you won't be as bad. :-) The stomach area was great in respect to discomfort during the procedure. I found the bra/flank area was the worst, but it was more related to a deep tickling feeling versus real pain.
2.... Cause of the nausea? I think I might have had some low blood pressure. I tend to run on the low side. Definitely drink some during the breaks! Lynn offered me apple juice during my breaks - or you can bring something you like with you. But it might have also been more stress or pain related as it really only occurred on my first visit and that was the most uncomfortable and stressful visit.
3.... The adjustable bed might be easier since you don't have to use your own body strength to set the bed up and down. That was a hard thing to do.... I would be careful in sliding in and out of bed. Rubbing the lipo'd parts hurts!!
4... I used https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KMMOIVI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 on my incision sites once I was past the immediate draining period. I unfortunately developed a bit of a sensitivity to this product, so I only used them for a month but they did make a big difference!
5. https://www.amazon.com/Molnlycke-HIBICLENS-LIQ-8-OZ/dp/B00E5R65SA/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1477011252&sr=8-8&keywords=Hibiclens Not necessary, but it's what we use in the hospital for pre op and is available (at least where I live) in the local grocery store.
6. 2 wks? Hmmm, I think mine were fairly close together (I'm being lazy and not looking it up ;-). With the automatic adjusting bed it will be easier for you. It also depends on what type of work you do. I found that I really appreciated and depended on the areas that were not worked on to help move me around. For example ... I used my quads a lot more when I had my belly worked on and my abs a lot when my arms were healing. Now, I do believe it took longer for me to recover from having my abdomen done than my legs, so I would consider adding some time between the two. Now if you have the ability to take the time off work and you find your bed easy to get in and out of, then doing them that close together is ok. Medically it's safe to do them that close together... it's a matter of how much function do you need. I wasn't able to take that big of a chunk of time off of work. And, if pain pills work well with you (no nausea and can function), then you will be better off as well.
Good luck!!
October 21, 2016
Let me know if you can't get the amazon links to work for you. It's working for me, but it may be tied to my account. ??
October 22, 2016
Good feedback! I was very nervous about the nausea part but thankfully did not experience any and never had to stop for a snack. I just had a big lunch since my surgery was late afternoon, but I would say always be prepared since everyone responds differently. I prob needed a snack more for my nerves than anything...lol!
October 23, 2016
All the links worked! Thank you.
O.k. based on your commentary Im going for 2wks apart between procedures. I chase teens around for a living (I'm a home maker), i should be able to cope. At least i hope.
Your tips are so helpful. I'll keep you posted. I've begun to take before pics. Cant wait to load them.
O.k. based on your commentary Im going for 2wks apart between procedures. I chase teens around for a living (I'm a home maker), i should be able to cope. At least i hope.
Your tips are so helpful. I'll keep you posted. I've begun to take before pics. Cant wait to load them.
November 3, 2016
I vomitted twice the 1st night. Attempted to use the bathroom @ 1am and never made it there. Between the feeling of throwing up and passing out, i ended up right back in the bed. I held my urine for 12hrs. 1St night was horrible!
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October 28, 2016
I have so much to do this weekend. My cycle is due tomorrow. Its going to be pretty rough healing and dealing with that. But a woman has to do what a woman has to do. 3 days till show time.
Welcome to the community! Thanks for paying it forward by sharing your journey with us. Nice waiting room, wow! I look forward to your updates -- good luck!