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lipofilling

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[lip-uh-fil-ing, lahy-puh‑] / ˈlɪp əˌfɪl ɪŋ, ˈlaɪ pə‑ /

noun

  1. the surgical transfer of fat removed by liposuction to areas of the body that need filling out.

Etymology

Origin of lipofilling

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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An even newer trick, called lipofilling, makes use of the fat removed by liposuction to build up other areas, such as filling out cheeks on the face or redefining a jawline.

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