Lipotomy

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Lipotomy

Lipotomy (pronounced: li-po-to-my) is a medical procedure that involves the surgical removal of adipose tissue, commonly known as fat.

Etymology

The term "Lipotomy" is derived from the Greek words "lipos" meaning fat and "tome" meaning cutting.

Procedure

Lipotomy is often performed as a cosmetic procedure to remove excess fat from specific areas of the body. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia and involves making small incisions in the skin to insert a cannula, which is used to break up and suction out the fat.

Related Terms

  • Liposuction: A similar procedure to lipotomy, liposuction also involves the removal of fat from the body. However, liposuction is typically performed using a vacuum-like device, rather than a cannula.
  • Adipose Tissue: This is the medical term for body fat. It is a loose connective tissue composed mostly of adipocytes, which store energy in the form of fat.
  • Cannula: A thin tube that can be inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids. In the context of lipotomy, a cannula is used to break up and remove fat.
  • Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness. It is typically used to prevent pain during surgical procedures.
  • Cosmetic Surgery: A type of plastic surgery that aims to improve a person's appearance. Lipotomy is often categorized as a type of cosmetic surgery.

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski