The current trend in dentistry integrates facial aesthetic treatments alongside traditional dental procedures to enhance both oral health and overall facial appearance. (Image: Fotona)
LJUBILJANA; Slovenia: As the desire to maintain a youthful appearance grows, so does the market for effective anti-ageing solutions. Recent advancements in laser technology now provide scientifically validated methods for rejuvenating skin and preserving its natural beauty.
In today’s competitive dental healthcare industry, dental practices are integrating innovative technologies not only for enhancing traditional treatments but also for addressing the increasing patient demand for facial aesthetics. The Fotona LightWalker laser system exemplifies such innovation, offering the highly versatile Er:YAG and Nd:YAG wavelengths for hard- and soft-tissue treatments in endodontics, periodontics, restorative and conservative dentistry, oral surgery and implantology, as well as for enabling a broad spectrum of advanced aesthetic treatments.
Figs.1a & b: Clinical situation before (a) and after SmoothEye laser treatment (b). Figs. 2a & b: Clinical situation before (a) and after LipLase laser treatment (b). (Images: Jolanda Grayling)
New treatment possibilities with natural-looking results
Er:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers can be utilised either individually for a wide range of powerful and precise treatments or applied synergistically to rejuvenate and tighten the skin without needles, sutures or injectable fillers. The most popular aesthetic treatments include:
SmoothEye, a non-ablative Er:YAG laser treatment for tightening and wrinkle reduction in the periocular region;
LipLase, a fast and patient-friendly lip enhancement procedure that creates volume by stimulating natural collagen and elastin production;
VectorLift, non-ablative Er:YAG eyebrow lifting and upper eyelid rejuvenation;
skin lesion removal, a treatment for precise and fast removal of superficial benign lesions;
hair removal, a safe, effective Nd:YAG treatment with long-lasting results for all skin types;
vascular lesion treatments, a great solution for treating haemangiomas, vascular malformations such as telangiectasias, venous lakes and angiomas;
acne treatment, a treatment that reduces acne inflammation and the number of active acne spots through photo-selective absorption and controlled heating and stimulates collagen remodelling;
skin resurfacing and rejuvenation, anti-ageing treatments that can be performed in ablative or non-ablative modes with both wavelengths, depending on the particular aesthetic outcome that the patient and practitioner wish to achieve—can also be combined with a comprehensive anti-ageing treatment such as Fotona3D; and
Fotona3D, a non-surgical three-step laser facelifting procedure utilising a synergistic combination of the Er:YAG and Nd:YAG wavelengths to achieve a rejuvenated, natural-looking appearance with little to no downtime.
Fotona LightWalker laser. (Image: Fotona)
Revolutionary Fotona SMOOTH mode: Gentle and effective
Facial aesthetic treatments such as Fotona3D, SmoothEye, LipLase, VectorLift and HAIRestart take advantage of the unique patented Fotona SMOOTH pulse technology, which treats the skin in a smooth, almost feather-like, non-ablative manner, with precisely controlled temperature deposition. The process stimulates collagen remodelling and initiates collagen synthesis, leading to an overall improvement of wrinkles, skin laxity and elasticity. The minimally invasive nature of these treatments ensures ultimate patient comfort and safety.
A strategic upgrade for the modern dental practice
Incorporating advanced laser systems like the Fotona LightWalker into a dental practice not only meets the growing demand for high-standard dental and facial aesthetic treatments, but also improves patient satisfaction, attracts new clientele and boosts revenue. As Dr Linhlan Nguyen, a clinical expert and lecturer of the Laser and Health Academy, said, “To be a dentist in the twenty-first century, you have to get out of the mouth.”
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