facelift

Definition

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

Etymology

From face + lift.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "The old building will get a facelift with new paint, carpet, and decoration."
• "Early in September the “gift box” that has hidden Bergdorf Goodman's Fifth Avenue entrance since March is due to come off, revealing the results of a six-month facelift."