PLASTIC - Key Persons


Dawn Rother

Dawn Rother is a licensed medical aesthetician with over three years of experience in the aesthetic industry, specializing in skincare, laser resurfacing and Coolsculpting treatments. Dawn possesses a special talent for analyzing skin and developing successful treatment plans for the best result. Her approach to CoolSculpting encompasses advanced technical knowledge and artistry. During her time with Dr. Rapaport and Coolspa, she has helped hundreds of patients change their bodies and achieve their body contouring goals. Dawn studied aesthetics at Dermologica Academy and is licensed in both New York and Pennsylvania. She earned her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University, one of the country's top programs, graduating in 2012. Dawn lives in Manhattan on the Upper East Side with her husband. In her time away from the office, she enjoys long walks in Central Park, attending Broadway shows and trying new restaurants.

Dr. David P. Rapaport

Job Titles:
  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Surgeon
  • Board Certified New York Plastic Surgeon
  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
David P. Rapaport is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in liposuction and breast augmentation and works out of his AAAASF fully accredited on-site surgical suite. His surgical suite is intimate, personal, extremely safe, and includes a fully trained and caring staff. Board Certified New York Plastic Surgeon, David. P. Rapaport, son of holocaust survivors, began the study of medicine at Boston University six-year medical program at age 16 before transferring to Israel's Tel Aviv University, where he earned his medical degree. He trained in general surgery at Boston's Beth Israel Hospital, a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, where he served as Chief Resident. He then did his plastic surgery training at the New York University's Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, which is widely regarded as the nation's top plastic and cosmetic surgery residency program. There too, he was appointed Executive Chief Resident. After a one-year microsurgery fellowship, Dr. Rapaport moved to Florida, where from 1993 to 1997, he was a key faculty member at the University of South Florida. There, he developed a successful and respected practice as a cosmetic plastic surgeon. During his four years in Florida, he also helped craft legislation requiring broader insurance coverage for reconstructive breast surgery, directed the cosmetic surgery education of residents, and did pioneering work in endoscopic and minimal incision breast and oncologic (melanoma) surgery. In 1997, he returned to New York City and opened his private cosmetic surgery practice in Manhattan, New York. Dr. Rapaport specializes in New York Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, and CoolSculpting®. All of Dr. Rapaport's procedures are performed on-site in his fully accredited office surgical suite on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York. Dr. Rapaport also offers cosmetic and non-surgical procedures such as injectable fillers, Botox®, earlobe repair, mole removal, and more. Many of these procedures require no down-time.

Dr. John Grillo

Job Titles:
  • Anesthesiologist
  • Certified Anesthesiologist
Dr. John Grillo, a board certified anesthesiologist with 30 years of experience, is one of Dr. Rapaport's most trusted colleagues. The two have worked together for about 10 years. In addition to providing genle and safe general anesthesia, Dr. Grillo is a master at administering IV sedation, which allows patients to avoid the more extreme effects caused by general anesthesia.