Non-Surgical, Non-Pharmaceutical Fotona Laser Therapy
Esthetic skin care treatments with the FDA-approved Fotona laser will minimize the effects of aging and maximize your esthetic potential. After undergoing safe and effective Fotona laser therapy, you’ll feel more confident and attractive due to a youthful skin tone and texture. Your skin will no longer feature the obvious blemishes that inhibited you from engaging in social, professional, or romantic situations.
Is esthetic laser therapy right for you?
Most patients qualify for Fotona laser treatments.
If you’re healthy, but unhappy with blemishes, wrinkles, excess hair growth, thin lips, or the appearance of veins, Fotona treatment may work well for you.
Fotona esthetic laser therapies include:
- Facial rejuvenation
- Reduction/removal of wrinkles and fine lines
- Scar revision
- Spider veins and vascular lesion reduction
- Varicose vein treatment
- Skin tightening and resurfacing
- Lip plumping for fuller lips, no injections
- Pigmented lesion reduction: age spots, liver spots, freckles
- Removal of skin tags and moles
- Release of tongue-ties
Your Initial Consultation
The first appointment will be a time for you to speak openly with Dr. FischerHahm about your objectives and concerns. At this consultation, the doctor will ask about your medical history, including current medications and prior cosmetic procedures. The two of you will also discuss your expected treatment outcomes. By the end of this visit, you should completely understand what to expect from Fotona laser treatments for your specific treatments, so you’ll experience no surprises and feel completely satisfied with the results.
How Fotona Works
The Fotona laser is two lasers in one. It allows for surface level and deep penetration of skin for a wide range of treatments. With photoacoustic waves, the laser breaks down unwanted cells for the body to eliminate. In addition, the laser simultaneously increases healing capabilities and collagen production, for a fuller, more youthful look.
Fotona has many applications, including but not limited to:
SmoothLase: wrinkle and fine line reduction around lips, chin, and mouth to erase years of aging
LipLase: plump lips without injections
NightLase: for patients diagnosed with sleep apnea, this method can tighten and recontour pharyngeal tissue to reduce airway obstruction
SnoreLase: for patients who snore, this technique can reduce the snoring
Fotona laser treatment comes with amazing benefits, such as:
- Safe, FDA approved
- Minimally invasive
- Non-surgical
- Non-pharmaceutical
- Gradual, time-release results
- Lasting results
- Fast
- Effective
- Few side effects
- Quick recovery
How to Prepare for Fotona Therapy
In preparation for treatment:
- Avoid smoking for two weeks
- Avoid drinking alcohol for two weeks
- Avoid sun exposure for two months
The day of treatment, before your procedure:
- Drink one liter or more of water
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing
- Do not apply products to the treatment region
- If sedation will be used, coordinate a driver to and from your appointment
- Check in at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment
What to Expect Following Fotona Treatment
After treatment, you may experience:
- Swelling
- Itchiness
- Numbness
- Redness
- Mild discomfort
Do this following treatment:
- Use a clean cool pack or ice pack (20-minutes on, 20-minutes off) to reduce swelling and discomfort
- Take NSAIDs as per the label to address swelling and discomfort
- Keep the treatment area clean
- Do not wear makeup for two days
- Apply aloe vera and high-SPF sunscreen to soothe and protect skin after 48 hours
- Wear loose clothing over the treatment area
- Take 48 hours off daily responsibilities and exercise routines to recover
- Begin a healthy skincare routine after two weeks of recovery
- Stay out of the sun for 48 hours
- Contact us if you experience blistering or intense pain
- Attend follow-up appointments
- Undergo touch-ups as needed
Avoid this after treatment:
- Scrubbing skin
- Applying pressure to skin
- Taking hot baths or showers
- Entering a sauna or hot tub
- Shaving or waxing
- Using tweezers on treated skin
- Applying perfume, harsh creams, or bleaching products
- Swimming or exposure to chlorine
Learn How Fotona Can Help You
If you’re ready to take action to improve your appearance, reverse the signs of aging, and feel more confident about yourself, talk with us about Fotona laser therapy. You may not need a surgical facelift or other invasive procedure to achieve the results you desire.Call Napa Family Dental at 505.323.7700 or Rio Rancho Smiles at Call: 505.994.9693 and schedule a consultation to discuss how esthetic laser therapy can help you.