face-lift

British  

noun

1. a cosmetic surgical operation for tightening sagging skin and smoothing unwanted wrinkles on the face

2. any improvement or renovation, as of a building, etc

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verb

1. (tr) to improve the appearance of, as by a face-lift

Example Sentences

They’re occasionally joined by the family’s matriarch, Kris, the hot grandma to end all hot grandmas, who recently got a face-lift so impressive that it became national news.

From The Wall Street Journal

In downtown Batumi, which has undergone a bit of a face-lift in recent years, we found no signs of the tourist crowds that can mob Tbilisi.

From The Wall Street Journal

The team’s full-service kitchen got a face-lift too, having evolved as a place of renewed importance since Dodger Stadium’s last clubhouse renovations in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times

But you might be less likely to come across someone who’s had a face-lift, filler or liposuction in Seattle than in most other large metro areas.

From Seattle Times

The the “have not” list included a face-lift, lateral brow lift, regular brow lift, thread lift, buccal fat removal, liposuction, body-contouring and a Brazilian butt lift.

From Los Angeles Times