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

The process starts with stem cells derived from human adipose (fat) tissue that is ethically sourced from a research lab in Texas (the people donating the tissue are healthy, consenting adults getting liposuction). —Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

Her six-hour procedure in March included a breast lift and augmentation, a tummy tuck and liposuction of the flanks. —Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025

As with liposuction, only a portion of the fat pad can be removed at one time. —Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025

Surgical procedures such as neck liposuction, neck lifts, chin implants or bone reshaping can also enhance definition. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025

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