Erbium laser skin resurfacing is a procedure specifically designed to remove superficial and moderately deep lines and {ln:wrinkles} on the face. It can also be used to tighten facial skin. We use the highly advanced Sciton and Laserscope lasers for best results.

What Are The Indications of Erbium Laser Skin Resurfacing?

• Superficial and moderately deep wrinkles
• Fine lines
• Facial skin laxity
• Brown spots
• Photodamage
• Precancerous spots (actinic keratoses)
• Rhinophyma (englarged nose due to enlarged oil glands)
• Sebaceous hyperplasia
• Xanthelasma (yellow oil deposits in eyelid skin)
• Syringomas
• Actinic cheilitis (sun damage of lips)

Am I a Candidate for Erbium Laser Skin Resurfacing?

If you have wrinkles, aged skin, sun damage, skin laxity or scars and you want an extremely effective treatment without much down time or systemic side-effects, this may be the right treatment for you.

What Can I Expect From The Procedure?

Skin resurfacing with the cool light of the Erbium laser results in less post-operative redness, less swelling and provides a more rapid healing than with other laser skin resurfacing methods. Following the procedure, the treated areas are kept moist with an ointment for the first few days. Sunblock should be applied when in the sun. Make-up can usually be worn after the first week.

What Are The Advantages of Erbium Laser Skin Resurfacing?

• Erbium laser skin resurfacing has a good safety record as a reliable, out patient procedure.
• Skin resurfacing with the Erbium laser can be performed with local or topical anesthesia in many cases.
• Resurfacing with the Erbium laser produces fewer unwanted side-effects and complications.
• Erbium lasers can sometimes be used on the neck, chest and hands.
• Treatment with the Erbium laser produces minimal heating and burning of surrounding tissue.

Healing is more rapid because the Erbium laser causes minimal redness, swelling, and bruising.

How Long Does Erbium Laser Skin Resurfacing Take?

The procedure can take anywhere from 10minutes to 1 hour to complete.

How Many Treatments Are Required?

Usually 1 treatment obtains the desired result. Occasionally several lighter treatments may scheduled to minimize down-time.

Will I Have Pain?

Most patients are essentially pain free during this procedure. We use the latest technology to minimize any discomfort. We also apply our especially formulated highly effective pre-treatment topical anesthetic cream. This is sufficient for most patients. As an additional measure, we use the Zimmer cold air device, which gently blows cold air against the skin, to facilitate comfort. As every person has a different threshold for pain, for those especially sensitive patients, we have developed other protocols to ensure that the treatment is extremely comfortable and tolerable allowing you to fully enjoy the results without pain.

When Can I Go Back To Work Or School?

You can generally be back to your normal activities in about 7-14 days.

Who Will Perform My Treatment?

All treatments are performed/supervised by our skilled board certified dermatologists and plastic surgeons.

What Are My Alternatives to Erbium Laser Skin Resurfacing?

• CO2 Laser
• Chemical Peels

Though not considered "resurfacing," the following are alternatives to Erbium Laser resurfacing.

• Fat Injection
• Collagen Injection
• Restylane Injection
• Hylaform Plus Injection
• Captique Injection
• Radiesse Injection
• Sculptra Injection
• Face Lift
• Mid-face Lift
• Titan Non-surgical Facelift
• Thermage Non-surgical Facelift
• Refirme Non-surgical Facelift
• Yag Non-surgical Facelift
• Cool Laser

Can I Be Treated If I Have Dark Skin?

This treatment can be used effectively on dark skin. You may be given a special skin treatment regimen by our office.

Is It FDA Approved?

All lasers used are state of the art and FDA approved.