A NONINVASIVE “FACELIFT”

This laser treatment gives skin a lifted appearance without pain or injections. It even targets the inside of your mouth to smooth the smile lines.

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This laser treatment gives skin a lifted appearance without pain or injections. It even targets the inside of your mouth to smooth the smile lines.

You’re too chicken to try fillers. Yet, you want something to treat your lines, wrinkles and saggy jowls. In this age of selfies, who doesn't want to look photo-ready? Consider Fotona 4D, a unique, non-invasive laser treatment that targets the epidermis and dermis layers to give you firmer, smoother and more supple skin.

It is suitable for people across a range of ages, whether you’re a 20something who wants a bit of a boost to your appearance, or a 30- or 40something looking to lift and tighten loose skin. Taking just 30 minutes, this is pretty much a lunchtime treatment. The Fotona 4D uses two lasers (Er:Yag and Nd:Yag) and four treatment modes. What’s special: One of the steps even involves a laser used on the inside of your mouth!

STEP 1 This is an intra-oral treatment exclusive to the Fotona laser. A probe, roughly the width of an electric toothbrush handle, is placed inside your mouth. You’ll feel a warm sensation (like drinking warm water). The Er:Yag laser is administered on the inner surfaces of your cheeks and lips to stimulate collagen to contract, which gives skin a plumper, tighter appearance. This helps reduce the look of wrinkles and laugh lines. Think of this as a lift from within.

STEP 2 The Nd:Yag laser in Fotona’s Frac3 mode targets the epidermis, focusing on the cheekbone and jaw areas for improved tone and a more V-shaped jawline.

STEP 3 The same Nd:Yag laser (but in Fotona’s Piano mode) targets the deeper dermis layer for a controlled deep heating of the tissues. The result: plumper, less saggy skin.

STEP 4 Think of this as an extremely controlled light peel. The Er:Yag laser is used to give skin a smooth, pearl-like finish.

The treatment is said to be painless, and reportedly gives immediate results. There is no downtime, but you may see slight redness for a day. If you have had fillers or botox done, wait for about two weeks before going for Fotona 4D.

The Fotona 4D treatment is available at the following clinics:

Neu Age Clinic (tel: 6222-1481), M&W Aesthetic Clinic (tel: 6734-8348), H K Tan Surgery (tel: 6733-2555), IDS Clinic (tel: 6568-3555) Halley Medical Aesthetics (tel: 6737-8233), Prive Clinic (tel: 6737-6639), The Aesthetic Clinic (tel: 6235-8770) Singapore Aesthetic Centre (tel: 6837-1000), Healthsprings Laser and Aesthetic Clinic (tel: 6836-8386) P Clinic (tel: 6100-1234), A.L.L. Medical Centre (tel: 6334-3213), WeCoMed Clinic (tel: 6467-2822), Face, Body & Skin Aesthetics Medical Centre (tel: 6235-1125).