Is Liposuction Painful?

Liposuction is performed in our fully accredited surgical facility under “twilight” IV sedation administered by board-certified anesthesiologists to keep you comfortable and safe during your surgery. Afterward, Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin will ensure your healing process is comfortable by prescribing pain medications. Most patients are able to switch to over-the-counter painkillers within a few days.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Most patients typically need only a single liposuction procedure to accomplish their cosmetic goals. However, there is a limit to how much fat can be removed safely during a single surgery, and some patients may need more than one procedure. You will follow up with your surgeon one week after surgery to monitor your progress and remove your drain (if present) and any bandages. At this first visit, you will also undergo Zerona®, a non-invasive laser technology that helps remove fat cells and enhance your results. A lymphatic massage is also included on your first visit to help reduce swelling and promote healing. Further follow-up visits will be scheduled as needed.

How Long Until I See Results?

You will likely notice a significant shift in your appearance at 3 months post-op after most residual swelling has dissipated, and your changes will continue to evolve and improve over 6-12 months.

What Will the Scarring Look Like?

Incisions for liposuction are small and well-hidden within the body’s natural folds. Scarring will, therefore, be inconspicuous. Once your incisions have healed, Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin will have you apply creams specially formulated by Dr. Michelle Copeland to help your scars heal.

When Can I Exercise Again After My Liposuction?

Walking is encouraged soon after surgery. However, It is generally recommended that you wait at least 4 weeks before resuming strenuous exercise. Everyone is different, and Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin will provide you with a personalized timeline for going back to the gym as part of your aftercare plan.

Can I Combine Liposuction With Other Procedures?

Yes. Liposuction is frequently paired with abdominoplasty , arm lift surgery, a mommy makeover , or breast reduction to enhance your results. The doctors can discuss a combination approach to your care in more detail during your private liposuction consultation.

What Are the Risks Associated With Liposuction?

Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin will go over the risks of liposuction with you in more depth during your initial meeting. The surgery comes with the following inherent risks: Anesthesia risks Swelling Bruising Cannula breakage Changes in skin sensation Asymmetry Infection Nerve damage Poor wound healing Poor scarring Poor aesthetic results

How Do I Find the Best New York City Liposuction Plastic Surgeon Near Me?

With so many plastic surgeons to choose from in Manhattan and the whole of New York City, it can be difficult to know who to trust. You can begin by evaluating your surgeon’s training background, credentials including board-certification, experience, and testimonials. However, there is no substitute for meeting your surgeon in person and establishing a good rapport. You want to be sure that you can communicate well with your surgeon and that your questions are met with frank and transparent information. Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin invite you to meet with them for a detailed consultation at the Upper East Side offices so you can better understand their approach and the consummate artistry they bring to every procedure.

Liposuction

New York, NY

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.)

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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 Liposuction 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 the first woman plastic surgeon with a Harvard doctorate in Medicine and Dentistry. She has published numerous articles and presented her techniques internationally. She is 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 is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with wealth of experience, including advanced training in microsurgery at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital with a focus on breast reconstruction. She brings a humanistic dimension to plastic surgery and enjoys helping patients achieve their cosmetic, aesthetic, and reconstructive goals through a combination of surgical and non-surgical techniques. In addition to seeing patients at 1001 Fifth Avenue, Dr. Copeland-Halperin also operates at Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, affiliates of Northwell Health, where she is involved in teaching residents.

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.

Liposuction FAQ’S

Liposuction is performed in our fully accredited surgical facility under “twilight” IV sedation administered by board-certified anesthesiologists to keep you comfortable and safe during your surgery. Afterward, Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin will ensure your healing process is comfortable by prescribing pain medications. Most patients are able to switch to over-the-counter painkillers within a few days.
Most patients typically need only a single liposuction procedure to accomplish their cosmetic goals. However, there is a limit to how much fat can be removed safely during a single surgery, and some patients may need more than one procedure. You will follow up with your surgeon one week after surgery to monitor your progress and remove your drain (if present) and any bandages. At this first visit, you will also undergo Zerona®, a non-invasive laser technology that helps remove fat cells and enhance your results. A lymphatic massage is also included on your first visit to help reduce swelling and promote healing. Further follow-up visits will be scheduled as needed.
Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin will go over the risks of liposuction with you in more depth during your initial meeting. The surgery comes with the following inherent risks:
- Anesthesia risks
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Cannula breakage
- Changes in skin sensation
- Asymmetry
- Infection
- Nerve damage
- Poor wound healing
- Poor scarring
- Poor aesthetic results
With so many plastic surgeons to choose from in Manhattan and the whole of New York City, it can be difficult to know who to trust. You can begin by evaluating your surgeon’s training background, credentials including board-certification, experience, and testimonials. However, there is no substitute for meeting your surgeon in person and establishing a good rapport. You want to be sure that you can communicate well with your surgeon and that your questions are met with frank and transparent information. Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin invite you to meet with them for a detailed consultation at the Upper East Side offices so you can better understand their approach and the consummate artistry they bring to every procedure.

Schedule Your Consultation

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.