Fotona 4D Pro
What is Fotona 4D Pro ?
Fotona 4D Pro is one of the most popular non-surgical facial rejuvenation and anti-ageing treatments at EC Aesthetic Clinic. It is the first dual-wavelength laser in the world which means Fotona 4D Pro combines two different wavelengths of lasers to give the skin thorough tightening, lifting and rejuvenation in different skin layers and different ways. The dual-wavelength laser rejuvenates the skin in multiple ways during one treatment, including reducing fine lines and wrinkles, tightening the loose skin, smoothing out nasolabial lines, contouring the jawline, while improving the skin tone and texture and reducing enlarged pores.
What does the Fotona 4D Pro treatment involve?
Before any treatment, we will conduct a full consultation with you to check your skin and discuss your concerns. To better access your skin, we may do a VISIA skin analysis during the consultation which enables us to see the problems under the skin’s surface. Once we decide if you are a suitable candidate for Fotona 4D Pro, a patch test will be required two weeks before the formal treatment.
The treatment is very comfortable and doesn’t require any anaesthetic or numbing before the treatment. There are four steps of the treatment using different modalities including the laser to treat from inside of the mouth and on the surface of the skin. Your skin may feel a little bit warm during the treatment. Sunscreen will be put on after the treatment to avoid any risk of hyperpigmentation. You can resume your daily activities after the treatment.
How does the Fotona 4D Pro Laser works?
By integrating its patented technologies, the revolutionary Fotona SP Dynamic Erbium laser uses two different wavelengths (NdYAG 1064nm and ErYAG 2940nm) to remodel and rejuvenate the skin to boost new collagen and elastin production in different layers of the skin, as well as treating varieties of skin conditions.
During one session of treatment, there are four modalities of Fotona 4D Pro: SmoothLiftin, FRAC3, PIANO and SupErficial. These treatments work together comprehensively to improve the signs of ageing skin and revitalised your skin to a younger and tighter natural-looking with minimal downtime.
SmoothLiftin: FAST TIGHTENING MODE
Nasolabial Lines
The SmoothLiftin treatment is the first step of Fotona 4D Pro and the only laser treatment that can tighten the skin from the inside of the mouth where which is the nearest point to treat the SMAS layer. SmoothLiftin is a patented non-ablative modility of Er: YAG laser, this also allow us to precisely utilise the SmoothLiftin technique to stimulate the regeneration of collagen and smooth the nasal lines and other wrinkles around the mouth.
Frac3: SKIN REJUVENATION AND BRIGHTENING MODE
BRIGHTENING & FIRMING
By adopting a short-width pulse, Frac3 can precisely target the pigmentation and blood vessels in the epidermis and dermis to create three-dimension heat damage under the surface of the skin. You may feel a little bit of heat during this step as the energy penetrates into the deeper layer of the skin. It can cause the contraction of the elastin fibres of the deeper tissues, which creates the tightening effect along the SMAS layers. It triggers the skin’s self-repair mechanism to boost collagen production and metabolism of the pigments for brightening, rejuvenation and firming results.
Piano: DEEP HEATING FAT-MELTING MODE
THE CHEEKS AND JAWLINE CONTOURING
Piano Nd: YAG is the third modality which is a non-ablative laser which can improve the loose skin and the fat tissues underneath to cause instant contrast and tighten. By gently heating up the all layers to reach 42°C, it helps to break down the fat cells in the areas such as the jawline, double chin and nasolabial lines, while as tightening the saggy skin for a more defined jawline and even better facial contouring.
Superficial: MICRO-PEELING MODE
SKIN TEXTURE
The cold erbium laser micropeel with patented VSP technology can gently resurface the skin to reduce fine lines and enlarged pores, and smooth the overall skin texture.
Benefits of Fotona 4D Pro
Non-invasive
For those doesn’t want to go through injection, surgical facelift or any invasive procedures, Fotona 4D Pro is a great alternative as it can tighten and lift the skin from inside out without any damage.
Safety and Effective
Visible results of skin tightening and volumisation can be seen after few treatments. And it doesn’t need any injectable toxins or fillers.
Natural rejuvenated result without downtime
More youthful, healthier and firmer skin with natural-looking. Comfortable treatment with no downtime
What can Fotona 4D Pro treat?
Face: Saggy skin, excess fat around the chin and jawline, laugh lines, and undefined jawline, uneven skin tone, rough skin texture, dullness
Eyes: Dark circles, puffiness related to ageing, droopy eyelids, loose skin, fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, and eye bags.
Neck: neck wrinkles, saggy neck skin, sun damages on the neck and Décolletage
Lips: Lip plumping, reduce lip wrinkles and improve the overall condition of lips.
About Fotona
Fotona 4D Pro laser system is developed by Fotona. Fotona is world-leading medical laser company with over more than 50 years of experience. Since 1964, Fotona started with producing frontline laser devices for defence, optical communications, industrial, dental and medical applications, and today it become one of the most highly recognised medical laser company for its innovative, award-winning laser systems for applications in aesthetics & dermatology, dentistry, surgery and gynecology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before any treatment, you will have a full consultation with our consultant to check if your skin is suitable for Fotona 4D Pro. Generally, you will be a suitable candidate for Fotona 4D laser if you have uneven skin tone, facial volume loss or concern about fine lines and wrinkles. It is also a great alternative for those who don’t want to undergo surgery or have a needle phobia.
The treatment is not painful; however, you may feel a warm sensation on the skin.
The treatment will take around 30 to 45 minutes.
As the Fotona 4D Pro is a non-invasive treatment, and there’s no damage on the skin. There’s minimal to no downtime and you will be able to resume your usual activities straight away. The only thing is that you may experience slight redness of the skin which could last 1 -2 days.
You may be able to see some results immediately after your first treatment, and it will gradually become more obvious over a course of treatments in 2-3 months.
Nd:YAG laser has lower melanin absorption which means it’s less chance to damage the epidermal and a lower risk to cause any post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
To achieve the best results, 3-5 sessions of treatment are recommended and each session should be 14 to 21 days apart.
Yes, we recommend you to avoid wearing makeup for the first 24 hours. After that, you can resume your normal routine.
- Please avoid direct sun exposure after the treatment and wear sunscreen.
- You may have some redness or swelling of the skin after the treatment, this can go down in 1-2 days.
- Use hydrating masks and keep moisture if your skin feels dry.
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