FaceTite in McKinney, TX from Hartwater Aesthetics
What is FaceTite?
FaceTite at Hartwater Aesthetics is performed by our Medical Director, Scott Bradley Burris, MD, who has 35+ years of clinical experience. Hartwater is also an InMode Advanced Remodeling and Tightening Center and an InMode Facial Expert Center, the two facility credentials that recognize specialized expertise across the InMode facial RF platform. Initial FaceTite consultations include our Clinical Manager, Lindsey Burris, RN, so the FaceTite plan is integrated into your broader Pillar Two and overall aesthetic strategy. FaceTite is also commonly performed in combination with Morpheus8 in the same area. To our knowledge, no other practice in the McKinney market combines this credential stack on FaceTite.
Medically reviewed by Scott Bradley Burris, MD. Reviewed May 2026.
FaceTite is a minimally invasive facial contouring procedure that uses radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL) to tighten skin and remodel tissue on the face and neck without excisional surgery. The procedure is performed in-office under local anesthesia through a pinpoint incision, with no general anesthesia required and no large surgical scarring. FaceTite produces visible facial tightening and contouring results without the recovery, risk, or downtime of a traditional facelift.
FaceTite is the surgical-adjacent option on the Pillar Two (Skin Laxity) treatment ladder at Hartwater Aesthetics for the face and neck. The treatment sits between Morpheus8, our gold-standard non-surgical option, and an excisional facelift at the upper end. For patients whose facial laxity exceeds what Morpheus8 alone can address but who want to avoid the recovery, scarring, and general anesthesia of a traditional facelift, FaceTite is the clinically appropriate answer. It is widely regarded as the most effective non-surgical alternative to a facelift available today.
HOW FACETITE WORKS: RFAL TECHNOLOGY AND FACIAL TISSUE REMODELING
FaceTite uses radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL), a technology developed by InMode that delivers radiofrequency energy directly into the tissue beneath the skin via a small cannula inserted through a pinpoint incision. The RF energy heats the adipose tissue and the fibrous bands that connect the skin to underlying structures, contracting the fibrous bands and stimulating new collagen production. On the face and neck, the submental area (under the chin) is often combined with liposuction performed through the same incision, addressing excess submental fat and skin laxity in the same procedure.
FaceTite is the facial counterpart of BodyTite and uses the same RFAL technology, but the device, energy settings, and surgical technique are calibrated specifically for the delicate anatomy of the face and neck. Facial tissue is thinner, more vascular, and more anatomically detailed than body tissue, which requires lower energy levels, more precise targeting, and tighter intraoperative control. Dr. Burris's depth of experience matters specifically here: the science of RFAL is consistent across providers, but the clinical judgment about how to apply it to the face is what produces a great result.
FaceTite is classified as minimally invasive surgery, not a non-surgical treatment. The procedure is performed in our office under local anesthesia by Dr. Burris and requires a small recovery period, typically 1 to 2 days for smaller areas like the submental region and up to 10 days for full face and neck cases. The pinpoint incisions are positioned discreetly (typically behind the ear or under the chin) and heal as small marks that fade over weeks to months. Results are visible immediately after the procedure, with continued improvement as collagen builds over the following 6 weeks to 12 months.
COMMON FACETITE TREATMENT AREAS
FaceTite is well-suited to areas of the face and neck where skin laxity and tissue laxity need to be addressed at the structural level rather than from the surface. Below are the most common treatment areas at Hartwater Aesthetics. As with all our work, your treatment plan is determined at consultation with Dr. Burris and Lindsey Burris, RN, based on your individual anatomy and goals.
Neck and Submental Area
The "turkey neck" indication. Neck laxity and submental (under-chin) fullness are extremely common concerns, particularly in patients in their late 40s through 60s. FaceTite combined with submental liposuction is one of the most effective procedures available for this indication, addressing both the loose neck skin and the excess submental fat in a single procedure. Neck treatments are often combined with lower-face work in the same session.
Jowls and Lower Face
Jowling and lower-face laxity are the most common concerns that drive patients to research facelifts in the first place, and FaceTite is the most effective non-surgical answer for this indication. The procedure tightens and remodels the lower-face tissue from beneath the skin, producing a more defined jawline and a lifted lower-face appearance without surgical incisions or skin removal.
Jawline Definition
Jawline definition is closely related to lower-face and neck work but deserves its own consideration. FaceTite can be used to sharpen and define the jawline contour by remodeling the surrounding tissue, often producing a result comparable to what patients are seeking from a lower facelift but without the surgical incisions.
