Erbium laser resurfacing combined with PRP therapy at Laser and Me in Midtown Manhattan creates a layered regenerative protocol that addresses skin quality, texture, and tone at a deeper level than either treatment achieves alone. Pavel Atamas, our licensed esthetician, customizes erbium laser depth and PRP application based on each client's skin concerns, Fitzpatrick skin type, and recovery tolerance. Most clients achieve significant improvement with 1-3 sessions spaced 4-8 weeks apart.
The erbium laser (Er:YAG, 2940nm wavelength) is an ablative resurfacing laser that removes precise, controlled layers of damaged outer skin. It has an extremely high affinity for water in skin cells, vaporizing superficial tissue with minimal heat transfer to the surrounding dermis. This preserves healthy tissue while effectively removing the damaged outer layers that cause uneven texture, fine lines, sun damage, and acne scarring. As the laser removes those outer layers, it simultaneously stimulates the deeper dermis to produce new collagen and elastin.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is derived from your own blood. A small sample is drawn, then centrifuged to concentrate the platelets, which are rich in growth factors including PDGF, TGF-beta, VEGF, and EGF. When PRP is applied immediately after erbium laser resurfacing, the treated skin is in an ideal state to absorb it. The laser has opened micro-channels in the epidermal surface, allowing growth factors to penetrate far more deeply than topical application alone would permit. The PRP then amplifies what the laser has started: stimulating fibroblast activity, reducing the inflammatory response, accelerating re-epithelialization, and enhancing the overall collagen-building cascade triggered by the laser.
This combination treatment is appropriate for adults dealing with fine lines and early wrinkles, acne scarring, uneven skin tone and texture, sun damage, rough texture, enlarged pores, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Dull, aging skin that lacks radiance responds particularly well to the combined collagen stimulation from laser and the growth factor delivery from PRP. The best candidates are adults in overall good health who are not pregnant or breastfeeding, are not on isotretinoin, have no active skin infections in the treatment area, and are committed to strict post-treatment sun protection.
For most clients, 1-3 sessions of erbium laser and PRP combination treatment spaced 4-8 weeks apart is sufficient for significant improvement in skin quality. Session day: treatment takes approximately 45-75 minutes including numbing cream application, the erbium laser pass, and PRP preparation and application. Days 1-3: redness, mild swelling, and a sensation of skin tightness are normal. Days 4-7: skin begins peeling and shedding the treated outer layer. Days 7-14: new skin emerges, typically smoother, pinker, and visibly more refined. Collagen remodeling continues for 3-6 months after each session.
At a reputable Manhattan medspa, erbium laser combined with PRP therapy typically costs $600-,200 per session. At Laser and Me, we offer competitive pricing and package options for multi-session treatment plans. Book a free consultation at our Midtown Manhattan clinic at 347 5th Avenue, Suite 803A, for an exact quote based on your skin concerns and treatment goals. Call (929) 755-2071 to schedule your appointment today.