Introduction to Liposuction
Liposuction is a gold-standard body sculpting procedure performed to reduce stubborn fat that does not respond to dieting and exercise. It can be used to re-contour the body from head to toe, including the neck, jowls, arms, breasts, abdomen, back, hips, buttocks, thighs, calves, knees, and ankles. Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin in New York City, NY, deliver nuanced results at their world-class facility on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, ensuring that your figure appears more balanced, youthful, and streamlined.
What is Liposuction?
While not recommended as a weight-loss tool, liposuction can be a powerful way to eliminate pockets of stubborn localized fat that may appear after pregnancy, childbirth, the aging process, or be genetic. Despite following a healthy diet and exercise regimen, many patients are left with bumps and bulges in their figures that they wish to have removed.
During a liposuction procedure, a fine cannula (slender tube) is inserted through very small and concealed incisions to suction out unwanted fat, which can then be discarded or preserved for a fat grafting procedure, such as a fat transfer breast augmentation. Liposuction can be performed on its own or as a method of enhancing other surgical procedures like abdominoplasty, breast lift, breast augmentation, breast reduction, a mommy makeover, or gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction.)
What Are the Benefits of Liposuction?
Liposuction is performed all over the world and is among the most popular cosmetic procedures requested, thanks to its wide range of benefits. These include:
- Slims and sculpts the torso
- Refines the neck and chin
- It picks up where dieting and exercise leave off
- Boosts self-confidence
- Creates a more youthful-looking, streamlined physique
- Expands options for clothing and swimwear
- Long-lasting results
Who Are the Best Candidates for Liposuction?
To qualify for liposuction, you must be a healthy non-smoker at a stable weight who is not currently struggling with any uncontrolled medical issues. Additionally, you should have realistic expectations for your results, understanding that liposuction is not a solution for losing weight but rather a tool for eliminating pockets of stubborn localized fat that do not respond to diet and gym workouts. Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin invite you to schedule a private consultation at their conveniently located office across from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City in order to ensure that liposuction is the best and safest match for achieving your body sculpting goals.
Your Liposuction Surgery journey
What’s the First Step?
To get started, you will meet with Dr. Copeland or Dr. Copeland-Halperin at their New York City location for an in-depth physical evaluation and medical history review. She will go over any allergies, pre-existing conditions, and current medications you’re taking to ensure no contraindications are present that could make your surgery unsafe. Your consultation is also a time for the team to answer your questions and translate your concerns into a one-of-a-kind treatment plan that will accomplish your vision of a more sculpted, youthful-looking figure.
If you decide to proceed with the procedure, your surgeon will create a surgical plan that you can then take to our expert team, who will provide a detailed, written quote, schedule your procedure, discuss payment and financing options, and receive any pre-operative instructions.
What to Expect on the Day of Tummy Tuck Surgery
Liposuction is performed in our fully accredited ambulatory surgery facility under twilight anesthesia – a mild intravenous sedative administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist where you don’t entirely lose consciousness but are comfortable, safe, and unaware of anything going on around you and are breathing on your own (similar to if you have undergone a colonoscopy).
While many surgeons rely on just one type of liposuction technique, Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin use a combination of liposuction techniques, including SmartLipo® laser liposuction, ultrasonic liposuction, power-assisted liposuction, and standard liposuction to remove unwanted fat and re-sculpt and shape the target area.
As a first step, your surgeon will create small, hidden incisions in the targeted regions, threading a slender cannula through the openings. Excess fat is then artfully suctioned out to create a more shapely silhouette. Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin take special care during surgery to ensure your results appear natural, symmetrical, and balanced. Depending on the area being addressed, a drain may be placed.
Depending on the areas being treated, the procedure can take 1-3 hours to complete. Surgical time may be extended if you undergo liposuction in tandem with breast surgery, abdominoplasty, or another cosmetic procedure.
Your guide to post-liposuction Surgery care
Liposuction Recovery
After liposuction, you will be fitted with compression garments that can help reduce swelling and keep your newly contoured curves pristine. In addition to swelling, you may experience bruising and soreness in the treatment zones. These side effects can be managed with pain medications, ice, and rest and will gradually subside in the coming days and weeks.
Walking is encouraged soon after surgery to improve circulation, prevent certain complications (such as blood clots), and elevate your overall mood and outlook. During your healing process, staying hydrated, consuming a healthy diet, and giving yourself plenty of time to rest before returning to work or school is wise. Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin will provide you with a detailed aftercare plan and remain available to answer any questions or concerns arising during the healing process.
How Much Does Liposuction Cost in New York City, NY?
The cost of liposuction in New York City can vary depending on the extent of the changes required and the specific regions of the targeted body. Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin are committed to providing you with a seamless, stress-free treatment experience, including ensuring you are well informed about your financial obligations. You will receive a customized, transparent quote for services upon the completion of your private consultation in NYC.
Why Choose Dr. Michelle Copeland or Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin?
Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin, one of the rare mother-daughter surgical teams in practice, are known for their sophisticated aesthetic results and unwavering commitment to safety. They draw patients from all over the country and the world, including from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, who choose the doctors for their artistry and precision, as well as the concierge care and personalized attention they receive from start to finish.
Dr. Michelle Copeland is a distinguished author, an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and an attending surgeon at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin underwent elite microsurgery training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and is known for her exceptional skill in the art of breast reconstruction. If you are looking for outstanding liposuction results in a technologically advanced practice setting, you can trust Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin to exceed your expectations for excellence.
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Ready to get started on the path to a slimmer, more sculpted physique and enhanced self-confidence with liposuction? If so, Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin invite you to schedule a private consultation right away at their luxury office suites on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, directly opposite Central Park and the world-famous Metropolitan Museum of Art.