Erbium Glass (1540 nm)

Erbium glass lasers use a 1540 nm wavelength light beam to shrink the sebaceous (oil) glands. Because overactive oil glands are a primary cause of acne, this laser works by shrinking the gland and thus lowering the oil production.

The properties of the 1540 nanometer Erbium glass laser light are such that the primary target for the intense laser light is liquid. Consequently, the laser is most attracted to the oil in the sebaceous glands. As the oil gland absorbs the laser energy, it shrinks because of the intense heat thus lowering oil production..

The heat generated by the Erbium glass laser also kills p.acne bacteria but the primary means for treating acne is shrinking the oil glands.

FDA Approved (Acne) Erbium Glass Lasers:

Aramis Laser by Quantel Medical

To learn more about laser treatments, contact your local acne physician.