Fotona Laser Treatments
explained, one by one.
One laser platform. Six treatments. Honest limits for each.
Several of the non-surgical treatments at U Eye Laser Cosmetic (UELC) run on one medical laser platform: Fotona. This page explains what the platform is in plain terms, then walks through each Fotona treatment we offer: what it treats, who it suits and who it does not, sessions in general terms, and where its limits lie.
Two wavelengths,
one principle.
Fotona is a medical laser system with two wavelengths in one device. Both work the same way at heart: controlled warmth prompts tissue to contract and build new collagen over the following weeks and months.
The treatments on this page do not cut, lift or reposition tissue, and they add no foreign substance. That is why results arrive gradually, usually over a short series, and are maintained over time rather than permanent.
Absorbed strongly by water, so it works on the outermost layers of the skin with precision. In its gentlest settings it warms tissue rather than removing it, which is how it is used for the lips, the eye area and the soft palate.
Passes through the surface and heats the deeper layers of the skin without injuring the top. It is used for deep tightening of the face and body.
At UELC these treatments are delivered by our Medical Aestheticians, who work with the same medical-grade laser technology our ophthalmologists use, under physician supervision in a surgeon-led clinic.
Six treatments,
each with its limits.
A non-surgical laser facial that works the skin at four depths in one session. It suits mild to moderate skin laxity, fine lines, and uneven texture and tone.
Four modes run in order: SmoothLiftin, applied from inside the mouth to firm the lower face and soften nose-to-mouth lines; FRAC3, for uneven pigment, mild redness, pores and texture below the surface; PIANO, a long deep-heating pulse that drives the firming; and SupErficial, a light laser peel for the surface.
People whose skin has begun to lose firmness but who do not have a large amount of loose skin, and who want a gradual refresh without surgery or downtime. Darker skin tones carry a slightly higher chance of temporary pigment change, so skin type is part of planning.
Under an hour per session, with mild redness and warmth for a few hours. Some tightening is visible immediately; the lasting change builds over three to six months, commonly across three to four sessions a few weeks apart, and is maintained with periodic touch-ups.
It is not a facelift: it does not remove skin or fat or reposition deeper tissue, so significant laxity in the jowls, neck or eyelids calls for a surgical consultation. An active skin infection, certain skin conditions and pregnancy are reasons to wait.
More: Fotona 4D on our Skin Rejuvenation pageRead more: Fotona 4D, a complete guide
A comfortable, no-device laser course that gently firms the tissue of the soft palate, reducing the vibration that causes snoring. No appliance to wear, no downtime.
Snoring and the disrupted sleep that comes with it, for you or for a partner. Gentle laser warmth tightens the soft-palate tissue so it vibrates less as you breathe.
People whose snoring disrupts their own sleep or a partner’s and who want a non-surgical option with nothing to wear at night.
A short series, with improvement building afterward. The effect is maintained with occasional repeat treatment rather than permanent, and the degree of improvement varies from person to person.
At UELC, NightLase is mainly used to treat snoring. Its effectiveness for obstructive sleep apnea may be limited, and we do not offer it as a sleep apnea treatment. Diagnosed or suspected sleep apnea needs a medical sleep assessment first; if your snoring comes with daytime exhaustion, gasping or witnessed pauses in breathing, we will point you there.
A gentler Er:YAG setting made for the thin skin around the eyes, which is too delicate for deeper resurfacing. Targeted warmth firms the skin and stimulates a little fresh collagen.
Fine, crepey eye-area skin and a tired look, where a subtle improvement with little or no downtime is the goal.
People who want to refine skin quality around the eyes without surgery, and who understand the change is gradual and subtle.
Comfortable, with little to no downtime; subtle tightening builds over a short series. It refines skin quality and does not change eyelid position.
SmoothEye cannot remove a fold of excess upper-lid skin or lift true hooding. Where the concern is structural, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is the honest answer, and we can arrange that conversation. Because the eye area and dry-eye health are linked, we work with the U Dry Eye Institute (UDEI) where the eyes themselves need care.
More: SmoothEye on our Skin Rejuvenation pageFotona SmoothEye article
Gentle, controlled warmth to the inner lining and outer surface of the lips prompts new collagen, so over a series the lips firm, texture smooths, and they look modestly fuller and more defined. No substance is added.
Lips that have lost a little firmness or definition, and fine vertical lines around the mouth, for people who want a natural, understated change.
People who prefer no needles and no injected material, and who are comfortable with a gradual result that builds over a few sessions.
About fifteen to thirty minutes per session with essentially no downtime. The result builds across a small series a few weeks apart and is maintained with occasional upkeep. It is a refresh, not a transformation.
Anyone wanting pronounced, immediate volume will be better served by a filler. An active cold sore or infection around the lips, certain skin conditions, pregnancy, or a history of significant reaction to laser treatment are reasons to wait or be assessed first.
Fotona’s non-invasive laser treatment for skin laxity on the body. It uses the same principle as the other treatments on this page: controlled laser warmth in the deeper layers of the skin prompts existing collagen to tighten and new collagen to form.
Mild to moderate skin laxity where gradual, natural-looking firming without incisions or downtime is the goal.
People with skin that has lost some firmness but who do not have a large amount of loose skin, and who are comfortable with a result that builds over time.
Improvement is progressive over the weeks after each session, usually as a series with maintenance. Individual response varies, and the right plan is set at your consultation.
It is not a weight-loss treatment, and it does not replace surgery where there is significant loose skin. We will tell you candidly if it is unlikely to help.
A Fotona laser scalp treatment combined with PRP, platelet-rich plasma drawn from a small sample of your own blood and delivered into the scalp, to support thinning hair.
Early thinning, where follicles are weakened but still present. The laser scalp treatment is combined with PRP, whose growth factors support weakened follicles to encourage thicker, healthier growth. Because the PRP is your own, an allergic reaction to it is not a concern.
People noticing early thinning who want a non-surgical approach and are prepared for a course of sessions rather than a single visit.
No real downtime. Benefit builds over a course of sessions, then ongoing maintenance. Response varies, and because hair loss has many causes a medical assessment may be recommended first.
It cannot bring back follicles that are no longer there, so it is not a treatment for advanced hair loss. Started early, results are better; we will tell you candidly if it is unlikely to help.
Gradual by design.
Not for everything.
Every treatment on this page works by prompting your own collagen, which sets expectations for all of them. We would rather you hear the limits from us than discover them later.
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Medically reviewed by the Medical Advisory Council at U Vision Group.
Medical disclaimer. This page is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for an assessment, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified eye care provider. Every patient is different, and the information here may not apply to your situation. Any outcomes described are general and are not a guarantee of results. If you have questions or concerns about your eyes or vision, please speak with a qualified eye care professional or book an assessment with us.
Which Fotona treatment,
if any?
Your consultation is an assessment, not a sales pitch. We will tell you honestly which treatment suits your skin and your goals, and if none does, we will explain what would.