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

In 2023, Simpson underwent surgery for liposuction on her arms as well as a breast reduction. —Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

Last year, a 50-year-old woman went viral after documenting her facelift experience on TikTok; the app is saturated with diaristic recovery stories from women who have undergone all manner of procedures: Brazilian butt lifts, tummy tucks, liposuction. —Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026

In addition to liposuction, people previously slimmed their waists by removing ribs, starting with the lowest two. —Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

The long list of contents inside the bag include everything from luxury vacations — such an a group trip to Ibiza and an Arctic villa getaway with views of the Northern Lights — to beauty treatments including body‑sculpting liposuction and a smile makeover from Beverly Hills Dental Arts. —Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 Mar. 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