Fotona SmoothEye — Laser Eye Area Rejuvenation

The periocular skin is the thinnest on the face — typically 0.3–0.5 mm dermis thickness — and the first to show signs of ageing: fine surface lines, orbital fat prolapse, skin laxity, and the hyperpigmentation that produces dark circle shadow. Standard ablative laser approaches that work well on the cheeks and forehead carry significantly higher risk around the eye due to the proximity to the orbital rim and the fragility of the eyelid skin.

Fotona's SMOOTH mode Er:YAG technology was developed to address this challenge. By delivering controlled bursts of thermal energy at a wavelength (2940 nm) that is absorbed by water in the tissue, the system heats the dermis uniformly to a collagen-contracting temperature without reaching ablation threshold. The 'smoothing' effect on the tissue is thermal rather than ablative — the surface remains intact, while the dermal collagen is stimulated to remodel…

At Eva Clinic, the SmoothEye session begins with protective opaque contact lenses placed on the eyes by MUDr. Chovančíková — these are specifically designed for intraorbital laser protection and block all thermal and optical exposure to the cornea and iris. With the eyes protected, the Er:YAG handpiece is moved in overlapping passes across the lower and upper periocular region, delivering controlled pulses at a safe fluence calibrated for eyelid skin…