How Long Do AccuTite Results Last? What to Expect Over Time

AccuTite® offers a minimally invasive solution for reducing sagging skin and improving contours. Many patients of Amara Medical Aesthetics in Bellevue, WA choose AccuTite for its ability to enhance skin firmness and reduce fat in smaller treatment zones, making it ideal for isolated targeting of areas in the face and neck. Common questions asked by individuals during their AccuTite consultation include: How does it work and how long does it last? For answers to those questions and more regarding AccuTite, explore the following insights from oculofacial plastic surgeon and Amara founder Kristin J. Tarbet, MD.

How Does AccuTite Work?

AccuTite utilizes minimally invasive radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis to liquify excess fat while simultaneously prompting natural skin tissue repair in the dermal layers that leads to significant skin tightening. Harnessing the same science of radiofrequency (RF) collagen and elastin induction that is behind the effectiveness of FaceTite®, here’s a closer look at how AccuTite treatments work:

1.    Fat Cell Breakdown & Natural Elimination – AccuTite’s radiofrequency energy heats and liquefies fat cells, allowing the body to naturally process and eliminate them through the lymphatic system.

2.    RF Energy Stimulates Collagen & Elastin Production – The controlled heat from AccuTite penetrates the deeper layers of the skin, triggering the body’s natural healing response that stimulates collagen and elastin growth, two essential proteins that maintain skin firmness and elasticity.

3.    Skin Tightening and Fat Reduction – As the body naturally eliminates fat cells in the treatment area, the significant and ongoing boost in collagen and elastin reduces sagging and tightens tissues, preventing skin laxity from occurring as the targeted fat deposits are naturally eliminated.

AccuTite: Key Benefits and Treatment Areas

Common treatment areas include eyelids, brow area, nasolabial folds, jowls, jawline, submental fat under the chin and in the upper neck or other small areas of the body in need of targeted contouring and tightening. Key benefits of and AccuTite include:

• Minimally Invasive: No major incisions or sutures required.
• Tightens Skin & Reduces Fat: Offers a dual benefit of skin tightening and fat reduction.
• Short Recovery Time: Most patients experience minimal downtime.
• Natural, Long-Lasting Results: Skin continues to improve over time due to collagen stimulation.
• Single Treatment: Due to the effectiveness and ongoing benefits of AccuTite, the majority of patients achieve their desired result with one treatment.

When Do Results of AccuTite Become Visible, and How Long Do They Last?

The timeline for AccuTite results to become visible and the longevity of the treatment varies among patients, but here’s what to generally expect:

• Immediately after treatment – Some mild swelling and redness may be present, but initial tightening effects can be seen.
• 1-3 weeks post-treatment – Swelling diminishes, and subtle improvements begin to emerge as collagen production increases.
• 3-6 months – Optimal results develop as new collagen forms, leading to firmer, more youthful skin.
• 1 year and beyond – Results continue to improve, with proper skincare most patients enjoying long-lasting benefits, with results often remaining visible for three to five years.

Essential Strategies for Extending AccuTite Results

Here are some essential strategies that can help extend the longevity of your AccuTite results:

1. Healthy diet & hydration: Eating nutrient-rich foods and ensuring proper daily hydration will benefit your overall health in addition to supporting skin elasticity.
2. Avoid Smoking: Smoking is highly damaging to skin health. The chemicals in cigarettes and the effects of nicotine in any form restricts blood flow and the delivery of oxygen, depletes nutrients, and breaks down collagen and elastin.
3. Limit Alcohol consumption: As alcohol is a diuretic that depletes the body of water. A lack of hydration overall can lead to dullness, dryness, inflammation and dimmish the health of skin overall.
4. Sun Protection and Skin Moisturizers: Daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least thirty will block out approximately 97% of harmful UV rays. Using medical-grade moisturizers that contain antioxidants and collagen boosting-serums are also essential strategies for maintaining skin that has a more youthful appearance.
5. Maintenance Treatments: Periodic laser skin rejuvenation treatments or Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling sessions are not only effective ways to revitalize the surface of skin, but they too also work to boost and maintain collagen and elastin in skin tissue.

Schedule an AccuTite Consultation in Bellevue, Washington Today!

Amara Med Spa and Aesthetics and the office of Amara founder, oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet are conveniently located to serve patients in the Seattle and Bellevue areas of Washington—contact us today for more information or to schedule an AccuTite consultation.