Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  What Does The Precision Tx Lift do?

  • Restores a Youthful Lower Face
  • Tightens the Jowl Area
  • Achieves Jawline Definition
  • Reduces Skin Laxity of the Lower Face & Neck
  • Reduces Excess Fat of the Neck
Q:  How Does The Precision Tx Work?
  • Three small incisions are made without the need to suture or cut the skin
  • The Cynosure Side Laze delivers bi-directional energy to the dermis and deep to the underside of the dermis.
  • The laser melts the fat under the skin
  • Liposuction is used along with the Side Laze.
  • The bi-directional energy is focused upward for coagulating collagen, promoting skin tightening to create a firmer, more defined appearance to the neck and lower face.
Q:  What Are The Advantages of the Precision Tx ?
  • Patients do not undergo surgery or stitches
  • Patients do not have general anesthesia in the hospital
  • Patients have a shorter recovery time 2-5 days
  • Cost is 1/3 of an open neck or lower face lift
  • The procedure takes approximately 60-90 minutes
  • Patients are awake during the procedure.
  • Patients see a gradual improvement
  • Liposuction with the laser during this procedure brings impressive results
Q:  Do I Need General Anesthesia?
  • No.  Local Tumescent is used.
  • The procedure is performed in our state of the art surgical suite
  • It is recommended that patients do not drive to and from the procedure
Q:  Is This Procedure Safe?
  • ThermaGuide Safety feature allows Dr. Bartels to set maximum & minimum temperature parameters.
  • The Laser will stop firing when maximum temperature is reached and prevents overheating of the tissue
Q:  Who is Qualified To Perform the Precision Tx Neck Lift?
  • Dr. Bartels is a Board Certified Head and Neck surgeon who specializes in this area of the body.
  • There are only a handful of surgeons who have been trained in using the Precision Tx for the lower face and neck.
Q:  Who is the best candidate for this procedure?
  • Men and Woman who want results but aren’t ready to go under the knife
  • Patients who aren’t yet a candidate for a facelift and want more definition of the neck and lower face
  • Cost-conscious patients
  • Patients who have already undergone a surgical facelift and are looking for a noninvasive treatment to maintain their look
  • Patients who do not want extensive downtime of surgery
  • Patients who are 25 pounds within their target weight
  • Patients who have had a face lift and want to maintain their results.
Q:  How Much Does This Cost?
  • Precision Tx Lift is approximately $3900.
  • A Pelleve Skin Tightening procedure for the lower face and neck is included as part of this fee – Value $500
Q:  How Do I Know If I Am A Candidate ?  
  • Call to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bartels
  • For general questions call Katherine 603.656.2105
Q:  When is the next Precision Tx Neck Lift Presentation?
  • June 2014  Exact date to be determined
  • email us at [email protected] to let us know you are interested in attending