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

Some defendants spent money on plastic surgery or liposuction. —Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025

It can only be removed surgically by means of liposuction—and the thought of that does not sound fun at all. —Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024

The face shape created by a stronger chin can also reduce the effect of having a double chin due to submental fat—one of the top areas treated with the non-surgical fat removal device, the CoolSculpting Elite, or with surgical liposuction. —Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

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