Meaning & use
Rhytidoplasty
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The medical term for a facelift, a cosmetic surgical procedure to reduce visible signs of aging in the face and neck.
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The surgeon explained the risks and recovery time associated with rhytidoplasty.
Demand for rhytidoplasty has grown alongside advances in minimally invasive techniques.
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From Greek rhytis, 'wrinkle,' and plassein, 'to mold,' the same root that gives us 'plastic surgery.'
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facelift
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