Skinpossible is thrilled to be the first Clinic in Calgary to offer four new treatments that are breakthroughs in medical aesthetics thanks to the expanded capabilities of Fotona’s Dynamis laser! We are excited to introduce Fotona’s Smoothliftin™, Frac3™, Piano™ and SupErficial™ treatments.
The Fotona 4D Treatment address some of the most popular skin concerns with the use of 4 unique laser modes: SmoothLiftin®, FRAC3®, PIANO® and SupErficial™.
Four laser treatments to combat facial aging Suitable for the fair, medium and dark skin!
These four revolutionary new treatments can be delivered individually or in combinations to address a wide range of facial concerns.
Each treatment has its own unique benefits. They can also be delivered in customized combinations to work on deeper, medial and superficial connective structures of the skin. Combined they provide synergistic, non-invasive solutions for both the exterior facial and interior oral cavity, while simultaneously targeting different skin imperfections.
The 4D approach stimulates full-thickness contraction of collagen, volumization without injectables, reduction of wrinkles and pigment and a fine polishing of the skin. Your face will not only look rejuvenated but also younger, tighter and more vibrant!
| Intra-oral Facial
What is SmoothLiftin?
It’s an inside job...tightening for the lower face from the inside out! What is incredible about this treatment is that reduction of wrinkles can often be detected right after the treatment. Tightening of the cheeks, diminishing of the nasolabial folds and lifting of the oral commissure is usually evident immediately. A plumping effect occurs. The results are much like those of injectable fillers, but SmoothLiftin’s intra-oral treatment creates a more long-term result.
How does it work?
A pulse of laser light, known as Smooth mode, is delivered at such low speeds it can safely be performed inside the mouth. The laser beam is aimed at the mucosa membrane inside the mouth to target the underlying tissues of the inner cheeks. The controlled thermal effect produces a wound healing response and the stimulation of collagen remodeling.
The treatment has also proven effective for mild to moderate perioral wrinkles, better known as lip lines. By raising the upper and lower lips, and targeting the mucosa membrane around the mouth, the area around the lips themselves can be treated. Mild to moderate perioral wrinkles can be improved significantly. In fact, the average wrinkles score in clinical trials resulted in an improvement of 69% with a series of five treatments. There is no pain during the treatment, only a slight warming sensation. There are also no adverse effects such as redness or swelling after SmoothLiftin.
• Treats cheeks and lips from inside the mouth
• Tightens skin deeply from the inside out
• Lifts the cheeks and corners of the mouth
• Restore volume to diminish nasolabial folds
• Plumps like filler but longer lasting
• Comfortable and no downtime
• Results often are seen instantly
• Results are like those of dermal fillers but more long-lasting.
| Skin Tightening for all Skintypes
What is Piano?
Piano is a new method of delivering laser energy. As part of our 2D treatment, while Smoothliftin works from the inside out, Piano works from the outside in. It provides an outstanding tightening effect on areas experiencing skin laxity. It heats the skin safely and rapidly, building the heat gradually to stimulate collagen synthesis and cause an overall synergistic tightening effect. It is suitable for all skin types, even very dark skin.
How does it work?
Piano causes bulk tissue heating by concentrating the energy delivery subcutaneously. It uses a unique super-extended seconds pulse and a brushing technique to complete a full-thickness bulk heating to the dermis while sparing unnecessary thermal damage to the epidermis. Since Piano mode does not cause high initial temperature peaks in the epidermis it is the safest mode of reaching deeper lying skin tissues. It is also indicated for the promotion of wound healing and scar prevention.
This treatment feels like the sensation of warm water being poured on your face. Your skin may feel warm afterward and be a bit pink for about 30 minutes after the treatment.
• Stimulates collagen from the outside in
• Penetrates deeply for synergistic tightening
• Safe and effective for fair-medium or dark skin
• Tightens effectively on the face or body
• Comfortable and no downtime
• Promotes wound healing
What is Frac3?
Frac3 Skin Rejuvenation is truly a unique treatment but what matters most is what it can do for your skin. It targets deep skin imperfections, is suitable for fair, medium or dark-skinned patients. It has also been shown to improve atrophic (depressed) scarring, texture, and tone, wrinkles, flushing and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, all while also tightening skin.
How does it work?
What makes Frac3 unique is that it creates a self-induced 3-D fractional effect which is localized to pre-existing skin damage. Other fractional technologies deliver energy by fractionating the beam itself. This technique is non-selective with regard to local skin imperfections. A Frac3 beam is whole upon delivery to the skin and is fractionated by the skin’s imperfections as it proceeds towards the subcutaneous tissue. The damage is located predominantly at the sites of the skin imperfections. It is self-induced in that the tissue is treated only where required. Frac3 is a breakthrough in improved laser skin rejuvenation procedures due to its effectiveness, selectiveness, and cost-effectiveness. Its ability to treat even the darkest skin tones makes it a welcome addition to Skinpossible’s artillery of laser solutions.
• Non-invasively reduces or erases atrophic scarring such as acne scars
• Improve texture, tone, and wrinkles
• Suitable for even the darkest skin
• Lengthy sun avoidance not required
| Skin Polishing- Laser Peel
What is SupERficial?
SuperErficial is a light laser peel that may also be used to further improve the appearance of the skin. This light cold ablation reduces surface imperfections with an extremely controlled treatment. It minimizes surface irregularities such as fine lines and pores to polish the skin and create a smoother pearl-like finish. As part of the 4D treatment it can be done in all seasons and you don’t have to stay out of the sun for a prolonged period of time.
How does it work?
Foton’s Erbium Yag laser is very versatile. The operator can easily adjust the laser to use various pulse durations and precisely control the amount of heat applied during a treatment. As part 4 of the of Fotona’s 4D treatment, we set the laser to use Fotona’s proprietary Very Short Pulse mode. We also take the heat out for a comfortable treatment that is safe for all skin types with little or no downtime.
During this treatment, you will feel only mild discomfort. Afterward, you will be quite pink for a day and dry for a week. SPF should be worn in the treatment area for a month to avoid excessive sun exposure... When more pronounced resurfacing results are desired or required TwinLight or C02 Fractionated Resurfacing may be necessary.
• A light micro-laser peel
• Reduces surface imperfections
• Minimizes fine lines and pores
• Polishes the skin for a smoother finish
• Minimal or no downtime
• Suitable for fair, medium and dark skin
• Lengthy sun avoidance not required
Combination: SmoothliftinTM and PianoTM
• The in-out facelift for volumization, tightening and lifting much like the results of filler but more long-lasting.
Combination: SmoothliftinTM, PianoTM and Frac3TM
• Volumize, tighten, lift, and seek out miniscule age-related imperfections such as pigment and flushing.
Combination: SmoothliftinTM, PianoTM, Frac3TM and SupErficialTM
• Add a light cold micro-laser peel to polish the skin for a more full rejuvenation
Which treatment or what combination of laser Fotona treatments is right for you and how many treatments will be required depends on your age and the condition of your skin. We will customize and treatment plan that that is right for you at the time of your consultation.
Fotona’s revolutionary new 4D approach to skin revitalization is suitable for men and women of any ethnicity. A single treatment will show a benefit but a series of three to five is recommended. A general guideline is one treatment for every decade of age spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart and one annual follow-up to maintain the result.
There is no downtime and you can continue your daily activities right after treatment. There may be mild redness and swelling for only a day or two, so you may wish to consider this a “social downtime” procedure.