Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
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facelift
Subclass of:
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; Cosmetic Techniques
Definitions related to face lift:
  • (facelift) A surgical procedure to remove excess skin from the face to create a more youthful appearance.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (rhytidoplasty) Plastic surgery performed, usually by excision of skin, for the elimination of wrinkles from the skin.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • With age, characteristic changes occur in the central third of the face. A youthful midface is characterized by prominent cheeks and a smooth transition between the lower eyelid and cheek.
    Medscape
    WebMD, 2025
  • A face-lift (rhytidectomy) is a cosmetic surgical procedure to create a younger appearance in your face. The procedure can reduce the sagging or folds of skin on the cheeks and jawline and other changes in the shape of your face that occur with age.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2025
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