How safe is the Erbium laser and what are the long term risks? I.e. scarring, hyperpigmentation, etc

Thanks for your question.  Application of topical anesthetic (numbing cream) will not make the laser treatment any different or less effective, just more comfortable.  Make sure you are seeing a very experienced laser specialist or dermatologist for your best outcome and good luck!

Laser Hair Reduction is not recommended for fair skin with blonde or strawberry blonde hair with any laser machines. There will not be a noticeable hair reduction with the Nd Yag.

I appreciate your concern. Your laser treatment should not impact the results of your filler. Filler in the midface is administered at a much greater depth than the laser will target. It is not unusual to see Radiesse dissipate a bit as the original support of the filler wears off and collagen...

Thank you for your question and photos. An Erbium YAG laser usually requires at least one week of recovery time, as this is an intense treatment designed to produce dramatic rejuvenation effects. After the procedure, you can see the treatment area turn darker and crusting is normal depending on...

Thank you for your question. While the Yag laser is one choice for treating visible veins, it is not the only one. We also use Vbeam for this purpose with some of our patients. Make sure you are working with a board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience and a variety of treatment...

Thank you for your question.  You may have probably been getting ineffective treatments.  This could be due to poor settings, calibration of the laser or technique of the clinician.  We utilize a Vectus diode laser to safely and effectively treat all skin types.  Our LHR patients typically need ...