Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Liposuction has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
lipectomy (especially for cosmetic purposes) in which excess fatty tissue is removed from under the skin by suction
"After her liposuction, she was thrilled to see how much smoother and more contoured her waistline looked."
A cosmetic surgery procedure in which excess fat is removed from a specific area by suction.
"After liposuction, she noticed how much slimmer her waistline looked because the surgeon had successfully removed the stubborn fat deposits there."
To remove by liposuction.
"The surgeon decided to use a specialized technique to remove excess fat from his patient's abdomen by liposuction."