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FaceTITE
Minimally invasive radiofrequency contouring of the lower face and neck.
- Typical visit
- 60–120 min
- Downtime
- Plan time away from routineSwelling and altered sensation may persist for weeks.
- First results
- 2–13 weeks
- Lasts
- Long-lasting; aging continues
- Treatment plan
- Usually one procedureFollow-up reviews are separate; further treatment is individualized.
Typical estimates. Your clinician explains the timing, recovery and treatment plan for you.
In brief
What this treatment does.
FaceTITE uses a probe beneath the skin and an external electrode to deliver radiofrequency energy to the lower face and neck. It is a minimally invasive procedure with anesthesia and recovery, rather than a surface facial or a replacement for a facelift.
- Early jowls along the jawline
- Mild looseness under the chin
- A softer neck contour
Before you decide
Suitability and important risks.
This is a minimally invasive procedure, with risks including burns, infection, scarring and nerve injury. Anesthesia, the treatment area and recovery arrangements must be discussed before deciding.
Your health, medicines and previous treatments affect what is appropriate. Discuss benefits, risks and alternatives with the clinical team.
Who might consider it, and when to ask first
Often a good fit
- Adults with mild to moderate looseness in the jowls or neck
- People with some fat and some laxity in the same area
- Those in good general health with realistic expectations
- Anyone who wants a smaller step than a facelift
Discuss before booking
- Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding
- A pacemaker, internal defibrillator or other electronic implant
- A bleeding disorder, active infection or uncontrolled illness
- Significant excess skin, recent surgery in the area, or any other open question, which your clinician will talk through with you first.
Visit & aftercare
Know what to expect.
The visit, step by step
TITE consultation
Arrange a TITE consultation to assess your goals, the treatment area, health history and alternatives before deciding on a procedure.
Preparation
If proceeding, ask for a written plan covering anesthesia, medications, transport, garments or dressings, and follow-up. Do not stop prescribed medicine without the prescribing clinician’s advice.
Numbing
The practice explains the proposed anesthesia and any sedation, who provides it, and whether you need someone to take you home.
Treatment
A probe beneath the skin and an electrode above it deliver radiofrequency while temperature is monitored. 60–120 min This is an estimate; the area and any additional procedures affect the visit.
Recovery
Plan time away from routine. Swelling and altered sensation may persist for weeks. The clinical team explains garments or dressings, time off work and when to resume exercise for your procedure.
Results and follow-up
Your clinician reviews healing and explains how results may develop over the following months. Usually one procedure. Follow-up reviews are separate; further treatment is individualized.
Caring for your skin afterwards
- Wear your compression garment as long and as often as your clinician directs.
- Keep your head elevated, including at night, for the first few days.
- Avoid strenuous exercise and heat, such as saunas, until we say you may return.
- Keep the entry points clean and dry, and do not press or massage the area unless advised.
- Call us promptly about increasing pain, fever, spreading redness, a blister or any weakness of the lip.
Areas and concerns to discuss
Jowls
Fullness and looseness along the jawline where it meets the cheek. Confirm that this area is offered and appropriate for you.
Lower face
The soft tissue below the cheek and around the jaw. Confirm that this area is offered and appropriate for you.
Under the chin
Mild fullness beneath the chin, with some tightening of the skin above it. Confirm that this area is offered and appropriate for you.
Neck
Mild to moderate looseness of the skin of the neck. Confirm that this area is offered and appropriate for you.
Not elsewhere
Heavy neck folds or a great deal of excess skin are usually better served by surgery, which your clinician will discuss with you.
How it works & evidence
The detail behind the treatment.
How it works, evidence and device labeling
FaceTITE is a minimally invasive procedure for the lower face and neck. Your clinician guides a slender probe just under the skin while a matching electrode rests on the surface, and radiofrequency energy passes between the two. The warmth coagulates small amounts of fat and heats the deeper tissue, so the skin contracts as it heals.
FaceTITE is made by InMode and runs on the InMode RF System, which is FDA-cleared through the 510(k) pathway for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. That is the wording of the clearance. Fat reduction and skin tightening describe how the technique is used and what the manufacturer reports, and results vary from person to person.
Usually one procedure. Follow-up reviews are separate; further treatment is individualized. Local anesthesia is commonly used, but the practice must confirm the proposed technique, anesthesia and recovery arrangements. Plan time away from routine. Swelling and altered sensation may persist for weeks.
Device clearance and approval apply to particular products and uses. Ask which device or formulation will be used for your treatment.
- FDA 510(k) K151793, InMode RF System, clearance letter and indications for use (February 19, 2016)
- FDA 510(k) database record K182325, InMode RF System (September 26, 2018)
- InMode, IgniteRF: BodyTite, FaceTite and AccuTite handpieces
- Han et al., Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2021: subcutaneous radiofrequency for face and neck skin tightening (abstract)
- InMode BodyTite operator manual: contraindications and adverse effects (ManualsLib)
Questions
Your questions about FaceTITE.
Does it hurt?
The area is numbed with local anesthetic, so most people feel pressure and warmth rather than pain. Tenderness, tightness and swelling are common afterward, and your clinician will tell you what to take for comfort.
How is FaceTITE different from Morpheus8?
Morpheus8 delivers radiofrequency through tiny needles from the surface, with no probe beneath the skin. FaceTITE places a probe under the skin and also reduces small amounts of fat, so it is chosen when fullness and looseness sit together. The two are sometimes combined, and your clinician can advise on your jawline and neck.
When can I go back to work?
Many people return to desk work within several days. Visible swelling and bruising often last about a week or longer, so we suggest planning around events.
Is it a substitute for a facelift?
No. FaceTITE suits mild to moderate looseness and does not remove excess skin. If surgery would serve you better, your clinician will say so at your consultation.
What are the risks?
Swelling, bruising, numbness and temporary firmness are common. Less often, burns, scarring, infection or a temporary weakness of the lower lip from irritation of a facial nerve can occur, which is why the procedure is done under physician direction.
General treatment information. Your clinician explains the choices appropriate for you.
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