face-lift: Meaning and Definition of

face-lift

1. plastic surgery on the face for elevating sagging tissues and eliminating wrinkles and other signs of age; rhytidectomy.
2. a renovation or restyling, as of a room or building, intended to give an attractive, more up-to-date appearance.

1. to perform a face-lift upon.
2. to renovate or restyle in order to give a fresher, more modern appearance: Our old offices have been face-lifted with new furniture, rugs, and plants.