Should I have FaceTite or thread lift?

Annabel1.Hello thank you for your questions . An in person consultation is necessary to determine your best course of action. I love both Facetite and threadlifts. I combine both of these procedures for most of my clients who are not ready for a face lift. While facetite recontours the lower face the threads ellevate and add volume where necessary. The combination is fantastic.

In our practice, we perform a non-surgical face lift / skin resurfacing treatment using Renuvion Helium Plasma Radiofrequency. ​To get the most improvement with skin tightening, we combine Renuvion (formerly J-Plasma) with lasers (Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, CO2), microneedling/PRP, Ultherapy and InMode FaceTite. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer​​​​

Hi Annabel1-Thank you for your question. I can understand having some anxiety surrounding elective procedures. I have had the FaceTite in my practice since the beginning of this year and have found it to be a useful modality for tightening the jawline and neck. Given that it uses targeted radiofrequency to stimulate collagen, this modality will provide longer lasting benefits. It is considered minimally invasive, with a small incision being required to allow the thin probes to be inserted into the tissue to deliver energy. There are no sutures required and the incisions heal quickly post treatment. There is minimal downtime with many patients having swelling resolving over 2-3 days post treatment. It is important to note that treatment results are optimal at the 3 month mark post treatment. I hope this helps ease some of your anxiety. Good luck!

FaceTite and thread lifts could both potentially help to tighten skin, but a thread lift cannot address fat under the chin like FaceTite can. Since you want to address both issues, I would recommend FaceTite over the thread lift. Both treatments are invasive but non-surgical.

Thanks for the question. I would firstly say that each technique works differently and so will give different results. A threadlift may be useful for improving jowls or sagging skin. Facetite works by shrinking fat and causing skin contraction. If you have some fat then Facetite may help with this whilst threads will not.

Thank you for your questions. Its impossible to recommend a procedure without photos. The Facetite system is a technology that uses radiofrequency to shrink wrap the tissues. This system builds collagen and helps to strengthen the tissues. Thread lifts are suture that have tiny barbs that catch and lift the tissues. The sutures usually last between 9-12 months and in most cases require additional threads being placed. I recommend you schedule a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience with both techniques. They will be able to assess your anatomy and make a recommendation based on that. In our office, we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!