Liposuction Expertise: Dr. Thomas Su's Approach

Dr. Thomas Su on Awake 360° Lipedema Liposuction, Staging, Recovery, and Insurance ChallengesHosts Cindy and Kristy introduce Dr. Thomas Su of Art Lipo in Tampa. Dr. Su describes training in internal medicine, a fine arts background, and 20 years specializing in circumferential, high-definition arm and leg liposuction, evolving from cosmetic work to lipedema cases starting around 2017.

He explains why he prefers awake, office-based procedures using local anesthetic and nitrous oxide, notes lipedema “staging” reflects size more than symptom severity, and outlines how larger cases may require multiple surgeries or hospital-based large-volume surgeons.

He details his photo-based consult process with hand-drawn visual “renders,” typical recovery marked by swelling for months, a ~3-month minimum between blended leg procedures, two-week minimum compression (provided by his office), selective use of MLD for severe swelling, and ongoing insurance denial tactics despite pending coding changes.00:00 Show Introduction00:55 Sponsor Message01:42 Meet Dr Thomas Su03:49 Training And Credentials06:46 Circumferential Technique07:42 Stages And Case Limits13:42 Awake Office Surgery16:32 Why Lipedema Work20:50 Loose Skin Challenges22:26 Complete Removal Skills25:43 Consultation Process26:25 Visualizing New Shape28:44 Surgery Staging Strategy30:52 Insurance Coverage Reality37:44 Recovery and Swelling40:08 Timing Between Procedures42:10 Compression Guidelines47:28 MLD and Fibrosis Debate50:03 Advice and Farewell

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