I had facetite with neck liposuction 5 weeks ago. I still have swelling and lumpiness under my chin and my jowls are still there. The PA at the office where I had the procedure says I have to wait 3-6 months to see final result. I am concerned that the jowls are not going to tighten. Am I being impatient? The facetite brochure states immediate results with little or no downtime which hasn't been in my case. Thank you for any input.
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Hi there. This is an unfortunate consequence of ‘brusiing’ of the marginal mandibular nerve. It can take up to approximately 12 weeks for full function to come back. It is unlikely that the nerve has been transacted as the Facetite probe is blunt. However, aggressive liposuction could also be ...
Both ThermiTight and FaceTight use radiofrequency energy under the skin to help tighten and lift the skin on the face and body. There are small differences in the way this energy is delivered. Both procedures can provide good results in the appropriate candidates when performed in experienced...
Thank you for the pictures. FaceTite is a great minimally invasive treatment when done on the right patient. You have to remember that it is a machine and patients will all respond differently to it. I don't want to say that the treatment failed you, but I do not think you were...