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Written By: Jeffrey Atlas, PA-C, Health Content Writer
Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Gopal Grandhige, MD, FACS, Board-Certified Surgeon
Last Reviewed: March 26, 2023
FaceTite is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that uses radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) to contour the face and neck without traditional surgery. This FDA-approved treatment targets fat deposits under the chin and neck while simultaneously tightening loose skin through radiofrequency energy that stimulates collagen and elastin production.
The procedure works by inserting a small probe under the skin that emits controlled radiofrequency energy to melt fat, which is then gently removed similar to liposuction. The heat generated produces up to 40% skin retraction, creating a natural “shrink-wrap” effect over facial features. FaceTite addresses common aging concerns including jowl sagging, double chin, neck laxity, facial definition loss, and deep wrinkles, delivering results comparable to a traditional facelift but with minimal downtime and no visible scarring.
Ideal candidates are non-smokers in good overall health who seek facial rejuvenation without invasive surgery. The procedure typically takes just a few hours in-office under local anesthesia, with most patients returning to work the next day. Results last five to seven years on average, and unlike temporary treatments requiring monthly maintenance, FaceTite offers long-lasting improvements with a proven safety record backed by clinical studies showing 82-94% patient satisfaction rates.
FaceTite is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that can provide many of the same benefits as a facelift. During this procedure, your doctor will insert a small probe directly under the skin in the target area you wish to treat. This probe will apply radiofrequency to melt the fat directly under the skin so it can be gently sucked out (similar to liposuction in other body areas). In addition to melting the fat, the heat generated raises the entire skin temperature to stimulate collagen and elastin production. The result is up to 40% skin retraction, thereby “shrink-wrapping” your skin over your own natural features. The physician can work on smoothing the top layers of the skin to address additional cosmetic concerns at the same time utilizing other techniques, such as Morpheus8.
These two techniques together provide a similar look and feel to a traditional facelift, but without using a scalpel and causing potential scarring. FaceTite may also offer a more natural look than more invasive procedures.
You may read that nerve damage and infection are potential results of any surgical procedure. These complications are infrequent. However, stories like this are why it is crucial to place your appearance, and your overall health, in the hands of qualified, board-certified surgeons who have a degree of exemplary patient care. Don’t settle for less than the best; the staff at Formation has your best interests at heart. It’s also important to review your personal risk factors with your doctor and any concerns you have before you consent to a cosmetic procedure.
If you’re dissatisfied with your appearance, don’t like the idea of a full facelift (or simply don’t need this level of contouring), and are in overall good health, FaceTite is worth the money. You’ll undergo an FDA-approved procedure with excellent safety rates as well as high patient satisfaction to reveal a more youthful, refreshed version of yourself, and you can experience results for years without having to visit your doctor or dermatologist every month or two.
Our board-certified surgeons, Dr. Gopal Grandhige and Dr. Ahmad Saad, combine years of experience and expertise to help people reveal the best physical versions of themselves possible. They believe that shedding things you don’t need, such as releasing objects, relationships, or weight, can create positive, lasting change in your life.
FaceTite represents a significant advancement in facial rejuvenation technology, offering patients a balanced solution between non-invasive treatments and traditional surgical facelifts. By combining radiofrequency-assisted fat removal with skin tightening in a single procedure, FaceTite delivers meaningful, long-lasting results without the extended recovery periods, general anesthesia risks, or visible scarring associated with conventional surgery.
For individuals experiencing the natural signs of facial aging, loose neck skin, jowl development, double chin, or loss of jawline definition, FaceTite provides a clinically proven pathway to restore facial contours and achieve a more youthful appearance. The procedure’s excellent safety profile, minimal downtime (typically one day), and five to seven-year duration of results make it an attractive option for those seeking substantive facial improvements without committing to full surgical intervention.
Formation’s surgeons, Dr. Gopal Grandhige and Dr. Ahmad Saad, bring extensive experience and precision to FaceTite procedures, ensuring each patient receives individualized care tailored to their unique aesthetic goals. If you’re considering facial contouring but aren’t ready for traditional facelift surgery, a consultation at Formation can help determine whether FaceTite is the right solution for your needs. With proper aftercare and complementary treatments like Morpheus8, patients can maintain their refreshed appearance and continue to look their best for years to come.
