Discover how you can lift, tighten, and rejuvenate your face naturally by choosing a non-surgical solution for younger, radiant skin without needles or surgery.
What Are A 4D / 7D Facelift with Fotona Laser?
The 7D Facelift is a multi-step laser treatment that addresses aging from the inside and outside of the skin. They are completely non-invasive treatments that stimulate new collagen synthesis (neocollagenesis), to reduce the appearance of sagging skin and wrinkles. These treatments also improve tone and texture, and treat sun-damaged skin, without injectables, while being safe for all skin types.
Both options are performed with the two laser wavelengths Er:YAG and Nd:YAG, in a series of steps with a comprehensive approach to rejuvenation.
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How the Treatment Works
The 7D is similar to the 4D Facelift but addresses a few more areas of the face, with four more treatments included.
The 4D steps are:
- Step 1: Intraoral tightening. The handpiece is inserted into the mouth to treat marionette lines from the inside. Fotona is the only laser that offers treatment from inside the mouth.
- Step 2: Pigment and texture (FRAC3®). Fractional skin resurfacing.
- Step 3: Skin tightening (PIANO®) – The goal of step three is to bring the skin to the optimal temperature for skin tightening.
- Step 4: Light peel – the depth and effectiveness can be treated to align with your downtime.
7D also includes:
- SmoothEye® (eyelid tightening)
- Vector Lift® (eyebrow lift)
- Liplase®
- Submental (under the chin). Specifically, it addresses sagging skin and definition loss in the lower face and neck. This treatment produces a better definition of the jawline.
What are the Benefits?
- Tightens skin and contours the face
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- Lifts cheeks, brows, and jawline
- Improves tone, texture, and elasticity
- No needles, no anesthesia
- Safe for all skin types
What to expect
The first step is the consultation and exploring options.
Then all patients need to be on a prescription topical cream through a compounding pharmacy for 1-2 months ( depending on the skin type) before the first session.
Many of our patients continue using the topical cream as their night cream even after they finish all sessions.
The cream contains: tranexamic acid, vitamin C, Kojic acid and niacinamide, sometimes hydroquinone added for a short period of time. The percentage of each ingredient is different in different patients, depending on their skin condition.
At the first treatment session, we apply the strongest topical cream (BLT cream) and wait for 30 min, then start the treatment.
Downtime depends on the patient’s choice of treatment during the last step which is the peel.
You may choose the deep peel with actual peeling and downtime from 3-7 days. The second option is choosing the T runner for the last step without any downtime or peeling. I recommend that every patient have at least one peel.
Who is this treatment suitable for?
The 4D and 7D Fotona Facelift is best for healthy adults with mild to moderate facial aging who want to look fresher and tighter without the risks of surgery. It’s also a popular choice for people who want to incrementally maintain their results over time.
If you’re considering this treatment, a personal consultation is recommended to determine if it’s the right fit for your skin, goals, and lifestyle.
Does a Laser Facelift eliminate the need for neurotoxins?
Neurotoxins such as Botox are mainly for prevention and not treatment. There are two types of wrinkles on the face:
- Dynamic lines: The ones we see when we move muscles, such as the appearance of frown lines (the 11s) in between eyebrows when frowning or crow’s feet when smiling, but these lines disappear when we stop moving muscles.
- Static lines: When there is collagen loss and the wrinkles and lines are there even when not moving any muscles.
Botox or other neurotoxins help to remove dynamic lines and prevent static lines.
Therefore, even after the Fotona facelift and building collagen and reducing wrinkles, you may still need the neurotoxins for prevention.
How long does it take?
Typically, it is recommended to do 1 session per decade of life. For example, a 40-year-old typically needs 4 treatments. However, each patient will receive a specific protocol of sessions based upon needs and condition of skin.
Complete results take place gradually, over 2 – 3 months. Continuing improvement for up to six months.
Treatment sessions are performed at 4-6-week intervals for a total of 3-7 consecutive sessions. Example: Patient in their sixties, as an initial package of 6 sessions recommended, followed by yearly maintenance treatment.
Maintenance treatments: One session each year.
Want to build collagen and bring back the appearance of a younger face?
A non-surgical facelift with Fotona laser procedures and Dr. Izadi’s extensive expertise can give you the results you seek.
Why Choose Pristine Wellness?
At Pristine Wellness Center, Dr. Izadi, our esteemed medical director, personally performs every procedure. As one of the most experienced medical professionals working with these procedures, she has achieved a remarkably high success rate, as reflected in her patients’ glowing testimonials.
Dr. Izadi is a quadruple board-certified physician with extensive expertise in functional and integrative medicine. She continuously enhances her knowledge by traveling the world, learning from leading doctors and scientists, and bringing the most advanced techniques back to her patients.
At Pristine Wellness Center, we pride ourselves on offering highly personalized care in a concierge-style setting—all at an affordable price, making top-tier treatments accessible to the average American.
Experience the difference in care and expertise at Pristine Wellness Center.
Before and After Photos
Dr. Izadi’s actual patient. Subject to copyright. Results may vary.
Dr. Izadi’s actual patient. Subject to copyright. Results may vary.
Preparation & Care for Treatment
Before Treatment
2 Weeks Prior:
- Avoid sun-exposure, tanning beds, or sunlamps. Patients are unable to be treated with a tan or a sunburn on the face.
- Please do not use perfume, deodorant, waxing or chemical peel on the treatment area for two weeks prior to the treatment.
- Prior to Arrival Make sure the face is thoroughly cleansed. All make up must be removed. For men, face skin must be clean and fresh shaved.
After Treatment
General:
- Apply a re-epithelizing cream as often as needed to improve the healing process. Cream recommendations to select from are: Bariederm Cicacream (Uriage) Cicaplast (La Roche Posay) Cicalfate (Avenne) Aquaphor (Eucerin).
- Apply broad spectrum sunscreen, 3 times a day (7 am, 12 pm and 2 pm).
- Immediately After : Can apply make-up (but best to wait 24 hours). • After 4-5 Days : Topical treatments and skin care dermo-cosmetic products, such as retinol and acids can be resumed.
- For 7 Days Strict avoidance of sunlight. Erythema should be expected immediately after the session lasting less than 24 hours, followed by a possible superficial feeling over the next 48-72 hours.
- Immediately after the treatment, freshness and tightness of the treated skin. Complete results take place gradually, over a time period of 2-3 months. Continuing improvement for up to six months.
Healing and Results
Erythema should be expected immediately after the session lasting less than 24 hours, followed by a possible superficial feeling over the next 48-72 hours. Immediately after the treatment, freshness and tightness of the treated skin. Complete results take place gradually, over a time period of 2-3 months. Continuing improvement for up to six months.