Does a face lift really make your face look smaller?

I've heard that getting a face lift refines your facial lines and makes your face look smaller. I'm curious if that's really true.
I'm not losing weight, but I'm wondering if a lifting procedure can make a noticeable difference in face size.
I'm tempted because there are a lot of reviews saying the jawline becomes more defined after the lift.
I would like to hear about the extent of change from those who actually saw results.