Fotona 4D - A Non-Invasive Laser-Based Skin Lifting Treatment

Fotona 4D is a specific series of synergistic, non-surgical treatments that leverages on lasers to achieve skin tightening and lifting effects without the use of injectables or threads.

 

What makes Fotona 4D Singapore different from other skin lifting treatments is that it involves treating the inside of the cheeks to gently heat the skin of the face from the inside to tighten soft tissue and stimulate collagen production from both sides of the cheeks.

 

With 2 laser wavelengths, Er:YAG and Nd:YAG, and 4 treatment modes, skin laxity can be effectively addressed on all layers – deep, medial and superficial connective structures of the skin.

 

Why is it called Fotona4D?

 

The four “dimensions” of Fotona 4D refer to the 4 different, but synergistic laser functions of the SP Dynamis device. The four dimensions are:

• SmoothLiftin
• FRAC3
• PIANO
• SupErficial

 

This 4D skin-tightening laser treatment begins by using the SmoothLiftin Er:YAG intraoral function to gently heat the inside of the cheeks to provide bulk heating of the skin. By doing so, it kickstarts collagen production in the treated area.

 

In addition, it stimulates existing collagen fibers in the treated area to contract and activate them to tighten saggy skin. Over several sessions, you can expect an overall improvement of tightness and elasticity in the cheeks and reduction of nasolabial folds.

 

After the inside of the cheeks have been heated, the next step is to use the fractional Nd:YAG laser with pre-set pulse structure to create tiny regional spikes of high temperature to address specific, deeper skin imperfections such as deep wrinkles to complement the effect of the intraoral treatment. FRAC3 is also commonly used for laser hair removal in Singapore.

 

The third stage of Fotona 4D treatment is to use an ultra-long Nd:YAG pulse mode to cause bulk tissue heating safely and rapidly, by concentrating energy delivery subcutaneously. Commonly referred to as the PIANO pulse, this particular laser function is in the super-extended seconds regime mode that uses a brushing technique for achieving full thickness bulk heating for an overall synergistic tightening effect from deep within.

 

The last and final treatment of Fotona 4D is known as the SupErficial mode. It uses a light Er:YAG ablation that gives a pearl finish to the skin. In addition, it improves the appearance of the skin, evens out skin tone and reduces dark pigments by using a proprietary VSP technology that enables the doctor to adjust the laser to an extremely light peel without having to experience the downtime that is often associated with a chemical peel.

 

How often do I need to undergo Fotona 4D?

 

Although people report experiencing long-lasting results for up to 4-6 months, doctors advise patients to undergo Fotona 4D treatment every 4-6 weeks to ensure that the collagen and elastin fibers continue to stay active deep in the skin layers.

 

Is Fotona 4D painful?

 

All 4 modes of the treatment are not painful. Most patients report a warm or mild pinching sensation. The treatment is bearable but people with sensitive skin may notice some skin redness for a few hours immediately after the treatment.

 

The skin redness should resolve in a few hours post-treatment.