by Ramtin Kassir, M.D., F.A.C.S.

The Erbium-YAG laser is designed to remove or decrease wrinkles and improve the overall skin texture of the face, neck and hands. Sun exposure, age and personal habits combine to give the skin a wrinkled, freckled or dried out appearance.

Laser skin resurfacing with the Erbium laser is done under local anesthesia in the office setting with minimal discomfort compared to older Carbon dioxide laser systems, which require extensive anesthesia and a longer healing time.