Skin that looks tired, loose or uneven does not have to wait for surgery. Laser facial rejuvenation prompts your own skin to build new collagen and elastin, with no needles and no „done“ look. The real question is not whether lasers work, but which laser suits your skin. That is where this page starts.
What a laser does for facial skin
Laser energy gently heats the skin and stimulates processes linked to collagen and elastin synthesis, the proteins that give skin firmness and elasticity. Unlike fillers and botulinum toxin, a laser does not add volume or relax muscles. It works on skin quality: texture, tone, pores and freshness.
Results build gradually. Many patients notice fresher skin after the first session, and the full effect develops over several weeks and months as the skin builds new tissue.
Which laser for which concern?
At ESTERA we work with Fotona lasers and offer several protocols. Here is how to recognise yours:
- Loose skin, fine lines, tired tone, no downtime: Fotona4D laser lifting. No needles or anaesthesia, 30-45 minutes, a series of 3 to 4 sessions 4 to 6 weeks apart.
- Rough texture and dull skin, a quick refresh: SuperSMOOTH. Tightening and a light peel in one session, with better texture and glow visible within a week.
- Enlarged pores, pigmentation, static wrinkles: FracRevive. Minimal downtime, ideally four sessions, and the technology suits darker skin types too.
- Deeper wrinkles, scars, pronounced photo-ageing: FOTONA Deep Rejuvenation. Deep skin renewal with a shorter recovery than classic ablative methods.
- Loose eyelids and the eye area: Fotona SmoothEye.
- Visible tiny blood vessels: laser capillary removal (Serbian page).
You do not have to choose alone. At the consultation we assess your skin and choose one protocol or a combination together.
What the path to results looks like
First an assessment: skin type, depth of wrinkles, pigmentation and your expectations. Then you get a concrete plan with protocol, number of sessions and intervals. After treatment you protect the skin with a high-SPF cream. Milder protocols usually need no recovery, while deeper treatments can bring redness and mild swelling for the first days.
Who laser rejuvenation is for
Anyone who wants natural rejuvenation: first lines, spots, enlarged pores and dehydrated skin from the age of thirty, as well as more pronounced signs of ageing and sun damage. Treatment is postponed during pregnancy, with active infection or inflammation in the treated area, freshly burnt or irritated skin, and with therapy that increases light sensitivity. We discuss all of this at the consultation.
Laser, fillers, botulinum toxin or mesotherapy?
These are not competitors. They are tools for different problems. Laser improves skin quality and firmness, fillers restore volume, botulinum toxin relaxes the muscles that cause expression lines, and mesotherapy nourishes the skin. The best results often come from a well-built combination in the right order. Between sessions, support your skin with our cosmetics guidance.
Why ESTERA
We offer a choice of several Fotona protocols, so you do not get one treatment for everyone, only the one that fits your skin. The goal is a natural result: people ask what you changed, not whether you had something done.
Fotona facial treatments
- Fotona4D laser lifting
- SuperSMOOTH
- FracRevive
- FOTONA Deep Rejuvenation
- Fotona SmoothEye
- Laser capillary removal (Serbian)
Price
The price depends on the protocol, the area (face, neck, décolleté) and the overall plan. See current prices in the price list (Serbian); we confirm your exact plan at the consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Is laser facial rejuvenation painful?
It depends on the protocol. Fotona4D needs no anaesthesia and feels like pleasant warmth, and for deeper treatments an anaesthetic cream is used when needed.
When will I see results?
Many patients notice fresher, smoother skin after the first session, while the full tightening effect develops gradually over several weeks and months.
How many sessions do I need?
It depends on the protocol and your skin. For example, Fotona4D is done as a series of 3 to 4 sessions and FracRevive as a series of four. We set the exact plan at the consultation.
Do I need recovery time?
Milder protocols usually need none. After deeper ones, redness and mild swelling are possible for the first days and settle on their own.
Is laser suitable for darker skin?
Some protocols are, such as FracRevive. The choice depends on your skin and the doctor’s assessment at the consultation.
Which is better, laser or fillers?
They do different things. Laser improves skin quality and firmness, while fillers restore volume. They are often combined.
