What is FaceTite?

FaceTite is a nonsurgical facelift alternative that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to target fat and loose skin in the face and neck. FaceTite is minimally invasive and can make you feel years younger without any discomfort. By simultaneously melting fat and tightening the skin, a FaceTite treatment can effectively counter common signs of aging in just one treatment.

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Why choose FaceTite?

  • Non-excisional and only a tiny entry point, with no incisions or scars.
  • Superior contouring with significant body tightening results and up to 40% skin contraction.
  • Uniform treatment and consistent results.
  • Less bruising, swelling, and pain.
  • Shorter downtime

What skin concerns can FaceTite benefit?

  • Sagging of the jowls and skin
  • Fine lines and wrinkles in the lower face
  • Submental fullness under the chin
  • Lines around the mouth
  • Address decreased collagen and elastin production
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What can I expect during a FaceTite procedure?

The FaceTite procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation. After the patient is numb and has been medications, a small hole is made in the skin under the chin and under each earlobe, where they are not able to be seen. The FaceTite probe is then inserted under the skin to provide thermal energy precisely in the subdermal layer of the face and neck. The probe and the electrode work in unison to create a contained thermal field that simultaneously targets the outer and inner layers of the skin for a comprehensive treatment. The FaceTite device slowly moves along the jawline, liquefying fat and contracting the collagen and elastin in the skin along the way. Liposuction under the chin is performed with the majority of treatments, depending on the needs of the patient.

How safe is FaceTite?

The FaceTite system has several safeguards in place that help provide active monitoring of the skin’s external and internal temperatures. This ensures that the procedure is safe, precise, and effective. This also allows for uniform heat distribution throughout the treated areas to provide results that are symmetric, even, and smooth. The entire procedure lasts about one hour, and you can return home immediately after.

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What is recovery like?

You will have a dressing on that night that can be removed the next day. Most people have some swelling from the numbing medication and fluid that has resolved by about day 2-3. You can have bruising, but most people have minimal to none. We recommend wearing a compression bandage that we will give you as much as possible for three days, then at night for the rest of that week to help the swelling resolve more quickly. Most people do not need pain medications after the procedure and are very comfortable. Makeup can be applied the next day and many people are back to their usual activities in a day or two.

What are AccuTite and EmbraceRF?

Accutite is performed with a smaller handpiece that works in the same way as FaceTite. The size of the handpiece allows us to treat smaller, specific areas, like jowls, small submental fat or the fullness above the nasolabial folds.

FaceTite can be combined with a series of Morpheus 8 treatments for the Embrace RF treatment.

This is the optimal treatment to tighten both the deeper structures with FaceTite and tighten the skin with Morpheus8. We can recommend the best treatment for you at your consultation.

How Long Does FaceTite Last?

Double-board certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Angela Sturm answers common questions about Facetite.

FaceTite FAQ

How Long Does FaceTite Last?

How Much Does FaceTite Cost?

Is There Downtime After FaceTite?

Is There Swelling After FaceTite?

How Long Does FaceTite Last?

FaceTite is reported to last at least one year according to the FDA, but there are reports of patients having lasting results for up to 5 years. Unlike fillers or other cosmetic procedures, your face or neck doesn’t go back to the way it was before you received the treatment. Instead, you will still see normal gradual aging of your skin over time that would result in your skin not looking as tight as it did after the procedure. Patients who use a high spf sunscreen, stay out of the sun, eat a healthy diet, exercise, have a daily skin care regimen, and who don’t smoke tend to see longer lasting results. Many patients return after a year for another treatment, with some returning earlier if they notice any areas that are aging faster than others. It really depends on the condition of your skin before the treatment.

How Much Does FaceTite Cost?

FaceTite in Houston can range between $2500 to $7000, with the average cost being about $5000. The cost largely depends on the number of areas treated, age of the patient and the laxity of the skin. During our consultation, we will discuss which options are best for you. I can inform you of which areas need to be treated for the best result, but ultimately the decision is yours as to how much you want done. Some patients might do neck and face separately, or some areas first before coming back for other areas. We offer financing options to help with payments for you to achieve your cosmetic goals.

Is There Downtime After FaceTite?

There is some downtime after FaceTite, but nothing compared to a surgical facelift. In fact it is a relatively painless recovery. Most patients report only a 3 or 4 day recovery period, with many able to return to work between 3 and 5 days, compared to a solid two week downtime with traditional facelifts. Because this procedure is minimally invasive, your recovery is minimal as well.

Is There Swelling After FaceTite?

There is some swelling after a FaceTite procedure but not as much as you would have with a surgical face lift, You may also experience some bruising, itchiness or numbness, which is completely normal and will subside on its own. Regular icing and wearing the provided compression garment greatly reduce swelling. Within the first 3 to 5 days most swelling typically subsides with minor swelling lasting up to about 6 weeks. As the skin settles, swelling will subside, leaving you with the final glorious result. Many patients claim to like the minor swelling which makes them feel as if their skin is even tighter.

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