| the removal of fatty tissue by making a small incision in the skin, loosening the fat layer, and withdrawing it by suction. |
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. |
| suction lipectomy n. See liposuction. |
