liposuction

noun

li·​po·​suc·​tion ˈlī-pə-ˌsək-shən How to pronounce liposuction (audio) ˈli- How to pronounce liposuction (audio)
: surgical removal of local fat deposits (as in the thighs) especially for cosmetic purposes

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With liposuction being the number one ask, breast augmentation third and Brazilian butt lifts pulling up the rear. — Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 For example, such a liposuction cannot take place while the patient was undergoing a nose job. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 Treatments range from minimally invasive procedures like Botox and laser therapy, to surgical interventions like chest masculinization and liposuction. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Per Noticias Caracol and El País, citing Colombia’s Prosecutor’s Office, the influencer had gone to the beauty clinic to seek a liposuction procedure. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for liposuction

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First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of liposuction was in 1983

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liposuction

noun
li·​po·​suc·​tion ˈlip-ə-ˌsək-shən How to pronounce liposuction (audio) ˈlī-pə- How to pronounce liposuction (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce liposuction (audio)
: 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

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