Louise is enjoying her life to the fullest. As a registered nurse in her 60's, she has regularly assisted Dr. Wang for the past 3 years at an outpatient surgery center that serves many Riverside, California plastic surgeons. Although she enjoys quilting and spending time with her young grandchildren, Louise sees no reason to look like a grandma. "I'm not ready to look old yet," she explains. "Baby boomers are enjoying better health and longer lives. We deserve to look as good as we feel."

Repeat Customer

Her first experience as Dr. Wang's patient was when he performed traditional liposuction on her lower abdomen the year before. Because the entire experience was so positive, Louise returned to him to see what he could do to correct her double chin. She had thought about having it fixed for several months before deciding that the time was finally right. From her past experience, Louise assumed that liposuction would be the solution, and she was correct. But, Dr. Wang had a modern twist. He suggested a new type of laser liposuction that had many Pasadena and Riverside patients excited – the AccuSculpt™ Laser Lipo-Sculpting System from Lutronic®.

Dr. Wang took the time to explain everything. He also answered all of my questions, which made me feel completely at ease about the procedure.

Liposuction Made Better

Dr. Wang explained how laser technology enhances the results of liposuction by making the procedure more precise, safer, and gentler on the body than the traditional method. The laser selectively liquefies the fat cells while leaving the surrounding tissues unaffected. Because laser liposuction is performed much like traditional liposuction, Louise knew what to expect. "Although I had already had liposuction performed, Dr. Wang took the time to explain everything. He also answered all of my questions, which made me feel completely at ease about the procedure." She made an appointment to have him perform laser liposuction under her chin and along her neck to restore a youthful, sculpted look to her jaw line and neck.

No Pain, Big Gain

Dr. Wang began Louise's procedure in his office with a few quick injections of local anesthesia. He performed the laser liposuction through 3 tiny incisions that he concealed under her chin and in the fold of her neck. "I was shocked because I didn't feel anything," she recalls. "When I had my abdominal liposuction I did feel some pain near the end of the procedure. I think it was because that procedure was more time consuming and most of the numbing solution had been extracted by the end of the surgery. This time I was very surprised to feel nothing."

Louise felt no pain after the procedure as well. After taking prescription pain medication for the first couple of days she realized she felt fine without it. She had very little discoloration and swelling as well. To ensure proper healing, Louise wore a foam pad under her chin along with a compression wrap 24 hours a day as Dr. Wang directed. After the specified 2-week period, Louise continued wearing the wrap at night for a couple of months to ensure the best results. "Even though Dr. Wang said it wasn't necessary, I decided to keep wearing the wrap when I was sleeping because it was easy to do."

If I don't act old, why should I look old?

A Wonderful Thing You Can Do for Yourself

With a firm, sculpted chin and neckline, Louise looks as vibrant and full of life as she feels. She couldn't be happier with the results of her procedure.

When asked if she felt vain about having her neck done, Louise emphatically answered No. "At my age it's a wonderful thing you can do for yourself. If I don't act old, why should I look old?" Louise understands that everyone has their own reasons for choosing plastic surgery and everyone has a right to feel good about how they look.

Her advice to others considering the procedure is simple, "Do it! Don't hesitate!" She also doesn't hesitate when asked if she'd recommend Dr. Wang, "After seeing his work and working with him for years, I wouldn't go to anyone else."