Fotona Contour
A deep-resurfacing protocol with Er:YAG laser, developed by Dr. Miguel Proença to intensively work on skin quality, while preserving naturalness and facial identity.
Deep resurfacing, with medical judgment.
Fotona Contour uses the Er:YAG laser on the Fotona platform for deep resurfacing, aimed at skin quality and texture. It was developed from Dr. Miguel's clinical experience with laser and reactive skin, with a clear goal: natural results, without transforming the face.
It can be directed at the full face or at specific areas, and is often performed in a single session, when indicated.
Where Fotona Contour makes a difference.
Skin quality and texture
Deep resurfacing to intensively work on the skin's surface and texture.
Periocular area and crow's feet
Working on a delicate area, where skin quality makes all the difference to the eyes.
Lip lines
Vertical lines on the upper lip, often hard to treat any other way.
Firmness and luminosity
Stimulating the skin for a firmer, fresher, more even look, without altering expression.
Surgery repositions tissue. Laser works on skin quality.
They are different approaches, with different goals, although sometimes complementary. Fotona Contour doesn't replace a facelift: it works on texture, surface firmness and luminosity, while preserving expression.
About 10 days.
First few days
The skin's expected reaction to the laser's energy, managed with the indicated post-treatment care.
Over the course of the week
The skin progressively improves. Care and sun protection are essential during this stage.
About 10 days
The approximate recovery period, with a gradual return to routine and social exposure.
- Wants to improve skin quality and texture without resorting to surgery.
- Is looking for a natural, progressive result that preserves facial identity.
- Can set aside a recovery period of around 10 days.
- Is looking to reposition tissue or a surgical lifting effect, which are different goals.
- Cannot fit the recovery period into their current schedule.
- Has active skin conditions that need to be assessed and stabilized first.
Fotona Contour — frequently asked questions
01Does Fotona Contour replace a facelift?+
No. Surgery repositions tissue; laser works on skin quality. They are different approaches, with different goals, although sometimes complementary.
02How many sessions are needed?+
Often a single session, when indicated. The need for further sessions and their timing are always confirmed in an assessment consultation.
03What is the recovery time?+
About 10 days, with post-treatment care and sun protection. The exact time varies from person to person.
04Can it be done on sensitive skin?+
The indication is assessed case by case. Training in Allergy and Immunology makes it possible to carefully weigh the skin's reactivity before treating.
05Does it treat the whole face or specific areas?+
Both. It can be directed at the full face or at specific areas, such as the periocular region, crow's feet, lip lines or texture.
Does Fotona Contour make sense for you?
The indication is assessed case by case, in consultation. The first step is understanding whether it's the right approach for your skin and your goals.
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