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Selecting a Trusted Lipo Doctor in Tampa

Guidelines for Finding the Best Cosmetic Surgeon for Your Tampa Liposuction Surgery

Just like any other surgery, with its rewards liposuction also carries its own set of risks. However, in the hands of an experienced and highly skilled liposuction surgeon, those risks are significantly minimized. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance that you find a trusted Tampa lipo doctor to perform your liposuction procedure. In fact this is the most important decision when it comes to any cosmetic procedure. When selecting someone who will be making changes to your body that could be permanent, you want to be absolutely sure that that person has gone through the proper training and has the experience and track record that let you know you're in good hands.

Below are some guidelines to consider when searching for a high-quality lipo doctor in Tampa, FL.

Artistry and Skill

Liposuction is a procedure that calls for precise skill and meticulous attention to detail. When it comes to contouring the body, the same dexterity and aesthetic aptitude is required as an artist sculpting a striking piece of art. Due to the nature of the procedure, liposculpting perhaps requires more innate artistic ability than any other cosmetic procedure. It takes a unique blend of creative artistic judgment, medical knowledge and experienced technical skill to deliver the physical transformation that a patient envisions for themselves. Therefore, when searching for a Tampa Lipo doctor, it is advantageous to the patient to select a surgeon who not only possesses impeccable surgical skill, but who also has a background in the arts, and possesses a superior artistic eye.

Dr. Su's love of the arts began early in his childhood, stemming from his mother who herself was an accomplished painter. He attended a private school for science and arts where he received top honors in the school art exhibit. He later attended Rice where he received a dual Degree in Art and Medicine. In his spare time, Dr. Su continues to develop and enhance his artistic skills by pursuing his pastimes of figure drawing, sculpting and body painting.

Honesty and Integrity

Achieving the physical transformation that a patient has envisioned for himself or herself requires above all else, a good rapport between the patient and their lipo doctor. A good liposuction doctor will listen to all of your goals, concerns and expectations during your pre-op consultation and will do a complete evaluation to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. A good lipo doctor will be clear and honest with you about every aspect of the procedure so that you know what to expect. Dr. Su believes in open and honest discussion with all of his liposuction patients to ensure he has a clear vision of the results they hope to achieve. This essential patient-doctor partnership built on mutual respect and integrity ensures that patients know what is artistically possible with their procedure and what type of results they can expect. Dr. Su's understanding and central focus on patient's needs has made him one of the most trusted lipo doctors in Tampa.

Technical Expertise

The cosmetic surgery industry is fettered with a great deal of aggressive marketing and hype. Each year new tools, techniques and devices emerge and with each new development comes exaggerated claims touting the recent technology as "the latest and greatest" and "better than anything before". Oftentimes this marketing is deceitful, and overemphasizes the role of the machine in the procedure. Regardless of the tool being used, the bottom line is that the skill and judgment of the surgeon will determine the quality of your results. Liposuction is a sculpting and contouring procedure, not unlike sculpting a beautiful piece of artwork. A great tool in the hands of the wrong person won't guarantee you good results.

For this reason, rather than paying attention to the hype and latest technologies, you should instead focus on finding a lipo doctor who has extensive experience performing the procedure. Do your research and find out how many surgeries the doctor has performed and ask to see Before and After photos to get an idea of what you can expect after the surgery. Ideally, you want a surgeon who specializes in performing liposuction procedures because this will increase the likelihood that they have the experience and proper training necessary to get the job done and deliver optimal results.

Liposuction is the only procedure that Dr. Su performs. Throughout the years he has been able to finely hone and perfect his craft making him one of the nations most renowned lipo doctors. While Dr. Su does utilize some of the newer lipo methods like Smart Lipo laser and Vaser Lipo in his practice, he only employs these techniques under the right circumstances, if he believes a certain tool will benefit a particular patient based on their anatomy. Dr. Su primarily uses tumescent liposuction in his practice, but will often integrate a combination of techniques to achieve the look as close to the patient's goal as possible. At the end of the day, the tools are just tools and it is up to your surgeon's judgment and trained eye to choose the best tool from his or her arsenal that will best achieve the look you desire.

If you are considering liposuction in St Petersburg, Brandon, Clearwater or surrounding Tampa Bay regions, fill out the form above to get started with a free consultation at the Artistic Lipo Sculpting Center.

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