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The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
50 Albert Street
Waterloo, ON N2L 3S2
Phone: (519) 746-1132
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
What Is FaceTite?
Many women and men who look in the mirror—or at themselves on video calls—and see their skin is starting to lose its elasticity want to address those concerns without facial plastic surgery. FaceTite is a revolutionary treatment developed to meet the needs of these patients who want to target small areas. The FaceTite applicator delivers focused radiofrequency (RF) energy to both the skin’s surface and the underlying tissue—the dermis—using a very thin probe that’s inserted below the skin.
How Is Facetite Different From Other Skin Tightening Procedures?
FaceTite sets itself apart from other nonsurgical RF skin tightening treatments with this dual approach, ensuring comprehensive results with firmer skin and reduced fat.
Who Can Benefit From FaceTite?
Excellent candidates for FaceTite are concerned about mild sagging and fullness caused by excess fat. Women and men with more obvious jowls or loose neck skin might be better off getting a facelift.
The most common concerns of patients who get FaceTite treatments include:
- Jowls
- Loss of definition along the jawline
- Excess volume beneath the chin
- Loose, wrinkled skin on the neck
If your primary concern is the appearance of a double chin caused by excess fat, you may want to consider BELKYRA™, an injectable treatment that reduces fat below the chin.
Can FaceTite Be Combined With Other Treatments?
Yes. Combining FaceTite with other treatments produces excellent facial rejuvenation results. Popular options include:
We’ll discuss your specific goals and the best treatment combination options to achieve those results during your consultation.
FaceTite vs. Facelift Surgery
FaceTite works best for tightening mild to moderate skin sagging of the lower face, jawline, and neck in people who aren’t ready for surgery. People with more pronounced jowls or significantly loose skin on the neck, may need facelift surgery to attain their desired rejuvenation.
How Much Does FaceTite Cost in Ontario?
The cost of a FaceTite treatment depends on your specific concerns, the experience and training of the surgeon, and the geographic location of the practice, among other factors. After determining that you’re a good candidate for the procedure during your consultation, we’ll provide a specific price quote for you to review before scheduling the treatment.
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Learn MoreFaceTite Recovery
Recovery after a FaceTite treatment typically takes 4 to 5 days, after which most patients can return to work and regular daily activities. Expect discomfort, swelling, and bruising in treated areas for a week or two. It is important to wear a compression wrap for 1 to 4 weeks to minimize swelling.
What Is BodyTite?
Using technology that revolutionized nonsurgical body sculpting treatments, BodyTite slims areas by reducing stubborn fat pockets and tightening lax skin during a single, minimally invasive procedure. Similar to FaceTite but designed to address larger areas, BodyTite heats deep tissue layers with radiofrequency assisted lipolysis (RFAL). The controlled heating melts fat and stimulates the production of skin-tightening collagen, improving the tone and contours of the abdomen, chest, thighs, or virtually any place on the body where excess fat accumulates. In most cases, BodyTite is combined with liposuction to improve fat reduction in the treatment area.
Who Can Benefit From BodyTite?
BodyTite is an excellent liposuction alternative for people at or near their ideal weight but who can’t get rid of that last little bit of excess fat and moderately loose skin in trouble spots. BodyTite is also an option for adolescent males or men with excess skin laxity and fatty tissue in their chests—a condition called gynecomastia—who cannot get a good result with liposuction alone.
BodyTite is best for these areas:
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Back
- Arms
- Abdomen and flanks
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How Much Fat Can BodyTite Remove?
It’s important to understand that BodyTite is not a weight loss procedure and patients should have realistic expectations about the potential results. Men and women who exercise regularly and live healthy, active lifestyles typically are very happy with the long-term outcomes of BodyTite treatments.
What Happens During a BodyTite Procedure?
The BodyTite procedure involves putting patients under general anesthesia. Two probes connected to the BodyTite handpiece deliver radiofrequency energy. After your surgeon makes a small incision in the treatment area, one of the RF-transmitting probes is inserted while the other probe glides along the skin’s surface. The thermal energy liquefies fat cells and contracts and tightens collagen fibres to improve the skin’s elasticity. New collagen will continue developing over time.
Treatments typically take 30 to 45 minutes for one area. If, for example, you’re treating the flanks or thighs, the appointment may take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours.
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Learn MoreHow Much Does BodyTite Cost in Ontario?
As with FaceTite treatments, the cost of a BodyTite procedure will depend on the area or areas being treated and the surgeon’s training and experience, along with other factors.
BodyTite vs. CoolSculpting®
Both BodyTite and CoolSculpting are nonsurgical body sculpting procedures that provide gradual results. Here are some differences:
- BodyTite provides mild to moderate skin tightening using RF energy. It also provides some minor fat reduction by melting the fat. BodyTite is a minimally invasive procedure that involves inserting a tiny probe under the skin while the patient is asleep under general anesthesia. Most patients are ready to return to work and daily activities within 1 to 3 days. Many patients notice tightening right away that continues to improve for 6 months or longer with increased collagen in the skin.
- CoolSculpting is strictly a fat reduction treatment best for small to moderately sized areas of fat. It involves freezing the fat with an applicator placed on the surface of the skin. No anesthetic, incisions, or downtime are required. Results develop gradually starting 1 to 3 months after treatment.
