liposuction

[lip-uh-suhk-shuhn, lahy-puh‑]

noun

1. the surgical withdrawal of excess fat from local areas under the skin by means of a small incision and vacuum suctioning.

liposuction

/ ˈlɪpəʊˌsʌkʃən, ˈlaɪ- /

noun

1. a cosmetic surgical operation in which subcutaneous fat is removed from the body by suction

Word History and Origins

Origin of liposuction¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Abby's mother stepped in, taking her to get liposuction to remove fat from her belly and legs.

From BBC

They want the Welsh government to help fund research to discover the effectiveness of liposuction for those with lipoedema.

From BBC

Typically, their method involves removing fat cells from a customer via liposuction, treating the fat ostensibly to extract stem cells, and injecting those cells into the customer’s body.

From Los Angeles Times

Videos of a beautician performing surgical procedure liposuction in a beauty salon have been shared with the BBC after several women complained they were left injured and disfigured by the treatment.

From BBC

She recommends it as a safer alternative to liposuction for some patients.

From Los Angeles Times

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