I want to try facetite to tighten the saggy skin under my neck (2 vertical bands hanging down). I have watched videos of the procedure and I'm worried about the probe hitting/heating a nerve and causing some sort of throat, neck, facial paralysis or numbness/weakness. Is this a possibility? Also, how much swelling is there afterwards and does it feel like you can't breathe in your throat? Thank you.
March 7, 2021
Answer: Nerve injury risk with FaceTite The FaceTite procedure is a great, minimally-invasive option for patients wanting to improve the lower face and neck without the risk and recovery associated with a formal face and neck lift. The procedure is very safe and injury to nerves are very rare. The reason is the probe is only placed in the space between the skin and the superficial muscle (platysma) of the lower face and neck. This is the layer where unwanted fat and loose connective tissue lives. The nerves that control the muscles of the face are below this muscle and an additional connective tissue layer known as fascia. The device has the ability to tightly control the temperature of the treated tissue which adds another layer of safety. There is always mild to moderate numbness of the treated areas that can last weeks because tiny sensory nerves do run through the space that the probe is inserted. These nerves do not provide input to muscle for movement, only sensation to the skin, and they regenerate fully with time. Swelling is usually moderate and most patients find the compression garment that is worn afterwards comforting. I've never had a patient complain about feeling like they cannot breathe
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March 7, 2021
Answer: Nerve injury risk with FaceTite The FaceTite procedure is a great, minimally-invasive option for patients wanting to improve the lower face and neck without the risk and recovery associated with a formal face and neck lift. The procedure is very safe and injury to nerves are very rare. The reason is the probe is only placed in the space between the skin and the superficial muscle (platysma) of the lower face and neck. This is the layer where unwanted fat and loose connective tissue lives. The nerves that control the muscles of the face are below this muscle and an additional connective tissue layer known as fascia. The device has the ability to tightly control the temperature of the treated tissue which adds another layer of safety. There is always mild to moderate numbness of the treated areas that can last weeks because tiny sensory nerves do run through the space that the probe is inserted. These nerves do not provide input to muscle for movement, only sensation to the skin, and they regenerate fully with time. Swelling is usually moderate and most patients find the compression garment that is worn afterwards comforting. I've never had a patient complain about feeling like they cannot breathe
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