Erbium Skin Resurfacing

About Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing precisely removes the outermost layer of the skin so that a fresh, new layer can take its place. The procedure also tightens skin by activating collagen production. Laser skin resurfacing, also referred to as a laser peel, is performed in the office with the use of a topical anesthetic. You’ll be awake, but your skin will be numb so the procedure is painless. Erbium laser skin resurfacing is the preferred procedure for those patients who would like to achieve dramatic improvement in skin appearance. This procedure removes superficial lines to moderately deep wrinkles with less pain, fewer side-effects, and a more rapid recovery than other treatments.

Skin Resurfacing How does it work

How Does it Work

Lasers work by emitting a specialized light that passes through the skin and is preferentially absorbed by water in the collagen of your skin. The resulting heat evaporates very fine layers of skin, diminishing the look of wrinkles and other unwanted textures. As new cells form in the healing process, the skin becomes smoother, more evenly colored and softer.

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Skin Resurfacing Recovery

Recovery

While there is no down time with patients, who receive more superficial treatments, being able to resume activities immediately, patients with deeper treatments may feel more comfortable avoiding social engagements for 5-7 days after the treatment. Typically any redness with more superficial procedures can be easily concealed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Fine wrinkles
  • Acne scarring
  • Sun damage
  • Sun and age spots
  • Color irregularities

Most patients tolerate the procedure with minimal discomfort. A powerful compounded topical anesthetic will be applied prior to the procedure and this will minimize the discomfort of the procedure.

Laser resurfacing can be done at any age but the procedure isn’t for everyone. Patients with olive skin, brown skin or black skin may be at increased risk of pigmentation changes no matter what type of resurfacing method is recommended. One of the providers will evaluate your skin characteristics and make recommendations accordingly. Individuals who have taken Accutane in the past 12-18 months, are prone to abnormal (keloid-like) scarring, or those with active skin infections on the treatment area may not be appropriate candidates for this procedure. In such cases, an alternative skin resurfacing treatment may still be a better choice.

Noticeable results are typically seen in a few days but you will notice continued improvement in your skin over the next few weeks to months. Maximum benefit is usually visible within three months.

The results are very lasting, usually for a number of years.

Immediately following the procedure, your skin may swell, crust, ooze and you will feel discomfort for the next 2-4 days. Redness, peeling and mild crusting may last up to 1 week. We will thoroughly explain what you will need to do following your treatment. You will be given some skin care products and instructions on how to use them. This will minimize your risk for infection and ensure the shortest healing time.

Your healing time will depend upon your actual treatment depth, and you may experience redness which may last several weeks. Healing time does vary among individuals.

Every patient is different, but typically patients receive anywhere between one and four treatments, depending on the depth of treatment. With deep procedures, only a single treatment is needed. More superficial treatments are done as a series of two to four treatments spaced four to six weeks apart.

Expect to be in the office for approximately 2 hours, though the actual treatment time averages 1 hour for a full face treatment, and shorter if only focal areas are treated.

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