Dr. Patrick W Hsu MD, Surgeon
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Dr. Patrick W Hsu MD

Plastic Surgeon

4/5(26)
8731 Katy Fwy Suite 500 Houston TX, 77024
Practice Philosophy

Alternative Medicine

Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Patrick Hsu is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Reconstructive Microsurgeon and the practicing physician of Memorial Plastic Surgery in Houston, Texas. Born and raised in Short Hills, New Jersey, he knew even as a young boy that he wanted to be a surgeon. The field of plastic surgery was a natural choice for Dr. Hsu due to its diversity – he can work with all age groups and all around the body. He specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breasts and body, including breast augmentations and reconstruction, tummy tucks, liposuction, and face lifts.

 

 

 

 

 

Education and Training

Rutgers College Bachelor of Arts 1996

Albany Medical College Master of Science 1999

Robert Wood Johnson Doctor of Medicine 2008

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Provider Details

Male Mandarin Chinese, English 24 years of experience
Dr. Patrick W Hsu MD
Dr. Patrick W Hsu MD's Expert Contributions
  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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. READ MORE

  • 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 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. READ MORE

  • 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 be removed with safety although this typically warrants overnight stay. READ MORE

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Chief Plastic Surgeon Memorial Plastic Surgery 2013 - Present

Awards

  • Doctor's Choice Award 2011-12 Health and Fitness Magazine 
  • Top Surgeons in The United States 2011-12 Consumers' Research Council Of America 
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor  Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Societyaoa 
  • Houston's Top Doctors 2011-15 H-Texas Magazine 
  • Rudolph Camishion Award for Academic Excellence in Surgery 2003 Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 

Treatments

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty)
  • Breast Reconstruction, Breast Surgery
  • Breast Reduction (reduction Mammoplasty)
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Facelift
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Eyelid Surgery (blepharoplasty)

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons  
  • American College of Surgeons  

Fellowships

  • UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Jersey Plastic Surgery  
  • M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Reconstructive Microsurgery 

Publications

  • Thieme Medical PublishingCosmetic Surgery in the Ethnic Population: Special Considerations and Procedures - Asian Blepharopla2009
  • Head and Neck Impact of Reconstructive Microsurgery on the Oncologic Management of Patients with Cancer of the Or2009
  • Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryComprehensive Evaluation of Porcine Dermal Collagen (Permacol) Used in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction2008
  • Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryThe Surgical Management of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Refractory to Medical Management2008
  • Seminars in Plastic SurgeryInfection Prophylaxis Update2006
  • Seminars in Plastic SurgeryVenousthromboembolism Prophylaxis2006
  • Seminars in Plastic SurgeryPrevention of Hematomas and Seromas2006
  • Annals of Plastic SurgeryCircumferential Negative Pressure Dressing (VAC) to Bolster Skin Grafts in the Reconstruction of the2005
  • Thieme Medical PublishingPlastic Surgery Emergencies2008

Experience & Accolades

  • Plastic Surgeon2013Memorial Plastic Surgery

Dr. Patrick W Hsu MD's Practice location

Memorial Plastic Surgery

8731 Katy Fwy Suite 500 -
Houston, TX 77024
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Patient Experience with Dr. Hsu


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Dr. Patrick W Hsu MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 26 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Plastic Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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