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Facial Procedure Comparison Chart
| Minilift » | Regular Facelift » | Full Lower Facelift » | Laser Assisted Facelift » | Non Surgical Laser Facial Sculpting » | |
| Can it be performed in a minimally invasive setting under local anesthesia? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Can be performed while awake and sedated? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Can be performed completely sedated? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average Procedure time? | 90min | 2hrs | 2.5hrs | 3hrs | 60-90min |
| Main areas of improvement? | Jaw Line | Jaw and Neck Line | Gold standard for Jaw Line and Neck | Gold standard for Jaw Line and Neck | Jaw Line and Neck |
| Average Age Group? | 40s | 50s to 60s | 50s and above | 40s and above | 40s |
| Average Recovery Time? | 5-7 days | 7-10 days | 10-14 days | 5-7 days | 5-7 days |
| Average amount of swelling and potential bruising? | Mild | Mild-Moderate | Moderate | Minimal | Minimal |
| Is the muscle under the skin addressed? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Post procedure discomfort level? | Mild | Mild to Moderate | Moderate | Mild to Moderate | Minimal |
| Is the neck specifically addressed? | No | No | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Is the laser used to assist in the lift? | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Can laser be added to the procedure? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Part of the Procedure | Part of the Procedure |