Erbium Non-Ablative Laser
Reveal a younger, more radiant you
With the Erbium non-ablative laser, you can remove your damaged skin cells to reveal a more radiant, younger-looking skin tone and texture. When passed over the skin, deeper layers will be heated to stimulate collagen production and smooth out signs of aging.
What is the Erbium Non-Ablative Laser?
The Cynosure laser 1540 handpiece is a non-ablative laser treatment that’s specifically designed to gently treat the above problems with rapid recovery time. All types of laser skin rejuvenation are based upon a “heat and heal” cycle. When the skin is heated by the laser energy, your body increases its production of collagen as a way to heal the treated area(s) of skin. As you may know, collagen, a plentiful ingredient in young skin, diminishes in production as we age. Through this “heat and heal” cycle, new collagen creates younger, smoother, and clearer skin.
An ablative laser removes (ablates) the top layer of skin and some of the sub-layer through pulsed microbeams of laser energy directed into the dermis. Although longer recovery time is part of ablative laser treatment, the results can be so dramatic that a single treatment can provide satisfactory results. An example of an ablative laser is our SmartSkin™ CO2 laser.
Depending upon your skin’s condition and your personal goals for laser skin rejuvenation, Dr. Berman may use both the Fractional CO2 laser (ablative) and the Erbium:Yag laser (non-ablative) to obtain the best results.
A non-ablative laser heats the targeted tissues without removing (ablating) them. Non-ablative laser treatment has minimal to no downtime but the trade-off is likely to be a need for more than one treatment. For patients with extremely busy schedules, non-ablative laser treatment may be the better choice between the two.
Who is a Candidate for the Erbium Non-Ablative Laser?
At our plastic surgery practice, Dr. Berman treats patients with the following skin conditions on the face, hands, neck, and chest area with Erbium Laser Treatment Boca Raton
- Surface wrinkles
- Deep lines and wrinkles
- Scars from trauma, acne, or surgery
- Stretch marks
- Poor skin texture
How is Treatment with the Erbium Non-Ablative Laser Performed?
A topical anesthetic will be applied to your skin before your Erbium laser treatment at our plastic surgery practice in Boca Raton to numb the skin and make your treatment more pleasant. After approximately 30-45 minutes, the cream is rinsed away. While undergoing your Erbium laser treatment, you will wear goggles to protect your eyes. An Erbium laser treatment varies between 30 and 60 minutes or longer, depending upon the number of areas you wish to have treated. Thanks to the combination of numbing cream and a special cooling handpiece, discomfort during an Erbium laser treatment is minimal.
Recovery and Results
One of the benefits of an Erbium laser treatment is that, depending on the number of “passes” of the laser over your skin, our patients often return to their day’s activities immediately. Those who undergo repeated passes of the laser, however, can expect a sunburned appearance that requires topical lubricants for a period of a week to 10 days during which the skin will peel. Many of our Erbium laser patients find, however, that makeup can satisfactorily disguise all but the most aggressive peeling.
South Florida plastic surgery patients benefit from Dr. Berman’s attention to detail and focus on safety with laser skin rejuvenation treatments. If you’d like to improve the quality of your skin, call us today at 561-417-0171 or complete this online consultation form. Among Boca Raton plastic surgeons, Dr. Berman has earned the respect of both patients and colleagues, due to his many years’ experience and extensive skills, particularly with laser treatments. We know you’ll be highly satisfied with your results and we look forward to serving you soon!
Dr. Jonathan Ross Berman is a Boca Raton plastic surgeon who has been certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery with over 30 years of service experience specializing in Breast Augmentation, Rhinoplasty, Face Lift, Liposuction, and many other types of plastic surgery in Boca Raton, FL.