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Non-Surgical Facelift

The best non-surgical facelifts using radio frequency assisted lipolysis in Nashville and Memphis

Skin Tightening Without Surgery

Non-surgical facelifts using the FaceTite or Renuvion technology are minimally-invasive alternatives to facelift surgery. Both apply radio-frequency energy to melt fat and tighten skin and can be used to treat double chins, jowls, and other areas of sagging skin without surgical incisions. NEW: Now includes PRO-NOX Pain management for added comfort.

FaceTite and Renuvion are available at our cosmetic surgery centers in Nashville and Memphis. They are performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience in cosmetic surgery of the face and body. Whether you are looking for a non-surgical or surgical face or neck lift, we encourage you to meet with our plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

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What can I expect?

Radio frequency assisted lipolysis, or simply skin tightening, is the Goldilocks procedure of facial rejuvenation. It falls right between non-invasive skin tightening treatments like Exilis, Fractora, Morpheus, Thermi, and Ultherapy on one side, and the more invasive plastic surgery – a facelift – on the other. It allows your plastic surgeon to work safely in the sub-dermal plane contracting and contouring tissues with RF technology to treat the jawline, cheeks, and creases of the neck.

Both FaceTite and Renuvion use radiofrequency energy to apply controlled heat to subdermal layers of fat to reduce skin laxity, eliminate sagging around the face and neck, and encourage new, healthy collagen production for a more youthful appearance. 

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How a non-surgical facelift works

This short animation shows how FaceTite (like Renuvion) destroys fat cells and contracts the skin:

Each patient is unique. Our plastic surgeon will meet with you in a consultation to develop a personalized treatment plan.

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Is a non-surgical facelift right for me?

Especially when it comes to your face, you want to be in experienced hands. Dr. Mark Peters was one of the first plastic surgeons to adopt FaceTite after it was FDA-approved, and Dr. Rosdeutscher, an early adopter of non-surgical facelifts, is one of the first plastic surgeons to have introduced Renuvion to the Nashville area.

Here is what our patients love about FaceTite and Renuvion:

  • Surgical-like results with dramatically less downtime than surgery
  • 45% to 60% skin contraction without stitches or noticeable scars
  • Less traumatic process than surgery with natural final results
  • A team of plastic surgeon and staff experienced in radio frequency assisted lipolysis
  • Affordable pricing without hidden fees, plus interest-free payment plans
  • Includes patient-administered PRO-NOX pain management for added comfort.

Schedule a consultation with our plastic surgeon to find a procedure that achieves your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

FaceTite and Renuvion are comparable to a surgical facelift in their results, but without the scars. Both techniques provide dramatic improvements in skin laxity on the face and neck. In the past, this could only be addressed with a surgical facelift to remove the excess skin. Using radio-frequency energy, also referred to as Radio Frequency Assisted Lipolysis (RFAL), FaceTite and Renuvion can melt fat and tighten the skin to get surgery-like results.

FaceTite and Renuvion are minimally-invasive procedures. Patients can go home after the procedure and resume regular activities within 1-2 days as there is no wound healing typical for surgery. As with any facial procedure, the “social recovery” varies from patient to patient depending on swelling and bruising, so it’s best to allow for up to a week of limited activity.

Any areas on the face and neck where there is saggy skin can be treated. Double chin and jowls are popular areas, but any area with deep lines and loose skin can benefit from it. (Areas other than the face can be treated with skin tightening as well.)

The biggest benefit of a non-surgical facelift using RFAL is that you can achieve surgical-like results without the surgery. This means no large incisions, much reduced post-op swelling or any kind of discomfort, and a much faster recovery. And the results will look entirely natural.

Results can be seen immediately after both your non-surgical facelift procedure. You will see your best results after 6 weeks, and they will continue to improve over 6-9 months (Renuvion) or up to a year (FaceTite).

FaceTite and Renuvion utilize the same technology (radio frequency assisted lipolysis) to coagulate tissues and tighten skin. The targeted heat is applied to the affected areas using thin wands inserted under the skin. The difference is that Renuvion supplements the RF energy with helium plasma, allowing it to heat tissues to 85 degrees Celsius in less than a second. FaceTite heats tissues to a slightly lower temperature resulting in a slightly longer procedure. However, this difference should not concern you and is mainly a matter of surgeon preference.

As a minimally-invasive procedure, a non-surgical facelift requires only a local anesthetic to relieve discomfort. However, some patients can further decrease their anxiety and discomfort by option for patient-administered pain relief wit PRO-NOX.

