liposuctionn.
/ˈlɪpəʊˌsʌkʃn/, /ˈlʌɪpəʊˌsʌkʃn/, U.S. /ˈlɪpoʊˌsəkʃən/, /ˈlaɪpoʊˌsəkʃən/ Surgery.
A technique of cosmetic surgery in which particles of excess fat are loosened and then removed by being sucked through an incision using a vacuum pump.
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1983 Plastic & Reconstructive Surg. 72 597/1 The concept of modifying the body contour with liposuction by developing numerous subcutaneous ‘tunnels’ with subsequent homogeneous contractions of the overlying skin.
1985 Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 25 June 29/3 The unwanted bulge around the belly is the target of the exponents of vacuum surgery known as liposuction which sucks unwanted globules of fat from the body.
1986 Choice Sept. 34 (table) With liposuction bruising and rippling in the skin can occur where skin is very lax or excessive fat is removed.
1988 What Diet & Lifestyle Apr.–May 96/3 Reputable cosmetic surgeons would not practise liposuction if stubborn fat pockets could be lost by dieting alone.
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