cosmetic surgery vs facelift

cosmetic surgery

noun
  • Surgery (and related medical treatment) to improve appearance rather than for health reasons. 

facelift

noun
  • Plastic surgery to the face to remove wrinkles, fat or various signs of aging. 

  • Any activity undertaken to renew, revamp, update, or improve the appearance of something. 

verb
  • To perform a facelift upon. 

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