rhytidectomy

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A facelift, technically known as a rhytidectomy (literally, surgical removal of wrinkles), is a type of cosmetic surgery procedure used to give a more youthful appearance.

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  1. noun See face-lift.

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  • Beverly Hills facelift, or rhytidectomy, will take care of elevating cheeks, lifting jawlines, tightening the skin around the brow and temples, and raising the eyelids, depending on the individual's facial structure and expectations. —  recent posts - blip.tv (beta)
  • A facelift (technically known as rhytidectomy) can't stop this aging process.
  • A facelift, technically known as a rhytidectomy (literally, surgical removal of wrinkles), is a type of cosmetic surgery procedure used to give a more youthful appearance. —  Ultimi bookmark postati su Segnalo
  • Face lift surgery, or a rhytidectomy, is designed to restore a more youthful appearance by removing major wrinkles and sagging skin. —  xml's Blinklist.com
  • Types of Face Lift Surgeryby Amy Nutt A rhytidectomy, the technical term for a face lift, is a fairly common cosmetic surgery that it utilized to restore a more youthful appearance. —  MyLinkVault Newest Links
 

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  1. Greek rhutis, rhutid-, wrinkle + -ectomy.
 

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