face lifting

(noun) a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes. Synonyms: face lift, facelift. Examples: "Give your home a facelift." "More than a facelift, the new model marks a fundamental change of direction."

(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. Synonyms: face lift, facelift, lift, cosmetic surgery, rhytidectomy, rhytidoplasty, nip and tuck. Example: "Some actresses have more than one face lift."

(verb) perform cosmetic surgery on someone's face. Synonyms: face-lift, lift.