face lifting


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Noun1.face lifting - a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changesface 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 faceface 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, reconstructive surgery - surgery concerned with therapeutic or cosmetic reformation of tissue
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Verona, WI, November 21, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Wisconsin-based Elysee Scientific Cosmetics has announced their Time Avenger Face Lifting Powder Masque to reduce the appearance of aging.
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