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Fotona 4D Depth & Authenticity — 0.1–3.0mm Er/Nd
Fotona 4D works at 0.1mm Epidermal Peel · 1.0–3.0mm Bulk Dermal Heating · Intraoral Mucosal Vector. Pick any protocol below, or compare two head-to-head on the same cross-section.
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Fotona 4D Pro · StarWalker MaQX
Fotona 4D
SmoothLiftin tightens the oral mucosa from inside; FRAC3 and Piano Nd:YAG deliver bulk dermal heating; SupErficial Er:YAG peels about 0.1mm of epidermis.
IndicationsNasolabial folds, jowls, texture, early laxity
Audit a Fotona 4D quote · SG median S$750 →- Energy / Modality
- 2940nm Er:YAG + 1064nm Nd:YAG (4 modes)
- Target Anatomical Layer
- Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm
Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm
Reticular Dermis 1.5–3.0mm - Clinical Pain Index
- 4/10
- None required; Piano mode is felt as deep warmth.
- Social Downtime
- 0–24 hrs (SupErficial: 2–3 days fine peeling)
- Evidence-Based Interval
- Every 4–6 weeks × 3, then every 6 months
Counterfeit / Clone Machine Warning
A genuine 4D session uses the intraoral SmoothLiftin handpiece (Step 1) and all four modes. Ask to see the Fotona console and which steps the price covers.
- ✓Fotona console (SP Dynamis / StarWalker)
- ✓Intraoral step included
- ✓All 4 modes in 45–60 minutes
- V Medical Aesthetics & Laser Clinic (Somerset)
Somerset / Orchard · Tier A
Comparison Matrix
| Device | Energy / Modality | Target Layer | Pain | Downtime | Interval | SG Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Laser Quanta · Candela · Cynosure · Fotona |
1064nm/532nm Picosecond Nd:YAG | Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm (532nm) · Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm (1064nm / MLA) | 2/10 | 0 hrs (toning) · 24–48 hrs erythema (fractional) | Every 2–4 weeks × 5–10 (toning) · every 4 weeks × 3–4 (fractional) | S$350 |
| Sylfirm X Viol Co., Ltd. (Korea) |
300μm–4.0mm Bipolar Pulsed/CW RF | Basement Membrane 0.3mm (PW) · Papillary & Reticular Dermis to 3.0mm+ (CW) | 5/10 | 24–48 hrs erythema · pinpoint marks 2–3 days | Every 4 weeks × 3–5 | S$680 |
| Thermage FLX Solta Medical (Bausch Health) |
6.78 MHz Monopolar RF | Reticular Dermis 1.5–3.0mm · Fibrous Septae to ~4.0mm | 6/10 | 0–24 hrs mild erythema | Annual single session (12–18 months) | S$3,500 |
| Ultherapy PRIME Merz Aesthetics |
MHz Micro-Focused Ultrasound + Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging | 1.5mm Dermis · 3.0mm Deep Dermis · 4.5mm SMAS Fibromuscular Layer | 8/10 | 0 hrs social downtime · tenderness 1–2 weeks | Annual single session (12–18 months) | S$3,200 |
| Sofwave Sofwave Medical |
SUPERB Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam | Mid-Dermis Parallel Cylinder Zone 1.5mm (spares SMAS & subcutaneous fat) | 6/10 | 0–24 hrs mild redness | Annual single session (optional 6-month top-up) | S$3,200 |
| Potenza Cynosure |
4-Mode Monopolar/Bipolar RF Microneedling | 0.5mm–4.0mm Dual-Depth (Tiger Tip treats two dermal depths per pass) | 6/10 | 24–72 hrs erythema · pinpoint marks | Every 4–6 weeks × 3 | S$850 |
| Fotona 4D Fotona |
2940nm Er:YAG + 1064nm Nd:YAG (4 modes) | 0.1mm Epidermal Peel · 1.0–3.0mm Bulk Dermal Heating · Intraoral Mucosal Vector | 4/10 | 0–24 hrs (SupErficial: 2–3 days fine peeling) | Every 4–6 weeks × 3, then every 6 months | S$750 |
| Rejuran Healer PharmaResearch (Korea) |
Intradermal PN (Polynucleotide 2%) | Papillary Dermis 0.5–1.5mm (intradermal blebs) | 7/10 | 3–5 days micro-bumps / subdermal papules (gun) · 1–2 days (manual) | Every 3–4 weeks × 3, then maintenance every 6 months | S$650 |
| Profhilo IBSA Derma (Switzerland) |
Intradermal PN / BAP Hybrid HA | Deep Dermis / Superficial Subcutaneous ~2.5–3.5mm (BAP depots) | 3/10 | 24–48 hrs small injection bumps | 2 sessions 4 weeks apart, then every 6 months | S$950 |
| Botulinum Toxin Merz · AbbVie (Allergan) · Ipsen / Galderma |