Full Face and Neck Combination
The most-requested protocol structure at Hartwater. Patients who want the most complete non-surgical facial rejuvenation typically combine FaceTite on the lower face, jawline, and neck in a single session. Dr. Burris determines the optimal area combination at consultation based on your anatomy, the degree of laxity in each region, and the desired result.
FACETITE VS FACELIFT: THE NON-SURGICAL ALTERNATIVE
The most common question Dr. Burris hears from patients researching facial tightening is some version of: "Should I be considering a facelift?" The patients asking the question are typically Persona-5 candidates: in their 40s, 50s, or 60s, comparing facelift consultations against alternatives, with a long consideration window. The honest answer requires understanding what a facelift actually does to the face versus what FaceTite does.
A facelift is a major surgical procedure that removes loose facial skin by cutting it away along incisions typically positioned at the hairline and around the ears, repositions the underlying SMAS (the muscular layer beneath the skin), and resutures the remaining skin under tension. A facelift does not actually tighten skin in the sense that most patients understand the word. It removes loose skin and pulls the remaining skin tight. The skin you have at the end of a facelift is the same skin you had at the beginning, simply with some of it cut away. The procedure does not improve collagen content, skin elasticity, or skin quality. FaceTite takes the opposite approach: it does not cut, it does not pull, and it does not remove anything. The RFAL technology contracts the fibrous bands beneath the skin and stimulates new collagen production, regenerating the skin itself rather than cutting it away.
Both approaches have a place. For severe facial laxity (typically advanced age, significant post-bariatric-surgery skin excess, or significant sun-damaged skin), an excisional facelift may still be the right answer, and Hartwater maintains a network of trusted surgical referrals for those cases. For the vast majority of facelift consultations, which are mild to moderate laxity in patients seeking a more refreshed look without dramatic transformation, FaceTite produces a comparable visible improvement without removing skin, with a pinpoint incision rather than large surgical incisions, with local anesthesia rather than general, and with a recovery measured in days rather than weeks.
The practical differences between the two procedures matter to most patients more than the mechanism does. A facelift requires an operating room, general anesthesia, several weeks of significant recovery, visible scarring (positioned to be hidden by hair but visible up close), and a meaningful surgical risk profile. FaceTite is performed in our office under local anesthesia by Dr. Burris, with a pinpoint incision that fades to a small mark, with a typical recovery of 1 to 2 days for smaller areas and up to 10 days for full face and neck cases, and without the risk profile of major surgery. FaceTite also produces ongoing skin quality improvement through new collagen production over the following 6 to 12 months, which a facelift does not produce. At consultation, Dr. Burris will tell you honestly which approach is right for your specific anatomy, and if your case is genuinely beyond what FaceTite can address, he will refer you out rather than perform a treatment that will not produce the result you are after.
FACETITE VS MORPHEUS8 FACE
FaceTite and Morpheus8 Face are both InMode RF treatments for facial skin laxity, and patients researching one frequently encounter the other. The two are not interchangeable. They address different patient profiles and different degrees of laxity, and the right choice depends on what your skin actually needs.
Morpheus8 Face is non-surgical RF microneedling. The treatment is performed by our Certified Laser Technicians without any incision, under topical numbing, with virtually no surface downtime. It addresses skin tone, surface texture, and mild to moderate facial laxity through new collagen production stimulated by the RF microneedling array at depths up to 4 millimeters. FaceTite is minimally invasive surgery performed by Dr. Burris under local anesthesia through a pinpoint incision. The RFAL technology reaches deeper into the tissue than Morpheus8 can, and when combined with submental liposuction, addresses significant facial laxity and excess fat in the same procedure.
The simplest way to think about the two: Morpheus8 Face is the right tool when the primary concern is skin tone, surface texture, and mild to moderate laxity, particularly in patients who want to avoid any incision and any meaningful downtime. FaceTite is the right tool when the patient has significant facial laxity that exceeds what non-surgical treatment can address, particularly in the jowls, lower face, and neck, and is willing to accept a small surgical-adjacent recovery in exchange for a more pronounced result. Many patients benefit from a combined plan, which is the subject of the next section.
FACETITE + MORPHEUS8 FACE COMBINATION PROTOCOL
Many patients seeking the most complete non-surgical facial rejuvenation benefit from a combination of FaceTite and Morpheus8 performed in sequence. The combination is logical because each treatment addresses a different layer of the same problem. FaceTite uses RFAL beneath the skin to contract the deep fibrous bands and stimulate structural collagen, addressing the foundational laxity at depth. Morpheus8 uses RF microneedling at the dermal level to address skin tone, surface texture, fine lines, and superficial laxity. Together, the two treatments deliver both deep structural correction and surface remodeling in a comprehensive Pillar Two plan.
