Facelift

//ˈfeɪsˌlɪft// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Plastic surgery to the face to remove wrinkles, fat or various signs of aging.

    "You thought face-lifts were over? Killed off by a combination of Botox, and fear of winding up looking somewhat bride-of-Wildenstein? No! On the contrary, the face-lift is enjoying a renaissance, following the introduction of newer and newer techniques involving smaller scars and shorter recuperation periods."

  2. 2
    a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes wordnet
  3. 3
    Any activity undertaken to renew, revamp, update, or improve the appearance of something. broadly

    "The old building will get a facelift with new paint, carpet, and decoration."

  4. 4
    plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To perform a facelift upon.

    "With Four Years' Soot Swept Up, Face-Lifted Brooklyn Bridge Is Ready for Public [subheading]"

Synonyms

All synonyms
cosmetic surgeryface liftface liftface liftingliftlifting

Example

More examples

"The plastic surgeon botched the facelift and was sued for millions."

Etymology

From face + lift.

Related phrases

Croydon faceliftfaith-liftvoice liftplastic surgery

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