Definition of facelift

faceliftnoun

nâng cơ mặt

/ˈfeɪslɪft//ˈfeɪslɪft/

The origin of the word "facelift" dates back to the early 20th century. The term "facelift" was first used in the 1880s by a French surgeon, Vandervelde, to describe a surgical procedure that lifted and rejuvenated the facial skin. The phrase was derived from the Latin words "facies," meaning "face," and "levis," meaning "elevated" or "raised." Initially, facelifts were performed to treat congenital facial deformities and various conditions like burns and injuries. Over time, the procedure evolved to focus on anti-aging and cosmetic purposes, aiming to restore a youthful appearance. Today, facelifts are a popular cosmetic surgery option for both men and women, helping to reduce signs of aging, sagging, and wrinkles. Despite its evolution, the term "facelift" retains its original meaning, emphasizing the procedure's goal of elevating and rejuvenating the facial skin.

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a medical operation in which the skin on a person’s face is made tighter in order to make them look younger

một hoạt động y tế trong đó da trên khuôn mặt của một người được làm cho săn chắc hơn để làm cho họ trông trẻ hơn

Example:
  • to have a facelift

    để có một sự thay đổi diện mạo

changes made to a building or place to make it look more attractive

những thay đổi được thực hiện đối với một tòa nhà hoặc địa điểm để làm cho nó trông hấp dẫn hơn

Example:
  • The town has recently been given a facelift.

    Thị trấn này gần đây đã được cải tạo lại.