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PIXEL ERBIUM – FACIAL SKIN REJUVENATION WITH LASER RESURFACING

Erbium Laser Resurfacing – For Smoother Skin, Less Visible Wrinkles and a More Even Skin Tone

Fine lines, enlarged pores, uneven skin texture or a dull complexion? These concerns cannot always be adequately addressed with everyday skincare products alone.

Pixel Erbium is a fractional erbium laser resurfacing treatment for facial skin rejuvenation, designed to help smooth the skin's surface, reduce visible signs of ageing and improve overall skin quality.

The treatment stimulates the skin's natural renewal processes, promoting a smoother, more even and refreshed appearance. Its intensity can be individually adjusted — from gentle surface renewal to more intensive correction of skin texture irregularities.

At BABOR Beauty Spa, we perform the treatment using Alma Harmony XL 2940 nm Er laser technology with the fractional Pixel method.

How Does Pixel Erbium Laser Resurfacing Work?

Pixel Erbium uses 2940 nm erbium (Er) laser energy, which is efficiently absorbed by water in the skin tissue. This allows precise and controlled treatment of the skin's upper layers, creating microscopic treatment zones.

During fractional laser resurfacing, only a portion of the skin's surface is treated, leaving surrounding tissue intact. These untreated areas support skin recovery while stimulating natural healing processes and collagen remodelling.

As the skin regenerates, its smoothness, texture, elasticity and overall appearance gradually improve.

What Skin Concerns Can Pixel Erbium Address?

Erbium laser resurfacing can help improve various skin texture and quality concerns:

• Fine lines and wrinkles — helps smooth the skin's surface and reduce visible signs of ageing.

• Uneven skin texture — improves skin smoothness and reduces superficial irregularities.

• Enlarged pores — helps minimise the appearance of pores for a more even-looking complexion.

• Dull and uneven skin tone — promotes surface renewal for a fresher, more radiant appearance.

• Superficial pigmentation irregularities — may help reduce uneven pigmentation in selected cases.

• Acne scars — may help improve the appearance of scars and uneven skin texture.

Pixel Erbium can be used on the face and other suitable treatment areas, depending on individual skin conditions and needs.

Erbium Laser Resurfacing – A Gentler Alternative to CO₂ Laser Resurfacing

Both erbium (Er) and CO₂ laser resurfacing are used to rejuvenate the skin's surface, reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture. However, these technologies differ in how they interact with skin tissue.

CO₂ laser resurfacing generally produces a greater thermal effect on surrounding tissue, whereas erbium laser technology allows precise removal of microscopic layers of skin with less surrounding thermal damage.

Pixel Erbium may therefore be a suitable option for clients looking to improve skin texture, reduce fine lines and refresh their complexion while choosing a gentler approach to laser resurfacing.

Compared with intensive CO₂ laser resurfacing, fractional erbium laser resurfacing generally involves a shorter recovery period. However, healing time and treatment outcomes depend on the selected settings and individual skin response.

Individually Tailored Skin Rejuvenation

One of the advantages of Pixel Erbium is the ability to adjust the intensity of laser resurfacing according to individual skin needs.

Gentler treatment may be suitable when the main goal is to refresh the complexion, improve skin texture and reduce superficial irregularities while allowing for a shorter recovery period.

More intensive treatment may be recommended for more pronounced wrinkles, uneven skin texture or scar correction. In such cases, the recovery period is generally longer.

Treatment settings are selected by a specialist following a skin assessment, taking into account the desired results and expected recovery time.

Recovery After Pixel Erbium Laser Resurfacing

Pixel Erbium is a fractional ablative laser treatment, meaning the skin requires time to heal afterwards.

During the first few days, the skin may appear red, swollen and sensitive. Dryness, roughness and gradual peeling may develop as the skin recovers.

Initial skin recovery typically takes approximately 3–7 days, depending on treatment intensity and individual skin response. With gentler erbium laser resurfacing, the skin may recover in around 3 days, while more intensive treatment may require longer than a week.

Some redness may persist beyond the initial healing period.

Improvements in skin quality continue after visible healing, as collagen remodelling takes place gradually.