Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
suction lipectomy
suc·tion lip·ec·to·my [ suhk-shuhn li-pek-tuh-mee, lahy- ]
Definitions related to suction lipectomy:
  • (liposuction) A cosmetic procedure that removes fat from an area of the body.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • (liposuction) The removal of excess fat deposits from the body.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Liposuction is a surgical procedure that uses a suction technique to remove fat from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms or neck. Liposuction also shapes (contours) these areas. Other names for liposuction include lipoplasty and body contouring.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2025
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