I had the facetite procedure 4 days ago to remove my double chin. I am completely numb having trouble eating and just normally swallowing. This is making me nervous that I received a botched job and that something is wrong. Not only that, my face looks square. My surgeon didn't want me to wear a compression garment but I am reading online that most surgeons require them to be worn for 2 weeks. Is numbness like this normal? Is it normal for my face to have a square shape after surgery? Will this go away?
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While it is temporary and not a cause for alarm from a medical standpoint, the swelling that some people experience after FaceTite or NeckTite procedures can be impressive. This is because there is not only the "mechanical" trauma imposed upon the tissues by inserting the small probe under t...
Thank you for your photo. FaceTite is a new procedure that utilizes radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis to simultaneously dissolve fat and tighten the skin. The key the use of radiofrequency energy provides controlled and gentle heat that encourages both the breakdown of fat and the production of ...
Your doctor is correct in that FaceTite does not use any sharp instruments and there should be no nerves that are cut during the procedure. Any asymmetry to the movement of the mouth should be temporary but it can take several weeks to improve. You should get return to normal movement over m...