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
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rhytidectomy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cosmetic surgery, face lift, face lifting, facelift, lift, nip and tuck, rhytidoplasty |
| Type of | anaplasty, plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery |
| Has types | nose job, rhinoplasty |
Examples of rhytidectomy
rhytidectomy
Rhytidectomy, which is a face-lift, tightens the skin as well as muscles and removes unwanted fat from the face.
From the orlandosentinel.com
I don't want to be unkind, but she is of mature years and since our last encounter, had clearly chosen to undergo a rather radical rhytidectomy or facelift.
From the telegraph.co.uk