The FaceTite procedure typically takes just a few hours in your doctor's office under local anesthesia. Most patients can return to work the following day with minimal disruption to their daily routine.
Patients may experience mild bruising and tenderness for several days to one week following the procedure. Most side effects like swelling, hardness, and redness completely disappear within five to seven days with proper aftercare.
The cost of FaceTite varies depending on the treatment areas and individual patient needs. A consultation with Formation's board-certified surgeons will provide a personalized quote based on your specific aesthetic goals.
Yes, FaceTite can be combined with complementary procedures like Morpheus8 for enhanced skin rejuvenation and texture improvement. Your doctor can create a customized treatment plan that addresses multiple concerns simultaneously.
FaceTite is specifically designed for the face and neck areas, while BodyTite uses the same radiofrequency-assisted liposuction technology for body contouring on areas like the abdomen, thighs, arms, and buttocks. Both procedures offer minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgery with minimal downtime.
The next step after losing 100 pounds.
After significant weight loss, the skin doesn’t always shrink back to match the body’s new shape. And no amount of exercise can remove that excess skin.
In this surgery, Dr. Gopal performs a 360° circumferential body lift to remove excess skin and reshape the patient’s waistline, abdomen, and lower back.
The approach involves lifting the skin on the back and pulling it downward on the front to create a smoother, flatter contour while positioning the incision low enough to be concealed by underwear.
This patient lost over 100 pounds. During surgery, Dr. Gopal explains how approximately 3 pounds of skin were removed from the back, with another 5 pounds planned for removal from the front.
It’s not just about removing skin. It’s about reshaping the body after a significant weight-loss journey.
📍 Dr. Gopal Grandhige | Formation, South Tampa
Interested in body contouring after major weight loss? Schedule a consultation to explore your options.
#BodyLift #CircumferentialBodyLift #ExcessSkinRemoval #WeightLoss #BodyContouring
There’s lean. Then there’s sculpted.
High-definition liposuction goes beyond traditional fat removal. It’s about strategically sculpting around the underlying muscles to create more visible definition in the chest, abdomen, and waist.
For this patient, the goal was a leaner, more defined, athletic appearance without an exaggerated look.
Dr. Gopal Grandhige specializes in male HD liposuction, customizing each procedure to the patient’s anatomy, muscle structure, and desired level of definition.
The result? A more sculpted physique that complements his natural build.
Interested in HD liposuction? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Gopal at Formation Tampa. Link in bio.
Actual patient photos. Individual results vary.
#HDLiposuction #MaleLiposuction #HighDefinitionLiposuction #BodySculpting #Tampa
“That responsibility means everything to me.”
When a patient chooses a plastic surgeon, they’re placing an extraordinary amount of trust in someone else’s hands.
And that responsibility goes far beyond what happens in the operating room.
For Dr. Gopal, it means taking the time to understand each patient’s goals, carefully planning their procedure, making thoughtful decisions throughout surgery, and being there for them during recovery.
Every detail matters because there’s a real person behind every procedure, with hopes, concerns, and expectations.
And that person deserves to feel cared for every step of the way.
#Tampa #CosmeticSurgery #PatientCare #bodycountouring #hdliposuction
Every body needs a different plan.
An HD liposuction consultation with Dr. Gopal is much more than discussing which areas to treat.
He takes the time to evaluate each patient’s anatomy, explain what he’s seeing, and walk through exactly how he would approach the procedure.
Where should fat be removed? Where should it be preserved? How can the waist be sculpted while maintaining natural curves? And when might additional skin tightening be needed?
These are just some of the decisions Dr. Gopal walks patients through, explaining not only what he recommends, but why.
This Reel is a small glimpse into a consultation that typically involves a much more detailed conversation, with time for patients to ask questions and understand their options.
📍 Formation | South Tampa
Considering high-definition liposuction? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Gopal to discuss your goals and explore what’s possible.
#HDLipo #HighDefinitionLiposuction #BodyContouring #Tampa
There’s lean. Then there’s sculpted.
For some men, even years of consistent training and cutting cycles don’t produce the abdominal definition they’re working toward.
Here’s what one patient shared in his Google review of Formation:
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“Waited a few months to write this because I wanted to make sure the results held up.
