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liposculpture, n. Surg.
Brit. |ˈlɪpəʊˌskʌlptʃə|, |ˈlʌɪpəʊˌskʌlptʃə|, U.S. |ˈlaɪpoʊˌskəlp(t)ʃər|, |ˈlɪpoʊˌskəlp(t)ʃər|
[‹ lipo- comb. form1 + sculpture n. Compare slightly earlier liposuction n.]
Liposuction, sometimes combined with the transfer of fat tissue from one area of the body to another.
Although liposculpture and liposuction are frequently synonymous, the former term is used to convey the impression that body features will be sharpened or accentuated as a result of the procedure.
1988Advertiser (Adelaide) (Nexis) 13 July Since liposculpture used the patient's own fat there was no possibility of reactions to the transplanted fat and no need for skin testing. 1991Jrnl. Dermatologic Surg. & Oncol. 17 964/1 With the guided cannula..the surgeon's stress is lessened while carrying out liposculpture. 2005Irish Independent (Nexis) 17 Nov. From eye-bag removal to nose jobs and liposculpture, the ‘men's market’ is being viewed as a significant growth area for cosmetic surgeries. |