FaceTite procedure: a comprehensive insight

Written in association with: Mr Tariq Ahmad
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Edited by: Conor Lynch

A FaceTite procedure can certainly be one of the most effective ways to rejuvenate the skin on your face. Not only does the facial operation leave patients wrinkle-free, it also ensures that they maintain a natural look post-operation. On hand to provide a comprehensive insight into the procedure and just how effective it is, is award-winning plastic and cosmetic surgeon, Dr Tariq Ahmad

 

What are the advantages of undergoing a FaceTite procedure?

One of the biggest advantages of the FaceTite procedure is that it can be undertaken as an out-patient under local anaesthesia without the more invasive or complex nature of face lifting surgery or overnight hospital stay. The tissues of the face, the neck, and now even the cheeks, eyelids and brow, can all be gently but effectively rejuvenated and tightened.

 

This can lead to a significant long-lasting improvement. Unlike most other energy-based skin tightening technologies, the FaceTite procedure uses two electrodes which allows for more of an accurate and focussed energy application. The use of local anaesthetic entails that the settings can be set to the optimum level in the attempt to try and achieve the best possible outcome.

 

Why do patients have this operation done? What are the main reasons?

Patients who choose to undergo this procedure are those who might be concerned about, or feel they are not yet ready, for a surgical intervention. You can expect to have some bruising and some swelling, but generally less downtime, which is another attractive feature and one of the main reasons why patients opt to have this operation done. The patient will always look natural and will never look operated, stretched, or post-surgical.

 

How effective are the results?

Generally, patients are likely to see a small snippet of the result (roughly 20 per cent) on the day of treatment, but the rest slowly comes over time as healing progresses and the tissues remodel. The final result could be expected from anywhere between three to six months, though some patients continue to improve for even longer. With appropriate patient selection, the outcome of the procedure can be excellent.

 

What is your pre and post-surgery advice to patients?

I often advise evidence-based skin care to prepare for the treatment. We, of course, discuss how to look after the face and neck after treatment including wearing a support garment, but you would typically be provided with a post-treatment aftercare patient-advice leaflet. I usually prescribe a short course of antibiotics, and patients should carefully protect the skin of the face and neck from strong sunlight for some weeks following the FaceTite procedure.

 

Who is the ideal candidate for a FaceTite procedure?

Nearly everyone can benefit from the FaceTite, but patients who have a moderate degree of maturity in the face; perhaps with some early jowls and a moderate degree of skin laxity; can benefit significantly. Patients with very thin or sun-damaged skin or a history of long-term smoking, for example, will still often reap the rewards, albeit to a lesser degree. The ideal candidate will be someone who is not wanting to choose surgery but does want a natural, gentle rejuvenation of their tissues.

 

Considering undergoing a FaceTite procedure? If so, or if you would like any further information with regards to the facial operation, make sure to head on over to Dr Ahmad's Top Doctor's Profile to book an appointment with the highly regarded plastic surgeon. 

 

Mr Tariq Ahmad

By Mr Tariq Ahmad
Plastic surgery

Mr Tariq Ahmad is an award-winning plastic and cosmetic surgeon in Cambridge with over twenty years’ experience in the field of medical aesthetics and cosmetic surgery. He specialises in breast augmentation/reduction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck and facelifts amongst many other surgical and non-surgical procedures for both men and women.

Mr Ahmad works as a consultant in the NHS but also runs a large private practice and is the lead surgeon and director for his CQC-approved medical aesthetics and cosmetic surgery clinic, 'Cambridge Clear Beauty' (rated overall in the 'Good'  category by the CQC). Known for his artistic skills, his philosophy has always been to ensure a subtle and natural enhancement of your own natural, inner beauty aided by an artistic eye and a compassionate, understanding bedside manner.

Mr Ahmad studied medicine at Oxford and Cambridge; after medical qualification he spent some time as a teacher in anatomy at Cambridge before undertaking general surgery training for the FRCS qualification, thereafter progressing to specialise in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He also spent some time in research at the world-renowned Medical Research Council in Cambridge.

Mr Ahmad trained in the sub-specialty of ear reconstruction as well as cleft lip and palate surgery in Cambridge, Edinburgh and Great Ormond Street Hospitals as well as visiting and training in several units abroad.

He was appointed to a consultant in 1997 originally in Edinburgh, his wide breadth of training allowing him to undertake the treatment of head and neck cancer, breast reconstruction, hand surgery and skin laser, as well as paediatric and in particular, cleft lip and palate. Whilst in Scotland he was the clinical director (consultant with administrative responsibility) for five years; he was deeply involved in helping to develop CLEFTSiS, the Cleft Lip & Palate Network service in Scotland.

In 2003, Mr Ahmad joined the Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Network and Team based at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge as a primary surgeon; he coined the name for the new network – Cleft.Net.East. Amongst many roles, he was the student director in plastic surgery for clinical students at Cambridge, and took many students and junior surgeons through projects to fruition; several winning national awards.

He continues to teach nationally and internationally; he was the convenor and one of the faculty leads and helped to organise the BAPRAS (British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons) Advanced Educational Courses in paediatric and cleft surgery for 2014 and 2018. He has also been on the faculty for the ‘Face Eyes Nose’ international conference over the last four years. These are high-level educational courses with invited speakers from all over the world. He has lectured widely on the relationship between art and surgery and indeed has had his hand-drawn operation notes exhibited at a number of museums in the UK.

Mr Ahmad continues this artistic side in helping to organise the ‘Sculpture for Surgeons’ course in London; he runs a ‘Drawing for Surgeons’ day alongside the sculpture course and indeed one of the previous participants went on to be a finalist in the BBC Portrait Artist of the Year in 2016.


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