face lift

• Kosmetisch-chirurgischer Eingriff, bei dem die Gesichtshaut gestrafft und geglättet wird, um Falten und Alterserscheinungen zu reduzieren; auch bildlich für die Erneuerung oder Aufwertung des Erscheinungsbildes von etwas verwendet.

A cosmetic surgical procedure to tighten and smooth the skin of the face, reducing wrinkles and signs of aging; also used metaphorically to describe a renovation or improvement to the appearance of something.

1. Cosmetic surgeryB2formal

   A surgical procedure to tighten the skin of the face and reduce wrinkles, making the face look younger.

   Facelift

   • She decided to get a facelift to reduce signs of aging.
   • The surgeon performed a facelift on the patient.
   • Recovery from a facelift can take several weeks.

2. Renovation or improvementB2informal

   A process of making something look newer or more attractive, often used for buildings or objects.

   Erneuerung oder Verbesserung

   • The old building got a facelift with new paint and windows.
   • The company gave its website a facelift to attract more customers.
   • The park received a facelift with new benches and landscaping.