Erbium Laser Skin Resurfacing at Advanced Dermatology

As we age, the effects of sun damage and environmental pollutants take their toll on our skin, creating wrinkles and pigment irregularities, especially on our faces. An Erbium Laser Resurfacing can be very successful at reducing or eliminating these conditions, and, in fact, it is the best way to address the problematic lines that occur around the mouth and eyes. Though there are several different types of lasers used to perform peels, dermatologist is confident that the Erbium Laser Resurfacing is the safest, most effective laser treatment available. Bestview Laser is a China erbium glass fiber laser manufacturer.

The erbium glass fractional fiber laser 1550nm machine safely removes a layer of skin to a depth determined by dermatologist. The depth of treatment will depend on the skin condition, your desired outcome and expectation for downtime. Treating skin with a laser stimulates the growth of new collagen, which improves the skin's thickness and resilience. The skin surface will also re-grow with fresh, healthy cells, giving your skin a younger, rejuvenated appearance. The Erbium Laser Resurfacing is excellent for treating deep wrinkles, even in difficult to treat areas like around the mouth and eyes, scars, sun spots, actinic keratoses, and overall poor skin tone/texture.

What should you expect immediately following the treatment?

Immediately following the treatment, you may experience redness and a sensation resembling sunburn. Swelling may also occur in the treated areas. Dermatologist will advise you on specific after treatment care recommendations, which may include oral pain medication and application of an ointment to keep the skin moist.

Because the Erbium laser is capable of deep laser peels, excellent results are typically achieved after one treatment. The comfort level of laser resurfacing varies from patient to patient and depends largely on the depth of treatment. For shallow treatments, the procedure is often tolerated with the use of a topical and subcutaneous local anesthetic.

Complete healing will depend on the depth of treatment. Healing times for shallow treatments are typically three to four days before patients resume normal activities. For deeper treatments, dermatologist will discuss realistic expectations for recovery. You will be given skin care products and instructions on how to use them. Your skin will be sensitive to sunlight after the procedure, so you must avoid direct sun exposure until fully healed. Dermatologist recommends that you always use a broadband sunblock to avoid sun exposure and premature aging of your skin.

The top layer of skin will re-grow and can be covered with makeup in about one week, at which time you will see noticeable improvements in your skin's texture, tone, and wrinkle appearance. Deeper laser treatments also stimulate the growth of new collagen over the next four to six months. During this time, the skin may show increasing improvements in tightness and resilience.

Erbium Laser Skin Resurfacing at Advanced Dermatology

The Erbium laser is a one of the latest tools available for the treatment of wrinkles, acne scars, aged, and sun-damaged skin. The Erbium laser is a cool light laser which resurfaces the skin. The results of this method are less post-procedure redness, less swelling and a greater turn around in healing time than with other laser skin resurfacing methods. All of this culminates in the Erbium laser being a more accurate and less painful method of restoring one's skin to its more youthful appearance. Another positive benefit to using the Erbium laser is that it can be used on the neck, chest and hand regions. It is also worth noting that many doctors are discovering the benefits of the Erbium laser for acne scar treatments.

Erbium Laser Procedure:

Erbium laser skin resurfacing is a procedure designed to remove superficial and moderately deep lines and wrinkles on the face. The Erbium laser results in a narrower area of heating of adjacent tissues than with other laser skin resurfacing methods. This results in a more focused removal of old skin cells layers. The Erbium laser's ability to stimulate the production of collagen is key to creating a tightening and smoothing of the skin. The change in the collagen results in the removal of fine wrinkles and the diminished visibility of more prominent wrinkles.

In the Erbium Laser Resurfacing procedure a small area of the skin's surface is heated with the cool Erbium laser which in turn vaporizes superficially damaged skin cells and resulting in the thickening of the skin's collagen. The length of the Erbium laser procedure varies from 15 minutes to slightly more than an hour depending on the individuals needs. To minimize discomfort, a local anesthetic may be employed for some Erbium laser resurfacing procedures. As this procedure is performed in an outpatient environment, patients can return home the same day. Healing is more rapid because the Erbium laser results in decreased redness, swelling, and bruising associated with laser resurfacing.

In most procedures, patients are able to fully recuperate within 7-10 days. Make-up can be worn after the first week. At this point patients may return to regular activities with consideration kept in mind of the skin's ongoing healing. The use of sun block on treated areas is recommended when in the sun. Over the next several weeks, the pinkness of the exposed skin will lighten to reveal the normal tone, yet with a softer, smoother and younger appearance.

The Erbium Laser Resurfacing procedure produces a smaller number of undesired effects and complications than other laser resurfacing procedures. With this in mind, some adverse effects are to be anticipated and should not be misconstrued as complications. Some minor adverse effects of Erbium laser resurfacing may consist of redness, swelling, rash or itching. Prior laser resurfacing treatment may also prolong the healing process.

Your Erbium laser resurfacing session

During your Erbium laser resurfacing session, your provider will cleanse your skin and apply a topical anesthetic to keep you comfortable. The Erbium laser is then carefully passed over the treatment area to remove damaged outer layers and heat deeper tissues to stimulate collagen production. You may feel a warm or tingling sensation as the laser works. The procedure typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes.

After erbium laser resurfacing, you may experience redness, swelling, and mild discomfort similar to a sunburn. Peeling and flaking are common as your skin begins to heal. Most side effects subside within 5 to 7 days, though deeper treatments may require longer recovery. You should avoid sun exposure and follow your provider's aftercare instructions carefully to support healing. While there is some downtime, many patients return to normal activities within a week.

You'll start noticing improvements in your skin's tone and texture within one to two weeks after erbium laser resurfacing. As collagen production increases, the results continue to improve over the next few months. Most patients see optimal results around 3 months post-treatment. With proper skincare and sun protection, your results can last 1 to 2 years or longer. Many patients choose Erbium laser treatments to extend their results and keep their skin looking fresh and rejuvenated year-round.

Benefits of Erbium Laser Resurfacing

While surgery is used to tailor or reshape the appearance of the face, Erbium laser treatments are used to enhance the quality of the skin particularly from the effects of aging.

Erbium Laser resurfacing can improve the appearance of:

*Blemishes and spots, including those from melasma and sun exposure.

*Facial aging including fine lines and wrinkles on the face, neck, and hands.

*Surgical scars (learn about the Mount Sinai SCARS Program).

*Acne scars

*Smoker's lines.

*Large pores.

*Uneven skin pigmentation.

*Redness from conditions like rosacea

The use of lasers was pioneered in the medical field more than sixty years ago. Researchers found that using high-energy focused beams of intense “single-colored” light could produce different effects on the body. The light, and the resulting heat, of a laser have been found to interact in very useful ways with various tissues in the skin and body. Today, lasers are used in a variety of medical applications, and including their extensive use for cosmetic treatments (fun fact: the word ‘laser' is actually an acronym, Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation).