Laser Resurfacing with Er: YAG Treatment in Tinton Falls, NJ

Since Er: YAG (erbium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet)  lasers use high energy wavelengths to penetrate the skin it can heat and destroy cells to treat certain skin conditions. These conditions include, but are not limited to, acne scarring that is atrophic which means they are shallow depressions in the skin, smallpox scars, herpes simplex scars, melasma, freckles, brown age spots, sun-damaged skin and mild to moderate skin wrinkles from aging. Er: YAG laser can also be used for other conditions such as benign skin growths, non-melanoma skin cancer spots, certain vascular birthmarks caused by the malformation of the capillaries, and seborrheic keratosis. Our medical team at Keep Glowing Medical our team will go over your skin concerns during your consultation, and make sure that your skin goals are achievable with the use of Er: YAG laser treatment.

Since the erbium YAG laser is a high-precision treatment, it can be used to treat only specific areas of concern or the entire face if it will be the most beneficial for the patient. Many patients also like the fact that the erbium YAG laser is a minimally invasive treatment that can be used in place of microneedling or microdermabrasion, and create similar if not better results for those looking to resurface the skin. Since it involves the use of high-energy light, some patients may notice a feeling of skin tightness and redness post-treatment, similar to the sensation of minor sunburn, but this will dissipate within a week after a peeling point, revealing your new rejuvenated appearance from your Er: YAG treatment.

The Er: YAG laser is also less abrasive to the skin than the use of CO2 laser treatments, which is why it is rising in popularity it is the depth the laser travels means less potential for damage to the lower layers of skin where the cells of the body are developing the deeper skin layers, so may think this makes it less effective, however, this does the opposite as it keeps all the cells below the treatment area undamaged meaning that they can continue to develop undisturbed leading to better skin health long term.

Most patients will begin to experience skin peeling around day five after receiving their erbium YAG laser treatment, which should teeter off around day 7 after the treatment. Once the peeling has completed you will have a more youthful appearance as the skin now at the surface is fresh skin that may be slightly pink. As the new skin adjusts to the previous peeling, you will begin to see it return to the same color as before treatment but with a better complexion.

Since the erbium YAG laser has an effect similar to a chemical peel, and fewer potential risks than CO2 laser treatments, the erbium YAG laser can be used to treat most skin conditions and skin tones as there is no risk of pigment lightening like some laser treatments. If you are considering Er: YAG laser treatment our team at Keep Glowing Medical Spa will go over your skin concerns, and help you determine if the Er: YAG laser treatment will give you the best outcome for your skin conditions and skin concerns.

Some conditions that could make you not a good candidate for the erbium YAG laser treatment are those who have recently undergone radiation treatment, those who have a history of keloid scarring (raised scarring), patients who have vitiligo, autoimmune disorders that can cause slower healing such as diabetes, and those who currently have an infection from acne or a herpes simplex outbreak. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. You can visit us at 4057 Asbury Ave, Suite 21 Tinton Falls, NJ 07753. We serve clients from Tinton Falls NJ, Little Silver NJ, Wayside NJ, Colts Neck NJ, Wall Township NJ, Ocean Township NJ, Deal NJ, West Long Branch NJ, and surrounding areas.