Procedures

Erbium fractional laser resurfacing (Er:YAG fractional)

from 9 reviews5 clinics
An ablative fractional 2940 nm Er:YAG laser that vaporises micro-columns of skin. The wavelength sits near the water absorption peak, so ablation is precise with little residual thermal damage compared with CO2.
Non-surgicalTopical1 before/after photos
Rating
7.67/ 10
from 9 reviews
Satisfaction
66.7%
from 9 reviews
Downtime
3–7days
Full recovery 12–24 wks
Flight safe
3days after

FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How long is the downtime for Erbium fractional laser resurfacing (Er:YAG fractional)?

3–7 days. Full recovery 12–24 wks · Flight safe 3 days

Re-epithelialisation of the treated columns is reported at four to seven days with erythema persisting around two weeks, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a documented risk in darker skin types.
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Last updated 2026-08-06