Procedure: Smooths the face and smooth fine wrinkles using a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser device that treats layers of damaged skin. Softens lines around the eyes and mouth and minimizes facial scars and unevenly pigmented areas. 
Length:  A few minutes to 1 hour. May require more than 1 session. 
Anesthesia: Local with sedation, or general. 
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient, unless combined with other surgical procedures that require hospitalization. 
Side Effects: Temporary swelling, discomfort. Lightening of treated skin. Acute sun sensitivity. Increased sensitivity to makeup. Pinkness or redness in skin that may persist for up to 6 months. 
Risks: Burns or injuries caused by laser heat. Scarring. Abnormal changes in skin color. Flare-up of viral infections (��?cold sores��?) and other infections (rare). 
Recovery: 2 weeks: Back to work
                4 to 6 weeks: Strenuous activities
                6 months: Complete fading of redness. Sun exposure must be limited for several months
Duration of Results: Variable - new wrinkles may form as skin ages. 

Procedure: Minimizes forehead creases, drooping eyebrows, hooding over eyes, furrowed forehead and frown lines by removing excess tissue, altering the muscles and tightening the forehead skin.

Length: 1 to 2 hours.

Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general.

In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient.

Side Effects: Temporary swelling, numbness, headaches, bruising.

Risks: Injury to facial nerve, causing loss of motion, muscle weakness, or asymmetrical look. Infection. Broad or excessive scarring.

Recovery:

Procedure: Changes the basic shape and balance of the face using carefully shaped implants to build up a receding chin, add prominence to cheekbones or reshape the jawline.

Length: 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general.

In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Some people may require an overnight stay.

Side Effects: Temporary discomfort, swelling, bruising, numbness and/or stiffness. In jaw surgery, inability to open mouth fully for several weeks.

Procedure: Improves sagging facial skin, jowls, and loose neck skin by removing excess fat, tightening muscles andredraping skin. Most often done on men and women over 40.

Length: Several hours.

Anesthesia: Local with sedation, or general.

In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Some patients may require a short inpatient stay.

Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin; tight feeling, dry skin. For men, permanent need to shave behind ears where the beard-growing skin is repositioned.