Botulinum Toxin Type A Neuromodulator | Intramuscular (Masseter / Frontalis / Corrugator >4.5mm) · Intradermal Micro-Botox (0.8–1.2mm) | 3/10 | 0 hrs · pinpoint bumps for 15–30 minutes | Every 3–4 months (masseter 4–6 months) | S$650 |
| Juvelook / Lenisna Vaim Co. (Korea) |
PDLLA + Non-Crosslinked HA Biostimulator | Papillary to Reticular Dermis 1.0–1.8mm (Juvelook 50mg) · Subdermal 2.5–4.0mm (Lenisna 200mg) | 5/10 | 1–3 days micro-papules | Every 4–6 weeks × 2–3, then yearly | S$780 |
| Skinvive / Belotero Revive AbbVie (Allergan) · Merz |
Microdroplet Intradermal HA (+ Glycerol) | Superficial Intradermal Microdroplet Depot 0.8–1.2mm | 4/10 | 24–48 hrs small bumps / redness | Every 6 months | S$980 |
Pillar II · Singapore 2026 Fair Price
Fotona 4D: fair S$580–S$980, median S$750
Per full 4-step session (45–60 min, doctor-performed) · SGD incl. 9% GST. A 'Fotona 4D trial' far below S$420 usually skips Step 1 (intraoral SmoothLiftin) or runs one or two modes in 15 minutes.
Transparent practices: V Medical Aesthetics & Laser Clinic (Somerset)
Clinic Dossier · Listed
Listed in Our Clinic Directory
Bio Aesthetic Laser Clinic (Palais Renaissance) is the one clinic in the dossier that lists Fotona 4D. Compare it with its closest medical aesthetic clinic peers.
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Bio Aesthetic Laser Clinic (Palais Renaissance)
Singapore · Medical Aesthetic Clinic
Orchard Exit 11 · 292 mTier BLists: Fotona StarWalker MaQX Pico Laser · HydraFacial · Profhilo / Skin Boosters
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Halley Medical Aesthetics
Singapore · Medical Aesthetic Clinic
Somerset Exit D · 54 mTier APeer for comparison
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V Medical Aesthetics & Laser Clinic (Somerset)
Singapore · Medical Aesthetic Clinic
Somerset Exit A · 120 mTier APeer for comparison
Section V · Before Fotona 4D
Pre-Procedure Washout & Post-Procedure Barrier Support
Typical clinic guidance for heat, laser or needle treatments: pause these actives beforehand.
- Retinoidstop 5–7 days before
- Exfoliating Acidstop 3–5 days before
- Vitamin C / Antioxidantstop 2–3 days before
- Spicule / Microneedlestop 5–7 days before
After the session · Recovery & photoprotection
- Cicaplast Baume B5+ Soothing Therapeutic CreamLa Roche-Posay · Barrier / Peptide / Hydrator
- Atobarrier 365 CreamAestura · Barrier / Peptide / Hydrator
- Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++SKIN1004 · Photoprotection
Editorial guidance from common clinic practice, not medical advice: your treating doctor's pre- and post-care instructions come first.
Field Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
What skin depth and anatomical layer does Fotona 4D target?
Fotona 4D (2940nm Er:YAG + 1064nm Nd:YAG (4 modes)) targets 0.1mm Epidermal Peel · 1.0–3.0mm Bulk Dermal Heating · Intraoral Mucosal Vector: Epidermis (0.1–0.3mm), Papillary Dermis (0.3–1.5mm), Reticular Dermis (1.5–3.0mm). SmoothLiftin tightens the oral mucosa from inside; FRAC3 and Piano Nd:YAG deliver bulk dermal heating; SupErficial Er:YAG peels about 0.1mm of epidermis.
How painful is Fotona 4D, what is the downtime, and what is the evidence-based session interval?
Pain index 4/10. None required; Piano mode is felt as deep warmth. Downtime: 0–24 hrs (SupErficial: 2–3 days fine peeling). Interval: Every 4–6 weeks × 3, then every 6 months.
How do I verify an authentic Fotona 4D machine and what is a fair price in Singapore?
Fotona console (SP Dynamis / StarWalker); Intraoral step included; All 4 modes in 45–60 minutes. A genuine 4D session uses the intraoral SmoothLiftin handpiece (Step 1) and all four modes. Ask to see the Fotona console and which steps the price covers. Beauty.net's 2026 Singapore benchmark for Fotona 4D (Per full 4-step session (45–60 min, doctor-performed)) is a fair range of S$580–S$980 with a median of S$750, incl. 9% GST.