2. Fotona SmoothEye (Erbium 2940nm Non-Ablative Smooth mode)
The Fotona Dynamis Erbium laser has the unique ability to operative in both an ablative manner (traditional Erbium mode) and also a Non ablative mode (skin tightening mode). The Fotona SmoothEye treatment aims to tighten and smooth wrinkles around the eye area in a non-ablative mode. Laser energy (Erbium 2940nm) is used in a unique non ablative mode called “Smoothmode”, which safely heats the superficial aspect of the skin around the delicate eye area, stimulating the production of collagen and also tightening existing collagen and elastin fibres to smooth and tighten the area treated. This treatment requires a minimum of 3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart to allow skin rejuvenation to occur. The final result is usually achieved 3-4 months after the final treatment visit. The treatment involves the application of a topical (doctor strength) local anaesthetic gel for 45 minutes prior to the treatment. The laser treatment usually lasts approximately 20-30 minutes and is usually quite tolerable. There is some mild swelling and redness that usually dissipates over 1-2 days. There is no downtime or pain post the treatment, and normal activities can be undertaken straight away. Its recommended to avoid steam rooms, saunas, vigorous exercise for 24 -48 hours post treatment.
This treatment can be used as a standalone treatment or be combined with other modalities to achieve better results (e.g. Ablative Erbium resurfacing or Secret RF micro- needling).

4. SECRET RF (Fractionated Radiofrequency micro-needling)
Secret RF is a new novel anti-ageing technology, providing patients with a safe and effective way to restore the radiance and youthfulness of their skin. The Secret RF system uses fractional bipolar radio frequency (RF) and micro-needling to tighten the skin and reduce lines and wrinkles by stimulating and remodelling collagen.
RF is essentially electrical energy, and Secret RF gently and safely heats the skin in the dermis to approximately 60 degrees Celsius.
Secret RF is not similar to standard micro needling (i.e. Dermapen), it is a combination of RF (radiofrequency) therapy and micro-needling. This synergy sets fractionated RF micro needling in a different league for potential results and balancing safety with the ability to set bespoke customized treatments with insulated or non-insulated gold-plated microneedles.
Secret RF induces dermal remodelling by applying precisely controlled RF energy via 25-64 ultrafine, disposable gold-plated needles directly into various depths of skin from 0.5-3.5 mm. The depth of the needle that is chosen is dependent on the area being treated (e.g. under eye area is penetration depth is shallower than cheek area). The doctor also has the ability to choose the strength of the radiofrequency energy being delivered through the micro-needles precisely into the dermis to individually tailor the treatment to each patient. The higher the RF energy delivered the more potential for skin tightening and rejuvenation, but the higher the discomfort during the treatment and length of downtime post treatment.
The Secret RF micro-needling device provides a unique combination of non-insulated or semi-insulated needles that let you treat a wide range of applications for all skin types, including challenging skin. The main advantages of RF micro-needling is that it can offer similar results to ablative laser procedures, but with significantly less discomfort, downtime and risk for hyperpigmentation (especially in darker skin types).
In the under-eye area or upper lip area, you can expect some redness and tingling immediately post your treatment. Most people describe the feeling similar to a sunburn sensation. Their maybe some mild swelling in the areas treated. The redness and swelling usually resolves over 1-2 days. There can be some mild bruising in these delicate skin areas, rarely significant. This bruising if occurs resolves usually rapidly over days.
The micro injuries created in the upper lip (or lower lip) skin area and under-eye skin will induce a healing process by the body which takes a few months to complete. In this time new collagen and elastin production occurs, creating newer smoother and tighter skin. Dr Omarjee recommends at least 3 Secret RF treatments in these areas for an aesthetic improvement to be achieved, spaced 1 month apart.
