Erbium Laser
Our new Erbium laser is able to offer the patient the benefit of a deeper laser treatment while minimizing the recovery. It also helps to avoid the permanent pigmentary changes previously seen with laser treatments while delivering superior results. We can actually dial in the depth of laser treatment to the micron. Some patients choose a series of microlaser peels, each with minimal recovery and minimal down time but requiring a number of visits. Other patients prefer to have a deeper single peel with a more intense recovery and a longer down time, but requiring only a single procedure. We can meet your goals while catering to your lifestyle. During a consultation with Dr. Murphy your skin will be assessed and a laser resurfacing treatment plan will be customized for you.

Recovery Time
As mentioned above, the time required for recovery depends on the depth of treatment.   A microlaser peel will take a couple of days for the redness to resolve, whereas a full laser resurfacing will take a week to heal, with a few more weeks for any redness to dissipate.   Minimal makeup easily conceals any skin redness during this phase of healing. Our staff is eager to advise you regarding concealing the glow of the skin during this phase and we carry an excellent powder based makeup which can conceal the redness.

Additional Therapies
Although the microlaser peel has become the workhorse of our skincare experts, we continue to treat patients with even more gentle therapies such as microdermabrasion and lighter skin peels, including glycolic or Retin-A based applications. Resurfacing procedures are generally combined with home skincare regimens to optimize the result and speed recovery. Although the majority of these treatments are performed by Dr. Murphy's highly trained and experienced staff, a complimentary consultation with Dr. Murphy is encouraged to make a comprehensive treatment plan. Microlaser peels are well tolerated by the patient with only topical anesthetic. Deeper laser peels are performed personally by Dr. Murphy and generally require local anesthesia or intravenous sedation.

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