An erbium laser skin resurfacing treatment is performed as an outpatient procedure with the use of a local anesthetic and possibly a mild sedative. You will be awake, but will feel drowsy and the treatment area will be numb. Your Doctor then precisely removes the necessary layers of skin to eliminate or reduce superficial to moderately deep lines and wrinkles.

Desired Candidate

A candidate for erbium laser skin resurfacing is someone who is seeking to correct fine lines and wrinkles in the face, neck, back, chest, or hands. In general, the erbium laser resurfacing treatment is available to a wide variety of candidates. Those seeking this procedure should desire to look younger and more refreshed, yet should be realistic in their expectations. While erbium laser skin resurfacing provides incredible results, the expected outcome should be fully explained by the doctor and completely understood by the patient.

The Facts

Number of Treatments Required: 3 – 6 Treatments

Spacing Between Treatments:  4 – 6 Weeks apart

Length of Each Treatment: 1 Hour

DownTime: Allow up to 7 days for redness, flakiness and peeling.