How Is BodyTite Different From Other Nonsurgical Skin Tightening Procedures?
What makes BodyTite unique is that it delivers RF energy above and below the surface of the skin at the same time. It is minimally invasive because a tiny probe is inserted under the skin. Other nonsurgical skin tightening procedures deliver different types of energy such as radiofrequency, ultrasound, helium plasma, or a combination to the surface of the skin only or underneath the skin only.
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Most patients can return to work and regular non-strenuous activities 1 to 3 days after a BodyTite treatment; however, experiences vary between patients and treated areas. Expect minor swelling, bruising, and soreness in treated areas for a week or two. You will need to wear compression garments to minimize swelling as you heal.
What Are Forma and Forma Plus?
Forma is a noninvasive skin tightening treatment that uses radiofrequency (RF) technology to stimulate collagen production and improve skin elasticity. It works by delivering controlled thermal (heat) energy to the deeper layers of the skin to encourage collagen remodeling.
Forma Plus works in much the same way, only it is intended to treat larger areas on the body.
How Is Forma Different From Other Skin Tightening Procedures?
Unlike other skin tightening treatments, Forma is entirely noninvasive, requiring no needles, incisions, or downtime. Its advanced radiofrequency technology offers precise temperature control, ensuring consistent and safe results tailored to your skin type and treatment area.
Who Can Benefit From Forma?
Forma and Forma Plus are suitable for men and women of all skin types who are experiencing mild to moderate signs of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and loose skin. These treatments are especially beneficial for individuals who want to enhance their skin’s firmness and texture without surgery or recovery time.
Common treatment areas for Forma include the:
- Face
- Neck
- Décolleté
Common treatment areas for Forma Plus include the:
- Abdomen
- Thighs
- Arms
- Buttocks
Forma and Forma Plus are also an excellent choice if you’re looking to extend the results of your facelift or FaceTite/BodyTite treatment. They are also ideal for patients who are seeking a preventative routine to delay the onset of visible signs of aging.
What Happens During a Forma Procedure?
Your Forma session begins with a consultation to assess your skin concerns and determine the appropriate settings for your personalized treatment. During the procedure, we use a handheld applicator to deliver controlled RF energy to the targeted areas.
You will feel a warming sensation as the device glides over your skin, which most patients find comfortable and relaxing. Sessions typically last between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the treatment area.
Forma Recovery
One of the key benefits of Forma is that it requires no downtime, meaning that you are free to return to your daily activities immediately. You may notice temporary redness or warmth in the treated area (similar to a mild sunburn) for the first few hours after treatment.
Your results will appear gradually as your skin produces new collagen, with optimal improvements visible after multiple sessions (many patients start out with one session per week for 6 weeks).
How Much Does Forma Cost in Ontario?
As with FaceTite and BodyTite, the cost of Forma and Forma Plus will be based on the specifics of your individual treatment plan.
Nonsurgical Skin Tightening
FAQ
- Will I need more than one FaceTite or BodyTite treatment?
- Patients typically need just a single treatment to attain their desired results.
- Is BodyTite a nonsurgical alternative to tummy tuck surgery?
- When skin laxity is mild to moderate and abdominal muscles do not need tightening, BodyTite can take the place of a tummy tuck. If your concerns are related to pregnancy or significant weight loss, it’s likely you will need surgical tightening. Our surgeons can help you choose the procedure that is right for you during a personal consultation.
- Does nonsurgical skin tightening really work?
- BodyTite, FaceTite, and Forma can provide satisfying results in appropriately chosen patients who have realistic expectations.
- Is nonsurgical skin tightening painful?
- Our surgeons perform FaceTite and BodyTite treatments using local anesthetic, general anesthetic, or both, so patients don’t feel anything during the procedure. Forma treatments, meanwhile, do not require any numbing or anesthesia. After nonsurgical skin tightening, patients tend to feel sore but not in pain; however, experiences vary.
- Is there anything I should avoid after treatment?
- While you will be provided with post-op instructions before your procedure, here are some important precautions to be aware of:
- Avoid lying flat for the first few days to minimize swelling after FaceTite. It is helpful to sleep in a recliner or propped up in bed with pillows.
- Avoid using retinol or other irritating products on the skin for the first few weeks.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for the first few weeks as directed; however, light activity is encouraged as soon as possible.
- Do not pick or remove any scabs from where the treatment probe was inserted.
- Hold off on soaking insertion points in baths, swimming pools, hot tubs, or other water until cleared by your doctor.
- Will my results be immediate?
- Patients often notice an improvement right after their treatment. The skin will become firmer and tighter for approximately 6 months as collagen develops and treated fat is flushed out of the body.
- How long will the results last?
- Results from FaceTite, BodyTite, Forma, and Forma Plus are long lasting when patients maintain their weight and do not become pregnant. The aging process will continue, so additional treatments or surgical procedures may be needed in the future.
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Patients who want to learn more about fat reduction and body contouring procedures like Forma, FaceTite, or BodyTite travel from London, Cambridge, Guelph, Windsor, and throughout Southwestern Ontario to The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic. You can contact us using the online form or call us at (519) 746-1132 to schedule an appointment.
