Is 1 week enough recovery time after erbium Yag laser treatment? I am a 42 yr old male physician considering above treatment for facial acne scars (rolling type) and wanted a realistic idea when I could expect to go back to the office following this type of procedure. Thank you in advance for any input
March 28, 2016
Answer: Recovery after Yag laser factors The recovery time all depends on the number of passes, intensity of the settings (fluence measured in Jules/cm2), power settings (Watts) and skin type. For most light colored caucasians on medium settings figure 10 days then light cover up make up . Your laser provider should let you know based on the above a more accurate answer based on your evaluation and planned treatment
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March 28, 2016
Answer: Recovery after Yag laser factors The recovery time all depends on the number of passes, intensity of the settings (fluence measured in Jules/cm2), power settings (Watts) and skin type. For most light colored caucasians on medium settings figure 10 days then light cover up make up . Your laser provider should let you know based on the above a more accurate answer based on your evaluation and planned treatment
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Answer: Erbium Yag Laser Treatment Recovery Healing afterwards is generally uneventful, consisting of what looks like a deep sunburn that is treated with topical lubricants for 7 to 10 days, at which time the skin is healed. Skin pinkness can persist for weeks, and is minimized by topical steroid crèmes.
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Answer: Erbium Yag Laser Treatment Recovery Healing afterwards is generally uneventful, consisting of what looks like a deep sunburn that is treated with topical lubricants for 7 to 10 days, at which time the skin is healed. Skin pinkness can persist for weeks, and is minimized by topical steroid crèmes.
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Answer: Erbium Laser and recovery The recovery on the Erbium laser depends on how aggressive was your physician and your skin type. I have seen it take anywhere from one week to 6 weeks depending on the above. I much prefer the Fraxel laser since it doesn't hurt and has little down time. Please consult an expert in cosmetic lasers for the best results. Best, Dr. Green
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Answer: Erbium Laser and recovery The recovery on the Erbium laser depends on how aggressive was your physician and your skin type. I have seen it take anywhere from one week to 6 weeks depending on the above. I much prefer the Fraxel laser since it doesn't hurt and has little down time. Please consult an expert in cosmetic lasers for the best results. Best, Dr. Green
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January 29, 2018
Answer: Downtime from erbium yag for acne scars
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January 29, 2018
Answer: Downtime from erbium yag for acne scars
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March 14, 2016
Answer: Recovery from erbium laser depends upon a number of factors Recovery from erbium laser treatment depends upon patient - ie age, sex, ethnicity, skin thickness as well as laser related issues such as energy used, whether treatment is full field or fractional (and if fractional - depth of treatment and density of treatment). Also if the laser used has a coagulation mode, whether that is used. My preference for rolling acne scars is combination full field and fractional erbium resurfacing with the Sciton system. We modulate recovery time to the patients pathology and back to work needs. Best advice is to go to someone very experienced for this.
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March 14, 2016
Answer: Recovery from erbium laser depends upon a number of factors Recovery from erbium laser treatment depends upon patient - ie age, sex, ethnicity, skin thickness as well as laser related issues such as energy used, whether treatment is full field or fractional (and if fractional - depth of treatment and density of treatment). Also if the laser used has a coagulation mode, whether that is used. My preference for rolling acne scars is combination full field and fractional erbium resurfacing with the Sciton system. We modulate recovery time to the patients pathology and back to work needs. Best advice is to go to someone very experienced for this.
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