Would FaceTite be my best option to fix my skin laxity or should I consider a mini face and neck lift? (Photo)

Question

I'm 57 and have skin laxity in both my face (which is causing the beginning of jowls) and neck. I had a consult with a surgeon recently and he thinks I’m a good candidate for FaceTite. So I’m trying to decide between that and a mini face/neck lift. Given the investment I want to do the one the gives me the best and longest results. What are your thoughts?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

As we age the skin sags there is  nothing you can do that but try preventative  energy-based or thread-based  treatments or get a neck/facelift earlier in the aging process.  There are numerous options and some can be used in combination to get best outcomes but you need a consultation with an expert.
Options include for skin tightening :
thermage radiofrequency to heat skin and tighten it over time and prevent the aging process
ultherapy highintensity ultrasound to contract muscle and tighten the face and neck and prevent the aging process
PDO nova threads or instalift threads for immediate lifting without surgery and long term collagen production
sculptra injections for collagen production to areas of the face and neck with crepe skin or early sagging
btl exilis ultra, venus legacy, thermi250 , or inmode forma/contoura  for constant collagen stimulation monthly with facials
facelift/necklift with fat grafting/fillers if you need a big improvement
ThermiRF or J plasma /Renuvion or Inmode FaceTite   internal heating and tightening to long term internal heating and tighting with or without surgery
Platysmaplasty to tighten the muscles of the neck long term and create contour
Facial implants or fillers to contour the jawline and chin to improve the apperance of the nec k
Fractora/Morphenus8 or Intensif microneedling RF for improve superficial tightening, neck and chest wrinkling and crepe skin 
You need to see an expert in facial sculpting and age prevention.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In general, a facelift will always give more dramatic improvement than any non-surgical procedures such as FaceTite.  It is a bit difficult to fully evaluate your face and neck with only the one photograph though, so I could not tell you which procedure might be better for you.

Gregory S. Keller, MD, FACS · Answer

It is hard to evaluate your condition without more views and better pictures.  Both treatments have advantages and disadvantages.  At 57, a lift is always going to reverse the aging process and make you happier with the end result. But too conservative of a mini-lift will not make you look either much different, last for a long duration of time, or, worse, not leave a natural appearance.  The best solution is usually a deep plane lift, which requires no more recovery or risk than a mini-lift. It makes for a natural, longer lasting result in a younger individual.
FaceTite will give you some improvement, depending on what your neck looks like.  It could be a good interim solution.

Diane I. Duncan, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question! Without some more angles, it's hard to speak to your specific concerns and expected outcomes. However, most people choosing between FaceTite and mini lift need to consider their priorities. FaceTite is lower downtime, fewer scars, and great results in the hand of a good practitioner. A mini lift will have more dramatic results, more scarring, and can vary from surgeon to surgeon (just be sure to thoroughly check out their before and afters). I'll usually do a combination treatment of FaceTite with a small submental incision for patient's who can't choose between the two and are candidates for both. Ultimately depends what your biggest concerns might be! Perhaps talk to your surgeon about possibly combining some of the options.Best of luck!

Joseph M. Perlman, MD · Answer

Your are one of those patients who would benefit either way. I perform many types of facelifts as well as Facetite.If you are looking for something with less downtime and expense,go with Facetite.It will last 3-4 yrs.Facelifts last 7-10 ,all factors being equal

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, from your pictures it appears you are a good candidate for Accutite. You can reverse the signs of sagging skin and help yourself to look and feel younger. Accutite it is the newest form of precise skin tightening, that will help with the sagging of your chin and jowls. Please make sure you get an in-person consultation from a board-certified dermatologist.

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