rhytidoplasty
noun
Pronunciation: ˌraɪtɪdoʊˈplæsti
Definition
A surgical procedure to remove facial wrinkles, typically by tightening the skin of the face and neck.
Examples
The patient was happy with the results of her rhytidoplasty, which smoothed out the lines on her forehead.
Rhytidoplasty is often performed in conjunction with other cosmetic surgeries like blepharoplasty.
Recovery time after rhytidoplasty can vary, but most patients see significant improvement within a few weeks.
How to Use rhytidoplasty
- rhytidoplasty on someone (prepositional phrase)
- To perform the surgery on a patient. — "The surgeon performed rhytidoplasty on the patient's face and neck."
- rhytidoplasty for wrinkles (prepositional phrase)
- The purpose of the surgery. — "Rhytidoplasty is commonly performed for wrinkles around the mouth and eyes."
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