"I prefer the erbium laser. It treats deep wrinkles like the CO2, but doesn’t cause the shiny, white appearance."
- Dr. Brian Reagan
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| Procedure: |
Smooth wrinkles of the face using an Erbium laser device. |
| Length: |
1 hour. |
| Anesthesia: |
Local with sedation, or general. |
| In/Outpatient: |
Outpatient. |
| Side Effects: |
Temporary swelling, discomfort. Lightening of treated skin. Acute sun sensitivity. Increased sensitivity to makeup. Pinkness or redness in skin that may persist for up to 6 months. |
| Risks: |
Burns or injuries caused by laser heat. Scarring. Abnormal changes in skin color. Flare-up of viral infections ("cold sores") and other infections (rare). |
| Recovery: |
Weepy wound for 2 weeks. Post-operative redness for 8 weeks. |
| Duration of Results: |
Long-lasting, but does not stop aging. New wrinkles, expression lines may form as skin ages. |
| Results: |
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