ERBIUM LASER SKIN SMOOTHING CB ERBIUM\2.94
Dr. Richard Maloney first used the Erbium laser in November of 1995 and has been using the CB Erbium\2.94 laser for skin smoothing and wrinkle removal since December of 1996. The Continuum Biomedical Erbium:Yag laser at The Aesthetic Surgery Center was the first Erbium:Yag laser approved by the FDA for wrinkle removal.

The Erbium laser produces a unique skin smoothing affect with minimal pain and rapid healing. For the physician the laser is precise, controllable and so predictable that any risks of scarring are virtually eliminated. The Erbium laser allows the physician to gently wash away layers of skin that are much thinner than that of the CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) laser. This ultra thin laser wash lets the Erbium behave like a lunch hour peel for a light skin refinement or with multiple passes to smooth deeper wrinkles.

Since precise thin layering is possible with the Erbium:Yag laser individuals undergoing skin toning-one pass can apply make-up in one day. Those requiring a deeper smoothing treatment may be able to return to work Monday following a Thursday treatment. Now many younger individuals can prevent wrinkle formation. Younger individuals with fine wrinkles not suitable for the deeper CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) laser treatments can have light smoothing as frequently as needed to prevent deeper wrinkles from forming. This is especially valuable at the first signs of lip lines, sun spots or crows feet.

For the first time the delicate neck and back of the hands can be successfully smoothed with the CB Erbium\2.94 laser. This procedure requires little or no anesthesia

MORE COMFORT
Again, the Erbium ultra thin laser offers an advantage. The Erbium requires no anesthesia, however, a local anesthetic cream may be applied to the skin during the treatment for maximum comfort.

SUCCESS IN DARKER SKIN TYPES
The Erbium:Yag laser produces a thinner laser area and less heat the risk for irregular skin pigmentation changes in darker skinned individuals is greatly reduced and we have successfully treated Asian and Middle Eastern skin types without mottling. This also allows spot facial treatment and produces optimal blending between the regions lasered and those unlasered.

IMPROVED RESULTS FOR ACNE AND FACIAL SCARRING
The Erbium:Yag laser offers more precision in smoothing damaged and scarred skin. For patients with deep acne scarring, combining the CO2 with the Erbium:Yag laser yields enhanced results.

ADVANTAGES OF THE CB ERBIUM YAG LASER

• Precision layering of laser from light to deep
• Anesthesia not required
• Fast recovering
• Less pain
• Can be used on difficult skin types
• Improved results with acne and facial scarring
• Can be used to treat brown spots and wrinkles on the back of the hands and on the neck.
• Less Redness
• Chances of scarring are remote