What is the Downtime for Ablative Erbium Yag Laser?

Thank you for your question.  Before doing anything to "fix" a scar, give it some time to heal.  This area tends to heal very well on it's own.  Make sure that you avoid direct sunlight to allow the redness to fade.  In our practice we encourage surgical...

The gold standard treatment for brown spots is BBL + halo or fraxel, individual spot treatments with yag is old school and can leave hyperpigmentation and redness. I would suggest proper wound healing at this time (see my emeragecosmetics.com healing package) then after about 3 weeks do a...

Obviously , you need a consultation. In my experience treating hundreds of patients with under eye wrinkles laser works the best. While chemical peels may be more helpful for under eye discoloration in some cases. I don't think that either the Yag or Erbium lasers would be my first treatment in...

Laser treatments vary depending on the operator and the settigs used for the treatment.  Therefore, your treatment results may be better with another Erbium treatment.  Fractionaly CO2 laser resurfacing is a great option for someone who has not been happy with previous laser results...

It is vital to use sunscreen and a hat after laser since sun exposure can cause hyperpigmentation and possible scarring.  It is best to use an SPF 50 or above to prevent any complications and strict sun avoidance after laser.  Best, Dr. Green

Hair removal with lasers is not as simple as making a cake.  It depends on the laser, your skin type, the size, depth and color of the hair etc.  Go see a specialist who can make all of the critical decisions to give you a great treatment.