Dr. David P. Rapaport is highly acclaimed for his expertise. He uses the gold standard tumescent technique for procedures at his practice, and additionally employs ultrasound-assisted and power-assisted methods in appropriate cases. He skillfully combines tumescent liposuction surgery with tummy tuck procedures to achieve stunning results for his patients. It's no wonder that the top plastic surgeons named him one of the city's "sharpest new talents" in the October 6, 2003, edition of New York Magazine.
Liposuction
It is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedure the entire United States. When performed by an experienced surgeon, it is among the safest and most satisfying procedures available.
It is the only method proven to produce permanent spot reduction and contour improvement in areas affected by excess fatty deposits. While it is not an appropriate approach to weight loss, it often motivates patients to improve their diet and exercise patterns postoperatively.
For women, Dr. Rapaport most commonly performs this procedure to treat saddlebags (outer thighs), hips, and the abdomen; however, he also treats inner thighs, circumferential thighs, knees, arms, and calves. More often than not, patients choose to have two or more areas treated during one procedure.
He performs all of these procedures using the tumescent technique at his practice. Tumescent surgery has become, according to most experts, the new gold standard. The procedure involves the injection of a dilute solution of lidocaine (a local anesthetic) and epinephrine (a drug which controls bleeding) prior to performing the actual suctioning of the fatty tissue. The suctioning is performed using a three- to four-millimeter cannula (metallic rod) inserted via a tiny puncture in the skin. The benefit of tumescent surgery technique is that it reduces blood loss, allows for increased fat removal and improved sculpting, and speeds recovery.
In select cases in which the targeted area is dense or contains a high volume of fat, Dr. Rapaport employs Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction (UAL). UAL involves using a cannula that vibrates at ultrahigh frequency to cause fat cells to melt. The liquefied fat is then removed with regular liposuction cannulas.
Most of his local patients return to their work within three days, while his out of town patients are ready to go home within that same time period.
As so many of our patients have expressed, tumescent surgery can improve both your appearance and your self-esteem. If you would like to discuss the possibilities in your particular case, please contact us today.
Abdominoplasty
Dr. Rapaport specializes in combining liposuction with abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, with impressively natural results for his patients.
Many people who have experienced rapid weight loss or multiple births that have left excess fat and loose skin in the lower abdomen choose to have a tummy tuck. He performs the procedure on many moms who have given birth on more than one occasion, leaving them with all the joys of motherhood and a renewed figure as well.
The procedure involves the surgical removal of excess fat and skin from the lower abdomen and the tightening up of the underlying abdominal muscles. An appropriate candidate for abdominoplasty is ready to accept the scar of the surgery in order to achieve the tightening and improved overall appearance that it offers.
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