I have sagging jowls and loose throat skin. Is facetite the right procedure for me or something else to help with this? (Photo)

At 45, with a slim face, the best treatment really depends on what is causing the jowls and neck laxity rather than age alone.

Based on your description, FaceTite can be an excellent option if your concerns are mild to moderate and your skin still has a reasonable amount of elasticity. FaceTite uses radiofrequency energy beneath the skin to tighten tissue, stimulate collagen production, and improve jawline definition. It tends to work best for patients who want noticeable improvement without undergoing a surgical facelift.

However, it's important to have realistic expectations. FaceTite is not a substitute for a facelift. If the jowls are more pronounced or the neck has significant loose skin or muscle banding (platysmal bands), the improvement may be limited. In those cases, a lower facelift with neck lift provides a much more dramatic and longer-lasting result because it repositions the deeper facial tissues rather than simply tightening the skin.

Since you mentioned having a slim face, another consideration is facial volume. As we age, loss of fat in the cheeks and along the jawline can make jowls appear more noticeable. In some patients, carefully restoring volume with fat grafting or filler can improve facial balance, either alone or in combination with a skin-tightening procedure.

If your skin laxity is relatively early, these are often the most appropriate options:

FaceTite for mild to moderate jowls and neck laxity.
Morpheus8 or other radiofrequency microneedling treatments if the laxity is very mild and your goal is gradual improvement with minimal downtime.
Lower facelift and neck lift if there is significant tissue descent or excess skin.
Volume restoration when facial fat loss is contributing to the appearance of sagging.

One detail I'd pay close attention to from your photo is whether the loose skin is coming from the neck alone or whether the deeper tissues of the jawline have also descended. That distinction often determines whether a minimally invasive treatment will meet your expectations or whether surgery would ultimately provide a better outcome.

Overall, at 45 years old with a slim face, FaceTite is certainly a reasonable procedure to consider if your skin laxity is in the mild-to-moderate range. If the sagging is more advanced, however, it may leave you wanting more, and a surgical approach would likely provide the most natural and satisfying result.

FaceTite would not be a good option for you as you have no excess fat in the areas of treatment. A good alternative treatment would be either morpheus 8 or neogen. The treatments will aid in the retexturizing of the skin along with collagen and elastin. Morpheus 8 works by using a combination of radiofrequency and micro-needling at various depths in the skin. Neogen works by using nitrogen gas converted into plasma energy to stimulate the body's natural healing response. This will then stimulate new collagen and elastin. Both will give you the volume and skin tightening you are looking for.

Hello; You have loose skin; in your lower face and neck fields. In the submental region; you have platysmal bands. You have no fat; under your skin. In my practice; I would not recommend for Facetite method. I would advise for either Renuvion J Plasma or a short-incision lower Face and Neck Lift techniques.

Thanks for your question. Based on your images it looks like you would be a great candidate for this procedure. FaceTite cannot be performed on anyone with an implanted device such as a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator. There are otherwise very few contraindications. For an extra level of tightening and smoothing it can be combined with Morpheus8 micro-needling externally (Morpheus8 operates off of the same platform as the FaceTite, it is just a different handpiece). This combination is called EmbraceRF. Results begin to be apparent at about 3 weeks post procedure and continue to improve for at least 6 months. Results typically last 5 to 7 years (depends on your rate of ageing).

You will have the best results from a combination of treatments. FaceTite or Morpheus8 treatments can address skin tone and texture, including the neck area. Fillers, such as Juvederm Volux, are specifically designed to address the jawline. They can help define and improve contours of this area. See an expert injector near you to learn more.