Liposuction & Body Contouring

Dr. Rapaport offers liposuction using a multi-technique approach — tumescent, Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL), VASER ultrasound-assisted (including abdominal etching), BodyTite bipolar radiofrequency skin tightening, and the Equalization smoothing technique. Treatment areas include the abdomen, waist, flanks, thighs, upper arms, back, chin, neck, and bra line. Results are permanent as removed fat cells do not return. Recovery typically allows return to work in three to seven days.

Liposuction at Park Avenue Plastic Surgery in New York City is one of Dr. David Rapaport's core surgical specialties, featuring an advanced multi-technology approach that goes well beyond conventional suction-assisted fat removal. The practice has treated patients from across the United States and internationally, and financing options are available. Dr. Rapaport's technique stack for liposuction: Tumescent liposuction: The foundational technique — saline solution with epinephrine and lidocaine is infused into the target area to minimize bleeding, reduce bruising, and provide local anesthesia. This forms the basis of all liposuction performed at the practice. Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL): A motorized cannula breaks up fibrous fat deposits with less physical effort, improving precision and reducing operative time. VASER (Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance): Ultrasound energy selectively disrupts fat cells before removal. Particularly well-suited for abdominal etching, which creates visible muscular definition in appropriate candidates. BodyTite: Bipolar radiofrequency energy delivered via a cannula simultaneously tightens the overlying skin — critical for patients with borderline skin elasticity who want contouring without a tummy tuck. Equalization technique: A final pass to smooth contour irregularities and achieve uniform results. Treatment areas include the abdomen, waist, flanks (love handles), inner and outer thighs, upper arms, back, knees, chin, neck, hips, lower legs, and bra line. Liposuction is not a weight-loss tool; ideal candidates are at or near their stable target weight with localized fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise. Removed fat cells are permanently eliminated and cannot regenerate. Recovery: compression garments are worn for 36–48 hours continuously then as much as possible; most patients return to desk work within three to seven days and resume gym workouts within one week; final sculpted results are visible at approximately three months.