Over the past few months, ELLE UK, MedEsthetics, Haute Beauty, The Cut and Quebec’s Clin d’oeil have all featured Fotona technologies in some of the most relevant conversations in aesthetics today, from skin texture and scar revision to facial rejuvenation, pigmentation, vascular concerns and hair. Different indications. Different technologies. Different publications. One thing in common: Fotona. Here’s a closer look at where Fotona has been showing up, and why it matters for practices.
ELLE UK’s 2026 Tweakment Aesthetic Awards, billed as the ultimate guide to the best treatments, injectables and practitioners, recognized two Fotona technologies.
For skin texture, “The Laser”: Fotona SP Dynamis. Debbie Thomas of D Thomas Clinic described it as an over-achieving, versatile device that addresses several concerns, from deep wrinkles to scarring, using two laser wavelengths.
For hair: Fotona HAIRestart®. Dr. Tanja Phillips explained how gentle thermal pulses from Fotona’s Smooth technology stmulate the scalp to support thicker, denser-looking hair.
In its September 2026 issue, MedEsthetics published a three-page feature, “Beyond Standard Resurfacing: How Dual-Wavelength Lasers Customize Scar Care,” with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Doris Day.
The article explores how the Fotona Dynamis MAX combines Er:YAG and Nd:YAG wavelengths to customize scar treatment across multiple tissue depths, so physicians can tailor care to each patient and each scar type instead of relying on a one-size-fits-all procedure. Dr. Day explains that she uses Nd energy for deeper dermal tissue and Er energy for precise resurfacing of uneven texture.
“The Fotona Dynamis Max is my most versatile laser. It is a highly customizable platform for treating a broad range of scars.”
— Dr. Doris Day
Her broader point is one we share: the best outcomes come from choosing the right patient, identifying each scar type and building a thoughtful treatment strategy.
In “Is a Facelift on Your Mind? Here’s What Doctors Want You to Know First” (July 21, 2026), Haute Beauty featured Fotona4D® among the top non-surgical options for early skin laxity and collagen loss, with insights from Dr. Azza Halim.
For patients who aren’t ready for surgery but want visible improvement in skin quality, texture and firmness, it’s exactly the kind of conversation they’re already having before they reach a consultation.
In “Now Is a Good Time to Start Your Melasma Routine” (September 21, 2026), The Cut featured Fotona StarWalker in an expert discussion on professional approaches to melasma, with insights from Dr. Jessica Cheung and Laurie Glodowski.
Melasma remains one of the most challenging pigmentation concerns in aesthetic practice, and the article’s timing reflects a growing focus on fall and winter as the season to start treatment.
Fotona is getting attention in Canadian media too. In September 2026, Quebec fashion and beauty magazine Clin d’oeil published a first-person piece by beauty writer Maïlys Kerhoas about her experience with laser treatment for a broken capillary on her cheek.
After years of trying creams, serums and masks with no change, she booked a consultation at Studio K, a medical aesthetic clinic on Saint-Denis in Montreal, where the team recommended Fotona StarWalker. She describes the treatment as quick and very tolerable, and walks readers through her aftercare: soothing products, a repair cream and daily SPF 50. Over the next three months the mark gradually faded, and she didn’t need the second session she’d been told to expect.
Her takeaway was less about the technology and more about how she felt afterward: more confident, and comfortable going out without makeup. That’s a good reminder that patients judge a treatment by how it makes them feel, as well as by the clinical outcome.
It’s also a strong example of what happens when a Canadian practice pairs the right technology with a careful consultation and clear aftercare guidance.