Leonardo Rasi, MD

Wonderful experience. After giving myself a solid year of diet and exercise without results I wanted, I reached out to Elite. I made the decision and moved forward quickly with procedure. Did full abs. Great results, got my hour glass back post baby! Recovery was quick and was able to be moving normally within a couple days. Did not miss any work to get this done. So glad that I spent my money on myself and I feel great. Staff were friendly and professional, doctor knows his cosmetic surgery and did an Amazing job. I am so glad I did this.

I was fascinated by the simplicity and effectiveness of the AirScupt Procedure and had wanted to get it done for over a year. I finally decided to take the jump and invest in myself to get the work done. The entire Procedure was very straight forward, was very simple, and everything I was hoping for an more. The facilities, staff and Dr. Rasi were all amazing, and if you're contemplating getting this done, take the leap and schedule it! Only 3 months post op, and I'm so thankful, but even just a couple weeks after...I could see the results. It's absolutely amazing what they can do and our patient procedures. I am thankful that I made the decision, its helped motivate me to work even harder on my body and my investment in myself.

Have had a little fat around my belly button and lower belly, plus a set of love handles no matter what fitness level I'm at. I did a virtual consult and was treated very nicely by the staff. They had an opening come up, and the whole thing happened so quickly. In ten days I was driving to Sacramento.I was extremely nervous and didn't get as much time to get a good idea of the outcome from the dr. I wish I had expressed more that I wanted my lower flanks removed. I wasn't in too much pain post op, I was able to drive five hours home, though miserably. I was able to walk, move about.3 days post op I took my first shower, and wasn't super excited at what I saw, but knew it was swelling. I'm currently one week post op and im horrified. There's a lot of tightness on my left back/flank area, and it's pushing all the fat out to one bulge where I specifically wanted to get the treatment!!!!!! It looks ridiculous, and makes me regret the entire procedure.I don't know what to do. It's only the left side that is horrifying, but both sides seem like he missed the spots I most wanted targeted. I couldn't speak to my surgeon at my one week consult, but I will on Monday.

Updated on 14 Oct 2021:
Excited for the finished product! It is clear there are spots that were missed, but the staff have been concerned and helpful, I get to go in for a revision touch up in December. I am grateful.

I no longer regret this! I think it’s gonna look great. I’m still wearing my garments almost all the time, still experiencing some tenderness and swelling but I’m back to my water sports and lots of hiking. No running yet, but overall I don’t feel inhibited! Which is AMAZING!
Updated on 15 Oct 2021:
So the first two weeks were hellacious. Given the swelling, confusion, and lack of experience I was unhappy.

I am going back for a touch up on my lower back in December, and because the procedure is so minimally invasive I don’t have to wait a full six months for the other bits to heal.



I have been very active with hours of walking and hiking every day since the procedure. Lunges and squats too. At day 18 I went surfing and was tired and sore after an hour, and considerably more sore the next day. But I feel like I’m getting better, and my healing will be related to how much I can listen to my body:



Updated on 4 Mar 2022:
I'm so happy I did this procedure. Dr Rasi did such a beautiful job shaping my stomach, which is flat for the first time in my life. My previous posts were all anxiety, no spots were missed and I didn't need a revision at all. My body just needed a little bit of time to heal! Im embarrassed I made such a stink.

It's pretty incredible that I was able to get back to all my activities so soon after this procedure. I recommend this to my friends, and I definitely recommend Dr Rasi.

WOW! First day after my surgery and I'm in no pain, just a little sore and full of energy! Dr. Rasi was amazing all around! Everything was explained to me every step of the way through the procedure. Dr. Rasi was very honest about what he can and cannot do during my consultation and during the procedure. Can't forget my wonder nurse Shelby, she was amazing throughout the whole procedure as well.

First day, and I see a huge difference in my abdominal and back hence I'm still swellon but I was fluffy before the procedure lol. Best decision I've made, wish I did it sooner.

Thanks Dr. Rasi and team at Elite Body Sculpting in Roseville! I love you guys!!

So I will be sharing my recovery journey with this community that I used as a resource before my liposuction of abdomen, hips and love handle areas.

I had my surgery through Elite Body Sulpture in Sacramento Ca. (they have locations in Beverly Hills, Houston and NYC). I had my consultation over photographs they quoted me, and one week later i was on the bed getting my fat sucked out. Timing worked out perfectly because they had a cancelation and wearable to accommodate my appointment ASAP or else I would have to wait until lat week in January. I just wanted to get it done and over with. I had one scheduled two years ago but was canceled because the building had a bomb threat. Since then I have always wanted to do it - and if i was going to to do it then i needed to do it NOW.

Day of Surgery: 10:30am I arrive to the clinic and sign some papers and am told to wait for the doctor so he can mark me up. By 11:00am photos of me were taken, the Doctor had marked me up and I was given antibiotic, nausea medication and a xanax. I was walked over to the operating room and was told to make myself comfortable on the bed. I got a shot of demerol and then nurse asked me what kind of music I wanted to listen to - the pain shot, and xanax kicked in and i was feeling good. the doctor came in after and gave me some air pressure pain shot where the incision were going to be. 2 on belly button, 2 above pubic region, and one on each hip. The doctor said this would probable feel strange, as he was pumping numbing solution that would also help destroy the fat. It did feel strange, but not uncomfortable. When I had to turn on my side so my flanks could also get filled with the liquid is when i felt nauseous. Once all my areas were done I was told was letting the solution kick - I was feeling good with the pain med shot and xanax so I just chilled and listen to music. I was probably high af. The nurse came into the room to check on me while i relaxed. The later the doctor came in and said he was starting with the abdomen. I just felt some vibration and like a deep rubbing. a small area on my upped left abdomen was tender and felt like a burning sensation - not really painful but more of a burning sensation. The doctor asked how I was doing I told him I could feel the burning sensation but that i was fine, not painful enough to need more meds. The doctor then finished the abdomen, then worked on the sides, and I don't really remember the rest. All of a sudden the vibration stopped, and I heard him say - "We're all done." I had almost 2 liters of fat sucked out of abdomen and flanks. Tomorrow is my 48th Hour so I will removing my compression garment to shower for the first time. Photos and updates to come...

Updated on 10 Dec 2017:
48 Hours later: Still very swollen, took the compression garment off for the first time to shower. My heart sank when I did not see the final results and just found swelling! LOL I know, unrealistic HAHA!. My abdomen was flatter looking BUT swollen. I wish I could see a bigger difference on my love handle area - they do seem less bulky but was looking forward to a drastic change even at 48 hours LOL. I am hoping it is all very swollen. I took a shower and put the garment right back on. Did some walking and went to the movies that have flat recliner seats and fell asleep (could have been the bad movie or body being exhausted from healing). Been eating light, Caesar salad and soup for lunch, sushi for dinner. I have no appetite for breakfast but drinking tons of water and taking the arnica pills and antibiotics. It is the morning of my 3rd day today and will update at the end of the night.