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A tighter jawline, without the facelift

FaceTite
in Augusta, GA

★★★★★ 5.0 594 Google reviews

FaceTite is a minimally invasive radiofrequency treatment that tightens skin and reduces fat along the lower face and neck, for firmer, more defined contours without the incisions and downtime of a facelift. At Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery, it is performed by board-certified surgeons Dr. Troy Austin and Dr. Karen Szymanski.

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FaceTite

Facelift-like contour, far less downtime.

Dr. Troy Austin, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon in Augusta, GA

Medically reviewed by Dr. Troy Austin, MD — double board-certified plastic surgeon ◆ Updated July 2026

FaceTite is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to tighten loose skin and melt small pockets of fat along the jawline, jowls, and neck, delivered through a tiny incision rather than the long incisions of a facelift. The technology is called radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis, or RFAL: a thin probe passes just under the skin while an external electrode sits on top, and the energy between them heats the tissue to reduce fat and contract the skin, then stimulates new collagen over the following months. For the right candidate it can approach the definition of a facelift with only local anesthesia and about a week of downtime. Because it is an energy device that works beneath the skin, at Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery FaceTite is performed by board-certified surgeons, not a spa technician.

FaceTite vs. a facelift

Board certified

1 x

FaceTite is performed by Dr. Troy Austin and Dr. Karen Szymanski, who specializes in BodyTite and FaceTite, not by an aesthetician.

Hour, in office

~ 0

Most FaceTite treatments take about an hour under local anesthesia. You are awake and comfortable, with no general anesthesia or operating room.

Consultation

$ 1

A personalized consultation to assess your skin, confirm whether FaceTite fits, and give you an honest quote. Financing available.

Austin
Dr. Troy Austin, board-certified plastic surgeon and supervising physician at 7 Seas Medical Spa in Augusta, GA
Dr. Troy Austin Double board-certified
Your surgeons

Surgeon-performed, not spa-performed.

FaceTite places a radiofrequency probe beneath your skin, so who holds the device matters. At Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery it is performed by two board-certified surgeons. Dr. Troy Austin is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery and completed his fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Karen Szymanski, DO is a board-certified surgeon (American Osteopathic Board of Surgery) who specializes in energy-based body and facial contouring, including BodyTite and FaceTite.

That surgical training is the difference between an even, natural result and an overdone or uneven one. It also means honest guidance: if your skin laxity is better treated by a facelift or neck lift, we will tell you, rather than sell you a treatment that cannot deliver what you want. FaceTite is one of the full range of procedures we offer, so the guidance is always the option that actually fits you.

FaceTite is a wonderful option for the right candidate. Part of our job is being honest about when it is the answer, and when a facelift will serve you better. Dr. Troy Austin
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Who performs your FaceTite

  • Dr. Troy Austin, MD: American Board of Plastic Surgery & American Board of Surgery
  • Dr. Karen Szymanski, DO: American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, BodyTite & FaceTite focus
  • Performed by a surgeon, never delegated to a technician
Is it right for you?

Who is a good candidate?

FaceTite is best for adults with mild to moderate skin laxity along the lower face and neck: early jowls, a softening jawline, or a fullness under the chin, in skin that still has some elasticity. It is ideal if you want a real improvement without surgery, scars, or weeks of recovery. It is not a substitute for a facelift: if you have significant sagging or loose, heavy skin, a surgical lift will give you a better, longer-lasting result, and we will tell you so honestly. A consultation is the best way to know which option fits your skin and your goals.

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How it compares

FaceTite, a facelift, or surface RF?

FaceTite sits between a non-invasive skin-tightening device and a surgical facelift. Here is how the three compare.

 FaceTiteSurgical faceliftNon-invasive RF
ApproachMinimally invasive, under the skinSurgical, lifts and removes skinEnergy on the skin surface
Best forMild to moderate laxity, jowls & neckModerate to significant laxityVery mild laxity, maintenance
Skin & fatTightens skin and reduces fatLifts skin, can remove fatTightens surface only
AnesthesiaLocal, awakeGeneral or sedationNone
DowntimeAbout a weekTwo weeks or moreLittle to none
LongevityLong-lasting, not permanentLongest-lastingSubtle, temporary

FaceTite is often combined with liposuction or microneedling for a more complete result. Your surgeon will build the plan that fits your face at your consultation.

