What is Erbium Laser Skin Resurfacing?
An Erbium laser is a high-energy beam of light that can selectively transfer its energy into tissue to treat the skin. In simplest terms, it’s another tool Dr. Dominguez can use; a high-tech scalpel, if you will, that allows for great control and finesse. Some skin problems are best treated using an Erbium laser, and some conditions are better treated using another method or technique. The Erbium laser vaporizes various depths of damaged skin tissue as determined by Dr. Dominguez. The Erbium laser procedure is performed using topical anesthetic solutions and healing is usually two to seven days depending on the depth of laser energy penetration administered by Dr. Dominguez. Most patients prefer to have the Erbium procedure performed on a Thursday or Friday so they may return to work on Monday. You can expect the treated skin to resemble a sunburn, with sloughing of the treated skin beginning on the second day and lasting up to five days. The underlaying healthy pink skin may be notice
