Erbium Laser
Erbium YAG Laser Peel in Sugar Land, Katy, and Houston, Texas
- Anesthesia: None
- Combine with: Photofacials Charcoal Peel IPL Laser Yellow Laser
- Operation length: 30 min of numbing and up to 30 min of treatment depending on the treatment indication and surface area
- Recovery Time: the process is similar to sunburn with prominent redness for 1-3 days followed by desquamation for 2-3 additional days. Social downtime is approximately 7-10 days. The skin may be sensitive to sunlight for up to 1 month.
Type of numbing: none to topical
Level of pain: mild to moderate
Areas that can be treated: face, neck and chest predominantly
Special aftercare: Vaseline applications multiple times per day during the first 3-5 days which is then changed to a more liquid moisturizer which you will use twice daily for a month. Daily use of mineral sunscreen is recommended for the following month after the procedure.
The Erbium Yag is a 2940 nm laser which primary targets water on the surface of the skin. Given its relatively low thermal collateral damage to tissue, it can be safely used in phototypes I-V. The treatment is tailored based on the skin colored and the degree of peeling that is desired (superficial, medium depth or deep).
At HDPS we have a fully ablative Erbium laser which can treat the following:
- Sun damaged skin
- Fine lines
- Brown spots
- Rough and bumpy skin
- Stretch marks
- Scars (acne, traumatic and surgical)