Can you get good results from FaceTite if you are thin and don't have much fat but just want lift and to build collagen?

Hi Versatile5038; based on your age, you are a perfect candidate for FaceTite; however if you are thin with no facial fat, than FaceTite may not be an optimal treatment for you. However, the Morpheus 8 or Fractora might be the answer. There is also the option of a face lift. We offer all of these options and more and will provide an objective view of which is most suitable for you. We will be soon offering the Accutite, which is specifically designed to tighten skin in the jowls and the mid-facial area in thin patients. We are pleased to discuss this further if you would like a consultation. We are the exclusive practice for these treatments in Seattle using these devices for three years now. Sorry for the late response. Best in 2020!

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

You may want to consider Sculptra if you are only 43 and thin.  This works very well by building volume and supporting the face.

Thank you for your questions. Yes! You can get a good result even if you have a thin face. Facetite works by using radiofrequency to stimulate collagen production and shrink wrap the tissues. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience with the Facetite machine. In our office, we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!

I use Smartlipo or Facetite,depending on how much fat is in the neck,the patients age, weight and skin laxity. If you are young and thin you should get a noticeable result. Older thin patients do better with skin resection i.e. facelift

  Minimally invasive procedures such as this usually give minimal results.  Much more information is needed such as a full set of facial photographs from all angles, and an in-person examination to determine the extent of laxity of the skin in the face at age 43.

Hello, and thank you for your question! 
FaceTite provides a dramatic improvement in skin laxity on the face and neck. FaceTite utilizes minimally invasive radiofrequency energy to melt fat and tighten skin. Any areas on the face and neck with saggy skin can be treated. This includes the double chin, jowls, and other areas with deep lines and loose skin.Facetite results vary from person to person. I do not know how effective Facetite would be for you, especially if you do not have much fat to begin with, and are looking to build more collagen. You would probably be a candidate for Morpheus 8, which is a newer microneedling technique that produces collagen and firms/tightens the face and neck. Patients have found this to provide amazing results, regardless of how thin they are. You may need multiple treatments with Morpheus 8, but patients say it is undoubtedly worth it!!Please be sure to see a board-certified plastic surgeon you feel comfortable with. Best of luck!
**Please see my attached link-you will find videos at the bottom of the page that have more information on Facetite and Morpheus 8.

James L. Fernau, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ACLMS)
Fellow American College of Surgeons (FACS)
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)