Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Is liposuction more painful, risky, and difficult than people think? In this video, Dr. David Rapaport, board-certified plastic surgeon in NYC, debunks the most common liposuction myths and explains what patients can really expect from the procedure.
Dr. Rapaport addresses:
• The myth that lipo must be done under deep general anesthesia
• Why most patients can safely undergo lipo with oral sedation or IV twilight sleep
• The truth about recovery time — most normal activities resume in just 48 hours
• Why liposuction is not highly painful when done gently and meticulously
• How patients see visible results within 2 days, with final results after swelling resolves
With decades of experience, Dr. Rapaport emphasizes that liposuction can be safe, effective, and comfortable — when done the right way.
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🔹 Contact Dr. Rapaport’s office to schedule a consultation in NYC.
Is liposuction more painful, risky, and difficult than people think? In this video, Dr. David Rapaport, board-certified plastic surgeon in NYC, debunks the most common liposuction myths and explains what patients can really expect from the procedure.
Dr. Rapaport addresses:
• The myth that lipo must be done under deep general anesthesia
• Why most patients can safely undergo lipo with oral sedation or IV twilight sleep
• The truth about recovery time — most normal activities resume in just 48 hours
• Why liposuction is not highly painful when done gently and meticulously
• How patients see visible results within 2 days, with final results after swelling resolves
With decades of experience, Dr. Rapaport emphasizes that liposuction can be safe, effective, and comfortable — when done the right way.
🔹 Subscribe for more expert insights on plastic surgery, body contouring, and patient care.
🔹 Contact Dr. Rapaport’s office to schedule a consultation in NYC.
