Facelift

usgb/ˈfeɪslɪft/
noun

A surgical procedure to make a person's face appear younger.

She feels much more confident after getting a facelift.
Visual representation of "facelift" - A surgical procedure to make a person's face appear younger.

Often appears as...

  • get a facelift
  • undergo a facelift
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Surgery Context

The word refers to a literal surgery when discussing medical or aesthetic contexts.

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Celebrities often get a facelift to maintain a youthful appearance.
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Youth Oriented

Emphasizes the desire to look younger, not just to change one's appearance.

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After her facelift, my aunt looked several years younger.
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Major Change

A facelift can significantly alter one's appearance; it's not a subtle change like makeup.

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His facelift altered his appearance so much, he looked unrecognizable.
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