Is Lipectomy the Same As Liposuction?

In a standard blepharoplasty fat may be removed from the upper or lower lids.  This is excision or lipectomy.  Suctioning fat is not performed as it is unsafe and difficult to judge the amount of removal.

Liposuction involves a cannula with negative pressure that is passed repeatedly through a little incision (like you've seen on tv shows). They will not be doing that to the inner corner of your eye. Lipectomy is removal of fat. There is probably some extra puffyness on the inner corner of your eye and he will remove it just after your plastic surgeon removes the extra skin. It's good that you're asking about this prior to surgery. They'll no doubt be relevant when you're evaluating your result.Best wishes,DoctorMeade.

Lipectomy means removal of fat. When combined with skin excision, it becomes a dermolipectomy. Depending on the region of the body, this can be a tummy tuck, thigh lift, brachioplasty, etc. Liposuction is also called suction assisted lipectomy, meaning removal of fat with a suction cannula.
Liposuction is not performed on the eyelids. If the lipectomy on your consent refers to the eyelids, it is referencing the fat comparments within the eyelids, which are directly excised. Clarification with your surgeon would obviously be quite helpful.
Best of luck.

Lipectomy and Liposuction are not the same. Lipectomy just means removal of fat. Liposuction is sometimes called suction lipectomy meaning, removal of fat via suction. When you are having a belpharoplasty, it is very unlikely and dangerous if the plan is to remove fat via suction around the eyes. Please make sure you clarify this prior to your surgery.

Dear Mom1234
This is now your second inquiry to this site regarding this issue that I am aware of.
Liposuction and lipectomy are not terms that are usually associated with forehead and eyelid surgery. I am concerned that your doctor does not really know what they are doing.
Why are you so attached to this doctor? Obviously you have some concerns regarding what is being proposed or you would not be posting at this site. I strongly urge you to get so other opinions. Remember, the best way to get out of trouble is to stay out of trouble. My response to your last inquiry I suggest you see Jill Foster, M.D. in Columbus. Julian Perry, M.D. at the Cleveland Clinic would be another good choice.