Liposuction
(noun)
A cosmetic surgical procedure in which unwanted fat is removed from the body using a hollow stainless steel tube called a cannula which is inserted through a small incision and moved back and forth to loosen fat, which is then suctioned out using a powerful vacuum.
Origin:
Lipo- from greek lipos fat + -suction from latin suction.
Examples:
- She went to the doctor to have liposuction on her thighs.
- The liposuction procedure was relatively quick and painless.
- Liposuction is a popular method for removing unwanted fat from the body.
- Liposuction is not a weight-loss solution, it's a body contouring procedure.
- Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery that can help to reshape your body.