Personalised Laser Treatments

Fotona 6D combines two laser wavelengths, Nd:YAG 1064 nm and Er:YAG 2940 nm, to target different depths of the skin. The treatment aims to improve skin firmness, texture and visible signs of ageing.

By combining these wavelengths, the treatment can target deeper tissue as well as the skin’s surface. Potential benefits include:

Your dermatologist will recommend the number of sessions according to your skin condition. A typical course consists of 4–6 sessions, each lasting approximately 45–60 minutes.

Laser treatment is non-surgical and does not involve incisions. Downtime is generally not required, although temporary redness or a feeling of warmth may occur, depending on your skin and the laser settings used. Follow your dermatologist’s daily skincare advice to support recovery and treatment outcomes.

Fractional laser delivers energy to tiny areas of the skin, leaving surrounding areas untreated. These controlled micro-injuries stimulate the skin’s natural repair process and collagen production, helping improve its surface and texture.

For enlarged pores, selected StarWalker settings can deliver energy to deeper layers of the skin, creating controlled thermal effects. This stimulates collagen and elastin production and remodelling, helping improve the texture of the skin around the hair follicles. Over time, pores may appear smaller and less noticeable, while skin texture and fine lines may also improve.

Laser treatment aims to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and improve skin texture. Results are usually assessed after a course of several sessions and vary from person to person.

Temporary redness, warmth, mild swelling or other short-term reactions may occur. Your dermatologist will select the treatment mode and adjust the laser settings to suit your skin, aiming to optimise results while reducing the risk of irritation or post-treatment pigmentation changes.

Melasma appears as brown patches or spots on the face due to increased melanin production and uneven pigment distribution. It commonly affects the cheeks, forehead, chin and upper lip, and is more common in women, particularly those with medium to darker skin tones.

Melasma is not harmful to your physical health, but it can be frustrating because it may persist, be difficult to clear completely and recur.

There are several types of melasma, including epidermal, dermal and mixed melasma. The depth and extent of pigmentation vary from person to person, so treatment needs to be tailored to the individual.

Laser may help improve melasma, but it is not usually the only treatment required. Depending on your skin, your dermatologist may combine laser treatment with topical medicines and sun protection. Laser must be used carefully because, in some cases, the heat generated can worsen melasma or trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Freckles and age spots both appear as brown marks on the skin, but they differ in their causes and characteristics.

Freckles often appear earlier in life and are more noticeable on sun-exposed areas, particularly the nose and cheeks. Their colour may become darker after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Age spots, also known as solar lentigines, are associated with long-term sun exposure. These flat, brown marks commonly appear on the face, backs of the hands and other areas frequently exposed to sunlight. They are benign and are often treated for cosmetic reasons.

Freckles and age spots can respond well to laser treatment. Lasers designed to target pigmentation may significantly lighten these marks, although the results depend on the type of lesion, the depth of the pigment and your skin characteristics.

Your dermatologist will determine the number of sessions according to the number and intensity of the spots and how your skin responds. Sun protection remains important after age spot treatment, as UV exposure can contribute to the development of new spots or the return of pigmentation.

Congenital pigmented birthmarks are areas of skin with a different colour caused by an accumulation of pigment. They are usually present at birth or develop during early childhood.

Depending on the type of birthmark, the pigment may lie at different depths within the skin. Deeper pigmentation may require a longer course of treatment than more superficial pigmentation.

Post-acne marks are brown or dark areas that can remain for months after inflammatory acne has healed. This is known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which develops when inflammation stimulates the skin to produce more melanin.

Treatment involves more than fading existing marks. It is also important to manage ongoing acne and skin inflammation. If acne continues to recur, new areas of pigmentation may develop. Your dermatologist may therefore recommend treating acne first, or managing acne and pigmentation at the same time.

Moles are common pigmented skin lesions.

Depending on the characteristics of a mole, your dermatologist may consider an ablative laser, such as an Er:YAG laser, to remove it. This laser removes tissue layer by layer with precision, limiting the effect on surrounding skin.

A small scab may form after treatment and shed as the skin heals. Recovery time depends on the size and depth of the mole.

Acne is an inflammatory condition involving the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Several factors contribute to its development, including excess oil production, blocked follicles and inflammation. Acne can recur, and prolonged inflammation may leave dark marks or scars.

Depending on the type and severity of your acne, your dermatologist may recommend a combination of treatments, such as topical medicines, oral medicines, laser treatment and other supportive therapies. Laser does not replace acne medication entirely, but it may be included in a treatment plan suited to your skin.

At FV Hospital, long-pulsed laser technology may be used as part of an appropriate treatment plan to help manage inflammation and improve acne lesions. This type of laser can deliver energy into deeper layers of tissue, producing a controlled thermal effect.

Laser is not a substitute for all acne medicines, and not every type of acne responds in the same way. Your dermatologist will assess the type of acne, degree of inflammation and condition of your skin before recommending treatment. Multiple sessions are usually required, and results vary from person to person.

Scars are marks left on the skin after healing. They can take several forms: atrophic scars create depressions in the skin, red or dark scars cause changes in skin colour, and hypertrophic scars are raised and thicker than the surrounding skin.