The HD technique did what years of cutting cycles couldn’t. Abs actually show now, even relaxed, even in bad lighting. If you’ve chased a six pack for years you know what that means. Recovery was more involved than I expected and the bruising was wild for a bit. But the result looks like me, just leaner and more defined. Doesn’t look surgical, which was my biggest fear going in. Would recommend, but only if you’re already putting in the work.”
Dr. Gopal Grandhige specializes in male high-definition liposuction, an advanced body-contouring technique that goes beyond traditional fat removal.
By strategically removing fat around the underlying muscles, HD liposuction can enhance natural muscle definition and create a leaner, more sculpted, athletic appearance.
The goal isn’t to create artificial abs. It’s to reveal and enhance the muscle contours already there, with the level of definition customized to each patient’s anatomy and goals.
📍 Formation, South Tampa
Interested in male HD liposuction? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Gopal to explore your options.
Google patient review.
#HDLiposuction #MaleLiposuction #BodyContouring #Tampa
Crunches can only do so much.
You can spend hours strengthening your abdominal muscles, but that doesn’t guarantee visible definition.
A layer of fat sits between the muscles and the skin, and crunches can’t specifically target that fat.
For many people, exercise and reducing overall body fat can help reveal their abs. But even people who are already lean and fit can have stubborn fat that hides their natural muscle definition.
That’s where high-definition liposuction may help.
Dr. Gopal uses HD lipo to selectively remove fat around the natural contours of the abdominal muscles, helping reveal the definition that’s already there.
📍 Formation | South Tampa
Interested in HD lipo? Schedule a consultation to learn more.
#HDLipo #HighDefinitionLiposuction #AbdominalSculpting #BodyContouring
Which one had surgery 1 or 2? 👀
High-definition liposuction goes beyond traditional fat removal. Instead of simply reducing fat evenly, the surgeon strategically removes fat around the underlying muscles to make their natural contours more visible.
But here’s what makes it interesting: HD lipo doesn’t create the same six-pack on everyone. Each person’s anatomy, muscle development, and desired level of definition influence the final result.
Now take another look at these two patients.
Which one do you think had HD liposuction, 1 or 2?
Drop your guess below, then check the pinned comment for the answer!
#HDLiposuction #MaleLiposuction #BodyContouring #Tampa
There’s a story behind every decision.
Cosmetic surgery is a personal decision. Yet people who choose it often find themselves having to explain or defend that choice to others.
Some want to restore changes after pregnancy or weight loss. Others have worked hard to get in shape but still have areas they’d like to improve. And some simply want to feel more comfortable with their appearance.
The reasons are different for everyone. And they don’t have to make sense to anyone else.
At Formation, Dr. Gopal believes the decision to pursue cosmetic surgery should be guided by a patient’s personal goals, realistic expectations, and what’s medically appropriate for them.
Because ultimately, the person making that decision is the one who will live with it.
#Tampa #CosmeticSurgery #BodyContouring #Liposuction
Our first four-legged patient. 🐾
Dr. Gopal takes his liposuction and body contouring very seriously.
Even when his patients have four legs.
From loose skin and neck liposuction to a jawline that deserves its own before-and-after reveal, this might be his most dramatic transformation yet.
And yes, he even got the patient’s permission to share the results. 😂
A little Halloween fun from Dr. Gopal and his two very patient pups! 🎃🐶
No dogs underwent surgery. Just two willing participants and one very committed surgeon.
#SurgeonLife #tampa #necklipo
What weight loss can’t fix.
After losing over 100 pounds, this patient had achieved significant weight loss, but was left with excess skin around his abdomen and back that weight loss alone couldn’t address.
During an 8-hour surgery, Dr. Gopal performed a circumferential body lift, a procedure that removes excess skin around the entire midsection to improve body contour.
In this video, Dr. Gopal walks through the procedure, explaining how he removed approximately 3 pounds of skin from the back and estimated another 4–5 pounds would be removed from the abdomen.
He’s also using a small amount of fat collected during the procedure to add volume to the upper chest, improving its contour without performing a separate chest lift.
For patients who have experienced major weight loss, body contouring can help address the excess skin that remains after the weight is gone.
Considering surgery after weight loss? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Gopal at Formation in Tampa to explore your options.
Actual patient footage. Individual results vary.
#BodyContouring #BodyLift #ExcessSkinRemoval
