1. cosmetic surgical procedures to tighten facial skin and reduce signs of aging
Usage: medical
2. renovations or improvements made to update the appearance of something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Many celebrities get facelifts to maintain their youthful appearance.
• The surgeon specializes in facelifts and other cosmetic procedures.
• After her facelift, she looked ten years younger.
• The old building received several facelifts over the decades.
• The restaurant’s facelift included new paint and modern furniture.
• The website’s facelift made it much easier to navigate.
• City planners approved facelifts for the downtown shopping district.