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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The surgery is similar to neck liposuction, though the latter targets a broader area that includes fat around the neck and jowls as well.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024
Facial fat grafting dates back to the 19th century, but gained popularity in the 1980s, thanks to the advent of modern liposuction.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
In another notable sequence, Trump’s character goes under the knife for scalp reduction surgery and a liposuction procedure.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
The film, which depicts Trump getting liposuction, abusing amphetamines, running his casino into the ground and raping his first wife, Ivana, was simply too hot to handle.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024
Facial fat grafting dates back to the 19th century, but gained popularity in the 1980s, thanks to the advent of modern liposuction.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
In another notable sequence, Trump’s character goes under the knife for scalp reduction surgery and a liposuction procedure.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
The film, which depicts Trump getting liposuction, abusing amphetamines, running his casino into the ground and raping his first wife, Ivana, was simply too hot to handle.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Liposuction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liposuction. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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