Practice Information
Phu M. Do, M.D. is a graduate of the prestigious Brown University School of Medicine and has years of surgical experience and advanced training in cosmetic procedures.  In addition to his private practice at The Aesthetic Surgery Center, Dr. Do is on surgical staff at Methodist Hospital, Sugarland Medical Center, Memorial-Hermann-Southwest, West Houston Medical Center, Oakbend Medical Center and Jackson County Health Center.  He is board certified and licensed by the American Board of Surgery and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.

Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures. When diet and exercise alone are not producing the image results that you desire, you may consider liposuction to eliminate pockets of fat in stubborn areas. Liposuction is a very popular procedure that is designed for the permanent removal of fatty tissue in targeted areas; it is not a weight-loss procedure. We offer liposuction of the abdomen, thighs, calves, buttocks, neck, and jowls.

In a liposuction procedure, Dr. Do removes undesirable, subcutaneous fat from isolated areas that may not respond to diet and exercise. Liposuction is not a treatment for obesity. If weight gain occurs following liposuction, the fat will be deposited in areas that have not been treated. The procedure can be repeated, if necessary. To maintain the safety of the procedure, there is a limit on how much fat can be removed at one time.

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. In the procedure, Dr. Do makes small discreet incisions in the areas to be treated. A cannula is inserted in a small incision and attached to a suction machine. The procedure may take an hour or more, depending on how many areas are involved.

Following liposuction, patients experience swelling and bruising for approximately two weeks. Patients wear a compression garment to apply pressure, minimize swelling and provide support while healing. These garments also assist in retraction of the skin.

Results from liposuction are apparent almost immediately and patients continue to see improvement as swelling subsides.