Rapaport Plastic Surgery and Liposuction: David P. Rapaport, MD, FACS

About

Dr. David P. Rapaport is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has been practicing in Manhattan for nearly 30 years. He is known for natural-looking results, refined aesthetic judgment, and a highly personalized approach to surgical and non-surgical treatments for the face, breast, and body. His philosophy is straightforward: every patient should understand their options and receive recommendations tailored to their anatomy, concerns, sensitivities, and goals. Dr. Rapaport takes a thoughtful, conservative approach whenever appropriate, with an emphasis on achieving meaningful results while minimizing discomfort, downtime, and recovery. Above all, patient safety remains his highest priority. Dr. Rapaport began his medical education at just 16 years old in Boston University’s six-year medical program before continuing at Tel Aviv University, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his general surgery training at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, where he served as Chief Resident. He then trained in plastic surgery at New York University’s Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, where he was appointed Executive Chief Resident, followed by an additional fellowship in microsurgery. From 1993 to 1997, Dr. Rapaport served on the faculty of the University of South Florida. During that time, he directed cosmetic surgery education for residents, contributed to pioneering work in endoscopic and minimal-incision breast surgery and oncologic melanoma surgery, and helped advance legislation supporting broader insurance coverage for reconstructive breast surgery. In 1997, Dr. Rapaport returned to New York City and established his private plastic surgery practice in Manhattan. Over the years, he has become particularly known for breast augmentation, liposuction and body contouring, natural facial rejuvenation, and advanced aesthetic techniques. In 2014, he founded Coolspa by Aethos to expand his approach to non-surgical aesthetics. He is also the founder and Medical Director of Aethos, bringing the same attention to detail, discretion, and individualized care to advanced facial and body treatments. Today, Dr. Rapaport sees patients at his Fifth Avenue practice on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, where surgical and non-surgical treatments are provided in a private, refined setting. Surgical procedures are performed on-site in his fully accredited office-based surgical facility. What has remained consistent throughout his career is the way he approaches each patient: listen carefully, educate thoroughly, recommend thoughtfully, and aim for results that look natural, elegant, and entirely individual.