At a Glance

Do you wish to tighten your skin and increase volume, without using any injectables or undergoing any surgery?

Centre for Surgery offers Fotona4D, a non-invasive laser face lifting procedure. This will help to combat facial ageing as well as target superficial imperfections.

About

The 4D laser facelift is a non-surgical method which improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven tone and texture and loss of volume.

Using a laser, collagen is tightened, while new collagen production is also stimulated, giving the skin a youthful, healthier appearance.

Unlike other facelift methods, this procedure does not involve the use of any chemicals and does not involve a surgical procedure. It is ideal for those who are wanting to appear rejuvenated and also wish to have no downtime following the procedure.

The laser facelift is performed using Fotona4D treatment. This involves using two laser wavelengths – Er:YAG and Nd:YAG. Treatment targets four different levels – deeper, medial, superficial, and targeting imperfections.

The four dimensions of the laser facelift refer to four treatments within Fotona’s SP Dynamis system: SmoothLiftin, FRAC3, PIANO and SupErficial. These treatments work together to combat the signs of ageing.

Candidates

You will be a suitable candidate for this procedure if you have wrinkles, fine lines, uneven skin or lack of volume which you are wishing to treat.

It is suitable for people who do not wish to use chemicals and do not wish to undergo a surgical procedure.

Procedure

Fotona4D involves the use of four treatments with Fotona’s SP Dynamis or SP Spectro systems. These are:

SmoothLiftin: this uses the non-ablative Er:YAG laser for gentle heating. This stimulates collagen contraction and stimulates new collagen production. This results in an increase of tightness and elasticity in the skin.
FRAC3: the fractional Nd:YAG laser treats deeper imperfections and helps to restore a youthful texture to the skin.
PIANO: the ultra-long Nd:YAG laser pulse safely and rapidly heats bulk tissue. This stage also has an overall synergistic tightening effect.
SupErficial: for a pearl finish, the light cold Er:YAG ablation is used. This reduces imperfections and improves the appearance of the skin. This stage involves a controlled light peel without any thermal effects.

You should experience no pain throughout the procedure.

The whole process will take around one hour to complete.

This is a day procedure, so you will be able to return home once the treatment is complete.

Recovery

As this is a non-surgical procedure, there is no downtime. You will be able to resume your usual daily routine right away.

You may notice some redness or swelling of the skin, which will last one to two days.

For optimal results, you may wish to undergo repeat treatments. You may opt to undergo three treatments, which should be done 14-21 days apart.

FAQs

What does 4D mean?

4D stands for four dimensions, which is four treatments: SmoothLiftin, FRAC3, PIANO and SupErficial. These are the different treatment types which target different levels – deeper, medial, superficial and targets imperfections.
Am I a suitable candidate for this procedure?

You will be a suitable candidate for a 4D laser facelift if you have uneven skin, want to increase volume or a wanting to treat wrinkles and fine lines.

This treatment is often appealing for those who do not wish to undergo a surgical procedure or use chemical products.
Does the procedure hurt?

You should feel no pain throughout the treatment. You may feel a slight warm or mild pinching sensation.
How long does the procedure take?

You should feel no pain throughout the treatment. You may feel a slight warm or mild pinching sensation.
What will the recovery period be like?

This is a non-surgical procedure, so there is no recovery period. You will be able to resume your usual daily activities right away.

It is normal to experience some redness of the skin, which will last one to two days.
When will I be able to see the results?

You will be able to notice some results immediately, and the results will gradually become more apparent over the next two to three months.
Will I need to have repeat treatment sessions?

To achieve the best results, some people may need to undergo up to three treatment sessions.

The repeat sessions can be undertaken after 14 to 21 days.
When can I start wearing makeup again?

You should avoid wearing makeup for the first 24 hours.

Patrick Cardoso

08:17 09 Nov 19

I would recommend anyone looking to have a cosmetic surgery to visit the Centre For Surgery. I had two procedures done the same day, forehead osteoma excision and an open septo-rhinoplasty under their general anaesthesia technique – known as ClearSleep™, it allows you o be discharged the same day, right after the surgery you'll be able to get up and dress yourself with very little drowsiness that subsides within the following 30 minutes. The medical technique used by the surgeon for the rhinoplasty also made my recovery period very easy with little bruising and swelling that went away very quick. I didn't take any pain-killers as there was no need for them, only antibiotics pills for a week and some antibiotic cream for the incision between the nostrils.The process from first consultation to post-operative visits was a bliss. Nikesh Shah the patient coordinator was fantastic and made it all very easy for me as I live 6700 miles away from London and we needed to work around my visits to the UK. Dr Onur Gilleard is the kind of Surgeon you want, knowledgeable, patient, calm and reassuring, I had two visits pre-surgery and one post-surgery with him, every time I felt I was what mattered the most at that moment. The Nurses and the Anesthesiologist were fabulous during the day of the surgery, I wasn't particularly nervous but they made sure I had any questions answered prior to the surgery and had smile on their faces all the time while displaying high professionalism at all times. Post-operative visits went very well and eight days after my surgery I was flying back. It's been almost two months now and I'm very pleased with the results, which are very natural and most people after the second week couldn't tell I had any procedure done. You can have a chaperon and driver booked by the Centre For Surgery to go back to your hotel, it was a great service. Post-surgery you will be called every day to check how you are doing/feeling and if there is anything you need until you decide that the calls can stop.Overall a fantastic experience with the Centre for Surgery and their staff, which I have already recommended to many of my friends looking to have a cosmetic surgery.

Sadije Peposhi

21:43 05 Nov 19

Dr. Omar Tillo performed a bilateral otoplasty a few weeks ago and the results are better than I ever expected. I am very happy that I chose Dr. Tillo to perform my surgery. I visited both clinics for various appointments and they both are of a very high standard; all staff members were professional and very caring. I would highly recommend this practice. Thank you for the amazing job you performed.

Hailey B.

13:48 21 Oct 19

The staff and service were amazing. From the first contact I made with the centre, their patient administrators were very helpful, knowledgeable and...

Anna Havard

15:53 21 Sep 19

Outstanding customer service & honest straightforward advice. Dr Tillo was so easy to talk to, patient, informative and keen to make sure all my questions were answered. I would highly recommend a consultation with with Dr Tillo as a surgeon you can trust. His secretary Nickesh was also lovely to deal with & allowed me to come to a comfortable & unhurried decision about wether to go ahead with my procedure.

Michelle Little

16:35 20 Sep 19

I recently had a breast augumentation under Dr Omar Tillo and couldn't recommend him enough! He is a clear professional in what he does as I've had fantastic results!! I am quite an anxious person but Omar was very accommodating and patient with me in answering all queries and booked additional appointments for check ups. Thank you so much centre for surgery :)

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