FaceTite Treatment
Tighten Loose Skin and Refine Your Lower Face and Jawline
If you're noticing loose skin, early jowling or a less defined jawline but aren't ready for a surgical facelift, FaceTite may provide a minimally invasive option for facial tightening and contouring.
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FaceTite uses radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL) to deliver controlled thermal energy beneath the skin. The treatment can help address localised fat while encouraging contraction and remodelling of the surrounding soft tissue.
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At Donnybrook Clinic in Dublin, FaceTite is primarily considered for areas such as the lower face, jawline, jowls and neck, particularly where mild to moderate skin laxity is combined with localised fullness.
What Is FaceTite?
FaceTite is a minimally invasive radiofrequency treatment, rather than a completely non-invasive procedure.
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The technology uses an internal electrode beneath the skin and an external electrode on the skin's surface to deliver controlled radiofrequency energy between them. Temperature monitoring helps the clinician control the amount of thermal energy delivered to the treatment area.
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The radiofrequency energy heats the underlying tissue and can contribute to soft-tissue contraction, collagen remodelling and treatment of localised fatty tissue. InMode classifies FaceTite as a minimally invasive RFAL treatment.
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This makes FaceTite different from surface-level radiofrequency treatments and RF microneedling such as Morpheus8.
What Areas Can FaceTite Treat?
FaceTite is particularly useful where skin laxity and localised fullness are affecting facial definition.
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Jawline and Jowls
Loss of definition along the jawline can occur as skin elasticity decreases and tissue begins to descend. FaceTite can be considered where mild to moderate laxity and localised fat are contributing to jowling or a less defined lower face.
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Neck and Under the Chin
The neck can become less defined due to a combination of skin laxity and submental fat.
FaceTite may be used to tighten the tissue while also addressing localised fatty fullness. If significant fat is present, it may be appropriate to combine FaceTite with liposuction depending on the individual treatment plan.
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Lower Face
FaceTite can also be used to refine areas of the lower cheek and lower face where early laxity is affecting facial contours. The treatment isn't intended to recreate the results of a facelift in patients with significant excess skin. The degree of improvement depends on skin elasticity, tissue quality, age and the amount of laxity present.
Who Is FaceTite Suitable For?
FaceTite is generally most appropriate for people with mild to moderate skin laxity, particularly when there is also some localised fat that can be treated.
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You may be suitable if you are concerned about:
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Early jowling or sagging
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Reduced jawline definition
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Mild to moderate neck laxity
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Localised fullness beneath the chin
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Loose skin following weight changes
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Age-related loss of facial definition
FaceTite may not be the most appropriate treatment for significant skin excess or advanced facial laxity. In these circumstances, a surgical procedure may provide a more predictable result. A consultation is therefore important before choosing FaceTite.
How Does FaceTite Work?
FaceTite delivers radiofrequency energy beneath the skin rather than simply heating the skin's surface.
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As the tissue is heated in a controlled manner, the treatment can produce soft-tissue contraction and remodelling, while RFAL can also address fatty tissue in the treatment area.
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Clinical research into RF-assisted lower-face and neck contouring has reported improvements in skin laxity and contour in appropriately selected patients.
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Collagen remodelling also means that the improvement doesn't necessarily appear all at once. Your result can continue to develop as the tissues heal and remodel.
What Happens During FaceTite Treatment?
Your treatment begins with a consultation and assessment of the areas you would like to improve.
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Dr Sami Hameid will assess your skin quality, degree of laxity, facial contours and any localised fat before determining whether FaceTite is appropriate.
During treatment, the FaceTite device is introduced through small entry points in the treatment area. Radiofrequency energy is then delivered between the internal and external electrodes while temperature monitoring helps control the treatment.
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Because FaceTite is minimally invasive, it sits between completely non-invasive skin-tightening treatments and more extensive facial surgery.
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The exact treatment time depends on the areas being treated and whether FaceTite is combined with another procedure.
FaceTite vs Morpheus8
Both treatments use radiofrequency energy, but they work differently.
FaceTite is minimally invasive and delivers RF energy beneath the skin. It is particularly suited to facial contouring and skin laxity where a more substantial tightening effect is desired.
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Morpheus8 combines microneedling with fractional radiofrequency to target the deeper layers of the skin and stimulate collagen remodelling. It is particularly useful when concerns include skin texture, pores, acne scarring and mild laxity.
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The most appropriate treatment depends on what is causing your concern and how much tightening or tissue remodelling is required.
FaceTite vs a Facelift
FaceTite should not be considered a direct replacement for a facelift in every patient.
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A facelift involves surgery to reposition deeper tissues and remove excess skin, making it more appropriate for significant facial laxity and excess skin.
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FaceTite is a minimally invasive option for appropriately selected patients with mild to moderate laxity who want improvement without undergoing a full facelift.
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The consultation is therefore about determining which level of treatment is appropriate, not simply choosing the least invasive option.
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