Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
There are a lot of misconceptions about liposuction — especially about recovery time and safety. In this video, Dr. David Rapaport, board-certified plastic surgeon in NYC, explains why liposuction is one of his favorite procedures and clears up common misunderstandings.
Dr. Rapaport explains:
• Why well-done liposuction can allow patients to return to the gym as early as Monday after Friday surgery
• When liposuction can be performed under local anesthesia (for small areas like chin or waist) vs. IV sedation (for multiple areas such as thighs, abdomen, hips, and arms)
• Why lipo is a highly predictable procedure with minimal surprises compared to more complex surgeries
• How recovery is generally easy and comfortable, with nearly immediate results visible
• Why liposuction remains one of his favorite surgeries after performing thousands of procedures in over 30 years of practice
If you’ve been hesitant about liposuction because of myths about pain or downtime, this video will show you how safe, predictable, and effective it can be when performed by an experienced surgeon.
🔹 Subscribe for more expert insights on liposuction, body contouring, and plastic surgery from Dr. David Rapaport.
🔹 Contact Dr. Rapaport’s office to schedule a consultation in NYC.
There are a lot of misconceptions about liposuction — especially about recovery time and safety. In this video, Dr. David Rapaport, board-certified plastic surgeon in NYC, explains why liposuction is one of his favorite procedures and clears up common misunderstandings.
Dr. Rapaport explains:
• Why well-done liposuction can allow patients to return to the gym as early as Monday after Friday surgery
• When liposuction can be performed under local anesthesia (for small areas like chin or waist) vs. IV sedation (for multiple areas such as thighs, abdomen, hips, and arms)
• Why lipo is a highly predictable procedure with minimal surprises compared to more complex surgeries
• How recovery is generally easy and comfortable, with nearly immediate results visible
• Why liposuction remains one of his favorite surgeries after performing thousands of procedures in over 30 years of practice
If you’ve been hesitant about liposuction because of myths about pain or downtime, this video will show you how safe, predictable, and effective it can be when performed by an experienced surgeon.
🔹 Subscribe for more expert insights on liposuction, body contouring, and plastic surgery from Dr. David Rapaport.
🔹 Contact Dr. Rapaport’s office to schedule a consultation in NYC.
