Facelift: meaning, definitions and examples

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facelift

 

[ หˆfeษชs.lift ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

surgery

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck. It can involve removing excess skin, repositioning underlying tissues, and tightening the skin. The goal of a facelift is to create a more youthful appearance by reducing sagging and wrinkles. It is typically performed on older adults who seek enhancement of their facial structure. Recovery involves monitoring and following specific postoperative care to ensure optimal healing.

Synonyms

facial surgery, rhytidectomy.

Examples of usage

  • She decided to get a facelift to look younger.
  • After her facelift, she felt rejuvenated.
  • The surgeon specializes in facelift procedures.
Context #2 | Noun

metaphorical

In a metaphorical sense, a facelift refers to a renewal or upgrade to improve something, such as a brand, product, or service. This usage signifies a refreshing change aimed at revitalizing interest or enhancing value. Businesses often perform a 'facelift' on their marketing campaigns or website design to attract new customers.

Synonyms

renewal, revamp, upgrade.

Examples of usage

  • The company gave its website a facelift.
  • The new logo was part of the brand's facelift.
  • They planned a facelift for the outdated product line.

Translations

Translations of the word "facelift" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lifting facial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‡เคนเคฐเฅ‡ เค•เฅ€ เคฒเคฟเคซเฅเคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gesichtslifting

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengangkatan wajah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั‚ัะถะบะฐ ะพะฑะปะธั‡ั‡ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lifting twarzy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚งใ‚คใ‚นใƒชใƒ•ใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lifting facial

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lifting facial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผz germe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ๋ฉด ๊ฑฐ์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูุน ุงู„ูˆุฌู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lifting obliฤeje

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lifting tvรกre

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข้ƒจๆๅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvig obraza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andlit lifting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั‚ ะบำฉั‚ะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ˜แƒก แƒšแƒ˜แƒคแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผz qaldฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lifting facial

Etymology

The term 'facelift' dates back to the early 20th century, referring to a surgical procedure that became popular in the cosmetic surgery field. The word is a compound of 'face,' originating from Old French 'face' meaning 'front, surface', and 'lift,' from Old English 'lyft' meaning 'to raise or elevate.' As cosmetic surgery evolved, the term gained common usage among the general populace to describe procedures aimed at enhancing facial aesthetics. Its prevalence increased in the 1970s and 1980s, coinciding with the rise of media coverage on celebrity culture and the growing societal focus on youth and beauty. Today, 'facelift' is widely recognized and used in both medical contexts and colloquially to discuss aesthetic enhancements or metaphorical renewals in various fields, indicating a significant cultural shift toward self-improvement and the pursuit of beauty.