Erbium Laser
What is Erbium Laser?What will the Erbium Laser improve?
What can I expect during the procedure?
What can I expect after the procedure?
What is Erbium Laser?
Erbium Laser is a specialised and computer controlled removal of layers of the skin’s surface, which can produce outstanding results with minimal risk. The laser can remove both superficial and medium depth lines, including some scarring, depending on the controlled depth of the ablation and the amount of “passes” your Doctor will perform.Liposculpture derives from liposuction in that it makes use of microcannulas to "sculpt" very selected areas of the body.
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What will the Erbium Laser improve?
The Erbium Laser will successfully reduce or remove both fine lines and deep wrinkles on the face. Even the delicate areas around the lips and eyes can be removed without the tell tale line of demarcation from other hotter lasers. Irregular pigmentation, sun spots and freckles are also removed when the damaged surface layers of skin are carefully vaporised. Stimulation of collagen in the area can also create a slight lifting of the skin as the new collagen fibres provide some extra support.The Erbium Laser can also be used on the delicate neck area and even on the backs of hands to remove tell tale signs of damaged skin through over exposure to harmful rays of the sun. Generally the skin in these areas are not “tightened” as much as on the face, but photo-aging can be dramatically improved and will blend with any new skin colour and tone to match your full face Erbium Laser treatment. Acne scarring can be improved and reduced by an Erbium Laser treatment. The same theory applies to the removal of both deep and fine lines. However as acne scars are often much deeper than wrinkles, a complete improvement cannot be guaranteed. Safety dictates only a select amount of layers be removed during a procedure.
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What can I expect during the procedure?
Patients can select the type of sedation used during their treatment but usually it is recommended to have Twilight sedation to make the procedure more comfortable. There is no need for any hospitalisation and recovery time after the one hour procedure is generally only two hours before the patient can be discharged to the care of a responsible adult at their own home. Once the procedure is completed, a moisturising gel bandage dressing is applied to prevent stinging. There is no pain after the procedure if proper sedation is used none during either. Only some itching or tightness of the skin in the days after as your skin begins its healing response.Back To Top
What can I expect after the procedure?
Daily dressing changes will be performed by nurses in our clinic to keep the area clean and protected. We will also wash your hair and help keep the skin around the area clean. The skin will slowly heal within seven to ten days after treatment. Around the two week mark, when the entire area is healed over, patients may apply makeup to the skin to cover any redness. All care must be taken to never expose the treated skin to direct sunlight in the first few weeks after the procedure. Hats and sunscreen must be used at all times, even if you are only walking outside for a few minutes. Your skin must be treated with the same care that you would treat a new born baby.Back To Top
