A laser peel is a technique to remove the upper layers
of the skin. The Harmony Erbium:YAG 2940nm laser module is used to
remove the top layer of the skin. The depth of the peel depends on the
power settings and the number of passes used. The Erbium laser peel can
provide a partial to full epidermal removal (20-50 microns deep), as
opposed to microdermabrasion which acts only on the stratum corneum
layer of the skin (10-15 microns deep). In addition to its beneficial
effects on the outer layers of the skin, it also stimulates collagen
production and remodeling in the deeper layers (skin remodeling). The
procedure is more controlled than a chemical peel and it avoids the use
of harsh chemicals to refine the skin. The complication rate from an
Erbium:YAG laser peel is very low. The Erbium Weekend Peel gets its name
because of the typical 2-3 day downtime usually associated with the
procedure. With the controlled resurfacing associated with this more
aggressive peel, one should expect tangible and visible reduction in sun
damage and fine lines in the skin after one procedure.
Harmony™ Treatment: After
Er:YAG Module Tx. 3 Passes of Gentle Peel at 20 �m Skin Remodeling at
200 �m, Gentle Peel at 20 �m
