FaceTite: What is the best procedure to achieve the lift of a facelift without the facelift?

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

There is no procedure that achieves the lift of a facelift without a facelift, period. Nothing really gets close to a well-executed facelift. The reasons for this are multifold, the biggest ones being that facelift releases facial ligaments and repositions tissue, lifts the deeper layers of the face like the SMAS (not just the skin), tightens the platysma, and is combined with fat grafting to restore volume which is a huge part of facial aging. The closest I have seen from a skin tightening device is the combination of Facetite and Morpheus8 with submental liposuction, and adding either fat graft or fillers to restore lost volume.

This is a great question. Without doing a facelift, FaceTite in combination of 3 morpheus8 treatments is the best turnout for tighter and more youthful skin. In my professional opinion there is currently nothing else out there that you would get you better results. I would always recommend a consultation in person to discuss your concerns before choosing a direction of treatment. Good luck!

A front face and profile photo would have been very helpful for allowing a more specific answer. However, in general the use of robust HA fillers can achieve a "liquid facelift" by improving cheek shape and projection (creating a more heart-shaped face), lessening smile lines and marionette lines, and straightening and defining the jawline to diminish jowls. And, in experienced hands, this can be accomplished WITH IMMEDIATE RESULTS and little to no significant downtime in a matter of 20-30 minutes. There is little surprise that you report only at best subtle results from ultrasound and RF device treatments. I have been cautioning my readers for years already that these relatively expensive supposedly "next big thiing" devices are fads that while marketed and promoted heavily have woefully little hard science to back up their claims. Make sure to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and be certain to ask to see his/her personal before and after photos before agreeing to proceed. Best of luck.

FaceTite is a procedure that can produce some tightening along the jawline and in the neck, but it will not achieve the same results as a facelift. Surgery generally provides more improvement than any non-surgical methods, so I would say that there is not a non-surgical procedure that can produce the same results of a facelift.

It is important to understand that FaceTite is not a substitute for someone where a surgical facelift is recommended. However it is a great option for those with mild to moderate skin laxity who are not quite ready for a surgical lift. FaceTite uses RF technology to melt fat, tighten skin, and improve firmness. You can learn more by visiting my website or visiting a provider near you.