liposuction

noun

li·​po·​suc·​tion ˈlī-pə-ˌsək-shən  ˈli- 

: surgical removal of local fat deposits (as in the thighs) especially for cosmetic purposes

Examples of liposuction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In her debut season of RHONY, Sonja Morgan brings along costar Ramona Singer for a liposuction consultation. —Lindy Segal, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024

He’s known for his aesthetic procedures such as facelifts and liposuction, and a master trainer for Juvederm and BOTOX Cosmetic. —Shivani Vora, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

The surgery is similar to neck liposuction, though the latter targets a broader area that includes fat around the neck and jowls as well. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024

Facial fat grafting dates back to the 19th century, but gained popularity in the 1980s, thanks to the advent of modern liposuction. —Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

liposuction

noun

li·​po·​suc·​tion ˈlip-ə-ˌsək-shən  ˈlī-pə- 

: the surgical removal of fat from deposits beneath the skin (as of the thighs)

Etymology

from lipid "fat" and suction

Medical Definition

liposuction

noun

li·​po·​suc·​tion -ˌsək-shən 

: surgical removal of local fat deposits (as in the thighs) especially for cosmetic purposes by applying suction through a small tube inserted into the body

called also suction lipectomy

liposuction transitive verb