facelift Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun 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
   face lift; nip and tuck; lift; rhytidectomy; rhytidoplasty; face lifting; cosmetic surgery.
   
   • some actresses have more than one face lift
2. noun a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes
   face lift; face lifting.
   
   • give your home a facelift
   • more than a facelift, the new model marks a fundamental change of direction

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