Will FaceTite prevent me from having a facelift in the future or fat transfer?

Question

I have to be honest. Facetite sounds great but all the pics are the same on the different doctors web sites which leads me to believe that havent any real cases of procedures or pics they have done themselves. I know its new but if Im gonna have it done I want someone experienced who has pics of their own cases. Also does it ruin your skin for future facelifts or fat transfers?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Patients who opt for FaceTite are seeking a more youthful look but do not want to deal with an invasive surgery, the scars of a face lift, or the recovery time.  Results of a face lift typically last about 10 years depending upon the level of undermining, level of support of deeper tissues, and amount of skin removed along with patient dependent factors; Facetite, about five, but it can be combined with Fractora to provide improved results over time.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS · Answer

Facelift/ Necklift surgery is the gold standard procedure for saggy jowls, double chin, neck bands and loose skin in the neck region. Facetite is a great option for someone not ready for surgery and has minimal skin laxity. Undergoing a Facetite procedure will not exempt you from having a facelift in the future. Dr. Solomon

Gilbert Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for your excellent question. You are right. There aren't a lot of before and after pictures out there yet for 2 reasons. One is the technology is very new. The second reason is that it takes a full year before you achieve your final result. The technology works by using a radiofrequency wand that shrink wraps your tissues. Because new collagen growth is stimulated, it takes time. In our office we have seen some significant results so far. Facetite will not impede your ability to get a facelift in the future. If you have a facetite procedure done and you don't have enough tightening after a year, it is safe to have a facelift. In our office, we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Having a FaceTite procedure will not affect or ruin your skin for future facelifts and fat transfers. Please make sure you seek treatment from a board-certified specialist. For more information, I recommend getting a in person consultation from a board-certified dermatologist.

Christie Prendergast, DO · Answer

FaceTite is an excellent way to give you a minimally invasive surgical result without the commitment of the surgical scars. It does not prevent you from having a facelift in the future and only enhances face and necklift results.

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS · Answer

FaceTite is the 'real deal'.  It is the best non-surgical treatment to rejuvenate the neck and jawline in the right candidtate.  I have thrown away multiple non-surgical 'hoaxes' over the years that claimed results only to end up with dissatisfied paitents - Thermage, Ulthera, etc.  It is also the safest method to apply maximal thermal energy and achieve results.  Competitors include:  Smart Lipo which far less predictble in the uniformity of heat application therefore less safe or ThermiRF which is less effective and has a less accurate method to assess tissue temperature.  FaceTite will not affect the ability to perform open surgery or fat grafting at a later date.Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC, FACS.

Michael T. Somenek, MD · Answer

FaceTite will not prevent you from needing a facelift in the future. However, it will prolong your need for an actual facelift by producing skin tightening to the jaw and neckline. FaceTite does not address volume loss. Therefore, your need for fillers and/or fat transfer will still be present. My own before/after pics are in the web reference. Hope this helps.

Benjamin W. Cilento, MD · Answer

Hi
   No. You can still have a facelift and it shouldnt be harder to do the surgery just because you have done FaceTite. Surgery is still the gold standard for results that last... but many people are choosing to try FaceTite first. If the results are not quite what you like, you can still undergo surgery.

Dr C

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

The production has only been available to me since late in the fall.  The patients I have treated have had neck tighten results that are very good but the gold Standard is surgery.

Joseph M. Perlman, MD · Answer

The facetite and bodytite procedures which use bipolar radiofrequency have been available in Europe for longer than the US. The results are promising. It doesn't take the place of the facelift that's for sure however there are many patients who don't want facelift but do want some improvement. As long as the plastic surgeon and the patient are realistic about what could be accomplished, the procedure will be successful. I perform over 100 facelifts a year and there are many patients who are younger and seeking improvement with mild to moderate laxity of the neck and jaw line. This is a perfect procedure for them and gives a much better and longer lasting result than noninvasive procedures. You could always undergo a facelift later on. Dermal fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane are for soft tissue volume loss in the cheeks and around the mouth. They can be used but not at the same time as face tite

Will FaceTite prevent me from having a facelift in the future or fat transfer?

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