Definition

1. Noun:
   • A surgical procedure for cosmetic purposes: Liposuction is a specific type of lipectomy (fat removal surgery). Its primary purpose is to reshape areas of the body by removing unwanted, excess fat deposits from beneath the skin using suction.

Usage

• Liposuction is a medical term used to describe a specific cosmetic surgery. It is typically used as a non-count noun.
• It is often discussed in contexts related to plastic surgery, body contouring, and cosmetic procedures.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She considered liposuction to remove stubborn fat from her abdomen.
  • The surgeon explained the risks and benefits of the liposuction procedure.
  • Liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss through diet and exercise.

Advanced Usage

• "to undergo liposuction": to have the surgical procedure performed on oneself.
  • He decided to undergo liposuction on his thighs.
• "liposuction surgery/procedure": a common collocation specifying the type of medical intervention.
  • The clinic specializes in advanced liposuction surgery.

Variants and Related Words

• Lipectomy (n): The general surgical removal of fatty tissue. Liposuction is a specific type of lipectomy.
• Suction-assisted lipectomy (n): A more technical term for liposuction.
• Liposculpture (n): A term sometimes used for a more refined or artistic form of fat removal and contouring.

Synonyms

• Fat removal surgery: A descriptive, non-technical synonym.
• Body contouring (procedure): A broader term that can include liposuction as one method.

Related Phrases

• Tumescent liposuction: A common technique where a solution is injected into the fatty area before suction.
  • Tumescent liposuction is associated with reduced blood loss.
• Laser-assisted liposuction: A technique using laser energy to liquefy fat before removal.

Noun

1. lipectomy (especially for cosmetic purposes) in which excess fatty tissue is removed from under the skin by suction