The 4D laser facelift is performed using the Fotona 4D – a sequential combination of four external and intraoral laser procedures:
1. SmoothLiftin – Intraoral Tightening
SmoothLiftin is a revolutionary non-ablative intraoral treatment for controlled and gentle bulk-heating to stimulate collagen contraction. In addition to an immediate effect resulting in the shrinkage of collagen fibres, the initiation of collagenases, or new collagen formation, occurs. The effects result in an overall volumisation and improvement of tightness and elasticity in the treated tissue as well as a plumping effect to the nasolabial folds from the inside, much like facial dermal filler injections.*
2. FRAC3 – Rejuvenation
FRAC3 is a three-dimensional treatment effect that targets superficial aging related imperfections in skin tissue, such as wrinkles. With a FRAC3 laser face lift, more surrounding tissue remains unaffected, ensuring faster healing and less patient downtime compared to conventional fractional treatments.*
3. PIANO mode – Skin Tightening
PIANO mode is a new bulk heating approach based on super-long pulse durations (0.3 – 60 s) which are longer than the thermal relaxation time of the epidermis and other skin structures such as hair follicles or blood vessels. Since PIANO mode does not cause high initial temperature peaks in the epidermis, it is the safest mode for reaching deeper lying skin tissues such as uneven tone and wrinkles.*
4. SupErficial – Light Peel
SupErficial is a light cold ablation that gives a pearl finish to the skin. SupErficial additionally improves the appearance of the skin and reduces imperfections by using Fotona’s propriety VSP technology, enabling the operator to easily adjust the laser to an extremely controlled light peel without thermal effects, for a no-downtime, highly precise treatment.*
*Individual results may vary.