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

Since the donor fat comes ready to use, surgeons don’t need to harvest fat through liposuction, resulting in less downtime and possible reshaping of the body. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 13 Oct. 2026

Between June and August 2025, Hernandez-Fernandez performed surgeries on at least three people, including a lower eyelid surgery, a rhinoplasty and a liposuction at Bare Beauty Aesthetic Care in Lakewood, the indictment alleges. — Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026

Haworth slated Kari for a nose job, extensive facial plastic surgery, a breast reduction, and liposuction. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026

During the interview at TMZ‘s offices, West grew increasingly agitated, pacing the newsroom while discussing opioid use and liposuction. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for liposuction

• coproduction
• deconstruction
• introduction
• misconstruction
• postproduction
• preconstruction
• preproduction
• reconstruction
• reproduction
• abduction
• adduction
• conduction

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