How Effective is FaceTite Compared to Thermage?

Let's explain the difference between these 3 types of procedures.  Facetite is more like a scarless surgical procedure since it involves the insertion of a radiofrequency probe underneath the skin through a needle entry point. The science has shown that fat will coagulate at 40-42 degrees Centigrade.  Patients can actually hear visible popping of fat and some contraction is seen during the procedure.  Temperatures are highly regulated (1000 x per second).  In my opinion, this offers patients the most robust version of a non-surgical facelift to date and offers patients a viable alternative to facelifts.  While results will likely be the most dramatic with Facetite, patients will have the most downtime with this procedure.Thermage uses an external applicator and attempts to bulk heat the soft tissue through the epidermis.  Temperature is not as highly regulated and it is very hard for an external bulk heating device to visibly affect tissues.  Results on thermage are highly variable end.  Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy to travel through the skin to contract the underlying SMAS layer.  Ultherapy has been around for several years and seems to be more of a maintenance device with a much smaller percentage of patients experiencing lifting like effects.  Ultherapy is not designed to coagulate/contract fat.These newer technologies represent exciting approaches to scarless face, neck, and body contraction of tissues. 

FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime.​ Keep in mind that combination approaches will give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. I recommend getting a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Facetite differs from thermage in the method with which the radiofrequency energy is delivered to the skin. Thermage is an external probe that delivers energy through one contact point externally. The facetite has an internal probe and an external probe, so the skin is treated from both sides. This allows thermal contraction of the skin's full thickness and the connective tissue in the fat layer below the skin. The results speak for themselves.