lipectomy
Definition
Noun: A surgical procedure to remove excess fat and skin, typically from a specific area of the body, to reshape its contours. It is a form of plastic surgery.
Usage
Lipectomy is a medical term used to describe a specific surgical operation. It is most commonly used in professional, clinical, or academic contexts. - The term is often modified to specify the body area, such as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), which is a type of lipectomy focused on the abdomen. - It is distinct from liposuction, which primarily suctions out fat but may not involve significant skin removal.
Examples
- The patient underwent a lipectomy to remove the loose skin after massive weight loss.
- A circumferential lipectomy addresses excess tissue around the entire torso.
- The surgeon recommended a combination of lipectomy and muscle repair for the best aesthetic result.
Advanced Usage
- "Body contouring": This is a broader term that often includes procedures like lipectomy to improve the shape of the body.
- "Post-bariatric surgery": Lipectomy is frequently performed as a follow-up procedure for patients who have had significant weight loss from bariatric surgery.
Variants and Related Words
- Abdominoplasty (n): A specific type of lipectomy that removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen and tightens the abdominal muscles.
- Liposuction (n): A different fat-removal procedure that uses suction; it may be performed alone or in conjunction with a lipectomy.
- Dermolipectomy (n): A synonym emphasizing the removal of both skin () and fat ().
Synonyms
- Body contouring surgery
- Excision of adipose tissue (more clinical)
- Dermolipectomy
Antonyms
- Lipoinjection / Fat grafting: A procedure where fat is added to an area of the body.
Noun
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plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue
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