The erbium laser is my favorite tool for resurfacing the skin. I recommend it any time the patient’s goal is a smoother skin texture. The erbium’s wavelength is absorbed so well by the water in the skin that there is instantaneous vaporization of old skin without depositing as much heat as other lasers. The result […]

Skin resurfacing is a term we use when discussing a process used to improve the texture of the skin by removing the outer layers of skin. Various technologies have been used for this including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and laser. For mild texture changes, microdermabrasion may be sufficient, but for serious lines, especially around the mouth,

The term “Lunchtime Procedure” is commonly used today to describe a treatment that can be done quickly and without “downtime”. I think this term can sometimes be over-used by marketing. This is primarily due to the attractive thought of a walk-in, walk-out procedure done on your lunch break that does not require interruption of our