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How Long Does FaceTite Last?

The results that come from a facelift are dramatic and look beautiful, but what if you’re not ready to put yourself through everything involved in that kind of procedure? We have good news: there is a solution that delivers results, and it’s completely non-invasive. At Columbus Facial Plastics at The Sullivan Centre in Columbus, OH, we understand that different individuals have different goals for anti-aging, which is why we are proud to offer FaceTite.

How Long Does FaceTite Last?

Facetite treatment produces long-lasting results. The effects can last up to five years or longer based on your age at the time of treatment, the condition of your skin, and your body’s collagen production. It effectively targets and treats the aging process, but it can’t stop it completely.

You may start to see the gradual reduction in the total amount of skin tightness down the road, but this shouldn’t begin to occur until several years after your treatment. Though your results won’t last forever, there are some ways that you can make your results last as long as possible.

This non-invasive is the treatment that you’ve always dreamed about but never knew existed until now. It treats and correct both sagging skin and excess fat in the face in the neck and addresses the signs of aging in a unique way that looks natural yet noticeable. Everyone will be wondering what your secret is because your face will look tighter and firmer, and you’ll look well-rested and youthful.

Ways to Extend Your Results

Wear Sunscreen

Some people will spend thousands of dollars on skin rejuvenating treatments yet ignore one of the most simple and effective ways to combat aging. Avoiding the sun and practicing sun safety is one of the easiest ways to ward off premature aging and keep your skin as healthy as possible. All it takes is a little discipline which will soon help you form a new habit. Apply a high-quality sunscreen daily, regardless of the forecast, to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays.

Get into the habit of wearing a hat or visor when you know you will be spending a significant amount of time in the sun. Following these simple steps can make a world of difference in the condition and appearance of your skin.

Avoid Smoking

Another easy way to maintain optimal skin health is to live a healthy lifestyle. You should avoid smoking at all costs because it ranks as one of the highest contributors to premature aging. The signs of aging that form as a result of smoking are hard to combat.

Exercise and Eat Right

Additionally, make sure that you are getting enough exercise each day to boost endorphins and maintain glowing skin. Studies have shown that those you exercise consistently look visibly younger than those who don’t. Exercise helps increase blood flow to your skin, which results in more oxygen and last waste below its surface.

However, beware of excess exercise, which can increase cortisol levels and negatively affect your body and skin. Focus on eating a healthy diet that includes plenty of lean proteins, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates. Incorporate foods that promote skin health like healthy fats and green leafy vegetables.

Take Care of Your Skin

This treatment will give you some dramatic and visible results, but your results will look that much better when adopting a healthy skincare regimen. The best way to develop a skincare routine is to invest in a professional-grade skincare line with all of the products you need to keep your skin moisturized, clean, hydrated, and protected from the elements. If you need help choosing the right skincare, one of our experts at our office will be happy to help you do so.

Schedule Follow-Up Treatments

FaceTite is a treatment that can be performed more than once. Many patients schedule treatments every five years or as needed to help address and correct sagging skin and excess fat. Scheduling follow-up treatments at consistent intervals can ward off aging and prevent you from feeling like you need to undergo more invasive anti-aging procedures.

What Is FaceTite?

FaceTite is a non-invasive alternative to a facelift. It uses radiofrequency and heat energy to target and eliminate excess fat and tighten loose skin on the face and the neck. The unique process is designed to simultaneously eliminate fat cells and tighten the skin in just one treatment.

What Does It Treat?

This treatment is extremely versatile and can address incorrect problematic skin conditions that develop due to the aging process. Its primary goal is to address problem areas that develop on the lower half of the face, mainly along the Jolle line, beneath the chin, the cheeks, and the neck. It can help improve the appearance of:

Fine lines and wrinkles in the lower half of the face
Marionette lines that form around the mouth
The appearance of a double chin
Sagging skin along the Jolle line and the neck

What Kind of Results Can I Expect?

When you undergo this treatment, you can expect to get rid of excess fat, and that you’ll get tighter skin. The radiofrequency energy helps increase collagen production to restore the soft curves to your face and contour and define the angles. It doesn’t require any downtime but delivers visible results and won’t leave you with any scarring.

