face lifting

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Noun	1.	face lifting - a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes; "give your home a facelift"; "more than a facelift, the new model marks a fundamental change of direction" face lift, facelift redevelopment, renovation, overhaul - the act of improving by renewing and restoring; "they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property"; "a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed"
	2.	face lifting - 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" cosmetic surgery, face lift, facelift, nip and tuck, rhytidectomy, rhytidoplasty, lift nose job, rhinoplasty - cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose anaplasty, plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery - surgery concerned with therapeutic or cosmetic reformation of tissue

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Tenders are invited for Face lifting of back side and right side outer face of casualty block building by P/F window and shaft of back side of disaster ward in Hindu Rao hospital in C-280.

Face Lifting Of Back Side And Right Side Outer Face Of Casualty Block Building By P/f Window And Shaft Of Back Side Of Disaster Ward In Hindu Rao Hospital In C-280

com)-- Wisconsin-based Elysee Scientific Cosmetics has announced their Time Avenger Face Lifting Powder Masque to reduce the appearance of aging.

Elysee Scientific Cosmetics Announces Time Avenger Face Lifting Powder Masque

Bare Minerals Natural Light Face Lifting Duo is designed to conceal imperfections and highlight the face.

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But post-35 the maintenance becomes a full-timejob: the waxing,facials,nightly plugging into the mains for electronic face lifting, a face full of under eye cream,lifting serum and body oil.

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Without surgery, shots, bruising or lengthy healing time, the dental patient will achieve instant and permanent face lifting effects.