Erbium YAG Laser

Also known as: er:yag laser, erbium:yag laser, erbium yag resurfacing, erbium yttrium aluminum garnet laser, erbium fractional laser, erbium skin resurfacing laser, erbium yag peel, erbium laser resurfacing

Laser & Light Treatments

AI Aesthetician Summary

The Erbium YAG laser represents a highly versatile and precise ablative laser technology that has revolutionized skin resurfacing and dermatological treatments. This laser system utilizes erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet as its active medium, emitting light at the optimal 2940 nm wavelength for ...

Treatment Details

Targets

Concerns:Marionette Lines Barcode Lip Lines Acne Pigmentation Wrinkles Frown Lines Stretch Marks Nose-to-mouth Lines Crepey Skin Scars

Areas:Cheek, Chin, Eye, Forehead, Jaw, Lip, Mouth, Neck, Chest, Hand

Tissues:Skin (Epidermis, Dermis), Subcutaneous Fat

Longevity:3-5 Years

How it Works

Duration:30 minutes

Pain Level:Moderate

Techniques:Laser, Surgical

Multiple Sessions:Yes

Post Treatment

Downtime:7 days

Post-care:Post-Erbium YAG Laser, keep the treated area consistently moist with a recommended ointment like Aquaphor and apply cool compresses to reduce swelling. Avoid picking at any crusts or peeling skin, and cleanse gently with a mild cleanser. Protect the healing skin from direct sun exposure by using high SPF sunscreen and wearing protective clothing for several weeks.

Risks:Redness, swelling, peeling, itching, pain, warm sensation, bruising, acne breakouts, milia, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, localized infections (herpes simplex, impetigo, candida), scarring, burns, prolonged redness, contact dermatitis, persistently visible grid pattern, ectropion, ocular injury

Additional Information

Invasiveness:Minimally Invasive

Specialty:Cosmetic Surgery

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