I'm trying to make a decision on Facetite, which uses radiofrequency not just on the surface but also through a wand inserted under the skin; hoping for advice. My concerns are with the safety of the sub-skin wand insertion. Is it possible that as this device is moved *under* skin, a facial nerve will be damaged? Also, is it possible that RF activity will trigger long-term continuous loss of facial fat? I realize I'm asking for pure speculation;no long-term studies available yet. Thanks so much.
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March 30, 2018
Answer: Facetite risks Your concerns are entirely reasonable, and yes there is risk with any procedure. There is risk of temporary facial nerve injury, and I have not heard of a permanent injury reported yet. The fat layers can respond differently in different areas and depending the technical skill with which the procedure is performed. If this device is in the hands of an experienced surgeon, who is accustomed to passing cannulas under the skin, all these risks are minimized. InMode (the founding company) for this reason has limited the high powered (40watt) devices to Plastic Surgeon use only.
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March 30, 2018
Answer: Facetite risks Your concerns are entirely reasonable, and yes there is risk with any procedure. There is risk of temporary facial nerve injury, and I have not heard of a permanent injury reported yet. The fat layers can respond differently in different areas and depending the technical skill with which the procedure is performed. If this device is in the hands of an experienced surgeon, who is accustomed to passing cannulas under the skin, all these risks are minimized. InMode (the founding company) for this reason has limited the high powered (40watt) devices to Plastic Surgeon use only.
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April 8, 2019
Answer: Facetite/ Necktite/ Bodytite Safety Facetite was first used with IRB studies around 2007 in the US. Since then the product has cleared the way for other subdermal RFdevices such as Thermi to be made available. These devices are new in concept in that the devices work under the subcutaneous skin, dermal matrix, and fat to attempt to contract fat and skin. Answers to your specific questions:Is it possible that as this device is moved *under* skin, a facial nerve will be damaged? Any procedure including Facetite, Thermi or Kybella has the potential to injure a facial nerve. The safety in Facetite is that the radiofrequency energy is directed between the probe and the external sensors making the energy unidirectional. Thermi is omnidirectional which means it theoretically is harder to utilize in the face. I have used Facetite since October 2016 and have not had any nerve injuries to date.Loss of facial fat with RF activity? The device can be used in several layers of the face including the subdermal matrix or the subcutaneous fat. In the face, typically the device is used along the subdermal scaffolding for the tightening effect rather than to remove facial volume. It can be used to reduce the appearance of jowl fat with a deeper application. The device has been used worldwide and studies do not suggest continual loss of fat.
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April 8, 2019
Answer: Facetite/ Necktite/ Bodytite Safety Facetite was first used with IRB studies around 2007 in the US. Since then the product has cleared the way for other subdermal RFdevices such as Thermi to be made available. These devices are new in concept in that the devices work under the subcutaneous skin, dermal matrix, and fat to attempt to contract fat and skin. Answers to your specific questions:Is it possible that as this device is moved *under* skin, a facial nerve will be damaged? Any procedure including Facetite, Thermi or Kybella has the potential to injure a facial nerve. The safety in Facetite is that the radiofrequency energy is directed between the probe and the external sensors making the energy unidirectional. Thermi is omnidirectional which means it theoretically is harder to utilize in the face. I have used Facetite since October 2016 and have not had any nerve injuries to date.Loss of facial fat with RF activity? The device can be used in several layers of the face including the subdermal matrix or the subcutaneous fat. In the face, typically the device is used along the subdermal scaffolding for the tightening effect rather than to remove facial volume. It can be used to reduce the appearance of jowl fat with a deeper application. The device has been used worldwide and studies do not suggest continual loss of fat.
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Answer: FaceTite safety FaceTite is a great way to tightening skin with minimal downtime. There are always risks to every procedure and whether it is right for you depends on an examination. I think the focal energy delivery helps to minimize some of the complications of fat loss that we were seeing in some of the other RF technology. I prefer to use it on the neck where volume reduction is desired and Fractora (different energy delivery of RF) for the face.
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Answer: FaceTite safety FaceTite is a great way to tightening skin with minimal downtime. There are always risks to every procedure and whether it is right for you depends on an examination. I think the focal energy delivery helps to minimize some of the complications of fat loss that we were seeing in some of the other RF technology. I prefer to use it on the neck where volume reduction is desired and Fractora (different energy delivery of RF) for the face.
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December 2, 2017
Answer: FaceTite Safety in Beverly Hills, CA Hi and thanks for the question. Your questions are all reasonable. The truth is that there is a potential for damage to the facial nerve with thermal energy treatments such as FaceTite. This device, however, minimizes that risk by utilizing bipolar RF energy, which allows for greater precision in the terms of the energy distribution. In my hands, I have never seen nerve damage, either acute, intermediate, or permanent, from the FaceTite or BodyTite devices. Regarding the question of chronic and continued fat loss in the face FaceTite, that hypothesis is highly unlikely and physiologically insubstantial. The potential for acute fat loss following the treatment is certainly real, and again, is mitigated best in experienced hands.Warmest Regards,Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Beverly Hills, CA
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December 2, 2017
Answer: FaceTite Safety in Beverly Hills, CA Hi and thanks for the question. Your questions are all reasonable. The truth is that there is a potential for damage to the facial nerve with thermal energy treatments such as FaceTite. This device, however, minimizes that risk by utilizing bipolar RF energy, which allows for greater precision in the terms of the energy distribution. In my hands, I have never seen nerve damage, either acute, intermediate, or permanent, from the FaceTite or BodyTite devices. Regarding the question of chronic and continued fat loss in the face FaceTite, that hypothesis is highly unlikely and physiologically insubstantial. The potential for acute fat loss following the treatment is certainly real, and again, is mitigated best in experienced hands.Warmest Regards,Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Beverly Hills, CA
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