Most patients experience an immediate tightening of the skin, but the best results show up within three to four months of treatment. Results do vary, but most patients experience 40% tighter skin when comparing their skin laxity post-treatment.

What Are the Benefits?

The main benefit of this treatment is that it makes you look more youthful. It helps address your problem areas which in turn increases your self-confidence. Your confidence is everything and affects every area of your life, from how you relate to others to how you perform at work to how you interact with your family.

FaceTite uses radiofrequency energy to increase collagen production, which is an entirely natural way to fight aging and restore youth to the skin. It’s safe, it’s non-invasive, and it delivers results. While it doesn’t replicate the effects of a facelift, it gives you the next best thing.

What Can I Expect During Treatment?

To begin treatment, you will receive local anesthesia. Once your treatment area is numb, your technician will create a barely visible incision just below your ear. This incision is very small, so small that it won’t result in any scarring post-treatment. Then, your technician will insert a thin tube into the incision below the surface of the skin as a way to deliver radiofrequency energy to your face.

An electrode will then be placed over your skin to create a thermal field that treats both the skin’s inner and outer layers. As the device moves across your face in your jawline, it liquefies fat and creates micro-injuries that work to stimulate collagen production in the elastin.

How Long Does Each Session Take?

You can expect a typical treatment session to take approximately 45 minutes per area. Our goal is to deliver smooth and consistent heat distribution to your treatment. As a result, we’ll do everything possible to keep the heat consistent, giving you the best results. Once your treatment is over, you will be free to return home.

Is It Safe?

FaceTite is a safe treatment that has provided many individuals with the opportunity to tighten and tone their faces and reduce the signs of aging without undergoing surgery. Sagging skin is difficult to treat with topical products. Until now, aside from surgical procedures, not much has been able to improve sagging skin. This non-invasive treatment has defied all reason and has proved that it can safely treat and correct sagging skin in as little as one treatment.

Additionally, the treatment device is fortified with different safeguards to ensure your protection throughout the session. It shows readings that allow your technician to monitor your skin’s temperature on the inside and the outside.

What Does the Treatment Feel Like?

Many myths are floating around that this treatment causes pain, yet like most myths, it is completely unfounded. One of the benefits of FaceTite is that it’s completely painless. The local anesthetic used during treatment helps you remain comfortable throughout your session. You will get to lie back and relax during your treatment, knowing that once it’s over, you’ll be on your way to beautiful, youthful-looking skin.

Is There Any Downtime?

When you undergo a procedure like a facelift, you will experience a significant amount of downtime. That’s just par for the course, and though the recovery is not for the faint of heart, many people don’t mind it because they want results. With this treatment, there’s no downtime. You can resume all of your normal daily activities when it’s over. The incisions made during treatment won’t require any stitches.

Are There Any Aftercare Requirements?

While there is no downtime post-treatment, there are some directives you can follow to get the best results. Since this treatment involves using a local anesthetic, you will want to have someone who can drive you to and from your treatment. Also, you should avoid strenuous exercise and excessive heat like hot tubs, steam rooms, and saunas for 48 hours post-treatment.

During your initial consultation, we will provide you with a complete list of directives so that you can prepare for your treatment and be aware of any other aftercare directives.

Am I a Candidate?

If you aren’t ready to commit to the financial, emotional, or physical ramifications involved with a facelift, you are most likely a candidate who will benefit from FaceTite. The best candidates are in good health and want to improve their appearance without undergoing surgery. Ideal candidates have developed loose skin around their face and neck and have creases, folds, or jowls in the lower half of their faces.

Good candidates should also have an understanding of what this treatment can and cannot do. It can deliver some amazing results, but it won’t replicate the results of a surgical facelift. During your consultation, we’ll review your problem areas, discuss your goals and confirm that you are a good candidate. Then we’ll develop your treatment plan and schedule your appointment.

Take the First Step Towards Tighter, Youthful Skin

Thanks to this revolutionary treatment, you don’t need to undergo surgery to tighten your skin. You can achieve a youthful appearance with no downtime and get long-lasting results. Contact the experts at Columbus Facial Plastics at The Sullivan Centre in Columbus, OH today and schedule your initial consultation to learn more about FaceTite and how it can transform your skin.