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Everyone's needs are different but FaceTite definitely offers some incredible results for our patients.  Many patients we see have a little relaxation of the skin in the jowl area in addition to the neck.  They may also have a bit of fat in those areas.  These patients can be excellent candidates for FaceTite.  Radiofrequency devices in the past did not have much to offer as they were applied from the skin surface (Thermage) and did not penetrate into the skin and deeper tissue much at all.  FaceTite is delivering this energy and heat from beneath the skin surface right where it needs to be.  A monitor tells me exactly how much energy is being delivered to the tissue and measures the temperature of the skin continuously during the procedure.  It is so different from the procedures of the past but still minimally invasive.  We have the pleasure of seeing the skin contract even while the patient is on the table.  Some patients don't need a full facelift/necklift but need improvement in their skin tone.  This really gives us something fantastic to offer.  I encourage you to be evaluated to see if you are a good candidate for it!

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 is a bipolar radiofrequency device that tightens skin by passing radiofrequency energy through the skin. It is different from previous skin tightening technologies because it treats from both sides of the skin (inside and out). This allows the device to tighten the skin while having less risk for safety issues like over treatment of an area or a skin burn. When combined with liposuction, this device can provide some phenomenal results without the commitment required with surgery. This procedure is performed under local anesthetic, so there is no anesthesia recovery. You can expect to be swollen for 7-10 days.

FaceTite use radiofrequency assisted liolysis (RFAL) approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove fat and tighten the skin of the face and neck. The addition of radiofrequency energy allows FaceTite to be minimally invasive procedures with very little scarring and less recovery time than a surgical facelift.It can reduce the amount of fat under your chin and tighten the tissues on your neck and jowel areas, to create a more sculpted and defined neck line and jaw line. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation to keep you comfortable. You can expect to have swelling and some bruising, but you should be able to return to your normal activities in a week or less. A benefit of FaceTite is that you will see some improvement immediately, and this will continue to get better in the following months.That being said, I recommend doing a little bit of physician research prior to signing up. Look into board certified plastic surgeons who are familiar with this procedures and ask for an in person consultation where they can see if you are a good candidate for this. I also recommend asking to view before and after photo that surgeon has of their own patients. Best of luck!

The FaceTite/NeckTite device is a bipolar radiofrequency (RF) device that is temperature controlled with probe that runs under the skin in a percutaneous or subdermal manner and another probe that runs over the top of the skin.  The RF energy flows from the deep probe, unidirectionally, to the surface probe and the tissue tightens between the probe.  I tell patients that there is no surgery, no scalpels and no sutures, as the "port holes" or openings for the percutaneous probe are made with a needle.  I use the FaceTite/NeckTite device mainly on the lower face and neck areas.  It will help to tighten the neck, submental area, jawline, jowls and lower face.  I can regularly get about a 30-40% improvement in the areas that I listed above.

Although Facetite is a radiofrequency-based energy, it is quite different than other radiofrequency devices in that the energy is delivered below the skin with an energy applicator.  This makes Facetite more comparable to Thermi than Thermage.  There are important distinctions between Facetite and Thermi.  Here are several factors to consider with Facetite:-Procedure- Most often performed in the office setting with a mild oral relaxation medication.  Patients are then injected with local and tumescence.  Most patients tolerate the procedure quite well.-Recovery time- Varies depending on the extent of the procedure.  Most patients are recommended to take a week off of work due to swelling from the effects of subdermal radiofrequency, however, some surprisingly go to work the next day.  -Results-  Facetite has been to date FDA approved for about 1 year and is relatively new in the United States.  Facetite is designed to contract fat and tighten skin.  I view Facetite as a tool that surgeons can use to tighten skin and contract fat.  For patients seeking an alternative to facelift surgery, this offers patients a viable alternative.  A facelift will still offer patients a more dramatic result, however, now patients can at least look at other options.  

It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing your pictures – unless you have very minimal laxity you will likely not receive enough tightening from this non-surgical treatment which is similar to Thermage in that it uses Rf energy

I perform a wide array of laser and surgical facial procedures. Although I have the latest equipment available to me - I always make my patients aware of the differences between what a laser or RF device can do for skin tightening as opposed to surgery. There are just not in the same league. That being said laser skin resurfacing can make a huge difference in the texture of the skin but this will always have "down time" much like a more major surgical procedure.

Face Tite is one of a series of radiofrequency treatments for tightening of the facial skin that have recently become available. RF treatments have the advantage of short procedure time, minimal discomfort, and a quick recovery. In our practice, we offer the radiofrequency treatment known as Ulthera. This has the additional advantage of having received approval from the FDA for the indication of tightening of the facial skin.

The facetite and necktite procedures are minimally invasive procedures that use bipolar radiofrequency energy to tighten the tissues through small needle "ports."  I have had some results reaching nearly 60% of the results of a facelift.  It is done under local anesthesia with a small amount of oral sedation most of the time.  Talking to colleagues outside of the US that have had this procedure longer than we have, results are expected to last 3-4 years.  It can be done alone or in conjunction with other facelifting or neck surgery (e.g., liposuction).  It is a great procedure, and other than some injection bruising, which can be covered with makeup there really isn't any downtime.  If you search under my RealSelf profile you can see some additional before and afters.  Best regards.