What it treats

Where FaceTite works best.

FaceTite is designed for the lower third of the face and the neck, where loose skin and small fat pockets soften a once-defined jawline.

Jowls & jawline

Tighten early jowls and restore a cleaner, more defined jawline, one of the first areas to lose definition with age.

Neck & double chin

Reduce fullness under the chin and firm loose neck skin. For the neck, FaceTite is sometimes referred to as NeckTite, and it pairs naturally with a surgical neck lift discussion when laxity is greater.

Combined treatments

FaceTite is often combined with liposuction of the neck or with microneedling to refine skin texture, so one visit can address contour and surface together.

Lower face & neck

Jowls, jawline, and the area under the chin, where definition softens first.

How it works

Radio frequency, above and below.

FaceTite uses radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL), which treats your skin from both sides at once.

The two-part device

Through a tiny incision, a thin internal probe passes just beneath the skin, while an external electrode rests on the surface. Radiofrequency energy flows between them, heating the tissue in a precise, controlled way.

Tighten, reduce, remodel

That heat does three things: it gently liquefies small fat deposits so they can be removed or reabsorbed, it contracts the skin for an immediate tightening effect, and it triggers your body to build new collagen over the following months.

Built-in safety

The device continuously monitors temperature to protect your skin, and because a surgeon is guiding the probe, energy is delivered evenly for a smooth, natural contour.

One tiny incision. FaceTite works through an entry point so small it usually needs no stitches and leaves no visible scar.

Investment

How much does FaceTite cost in Augusta?

Most FaceTite treatments at our practice range from $3,720 to $6,720, depending on the areas treated. FaceTite of the jowls is $3,720 and FaceTite of the submentum (under the chin) is $3,720; treating both together is $6,720. FaceTite is frequently paired with Morpheus8 skin resurfacing for an additional $1,200 and up. Your exact quote is set at your consultation, once your surgeon has assessed your skin and goals.

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FaceTite, jowls $3,720
FaceTite, submentum (under the chin)$3,720
FaceTite, jowls & submentum $6,720
Paired with Morpheus8 skin resurfacing +$1,200 and up
Consultation with Dr. Austin $100

Ranges are typical estimates and vary with the areas treated and any combined procedures. Financing is available through Cherry, CareCredit, PatientFi, and Alle Financing.

Recovery & results

About a week down, months of improvement.

The first week

Expect some swelling, bruising, and firmness, and you may wear a supportive garment for a few days. Most people return to normal activities and work within about a week.

Your result over time

  • You will see some tightening right away, once initial swelling settles.
  • Collagen builds gradually, with the final result visible around 3 to 6 months.
  • Results are long-lasting. Clinical studies suggest they can last several years, though FaceTite is not permanent and natural aging continues.

Protecting your skin from the sun and maintaining a stable weight both help your result last.

Give it a few months. The best of FaceTite shows up gradually as new collagen tightens the skin.

Good to know

FaceTite Questions.

What is FaceTite?

FaceTite is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to tighten loose skin and reduce small pockets of fat along the lower face and neck. It delivers firmer, more defined contours through a tiny incision, without the long incisions or downtime of a facelift.

It uses radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL). A thin probe passes just under the skin while an external electrode sits on top, and the energy between them heats the tissue to reduce fat and contract the skin, then stimulates new collagen over the following months.

No. FaceTite is minimally invasive and best for mild to moderate laxity, with about a week of downtime. A facelift is surgery that lifts and removes skin and is better for moderate to significant sagging. For the right candidate, FaceTite can approach facelift-like definition, but it is not a replacement when laxity is significant.

FaceTite is designed for the lower face and neck: the jowls, jawline, and the area under the chin. For the neck it is sometimes called NeckTite. It is often combined with liposuction or skin-surface treatments for a more complete result.

