As I wrote in my initial review (below), Liu has his fans, just as all kinds of people throughout history have had admirers. A few more 5-star reviews - whether true or "plastic" - could never erase the terrible stress and physical problems Liu caused too many patients. The 1-star reviews about Liu are completely consistent with my own experiences under his "care." The 5-star reviews are laughable to me, but Liu SHOULD be able to do some things well after decades of practice. Also, a good surgeon shouldn't have to advertise or solicit positive reviews. I agree with other reviewers who questioned the authenticity of some reviews.
Clearly, Liu learned to be more careful and cordial over the years. Word has it that he has to work at this. He also learned how to protect himself legally. His medical records, for example, may claim to have informed a patient about all kinds of things when no such discussions ever occurred, but it's his word against yours. In all his arrogance, he may assume that a patient is too naive, unsophisticated, or unobservant to notice the unnecessary scars or problems he created.
Imagine a nose with too much bone removed, with a protrusion of cartilage at the base, that was slashed too short when the patient never had an issue with length, and nostrils made embarrassingly larger and moved forward - something like a pig or cow. I never wanted a shortened, turned-up nose. I never wanted to look something like a farm animal. I also never wanted assymetrical nasal bones and a flattened bridge.
Imagine my embarrassment and private upset when people asked me if my nose had been broken - years after the operation by Liu. As I'd mentioned in my first review, I would have given anything after the surgery by Liu to get back the nose I inherited. And honestly, the "surgery," and the days and weeks that followed, felt more like physical and emotional abuse than medical care.
Every surgeon I consulted after Liu's operation said they would have handled the operation differently and would not have inflicted the external scars. Every one of these surgeons was so much kinder, gentler, forthcoming, professional, and communicative. Every single person I know who had a similar operation with a different surgeon had a far superior result.
Growing up, I hated my profile. Then, after Liu's "work," I hated every angle. My nose looked damaged, awkward, and unnatural, even after all the horrific bruising and swelling had subsided. The worst scar looked like a nose ring or a line drawn at the base. People kept asking me what happened. I later learned the largest, longest scar was inflicted to make the operation easier for Liu. It was all about him. I also learned the purpose of the other scars after the fact and these scars were also needless.
I wish Liu had told me that my case was out of his league. I realize now this sort of operation was perhaps too difficult for him and he lacked the experience I needed. The biggest problem, however, was character. He didn't care about me as a patient or human being. I was "nothing" to him - just some young, seemingly stupid, unsophisticated woman at the time who wouldn't know the difference . . . . In general, he came across as mean, rude, evasive, and angry.
I learned the hard way:
It can be extremely difficult (and expensive) to correct a surgeon's uncaring attitude and sloppy, reckless, unwanted work. Some problems are irreversible. You could end up with permanent scars and disfigurements noticeable to everyone - especially to yourself.
Please read the 1-star reviews very carefully. I can sense from experience these are true and written by patients who were badly hurt - physically and emotionally.
Please ask very specific questions about what he (or any surgeon) plans to do to you and follow up with "how" and "why" and "How many of these have you done?" I urge you to ask WHERE he'll be making incisions, exactly HOW MANY SCARS he'll be inflicting, WHERE those scars will exist and WHY. In my case, he never once uttered the word "scar," even though he inflicted three permanent external scars. He also never said he was planning to shorten my nose, let alone how much cartilage or bone he'd be removing from my body. I should have run for my life when it was obvious he didn't want to answer a very fundamental question. It was also obvious he didn't want to discuss the procedure. I remember this vividly as if it was yesterday and there is no way I would EVER forget a discussion about scars. I would have also NEVER forgotten a surgeon telling me they planned to shorten my nose.
I also urge you to wonder about advertisements and why a surgeon would "have to" advertise after so many years. Above all, I urge you to consult several highly respected surgeons. This could make all the difference in the world. It could prevent a terrible result and a lifetime of pain and regret. read more