Definition of RHYTIDOPLASTY

rhytidoplasty

Plural: rhytidoplasties

Noun

  • 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
  • Plastic surgery to reduce the visible signs of aging in the face by removing wrinkles.

Origin / Etymology

From rhytid + -o- + -plasty.

Synonyms

cosmetic surgery, face lift, face lifting, facelift, lift, nip and tuck, rhytidectomy

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