liposuction
noun
li·po·suc·tion
ˈlī-pə-ˌsək-shən 
ˈli-
ˈli-
: surgical removal of local fat deposits (as in the thighs) especially for cosmetic purposes
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Skye went under the knife in late 2023, getting liposuction and a tummy tuck by a doctor in Mexico.
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The form of liposuction known as a Brazilian butt lift involves moving fat into the buttocks area, but a state complaint says a Miami Lakes doctor injected fat into the gluteal muscle, leading to the death of a patient.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Ideal candidates for liposuction Not everyone is suitable for liposuction.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2025
Skye went under the knife in late 2023, getting liposuction and a tummy tuck by a doctor in Mexico.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 May 2025
The form of liposuction known as a Brazilian butt lift involves moving fat into the buttocks area, but a state complaint says a Miami Lakes doctor injected fat into the gluteal muscle, leading to the death of a patient.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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liposuction
noun
li·po·suc·tion
ˈlip-ə-ˌsək-shən
ˈlī-pə-
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
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