What is Erbium laser?

There are several types of lasers and you can choose your own regarding your demand when visiting a cosmetic clinic. One of the most high-tech laser devices, is erbium laser. It has a significant role in rejuvenation of skin, resolving wrinkles and removing some lesions. Perhaps the most important difference between erbium and other types of lasers is its potency in treating skin problems with costing less side effects.

 

How does Erbium laser work?

By using energy, erbium laser rejuvenate skin and treat its conditions through exfoliation process. In the setting of erbium laser, skin exfoliation is carried out by the heat produced on the skin. Actually, exfoliation is done by converting laser energy to heat energy. After this process, skin problems are resolved after a few days and your skin becomes young and fresh.

 

Erbium laser application to remove acne scars

Erbium laser has many usages besides skin exfoliation and rejuvenation which include acne scars. The following are some of the important and basic applications of erbium laser:

  • Skin brightening
  • Treating any type of moles and skin warts
  • Removing acne, burning, suture and shingles scars
  • Removing tattoos and skin lesions
  • Treating vascular problems and excessive sweating
  • Removing eyelid fat

benefits for removing skin lesions

Like other laser devices, erbium laser has a lot of benefits over surgery. Of the most important benefits of erbium laser are as follows:

  • No need for anesthetics and skin excision
  • Few side effects (just skin redness for one or two days)
  • Short convalescence period
  • Short-time therapy
  • More persistent results compared to other laser modalities

Erbium laser aftercare

Immediately after erbium laser therapy, your skin may get a bit inflamed and red. You may also feel pruritus or burning for a few hours on your skin. Your doctor may prescribe local ointments for reducing inflammation and maintaining skin moisture. You can also use a pack of icy water to reduce inflammation.

Sun exposure usually one month after erbium therapy can have negative effect on your skin. So stay away from sunlight as much as possible and use sunscreen when going out. After laser therapy, avoid sun tanning as much as possible.

Is it laser painful?

How much pain you feel is depending on the depth of wrinkles and amount of skin lesions. Erbium is a good choice even for those who are much sensitive to pain. Pain caused by this kind of therapy is completely tolerable and by applying local anesthetics, it won’t be felt anymore.

How many sessions ?

The number of sessions is variable depending on your skin wrinkles, whether they are deep or superficial. Usually, you should follow the therapy once a week for one to four weeks. Just after the first session, patients will notice the amazing effect of the therapy.

In elderly and those who have more skin wrinkles, the sessions may take 5 to 7 weeks to last. After the first period of therapy, you should follow the maintenance therapy once a year.

Who can benefit ?

Erbium laser is a unique technology for skin repair and removing its lesions. Everyone in every age with any kind of skin color can take advantage of erbium laser to treat acne, acne scars, aging prevention and body sweating.

This kind of therapy may not be that useful for some people and even it may be contraindicated. These individuals are:

  • Those who previously used laser therapy and their skin have discolored or been ulcerous.
  • Those immunocompromised people who have skin disorders. They should consult with a specialist before laser therapy.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women.
  • Those who have been taking isotretinoin 6 to 12 months before therapy.
  • Those who have skin infections.

 

Amazing treatment of skin lesions and wrinkles with erbium laser

In this article, we introduced erbium laser to you. As you read, it has an important role in rejuvenation of skin and resolving its problems. One of the most important factors operating laser therapy, is to use a high-tech and high-quality device. One of the newest technologies in the world is XEO device which has two pearl and pearl fractional handpieces using erbium YSGG technology.

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