rhytidoplasty
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Definition
Noun: * A surgical procedure, a type of plastic surgery, performed to reduce or eliminate wrinkles and other visible signs of aging on the face. The procedure typically involves making incisions, often along the hairline, tightening the underlying tissues, and removing excess skin.
Usage
- The term is used in formal, medical, and cosmetic contexts to describe the specific surgical operation.
- It is a technical term; in everyday conversation, the more common terms are "facelift" or "rhytidectomy."
Examples
- The dermatologist explained the differences between non-surgical treatments and a full rhytidoplasty.
- After her rhytidoplasty, her recovery period was several weeks.
- He consulted with a plastic surgeon about undergoing rhytidoplasty to address deep nasolabial folds.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in medical literature, clinical studies, and detailed consultations to specify the surgical technique, as opposed to less invasive procedures.
Variants and Related Words
- Rhytidectomy (noun): A direct synonym for rhytidoplasty, used interchangeably in medical contexts.
- Facelift (noun): The common, non-technical term for rhytidoplasty.
- Cervicofacial rhytidectomy: A more specific term for a facelift that includes the neck (cervical) region.
- Blepharoplasty (noun): Eyelid surgery, a different but often complementary procedure.
Synonyms
- Facelift
- Rhytidectomy
- Cosmetic facial surgery
Antonyms
- There is no direct surgical antonym. Concepts opposite in effect would be aging naturally or non-invasive cosmetic treatment.
Notes
- "Rhytidoplasty" is a compound word from Greek roots: "rhytis" (wrinkle) + "plassein" (to mold or form).
- It is a highly specific term and is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs.
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
- some actresses have more than one face lift