Erbium Laser Skin Resurfacing

Reveal smoother, more youthful skin with Erbium laser resurfacing—a precision laser treatment that targets fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and uneven skin texture with minimal downtime. This advanced technology gently removes damaged skin cells while stimulating collagen production, leaving you with refreshed, radiant skin—and it’s a safer alternative to CO2 lasers for patients with deeper skin tones.

At Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, our team offers tailored Erbium laser treatments designed to safely and effectively rejuvenate your skin. Whether you’re looking to smooth fine lines, reduce acne scars, or correct sun damage, Erbium laser resurfacing offers visible results with less downtime and fewer risks—especially for patients with medium to darker skin tones.
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About Erbium Laser

Erbium laser resurfacing is a non-surgical treatment that uses laser energy to precisely remove the outermost layers of skin. It’s effective for addressing common skin concerns while creating less thermal damage than traditional CO2 lasers. That means faster healing, more comfort—and greater safety for patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV and above, who may be more prone to hyperpigmentation after CO2 resurfacing.

This treatment is ideal for:

How Erbium Laser Works

The Erbium laser uses a wavelength absorbed by water in the skin, allowing it to precisely vaporize damaged tissue while sparing surrounding areas. This stimulates your body’s natural healing process and encourages new collagen formation—resulting in firmer, clearer, more even-toned skin over time.

Because it generates less heat than CO2 lasers, Erbium is a preferred option for darker skin tones or individuals seeking effective resurfacing with a lower risk of pigmentation issues.

Erbium Laser Benefits

Patients love the Erbium laser for its ability to resurface and rejuvenate with less downtime than deeper ablative lasers.

Benefits include:

Who Is a Candidate for Erbium Laser?

Erbium laser resurfacing is an excellent option for those seeking smoother, healthier-looking skin without invasive surgery or extended downtime. It’s especially well-suited for patients with deeper skin tones who may not be ideal candidates for CO2 laser treatments.

You may be a good candidate if you:

We’ll assess your skin and goals during your consultation to create a treatment plan that’s both safe and effective for your skin type.

What to Expect

After cleansing your skin and applying a topical numbing agent, we’ll perform the Erbium laser treatment based on your customized plan. You may feel a warm, prickling sensation as the laser glides over your skin. Most treatments take 30–60 minutes.

Depending on the intensity of your treatment, you can expect mild redness and peeling similar to a sunburn. Deeper treatments may require a few more days of healing.

Recovery and Aftercare

Recovery from Erbium laser is generally quick and well-tolerated. Light treatments involve just a few days of redness and flaking. Deeper sessions may take 5–7 days. You’ll receive detailed aftercare instructions, including how to keep your skin clean, moisturized, and protected.

Post-treatment guidelines include:

Results

You’ll start to see smoother, more even skin once the peeling subsides—usually within a week. Improvements continue over several weeks as collagen remodeling occurs. For optimal results, especially with acne scars or deeper lines, a series of treatments may be recommended.