Fotona Skin-Quality Protocol
Fotona4GLOW™
A Fotona protocol considered when the goal is brighter, refreshed, more even-looking skin rather than aggressive resurfacing.
Quick Facts
Start with the treatment. Confirm the plan in consultation.
What It Is
Fotona4GLOW™ in plain language.
Fotona4GLOW™ is a named Fotona treatment pathway focused on skin quality, brightness and an overall refreshed appearance. The exact platform, steps and settings used at the practice are selected according to the patient's concern.
Clarify the goal
Pigment, dullness, texture and overall skin quality are assessed separately.
Choose the appropriate Fotona approach
The physician determines whether Fotona4GLOW or another pigment / resurfacing pathway is more appropriate.
Treat & protect
Treatment is performed with individualized laser settings and followed by skin-protection instructions.
What It May Help With
Goals this treatment may support.
These are treatment possibilities, not a recommendation. Candidacy and the final plan are confirmed after physician assessment.
Dull-looking skin
One of the goals this treatment may support when clinically appropriate.
Uneven-looking tone
One of the goals this treatment may support when clinically appropriate.
Brightness and radiance
One of the goals this treatment may support when clinically appropriate.
Selected pigment concerns
One of the goals this treatment may support when clinically appropriate.
Skin-quality maintenance
One of the goals this treatment may support when clinically appropriate.
Physician-Led Selection
The treatment name is only the starting point.
Pigment and tone concerns require careful evaluation because the same visible concern can have different causes and may require different technologies.
Treatment Experience
What treatment may feel like.
Patients may experience warmth or other laser sensations depending on the treatment steps and settings.
Results & Timeline
What happens next.
The number of treatments and the degree of visible change vary by concern, skin characteristics and treatment settings.
Preparation & Recovery
Before and after your treatment.
Before Your Treatment
- Avoid unprotected sun exposure and disclose recent tanning or pigment changes.
- Review medications, skincare actives and prior laser history.
- Tell the physician about melasma, pigment changes or prior complications.
After Your Treatment
- Use diligent sun protection.
- Follow instructions about skincare actives, heat exposure and cleansing.
- Contact the practice if you develop an unexpected blistering, pigment change or other concerning response.
The instructions given by your treating clinician take priority over general website information.
Related Results
A glimpse of what’s possible.
Explore selected before-and-after results relevant to this treatment. Visit our Results gallery to see more.
View Results →FAQ
Common questions.
Is Fotona4GLOW a resurfacing treatment?
It is a Fotona skin-quality protocol; the exact depth and steps used are individualized.
Is it used for pigment?
It may be considered for selected tone and pigment-related goals, but pigment must be evaluated before laser selection.
Is it the same as Fotona4D?
No. They are different named Fotona treatment pathways with different treatment goals and sequencing.
Will I need a series?
Some patients may benefit from a series or maintenance plan; this is individualized.
Can StarWalker also be used for pigment?
Yes. More than one Fotona platform may address pigment-related concerns, which is why device selection follows assessment.
Next Step
Start with your goal.
Treatment planning is physician-led. Your consultation determines whether Fotona4GLOW™ - or another approach - is appropriate for you.