Next-Level Results for Melasma, Vascular Lesions, Rosacea, Port-Wine Stains & More

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Sun Spots

Tattoo Removal

Melasma

Rosacea

Port-Wine Stain

Pigmentation

Award-Winning Design – MaQX Pro

The StarWalker MaQX Pro is an advanced, multi-wavelength laser system that combines Q-Switched and Pico modes for comprehensive dermatological treatments. Designed with precision in mind, it effectively targets pigmentary disorders such as melasma and treats vascular lesions including rosacea and port-wine stains. With its robust clinical studies and versatile technology, it’s an essential addition to any dermatology practice seeking to achieve superior patient outcomes.

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Melasma

Patients treated with Fotona’s StarWalker MaQX report up to 12 months of sustained clearance, with

94.8% maintaining results at six months and
83.4% at one year.*
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A multi‑step Nd:YAG protocol delivered:

70% excellent reduction in melasma with
93% patient satisfaction,
25% with good reduction in appearance of melasma
None of the patients with a fair reduction, and‎ 5% with a poor reduction.*

Vascular Lesions & Rosacea

Fotona’s long‑pulse Nd:YAG safely and effectively treats rosacea-associated vascular and inflammatory lesions.*

The VERSA 1064 nm mode on mode on StarWalker MaQX specifically targets vascular lesions, expanding its therapeutic applications beyond standard tattoo removal.*

Port-wine Stains

Long‑pulse 1064 nm Nd:YAG lasers, comparable to Fotona’s systems, have shown good to excellent improvement in 91% of patients and 93% patient satisfaction in hypertrophic PWS after an average of 2.8 treatment sessions .

Comparative studies reveal that 532 nm Nd:YAG outperforms 1064 nm in superficial PWS, with 28.6% of lesions rated “excellent” vs. 0%, and higher patient satisfaction scores emphasising the importance of wavelength choice .

What you can treat?

Treatments Available:

● Tattoo colours: black, blue, green, brown, sky blue (light), red, tan, orange, purple, grey, yellow
● Melasma and hyperpigmentation
● Sun and age spots
● Removal and lightening of unwanted hair for all skin types
● Skin resurfacing for acne scars and wrinkles
● Treatment of wrinkles
● Treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris
● Seborrhoeic keratosis
● Treatment of post-inflammatory pigmentation
● Treatment of benign pigmented and vascular lesions, including but not limited to:
○ Café-au-lait birthmarks ○ Solar lentigines ○ Port wine stains
○ Haemangiomas
○ Warts
○ Telangiectasiae
○ Rosacea
○ Venous lake
○ Leg veins
○ Spider veins
○ Senile lentigines
○ Becker’s nevi
○ Freckles
○ Common nevi
○ Nevus spilus
○ Spider angioma
○ Cherry angioma
○ Spider nevi

Fotona’s MaQX

Since its introduction, Fotona’s MaQX has been globally recognised as an ultra performance Q-switched laser system. The StarWalker represents the next important evolutionary step forward and takes the system to an even higher level.

Clinical Studies

Port-Wine stains

Melasma

Vascular Lesions and Rosacea

A bit about Fotona Lasers

Widest range of procedure modes: In addition to photoacoustic pulses, the MAQX Pro system also enables long pulse modes, such as FRAC3®, VERSA3 and VERDE, further expanding treatment versatility across a wide variety of applications.

MaQX Pro delivers optimal power for high-speed treatments, with a unique top-hat beam profile that ensures homogeneous energy distribution at all frequencies, guaranteeing uniform and predictable results.

60% more power at high frequencies for extra speed: Nd:YAG and KTP spot sizes up to 12.5 mm at high frequencies enable significantly faster treatments across large surface areas.

The system’s OPTOflex® arm with patented vacuum cell technology guarantees distortion-free beam delivery.

Dual-monitor Energy Feedback Control (EFC): an intelligent safety mechanism that continuously monitors and regulates individual laser pulse in real-time.

Smart & intuitive technology that works for you: MaQX Pro is a performance-driven platform, engineered for everyday usability. It allows you to work fast and efficiently from day one.

What’s different about Fotona technology?

We believe in choosing perfection and when it comes to dermatology, Fotona empowers you to become an artist.
Never before has the market seen such versatility, precision, and innovation in one device.

Power of a Pico Laser with an Energy of a Q-Switched Laser

StarWalker’s unique TMD (Transverse Mode Discrimination) laser oscillator technology combined with the ASP pulse control delivers very short (5 nanoseconds) Q-switched pulses consisting of a high energy train of ultra-short bursts of energy in trillionths of a second, enabling photomechanical impact to shatter tiny skin targets without injury to the surrounding skin. StarWalker’s technology thus combines the high energy capabilities of nanosecond lasers with the ultrashort pulse peak powers of traditional picosecond lasers.

What is VSP?

VSP (Variable Square Pulse) technology is a patented solution for generating square laser pulses for more controlled energy absorption. Pulse durations can be adjusted from 50–1500 microseconds, depending on the practitioner’s needs. VSP pulse technology minimizes unnecessary laser energy absorption into body tissues and helps to ensure ultimate performance and patient comfort during laser treatments.

