FaceTite vs. Surgical Alternatives

FaceTite is less invasive than the traditional surgical lifting procedures such as the facelift. It offers several unique benefits over these invasive surgical treatments.

• Facelift– A facelift will create the most dramatic, longest-lasting results and is still the gold standard for those patients with more than moderate soft tissue sagging and skin laxity, but FaceTite results can give the surgical facelift a run for its money, especially in those with early signs of aging. Patients experience results that may be comparable, and downtime is significantly less. While FaceTite can be done with local anesthesia, it usually is done with light monitored sedation. This innovative approach allows our surgeons to create tiny incisions, much smaller than the incisions required for a full facelift.
• Liposuction (in the neck)– Liposuction is a top-notch treatment for removing fat, but it does not tighten or contract the skin. For patients with skin laxity, RF skin tightening is a better fit than liposuction alone. In addition to fat coagulation, FaceTite and Morpheus8 improve skin tone and firmness for a toned, youthful facial appearance.

Come in for a consultation and learn about our many options for facial rejuvenation. We’ll help you decide if FaceTite or a surgical alternative is a better fit.  Our patients that want to look younger without an extensive procedure love the results they receive from a minimally invasive FaceTite treatment.

What to Expect from FaceTite Treatment at MAE Plastic Surgery in Chicago, IL

If you’re ready to learn more about this innovative skin firming procedure, call MAE Plastic Surgery to schedule an introductory consultation. Before your procedure, we’ll meet with you and discuss the procedure in more detail. We want to make sure that RF skin tightening is a good fit and that you’ll be delighted by your results. If FaceTite isn’t your best option, Dr. Epstein can recommend a treatment that is in line with your aesthetic goals.

FaceTite uses a specially designed cannula outfitted with an RF electrode. This is inserted into the treatment area through a very small incision. RF waves pass through the fatty tissue, coagulating fat and stimulating collagen production. General anesthesia is not always required; we use a local anesthetic, sometimes paired with conscious sedation, for this treatment.

RF tissue firming treats small areas, such as under the chin (double chin), jowls, and lower face sagging. After FaceTite, patients return home almost immediately to recover. Ask a friend or family member to drive you home. Downtime is minimal; many patients return to desk jobs in a day or two.