liposuction

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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

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