The most common sequencing is FaceTite performed first, with Morpheus8 sessions sequenced into the recovery period and the months that follow. Dr. Burris and Lindsey design the specific sequence at consultation based on your anatomy, your goals, and how your tissue responds. The combination is a logical extension of the Hartwater approach to Pillar Two work: the right tool for each layer of the problem, applied in the right sequence for your specific situation.
WHICH PILLAR OF AGING DOES FACETITE ADDRESS?
FaceTite is a Pillar Two (Skin Laxity) treatment at Hartwater Aesthetics, occupying the surgical-adjacent rung of the Pillar Two ladder for the face and neck. Of the three pillars of facial aging, Pillar Two is the most defensible to treat well because it requires actually regenerating collagen and elastin rather than masking the appearance of laxity. The Pillar Two ladder for the face at Hartwater progresses through Forma (entry-level non-invasive RF), Morpheus8 (gold-standard non-surgical RF microneedling), FaceTite (minimally invasive surgical-adjacent), and finally to excisional surgical referral for severe cases. FaceTite occupies the position where non-surgical treatments are no longer sufficient for the patient's degree of laxity but where a full surgical facelift is not yet warranted. Treating Pillar Two well, at the right rung of the ladder for the patient's specific anatomy, is one of the most consequential decisions in a long-term aesthetic plan.
WHY HARTWATER FOR FACETITE IN MCKINNEY
Five credentials distinguish FaceTite at Hartwater Aesthetics from any other FaceTite provider in McKinney or the surrounding north Texas market. To our knowledge, no other practice in the McKinney market combines this credential stack on FaceTite.
MD-Performed by Scott Bradley Burris, MD
FaceTite at Hartwater is performed by our Medical Director, Scott Bradley Burris, MD, in our in-office surgical suite. Dr. Burris is on site full-time and reviews every patient's treatment plan. The MD-performed credential matters for FaceTite specifically because the procedure involves an incision, a cannula, local anesthesia, and surgical decision-making during the procedure itself in the anatomically complex region of the face and neck. Patients who choose Hartwater for FaceTite are receiving treatment from the practice's full-time on-site physician, not from a non-physician operator or a remote-supervised injector.
35+ Years of Clinical Experience
Dr. Burris brings 35+ years of clinical experience to every FaceTite procedure. This depth of practice matters because FaceTite outcomes depend heavily on judgment about candidate selection, tissue assessment, anatomical planning, and intraoperative decisions, all in the anatomically detailed environment of the face and neck. The science of RFAL technology is consistent across providers. The clinical judgment about how to apply it to facial anatomy is not. Patients seeking the most experienced surgical-adjacent facial provider in the McKinney market are looking for the combination of credential and clinical depth that Dr. Burris brings.
InMode Advanced Remodeling and Tightening Center
Hartwater is designated by InMode as an Advanced Remodeling and Tightening Center, a facility credential awarded to practices with demonstrated expertise across the complete InMode RF platform (Morpheus8, BodyTite, FaceTite, EvolveX, Evoke, Forma). The designation matters for FaceTite specifically because it reflects the depth of clinical experience our practice has across the full facial and body RF platform, not just FaceTite in isolation. Patients receive the benefit of a clinical team that knows when FaceTite is the right answer and when one of the other RF tools (or a combination) would produce a better result.
InMode Facial Expert Center
Hartwater also holds the InMode Facial Expert Center designation, the InMode facility credential specifically recognizing depth of expertise in facial-area RF protocols including FaceTite and Morpheus8 Face. The Facial Expert Center designation is awarded to a small number of practices nationally and reflects the practice's investment in facial-area RF clinical mastery.
Three Pillars of Facial Aging Framework
FaceTite is not a standalone treatment at Hartwater. It is one of the rungs of the Pillar Two (Skin Laxity) ladder in the Three Pillars of Facial Aging framework that Lindsey teaches and applies at every consultation. Your FaceTite recommendation is grounded in a clinical framework that explains exactly what the procedure addresses, why it is the right rung of the ladder for your specific anatomy, and how it integrates with any other Pillar work you may need. Patients receive treatment plans, not single-procedure recommendations.