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Payment Options

Looking your best with a non-surgical facelift is attainable! Our prices are all-inclusive – no hidden costs or other surcharges. We offer interest-free payment plans through several medical financing providers. Non-surgical Facelifts with Renuvion or FaceTite start between $4,900 and $5,500.

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Additional Information about Non-Surgical Facelift

What Happens During a Non-Surgical Facelift?

The FaceTite and Renuvion procedures combine radio frequency technology with traditional liposuction. During this procedure, you are given a local anesthetic to alleviate any mild discomfort, but you are fully awake throughout. Your surgeon will then make a small incision and insert a lipo probe to break up any fat.

Once the lipo is complete and the fat suctioned off, your surgeon will then insert a separate probe with electrodes to deliver radio frequency waves. Although the RF waves primarily help in reducing the levels of subdermal fat, they also help induce collagen production and stimulate your collagen fibers beneath the skin.

What to Expect After a Non-Surgical Facelift

After your procedure your plastic surgeon will typically apply compression garments that you’ll wear at home. These ensure that your skin heals and tightens as it should. Because FaceTite and Renuvion are outpatient procedures, you can return to your home afterwards.

Downtime is fairly short. It will typically take a day or two to recover. Many patients will experience little to no side-effects. However, as with any cosmetic procedure, you may face some minor discomfort, swelling, bruising, or minimal scarring at the incision site.

Non-Surgical Facelift Alternatives

FaceTite and Renuvion, powered by radio frequency assisted lipolysis, are both minimally-invasive procedures – not surgical, but more invasive than nonsurgical skin tightening treatments like Ultherapy. A facelift is the most invasive procedure, requiring surgical incisions and sutures. Here is how these different treatments compare with each other:

FaceTite vs. Renuvion

Non-surgical skin tightening with either FaceTite or Renuvion has been tested extensively and shown to achieve contraction results anywhere from 35% to 60%. Both deliver radio frequency energy via a wand inserted under to coagulate or shrink the tissues. Renuvion is different from FaceTite in that it supplements the radio frequency energy with helium plasma to heat subdermal tissues to 85 degrees Celsius in less than a second. BodyTite operates at a slightly lower temperature and may therefore take longer to complete.

However, both treatments are usually combined with liposuction which takes a certain amount of time to complete, meaning this time difference is not as significant as it sounds.

With both treatments, the contraction effect is noticeable immediately after the procedure and will continue to improve over the course of 6-9 months (Renuvion), or up to a year (FaceTite).

Radio Frequency Assisted Skin Tightening vs. Ultherapy

Ultherapy is another common non-surgical, cosmetic procedure used to promote collagen production and tighten the skin. However, unlike FaceTite and Renuvion, Ultherapy does not use any incisions or lipo. Instead, Ultherapy applies ultrasound technology to contour the face or neck. As with FaceTite and Renuvion, there is no downtime after your procedure.

Although Ultherapy is an effective device, the results will wear off fairly quickly. Compared to a FaceTite or Renuvion procedure, you will need to have more treatments over the course of a year in order to experience your desired results. Thus, FaceTite and Renuvion are more cost effective, longer lasting treatment options for reducing minor to moderate skin laxity than Ultherapy.

Radio Frequency Assisted Skin Tightening vs Facelift

Compared to the minimally invasive FaceTite and Renuvion, a surgical facelift may not seem like the best option when it comes time to consider plastic surgery. However, there are pros and cons to both procedures.

Although FaceTite and Renuvion are safe alternatives to a facelift, there is a limit to how much skin contraction can be achieved. If you are experiencing severe skin laxity, drooping jowls, and deep wrinkles, a surgical facelift can guarantee dramatic, permanent results, albeit with greater risk of more severe side-effects: severe pain, bleeding, and infection. There is also the potential of experiencing adverse effects of a higher level of anesthesia needed for surgery.

It is best to consult with your local plastic surgeon to discuss the benefits and results of both FaceTite and Facelift procedures, as well as any health risks relating to either procedure.

How Long Does a Non-Surgical Facelift last?

Both FaceTite and Renuvion are FDA-approved to last for at least one year. However, some patients have experienced satisfying skin tightening effects for up to five years – compared to the eight to ten years of longevity resulting from a surgical facelift.

This does not mean that within one to five years you will return to your pre-procedure appearance, it just means that you may experience a gradual reduction in overall tissue tightness similar to the natural aging process. Having a good skin care regimen, wearing sunscreen daily, and not smoking may help improve the longevity of your results.

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