Adults with mild to moderate skin laxity along the lower face and neck, whose skin still has some elasticity, and who want improvement without surgery. If you have heavy, significantly loose skin, a surgical facelift or neck lift will usually give a better result, and we will tell you honestly at your consultation.

FaceTite is performed under local anesthesia, so the area is numb and you stay awake and comfortable. Afterward you can expect some soreness, swelling, and bruising that is easily managed and settles over several days.

Most people take about a week. You may have swelling, bruising, and firmness, and may wear a supportive garment for a few days, but there are no long incisions to heal and the entry point usually leaves no visible scar.

You will see tightening early, with the full result building over 3 to 6 months as new collagen forms. Results are long-lasting, and clinical studies suggest they can last several years. FaceTite is not permanent, though, and your skin continues to age naturally.

Most treatments range from about $3,720 to $6,720, depending on the areas treated. FaceTite of the jowls or of the submentum is $3,720 each, and both areas together are $6,720; pairing with Morpheus8 adds $1,200 and up. You will receive an exact quote at your consultation, and financing is available.

Because FaceTite places an energy probe beneath the skin, it is best performed by a qualified surgeon. At our practice it is performed by board-certified surgeons Dr. Austin and Dr. Szymanski, not delegated to a technician, and the device monitors temperature throughout to protect your skin. As with any procedure there are risks, which your surgeon reviews with you.

Service area

Serving Augusta and the wider CSRA.

Our practice sits just off River Watch Parkway in Augusta, minutes from Evans and Martinez and a straight shot from I-20. Patients come to us from across Columbia and Richmond counties and from South Carolina for surgeon-performed FaceTite, rather than settling for a med-spa treatment.

Prefer to start from home? Virtual consultations are available, a convenient first step before you travel to Augusta.

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Surgeon-performed, close to home

Many local FaceTite treatments are performed at med spas. Patients travel to us from across the CSRA and South Carolina specifically for a board-certified surgeon to perform theirs. Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is roughly 20 minutes from our practice.

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Patient experiences

What our patients say.

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From my initial consultation through my procedure, my experience was nothing short of exceptional. Every step of the process was informative, professional, and reassuring. Dr. Austin and his entire staff were incredibly patient, attentive, and always willing to answer any questions I had. The level of customer service and hospitality exceeded my expectations. Everyone made me feel comfortable, valued, and confident in my decision throughout the entire journey. Dr. Austin’s expertise, compassion, and dedication to his patients are truly remarkable. I feel extremely blessed to have had Dr. Austin as my surgeon and would highly recommend him and his facility to anyone considering a procedure. Thank you for providing such outstanding care and an amazing experience.

I had an amazing experience with Dr. Austin and the entire staff during my implants exchange procedure. From the very beginning, everyone made me feel safe, comfortable, and truly cared for. Dr. Austin was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of my questions, which gave me so much confidence throughout the process. The staff was kind, supportive, and welcoming every step of the way. I’m very grateful for the excellent care I received and highly recommend Dr. Austin and his team!.

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Austin and his team!!! From the time you walk in until the time you leave they make you feel like the only patient in the building. Dr. Austin is truly wonderful. Before surgery my consult was very thorough and he answered every question I had. The medical staff and Dr. Austin made surgery day and recovery a breeze. The surgery center is immaculate with wonderful pre and post op staff which was important to me as a nurse myself. Having my surgery with Dr. Austin and his team was the best decision I ever made. Book that consultation and surgery!!! You will NOT regret it. I have never been happier with my body and my confidence is back!

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In Augusta, just off River Watch.

Our practice sits just off River Watch Parkway, an easy drive from Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, and Columbia County, plus North Augusta and Aiken across the river. Booking a consultation is simple, and our team helps you find a time that works.

Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery

225 Cooper Ct
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 854-2080
Mon–Thu 8:30am – 5:00pm · Fri 8:30am – 2:00pm

Approx. drive times

  • Martinez, GA 7 min
  • Evans, GA 11 min
  • Downtown Augusta, GA 17 min
  • North Augusta, SC 17 min
  • Grovetown, GA 22 min
  • Aiken, SC 38 min
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