WHAT TO EXPECT: THE FACETITE TREATMENT EXPERIENCE
Your FaceTite journey begins with a consultation with Dr. Burris and Lindsey. During the consultation we assess your skin elasticity, the degree of laxity in each region of your face and neck, your overall health, and your aesthetic goals. Dr. Burris recommends whether FaceTite is appropriate, which areas to treat in the same session, whether submental liposuction should be combined, and whether Morpheus8 should be sequenced before or after FaceTite. A surgical scheduling appointment is set, and a 50% deposit reserves your procedure date.
On the day of the procedure, you arrive at our office and Dr. Burris marks the treatment areas. Local anesthesia is administered to numb the area thoroughly, and pinpoint incisions are made in discrete locations (typically behind the ear or under the chin) to allow cannula access. The FaceTite RFAL cannula delivers radiofrequency energy beneath the skin with continuous temperature monitoring, heating the tissue to the appropriate level for collagen contraction without injury. In the submental area, fat is aspirated through the same incision when liposuction is included. Total procedure time varies by area and is typically 1 to 2 hours for facial work.
After the procedure, the treated areas are wrapped in a medical-grade compression strap that supports the lower face and neck. You will wear the compression strap for several days following the procedure, transitioning to nighttime-only wear as recovery progresses. The pinpoint incisions are closed with a single suture each and heal as small marks that fade over weeks to months. You can typically return home the same day with a designated driver. Initial recovery includes mild to moderate swelling, bruising, soreness in the treated area, and the need to limit strenuous activity for the first week.
Most patients return to desk-based work within 1 to 2 days for smaller submental cases and within 5 to 10 days for full face and neck cases. Strenuous exercise is typically resumed at 2 to 3 weeks. Initial visible improvement is apparent immediately after the procedure. Skin contraction continues to develop over the following weeks and months as collagen builds. Best results are typically visible at 6 weeks, with continued improvement to 12 months. FaceTite results are long-lasting because the tissue change is structural (new collagen has been built within your existing skin), and the procedure does not need to be repeated for the treated area.
HOW MUCH DOES FACETITE COST IN MCKINNEY, TX?
Hartwater Aesthetics publishes transparent FaceTite pricing. FaceTite procedures start at $6,500 for one area, with the base price including the surgical charge, the facility fee, and all medications used during and after the procedure. Final pricing is determined at consultation and may vary based on treatment area size, the number of areas treated in the same session, the severity of laxity to be addressed, and any medical risk factors that require additional consideration.
A few notes on FaceTite pricing at Hartwater. First, FaceTite is reserved with a 50% deposit at the time of surgical scheduling, with the remainder due at the preoperative appointment. Second, multi-area cases performed in the same session (for example, the lower face combined with the jawline and neck) are typically priced as a comprehensive protocol at a value to the sum of single-area fees, recognizing that the practice's facility and recovery resources are committed once per session. Third, FaceTite is eligible for financing through CareCredit and other healthcare financing options, and our team is happy to discuss financing structure at consultation.
FaceTite is one of the most clinically sophisticated facial procedures in the Hartwater Aesthetics menu, and its pricing reflects what the procedure delivers: surgical-quality facial contouring performed by a physician with 35+ years of clinical experience, in an InMode Advanced Remodeling and Tightening Center facility, with the depth of intraoperative judgment that produces a great result in the anatomically detailed region of the face and neck. Patients who choose FaceTite at Hartwater are receiving treatment from one of the most credentialed FaceTite providers in the McKinney market.
MEET YOUR MEDICAL TEAM
FaceTite at Hartwater Aesthetics is performed by our Medical Director, Scott Bradley Burris, MD, with 35+ years of clinical experience. Dr. Burris personally performs every FaceTite procedure at Hartwater. Initial FaceTite consultations are conducted by Dr. Burris and our Clinical Manager, Lindsey Burris, RN, so the FaceTite plan is integrated into your broader Pillar Two and overall aesthetic strategy. Lindsey is an InMode KOL Speaker who teaches Morpheus8 protocols nationally through Hartwater's affiliated CARE Institute, which means FaceTite recommendations at Hartwater are grounded in a clinical understanding of how the treatment integrates with the rest of the Pillar Two ladder, including the common FaceTite + Morpheus8 combination protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Serving McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Plano, Prosper, Celina & Collin County
Hartwater Aesthetics is located at 7200 W University Drive, Suite 110, McKinney, TX 75071. FaceTite at Hartwater is performed by our Medical Director, Scott Bradley Burris, MD, in our in-office surgical suite. We serve patients from across Collin County including Prosper, Allen, Frisco, Plano, and Celina, and patients also travel to Hartwater from across north Texas and around the country for FaceTite. Our office is open Monday through Friday, and surgical scheduling is by appointment following an initial consultation.
