What Can Erbium Laser Resurfacing Do?

Erbium laser resurfacing. Target pigmentation, moderate to deep wrinkles, and uneven tone and texture with powerful ablative technology. Surgery often comes to mind first for people interested in facial rejuvenation. While there is no doubt that procedures like a face and neck lift, brow lift, or blepharoplasty can transform the face, many patients neglect to consider the skin itself. Bestview Laser is a China erbium glass fiber laser manufacturer.

We like to think of the skin as the canvas on which the painting, or piece of art, is produced. If the canvas looks aged, it contributes significantly to creating the overall impression of an aged appearance. This is true whether you have yet to explore cosmetic medicine or whether you are a veteran of aesthetic treatments. Erbium laser resurfacing treatments are customized to each patient, addressing concerns such as wrinkles, sun damage, uneven texture, and loss of skin elasticity. The Erbium laser resurfacing procedure stimulates collagen production while removing damaged outer layers, helping patients achieve smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin. Today's patients have access to many types of laser procedures, from milder forms of treatment that rejuvenate the skin by generating collagen to more aggressive resurfacing procedures performed under anesthesia.

Erbium glass fractional fiber laser 1550nm machine stands at the pinnacle of effectiveness but should only be used for moderate to deep wrinkles and advanced sun damage. As an ablative technique, the Erbium laser literally removes the old and damaged upper layers of skin. The vaporization occurs immediately upon contact with the laser. A secondary benefit of the procedure is activating collagen and elastin production to improve skin structure, which takes up to 6 months to complete. This deposition can often be the difference between a good and a great result, but the amount of new collagen deposited depends on the patient's immune system and cannot be controlled by the patient or dermatologist.

What Are the Four Pillars of Aging?

A holistic global approach addressing all four causes of aging produces the most natural look. We desire a natural look for our patients, just like they do.

It may seem counterintuitive, but addressing all of the signs of aging is not “aggressive,” but rather, “thorough.” It is usually prudent to achieve a more natural look in which the “skin age” matches the “volume age,” which matches the “gravity age,” and so on. Making a 70-year-old facelift patient's face look 50 and leaving the skin still looking 70 creates an unnatural appearance that has nothing to do with the quality of the surgery but is a result of neglecting the aging skin.

On the other hand, if you want to address only one of the four pillars of aging in isolation, it is dermatologist' opinion that the pillar that makes the most difference is ensuring the skin looks as young as possible. In patients with advanced sun damage and wrinkling, Dermatologist believes strongly that Erbium laser skin resurfacing offers the optimal correction. Less aggressive measures may help to some extent, but only with color and fine lines, not the deep wrinkles and advanced texture abnormalities seen with significant sun damage.

What Are the Benefits of the Erbium Laser Treatment?

Some of the benefits of this technology include:

*Versatile applications that can treat either superficially or very deep.

*Anesthesia options that do not necessarily require general anesthesia in every case.

*Fewer side effects and less downtime than CO2 laser resurfacing.

*Achieves more significant results than nonablative fractional laser treatments and all other lasers used to treat wrinkles.

*Gold standard treatment for deep wrinkles on the face, including lip lines that are tough to treat.

What Can Erbium Laser Resurfacing Do?

Ablative laser technology is capable of addressing a wide range of concerns, including some that are beyond the scope of superficial technologies.

*Mild, moderate and deep wrinkles.

*Almost complete correction of age spots and sun spots (most brown pigmentation).

*Acne scarring.

*Surgical and trauma scars.

*Dull complexion.

*Uneven skin tone.

The Erbium is a more invasive, aggressive laser than others used for skin rejuvenation. To emphasize the intensity of this treatment, we sometimes categorize it with our surgical procedures even though it is not technically surgery. We hope this helps you prepare for the downtime as well as the substantial results you can achieve.

Who is a Good Candidate for the Erbium Laser?

Laser treatments can be done at any age, but the Erbium laser isn't for everyone. Because it is a more aggressive procedure than some of our other options, it is best for individuals who have more advanced concerns and who want to avoid needing an extended series of treatments to reach their goals. It is especially well-suited for treating perioral rhytids, the vertical lines that develop around the lips (also known as “smoker's lines” or “lipstick lines”).

Erbium laser skin resurfacing is safer for darker skin tones than some alternatives, but caution is still advised. There is a risk of hypo/hyperpigmentation post-treatment in Fitzpatrick types IV to VI (ethnic or darker skin types). During a one-on-one consultation, dermatologist will thoroughly assess your medical history, skin condition, and desired outcomes to determine which resurfacing method is best for you.

What Should you Expect During your Treatment?

Before treatment begins, your provider will cleanse your skin and administer the anesthesia of your choice.

The comfort level of Erbium laser resurfacing varies from patient to patient and depends primarily on the depth of treatment required and the area treated, which varies from patient to patient. The procedure is often tolerated with a topical and/or injected local anesthetic if treatment is limited to the mouth area. However, deeper, full-face treatments usually require general anesthesia and are preferred by most patients. To perform the treatment, dermatologist will pass the laser handpiece over your skin. Some areas may require more than one pass to maximize results. A full-face treatment usually takes 30 to 45 minutes.

What Is the Recovery Like After Erbium Laser Resurfacing?

Downtime is expected with laser resurfacing procedures. It is important to follow instructions during this time, as your skin will be sensitive and require extra care. It is especially critical to avoid too much exposure to ultraviolet light/sunlight until fully healed. Stay out of the sun as much as possible, and if you cannot avoid being outdoors, wear a hat and sunscreen on the healed areas.

Keeping your skin moist and clean are the two key elements of your post-procedure care. You will apply the ointment prescribed by dermatologist. It should be applied liberally after cleansing. There is a specific but simple and effective regimen that will be detailed to you for both preoperatively and postoperatively.

Some swelling is common in the first few days after laser resurfacing, as is a sensation of heat for the first 24-48 hours. We apply an advanced cool collagen face mask that is soothing to minimize the heat sensation during this time period. It may look and feel like you have a sunburn during the initial wound healing stage, which lasts approximately 7-10 days. For the first few days, you will have an open wound that oozes, which you must keep clean and moist, as stated above. Following this period, residual redness fades over the next few weeks.

Please note that redness is not a bad thing. In this situation, it is a sign of “construction” that occurs because of new red blood vessels delivering a new layer of collagen and elastin. It indicates overall healing. The top layer of your skin will regenerate in about one week. This is when you can resume using sunscreen and cosmetics, and consequently, it is also when most patients feel comfortable resuming social interactions with makeup.

What Are the Expected Results of Erbium Laser Resurfacing?

The results of an ablative Erbium laser treatment will be apparent relatively quickly, as many of the wrinkles are significantly reduced or even eliminated during the procedure. However, the new collagen and elastin are laid down over the next six months, and these results will emerge gradually as your skin heals and post-treatment redness and swelling resolve.

Patients typically only need one Erbium laser treatment to achieve their goals and enjoy their results for years. If any lines are left, they are usually minimal, but we have other techniques that can be utilized to minimize these few remaining lines if desired. Fortunately, that is an unusual request for most of patients.