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suction lipectomy

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suction lipectomy
n.
See liposuction.
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Noun1.suction lipectomy - lipectomy (especially for cosmetic purposes) in which excess fatty tissue is removed from under the skin by suction
liposuction
lipectomy, selective lipectomy - plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue
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Illouz, (1) from France, is credited with creating the technique of blunt tip cannula suction lipectomy, and by 1982 presented a series of 3 000 liposuction cases describing the 'wet technique', where the subcutaneous fat is infiltrated with a fluid solution to cause a hydrotomy effect and enhance the suction of the fat.
The tumescent technique to reduce blood loss in burn surgery by Engelbrecht, J.J.K. "Kotze" / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
Suction-assisted lipectomy also known as liposuction, fat suction, or suction lipectomy is a technique to remove unwanted fat deposits from specific areas of the body, including the chin, neck, and cheeks; the upper arms and above the breasts; the abdomen, buttocks, hips, and thighs, and the knees, calves, and ankles.
Ultrasonic Liposuction Information by Francis Adam / Health, general community
It is also called lipoplasty, suction lipectomy, liposculpture or fat suction.
Liposuction - A Weight Loss Method? by Holly Dodd / Food/cooking/nutrition community
 
 
 
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