100 pound weight loss - Would I be a candidate for FaceTite? (Photos)

Question

I had submental lipo in 2018 and have since lost an additional 100 and maintained it. As a result, I have a portion of loose skin under my chin that’s causing issues with my appearance. I am only 30 so I feel I’m not old enough for a facelift or a neck lift but also don’t want to keep this extra skin hanging on.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

First, congratulations on your weight loss and on maintaining it—that’s a huge accomplishment, and what you’re noticing under the chin is very common after significant weight loss, especially at a young age.

Based on your history and the photos, what you’re seeing appears to be true skin laxity rather than remaining fat. Since you already had submental liposuction in 2018 and then lost an additional 100 pounds, the skin has simply lost its ability to retract fully. At 30, this has much more to do with rapid volume loss and skin elasticity limits, not aging.

Regarding FaceTite:
FaceTite works best for mild to moderate laxity where the skin still has some recoil potential. In cases like yours—post–massive weight loss with visible hanging skin—it can provide some tightening, but it is often not enough to fully correct the looseness. Many patients in your situation feel underwhelmed because FaceTite can’t remove excess skin; it can only tighten what’s already there.

You are absolutely right that you’re “too young” in the traditional sense for an aging facelift—but this isn’t about age. This is about structural skin excess, and when skin redundancy is the main issue, energy-based devices alone usually won’t deliver the clean, defined contour you’re hoping for.

The good news is that a conservative neck-focused surgical approach (not a full facelift) is often the most predictable solution for patients like you. This can be tailored to younger patients and doesn’t mean you’re doing something extreme or premature—it’s simply matching the treatment to the problem.

In short:

FaceTite may offer mild improvement, but likely won’t fully address the hanging skin

Your concern is not age-related—it’s weight-loss–related

Skin removal, even conservatively, is often the most definitive option in cases like this

You’re not alone in feeling caught “in between” treatments, and your hesitation makes complete sense. Wanting a clean jawline without overdoing anything is a very reasonable goal, and your instincts about being cautious are right on point.

100 pound weight loss - Would I be a candidate for FaceTite? (Photos)

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