Dr. John Burroughs is always researching and looking out for exciting new technologies for facial and skin rejuvenation that work and can be done either non-invasively or only minimally invasively. About a year ago, he discovered Facetite and Necktite and began offering these services, and was one of the first in Colorado. “Tweeners” or those between the age of about 35 up to about 55 are often very interested in helping their faces look their best. One of Dr. Burroughs most popular procedures is the mini facelift also called the weekend life, lifestyle lift, quick lift, short-scar facelift and others. It is popular because the downtime of a few days is pretty minimal, and the results fantastic. However, it is still surgery where incisions are made and suturing is required.
Many patients just aren’t ready to undergo surgery for a multitude of reasons. This is where facetite and necktite can offer a solution that really works. It is performed through small injection holes through which bipolar radiofrequency that can tighten the skin up to 40%. Only local anesthesia is needed, and some patients opt for some oral sedation as well. It is performed in the office setting, and only has minimal downtime of a day or so. No sutures, no scalpels, no surgery. Dr. Burroughs has seen results with this procedure in his practice of close to 50-60% of his facelift results. It can be done alone or along with a face or necklift to enhance the results. For example, the radiofrequency heat liquefies unwanted fat to help reduce the appearance of fatty jowls or submental fat in the neck. It can be done with aspiration liposuction and offers the advantage of skin tightening. Additionally, non-ablative skin resurfacing with fractora is popular in Dr. Burroughs practice as it will further tighten the skin superficially to improve wrinkle and skin texture concerns.
This patient had a rapidly approaching wedding and wanted rejuvenation without any scars. She underwent facetite and necktite. No surgery, no scalpels, and no sutures. The skin was treated on the surface with fractora, which non-ablatively resurfaces the skin to work on the wrinkles and texture issues. She has been very happy with her results, and that no surgery was needed before her busy social agenda. She appreciated how her jawline was improved, the jowls reduced and lifted, and the “turkey gobble” fatty are of her neck was gone.
If you want a face or necklift without surgery then call us for a consultation. Sometimes surgery still remains the best answer, but facetite and necktite offer an exciting solution that works for many and can delay having to need surgery or enhance it if done with it.
John R. Burroughs, M.D.
Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon
Medical Director Springs Aesthetics
Colorado Springs, CO
719-473-8801