Fotona proprietary ASP

(Adaptive Structured Pulse) technology enabling laser pulse shapes to be adapted to the bio-photonic dynamics of a particular treatment.

StarWalker® and its groundbreaking ASP (Adaptive Structured Pulse) technology represent a cosmic shift forward for the medical and aesthetic laser industry. This third-generation technology combines the unsurpassed range of pulse duration modes of Fotona’s VSP (Variable Square Pulse) technology with the revolutionary capability of ASP technology to adapt the temporal structure of laser pulses to the bio-photonic dynamics of laser-tissue interaction.

Advanced technology

Ultimate safety with Q-Switched treatments

Patient safety and comfort with ultra-performance MaQX mode treatments are further enhanced by the StarWalker’s unique capability that allows the user to select the softness level (MaQX-1, MaQX-2, MaQX-5 or MaQX-10) of the treatment. When a higher softness level is selected, the StarWalker’s ASP technology ensures that the generated acoustic energy is released at an acceptable acoustic power, resulting in a “softer” and less invasive effect on the tissue.

Longer System Lifetime compared to other lasers

Most standard Q-switched laser systems can only achieve stable output during laser beam operation by ensuring that their flashlamps are pulsed internally at a constantly high repetition rate, even when the operator selects a single-pulse or low repetition rate mode. As a result the laser system and especially the flashlamp, one of the most important components, can burn out prematurely due to overuse. This is not the case with the StarWalker’s patented Vacuum Cell & OPTOflex technology, where the laser flashlamp is activated only when actual laser output is required. A much lower burden on the laser system is imposed, resulting in a longer flashlamp lifetime and lower costs of laser system maintenance.

Advanced solutions for a broad range of treatments

The StarWalker’s full beam and partial handpiece technology enables physicians to provide advanced solutions for a broad range of treatments. Partial handpieces harness the powerful photomechanical effect of the StarWalker into partial areas. These areas contain concentrations of energy while the surrounding area remains unaffected by the laser light.

Patented solutions for a homogenous beam profile

Homogeneity of a laser beam profile ensures safety during treatment since laser energy is evenly distributed across the treated area. Epidermal damage is minimised and the risks of bleeding, tissue splatter and transient textural changes in the skin are decreased. Achieving homogeneous beam profiles has been a great challenge for the laser industry due to the nonlinearity of Q-switched lasers.

Fotona’s StarWalker advanced Q-switched laser technology relies on groundbreaking solutions such as patented OPTOflex® and Vacuum Cell Technologies to produce almost perfectly homogeneous beam profiles. The OPTOflex® articulated arm is specifically designed to efficiently transmit the laser beam without losing energy or changing the beam’s original properties.

The shape and magnitude of the aiming beam enhances visibility, allowing for easier, faster treatments and greater precision. OPTOflex® is light, compact and folds back to decrease system height.With laser quality benefits unlike any other beam delivery system, OPTOflex® is definitive of the next generation in laser delivery systems for high-power lasers.

Think You Can’t Afford a Fotona Laser? Think Again

Yes, investing in premium technology can feel daunting — but Fotona is designed to pay for itself.

Even if you only treated 5 patients a month with one of our most affordable treatments, you could comfortably cover your monthly finance payments. Check out some conservative calculations. We do not inflate the numbers at all, the last thing we want is for you to be in a position where you’re wanting to sell it back to us. We’ll only sell you a laser if we think you’re business is in the right position. Ethics is at our core and your success equals our success.

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Worried It’s Too Complicated?

Don’t be.

Fotona’s systems are built with simplicity and confidence in mind. The intuitive interface makes it easy to navigate treatments, even if you’ve never used a laser before.

Hands-on manufacturer training
Direct access to our expert clinical team for ongoing support
A step-by-step clinical guidebook to walk you through every treatment protocol
Preset parameters for beginners, with full customisation for advanced users

You don’t need to be a laser expert — we’ll turn you into one.

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Demonstrations are held at our education centre in Reading.

See our elite Pico Laser

For unmatched efficiency and peak performance, the StarWalker® PICO Pro represents the pinnacle of picosecond laser technology. Specially designed for skin toning, photorejuvenation and the treatment of pigmented lesions, scars and tattoos, the StarWalker® PICO Pro delivers enhanced power and exceptional results enabled by Fotona’s patented FracTAT® and ASP technologies.

Dr. Tanja Phillips: Fotona UK is lead by Doctors

When investing in advanced laser technology, it’s essential to know that the person guiding you is not only an expert in aesthetics but also a trusted medical professional. Dr. Tanja Phillips, a respected General Practitioner with nearly 30 years of clinical experience, brings a unique perspective to Fotona laser distribution in the UK.

Dr. Tanja Phillips knows firsthand the importance of bringing safe, effective, and evidence-based treatments to patients. After years in general practice, she expanded her expertise into aesthetic medicine, discovering that Fotona’s advanced technology offers unmatched versatility and results.

With Dr. Phillips, you’re not just buying a laser; you’re investing in a partnership with a medically led team that prioritizes education, safety, and exceptional patient outcomes.

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