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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Plastic surgery to reduce the visible signs of aging in the face by removing wrinkles.
2. 2
   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

Synonyms

All synonyms

faceliftnip and tuckrhytidectomycosmetic surgeryface liftface lift

Etymology

From rhytid + -o- + -plasty.

Related phrases

plastic surgery

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