Liposuction

Surgical fat removal using advanced techniques including Tumescent, Superwet, Power Assisted (PAL), Ultrasound Assisted (UAL), and SmartLipo laser lipolysis. Treatment areas include the chin, neck, abdomen, flanks, thighs, back, bra line, and arms. Performed on an outpatient basis at the AAAASF-accredited Park Avenue surgical suite with tiny access incisions. Most patients return to desk work within 1–5 days and resume light cardio within 4–14 days. Lipoabdominoplasty — combined liposuction and tummy tuck — is available for comprehensive abdominal recontouring.

Liposuction at Dr. Kolker's Park Avenue practice in Manhattan is conceived as a precision sculpting procedure rather than a volume-reduction operation. The approach begins with a thorough assessment of body composition, skin quality, fat distribution, and the patient's aesthetic goals — determining which technique or combination of techniques will yield the most refined contour. The practice offers the full spectrum of liposuction modalities. Tumescent and Superwet techniques involve infusion of a dilute anesthetic-epinephrine solution to minimise bleeding, reduce systemic anesthetic requirements, and maximise postoperative comfort. Standard Suction Assisted Lipectomy (SAL) remains the foundational approach for many body areas. Power Assisted Lipectomy (PAL) uses a vibrating cannula to mechanically break up fibrous or dense fat with less physical effort and greater uniformity — particularly effective in areas such as the male back and flanks. Ultrasound Assisted Lipectomy (UAL) emulsifies fat via sound energy before removal, suited to fibrous tissue areas including the male chest in gynecomastia cases and the upper back. SmartLipo laser lipolysis adds a skin-tightening thermal component via a 1064nm laser, suited to patients with mild skin laxity who want contour improvement without the recovery of a formal skin excision. Body areas routinely treated include the submental region and neck for fullness under the chin, the abdomen and flanks (love handles), the inner and outer thighs, the back and bra roll, the upper arms, and the chest for male gynecomastia. Access incisions are typically 3–4mm and placed in natural skin folds or hidden anatomical locations. For patients seeking comprehensive abdominal reshaping, lipoabdominoplasty combines liposuction with a tummy tuck in a single session. Recovery from standard liposuction is straightforward: most patients return to desk work within 1–5 days and resume light cardiovascular exercise within 2 weeks. Compression garments are worn for 4–6 weeks. Virtual and in-person consultations are available at the 710 Park Avenue New York City office.