Erbium:YAG laser skin resurfacing

The Erbium:YAG laser is a useful flexible tool for the surgeon interested in providing overall skin rejuvenation. With its unique wavelength, greater absorption, and less thermal injury, it can offer more precise ablation with greater safety and shorter healing times. All skin types as well as all body parts can safely be treated, from simple lentigines to deeper rhytides. The Erbium:YAG laser is an effective tool for complete skin rejuvenation. System specifications and parameters are reviewed along with pathology,uses, and techniques including postoperative care, risks, and safety profile.