Erbium Resurfacing

To remove deeper skin blemishes and wrinkles and restore skin to a vibrant appearance, many clients choose to have a full skin resurfacing. Southside Dermatology & Laser Cosmetic Center uses Erbium lasers, which are the latest advancement for the treatment of aging and sun-damaged skin and are designed to remove surface-level and moderately deep lines and wrinkles on the face, hands, neck, or chest. The erbium laser works by vaporizing the outer layers of the skin, removing surface blemishes and causing skin contraction underneath. The erbium laser has also been shown to stimulate the production of collagen, which further smoothens and tightens the skin.

One of the benefits of erbium laser resurfacing is minimal burning of surrounding tissue; the procedure precisely removes the outer most layer of the skin to reveal younger looking and smoother skin underneath. The erbium laser also causes fewer side effects -- such as swelling, bruising, and redness -- so your recovery time is faster than with CO2 laser resurfacing.

Erbium lasers have become a popular choice among both women and men wishing to reverse the effects of aging. The effects after receiving erbium laser treatment are healthier looking skin, with reduced wrinkles and blemishes and an improved, more vibrant skin tone.