The doctor will mark the area you want to tighten, reduce, and reshape. Then, a small amount of numbing medicine is injected into the skin. A needle (like typically used for a blood test) is placed at a precise location; through the needle, some additional numbing solution is placed which is barely noticeable. Once that's done, the BodyTite or FaceTite probe is inserted through the same needle, and energy is administered. As the energy goes in you'll hear a lot of beeping from the computer, and maybe some popping sounds as excess fat melts and your skin contracts. Afterwards, your doctor may do a bit of liposuction to remove melted fat for a quicker recovery. Finally, a light compressive bandage is applied (like an ace wrap or Spanx) for several days. Your appearance will continue to get better for six months, but you'll likely see an improvement in just a few days.