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noun
A type of cosmetic surgery in which adipose tissue is harvested (liposuctioned) from the abdomen, flanks, or thighs of the patient, and injected into the buttocks or hips to improve shape and projection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Broader terms: butt lift, cosmetic surgery, surgery, operation, procedure, luxury, decadence, indulgence
History
An early version of the procedure was pioneered by Brazilian plastic surgeon Ivo Pitanguy (1926–2016).
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