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Dr. Patrick W. Hsu, MD
Plastic Surgeon
I'm a board-certified plastic surgeon and reconstructive microsurgeon and the practicing physician and founder of Memorial Plastic Surgery in Houston, Texas. I was born and raised in Short Hills, New Jersey, and I knew even as a young boy that I wanted to be a surgeon. The field of plastic surgery was a natural choice for me due to its diversity and I can work with all age groups and all around the body. I specialize in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breasts and body, including breast augmentations and reconstruction, tummy tucks, liposuction, and facelifts.
17 years
Experience
Dr. Patrick W. Hsu, MD
- Houston, TX
- Robert Wood Johnson
- Accepting new patients
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How long is the recovery for abdominal liposuction?
Hello. The recovery is one to two weeks, although it will take 3-4 months to see the final results of your liposuction.
Can lipo get rid of back fat?
Hi. Yes, the back area is among the target locations of liposuction. These locations also include the arms, flanks, hips, and other fat-prone body parts.
How long is a tummy tuck surgery?
Hi! The duration of tummy tuck surgery varies among patients, but the average procedure takes approximately 3 hours, especially if combined with liposuction. Larger tummy tucks READ MORE
Hi! The duration of tummy tuck surgery varies among patients, but the average procedure takes approximately 3 hours, especially if combined with liposuction. Larger tummy tucks can take up to 4.5 hours, depending on the amount of skin and fat being removed. The operating times include the time it takes to administer anesthesia at the beginning of the surgery and to wake up from anesthesia at the end of the procedure. Following your surgery, expect to stay in the recovery area for at least 1.5 hours.
How much can they remove with liposuction?
Hi! There is a general guideline among plastic surgeons in the U.S. that a maximum of 5L of fat is removed during liposuction at a time. There are some cases where more fat can READ MORE
Hi! There is a general guideline among plastic surgeons in the U.S. that a maximum of 5L of fat is removed during liposuction at a time. There are some cases where more fat can be removed with safety although this typically warrants overnight stay.
