[lip-uh-suhk-shuh
n, lahy-puh‑] 
| the surgical withdrawal of excess fat from local areas under the skin by means of a small incision and vacuum suctioning. |
| lip·o·suc·tion (lĭp'ō-sŭk'shən, lī'pō-) n. A usually cosmetic surgical procedure in which excess fatty tissue is removed from a specific area of the body, such as the thighs or abdomen, by means of suction. Also called suction lipectomy. |