rhytidoplasty
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 - some actresses have more than one face lift • Syn: face lift, facelift, lift, face lifting, cosmetic surgery, rhytidectomy, nip and tuck • Derivationally related forms: face-lift (for: face lifting) • Hypernyms: plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, anaplasty • Hyponyms: nose job, rhinoplasty
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