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Liposuction & Body Contouring in New York City

Liposuction is, at the most fundamental level, the removal of excess and unwanted fat through tiny access sites by means of suction techniques. The art of liposuction expands on this basic principle, by aesthetically slimming, smoothing, shaping and sculpting to achieve beautiful and natural contours. Skillful administration of such techniques can bring about excellent results in areas that are otherwise unresponsive to training or diet.

New York Liposuction & Body Contouring

While liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures, achieving beautiful results with liposuction is a most uncommon skill.

A board certified NYC plastic surgeon, Dr. Kolker brings finesse, artistry, and vast experience in the art and science of liposuction techniques and body contouring to attain the most beautiful results in his New York office.

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The number of different types of liposuction available today can be a confusing distraction from the two most important parts of the liposuction process: safety and artistry. Understanding your desires and goals, appreciation of the balance between your unique distribution of fat excess and your skin elasticity, and your plastic surgeon's experience and skill are the prime determinants of the beautiful results you can achieve.

Frequently asked questions about liposuction

How do I prepare for Liposuction?

In preparation for your New York City liposuction, the most important factor is reaching a sustainable weight-loss and fitness plateau. As the best liposuction results are achieved when there is only localized adiposity, or isolated fat deposits, it is important that you make every effort to optimize health and fitness with diet and exercise before your surgery. This will maximize the safety, aesthetics, and longevity of your results.

During a visit approximately two weeks before your surgery at Dr. Kolker's office in NYC, liposuction perioperative instructions will be reviewed, prescriptions will be given, and routine lab work will be arranged.

What Is the Liposuction Procedure

Immediately before the liposuction procedure, Dr. Kolker will make "topographic markings" on all of the areas that will be treated. In Dr. Kolker's fully accredited surgical facility located on Park Avenue in New York City, liposuction is performed under sedation (twilight anesthesia) or general anesthesia, depending on the number of liposuction zones to be treated and the extent of fat reduction. For very small areas of excess fat, local anesthesia only will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Dr. Kolker's surgery suite is accredited by the AAAASF (American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities), conforming to and exceeding the rigorous requirements for ambulatory surgery safety. The anesthesiologists are board-certified specialists. The procedure duration varies depending on your unique requirements, and may range from 30 minutes to 2 hours.

How do I recover after Liposuction

Liposuction is an ambulatory procedure. After surgery, you will rest in our recovery room, attended to by a registered nurse, until you are awake and comfortable, generally for about one hour after surgery. A liposuction compressive garment is worn home.

Return to work may be as early as two days after liposuction, however more extensive lipoplasty may require up to one week. The liposuction compression garment is worn religiously for 2 weeks, with more respites during weeks 3 and 4. The garment is worn only for exercise during weeks 5 and 6. In many cases, Spanx can be used in place of a surgical garment. Swelling predominates for the first two weeks, then begins to resolve quickly; at 6 weeks, swelling decreases even more rapidly, with an approximate result achieved around 12 weeks after your NYC liposuction.

Can I exercise after Liposuction?

After most liposuction procedures, light cardio (treadmill, elliptical, outdoor walking) can be resumed around 5 days, more vigorous workouts can resume around two weeks, and exercise and training are generally unrestricted at 4-6 weeks.

What do I do after my Breast Reduction?

Dr. Kolker will see you several times during your early recovery, and then at one year after your liposuction. Dr. Kolker and his staff will always be available to answer any questions you may have about recovery and all activities following the procedure.

Planning Your Liposuction & Body Contouring

The best liposuction outcomes are achieved when you are at or close to your ideal body weight.

When areas of localized adiposity, or contained accumulations of fat, remain after a regimen of diet and exercise, liposuction is most appropriate. The best liposuction candidates will have:

Localized excess fat of the anterior abdomen and flanks
Good skin elasticity in the region of fat excess
Worked at diet, cardio and strength training
A body weight within 10% of ideal, or BMI below 25

Liposuction can remove small, moderate and large amounts of fat depending upon the individual's desires and physical attributes. Liposuction does not, however, remove excess skin, and can have a variable effect on cellulite. The individual's inherent skin elasticity plays a significant role in the degree of change that can be achieved with liposuction.

Real Patient Testimonials

“Dr. Kolker truly listens to your wishes and goals. He is gentle in his approach, honest in his assessment, and unequivocally clear in his vision. He has an impeccable aesthetic eye, undoubtedly attributed to both his artistic background and very own sense of what is beautiful.”

— A.R. / New York City

“Dr. Kolker changed my life. No, that's not an exaggeration. Dr. Kolker truly pays attention to your individual case, and I'm so happy with my results. While my surgery has already made an incredible impact on my life, I look forward to this coming summer when for the first time in a long time, I will enjoy a day at the beach without a worry in the world.”

— M.B. / New York City

“I could not believe my eyes. Dr. Kolker had done something ALL other surgeons had told me was not possible. He made the impossible, possible I could not believe it took a possibility and turned it into my reality! I will forever be thankful to him for correcting my asymmetrical breasts and making me so happy.”

— N.S. / New York City

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