face lifting

noun

1. 1

   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

2. 2

   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