YAG Laser Treatment
SKIN REJUVENATION
ERBIUM LASER TREATMENT IN WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
The Erbium YAG Laser has been introduced as the next step in laser resurfacing and offers the benefits of less pain during treatment and recovery along with significantly faster healing times than any other resurfacing laser. We use the Erbium Yag Laser at Setiba Medical Spa to remove and decrease wrinkles and improve the overall color and skin texture of the face, neck, and hands. Although treatments Results will vary depending on various considerations, with few exceptions, you can expect an improvement in the texture and quality of your skin. Patients can receive this laser treatment at our Westlake Village location. Candidates for Treatment: Fine wrinkles, Color irregularities, Sun damage, Acne scarring, Sun and age spots, Stretch marks.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
At Setiba Medical Spa we offer YagLaser treatment designed to help restore, enhance and refresh your skin, for an elegant you.
AFTERCARE
Before the treatment:
- Discuss and disclose any healing disorders such as diabetes mellitus, connective tissue disease or radiation/chemotherapy.
- Discuss the history of any hypertrophic scarring or keloid formations or other skin diseases.
- Discuss and disclose if there is an active infection or history of herpes simplex of the lips, mouth or face. Erbium yag can activate cold sores. There is a preventive prescription that can be taken prior, please call us if you do not have those from your health provider.
- Discuss and disclose allergies to topical anesthetics.
- Erbium Yag cannot be performed if pregnant or breast feeding.
- Must be off Accutane for at least 12 months prior to treatment with Erbium Yag.
- Avoid direct exposure to the sun, tanning beds at least 4 weeks prior to treatment.
- Ensure you have a post laser balm such as Alastin Sooth and Protect Recovery Balm ($40). This can be purchased on your appointment day or online. If you cannot get this, please prepare a thick skin protectant such as Aquaphor on hand.
- Ensure you have clean beddings on the day of your erbium treatment.
Day of Erbium Yag Treatment
- Do not wear makeup. Face should be clean.
- You may take Tylenol an hour prior to your appointment.
Immediately after
- Client responses vary. Burning, heat, redness, swelling, itchiness and sunburned sensation may be experienced.
- Skin may also feel tight.
- A thick skin protectant such as Soothe and Protect recovery Balm or Aquaphor will be applied.
- An ice pack (not direct ice) may be applied to help soothe the areas of dicomfort.
- Avoid sun exposure.
General Skincare
- Makeup may be applied over the treated area 24 hours after the treatment
- Avoid shaving the treated area for 48-hours after the procedure.
- Wash treated area with a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water. Examples of a gentle cleanser include Neutrogena or Cetaphil. Reapply Soothe and Protect recovery Balm or Aquaphor. The goal is to keep the treated areas moist and prevent crusting. Do not use regular soap or normal facial wash until 10 days after your procedure.
- Shower as usual but be aware that the treated area may be a little temperature sensitive.
- Do not rub, scratch or pick at the treated area. Treat the area gently. Pat skin dry after bathing or showering. An antibiotic ointment such as Bacitracin may be applied. Neosporin and Polysporin are not recommended.
- Avoid chlorine, hot tubs and swimming pools during the treatment program.
- Avoid exposure to the sun and tanning beds for 30 days prior to the treatment.
- Avoid the use of exfoliants, loofah sponges and aggressive scrubbing to the treated areas.
- You may resume your regular skincare regimen after day 10.
THE RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Just check out these before and after images. By enhancing your already beautiful features, we empower you to be your best self and promise a side serving of complements.
OVER 400 PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
We take pride in delivering nothing but the best and safest treatments for our customer’s satisfaction.
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