Aerolase LightPod Era

The Era is an erbium 2940nm wavelength laser with a 300 microsecond pulse duration which allows the skin to cool between pulses.  In allowing the skin to cool and not overheat, there is less collateral damage to the skin than with other lasers.  There is less risk of demarcation where the treatment starts and stops, and less risk of pigment issues post treatment.  This treatment can be customized to a patient’s needs and what they are comfortable with, as far as down time.  The treatment is most popular on the face but can be done on other areas and scars, depending on the treatment.  Choose Era to Refresh, Reveal and Renew.

Prior to deciding on Era, you will have a thorough consultation with your skin care expert. Your skin will be assessed, and a treatment protocol will be determined for you. The day of your Era treatment, you will have a numbing cream applied 20 minutes prior. The skin will then be cleansed and prepped for treatment. It is recommended that you take antihistamines prior, to help calm the skin’s response, as well as antivirals to prevent cold sores for those who are prone. The treatment can take around an hour, depending on the size of the treatment area. You may feel some discomfort, but the numbing cream helps to make the treatment more tolerable. After the treatment, your skin will feel warm and inflamed. You can use a soothing thermal spray, provided by our office, to cool the skin. All post care instructions should be followed precisely with ablative procedures. This will be discussed in detail at the time of your visit. It will take 5-7 days to heal, depending on how aggressive your treatment is. There may be mild swelling the first day or two, but antihistamines should help with this. Peeling usually resolves by day 5-7. Use the soothing post care products provided by our office, and we will be readily available to answer questions regarding healing and your treatment.

The risk of side effects is fairly low, as long as proper pre and post care procedures are followed. This will be discussed prior to the appointment and at the time of treatment. Here at Skin Boss, we always educate our patients on proper procedures to ensure the best healing process and outcome for our patients.

Era can help with a refresh on superficial pigment and fine lines, as well as go deeper to get more pigment, texture, and deeper wrinkles. This treatment is customizable and is considered a one-and-done treatment, as it can help many conditions and shows almost immediate improvements. Era is safe on many skin types, but those with darker pigment may not be a candidate to receive the treatment. Results of Era can be long-lasting, but as usual, the skin is always aging. Maintaining the skin with anti-aging products and treatments is essential to protecting your investment.

Most patients will benefit from Era and will see marked improvement from just one treatment. There are patients that may not be ideal candidates for ablative procedures depending on the type of pigment issues they have or their skin type. This will all be determined at your consultation. We have treatments that range from mild to aggressive and can accommodate all skin types, so we will, undoubtedly, create a protocol that’s best for you.

At Skin Boss, we have experience in a wide range of treatments, can accommodate all skin types, and create a protocol to fit your lifestyle. We listen to our patients and understand the difficulties of social down time following treatments. Our skin care experts are thorough in educating our patients during consultation and at treatment, so you are confident in us and know exactly what to expect.