Era Elite is a laser skin resurfacing treatment used for fine lines, sun damage, pigmentation, enlarged pores and scarring. The laser removes microscopic columns of damaged skin and heats the tissue beneath, prompting the body to lay down new collagen as it heals. A session takes 30 to 60 minutes and most people need no anaesthetic beyond a topical cream.
Expect about five to seven days of redness and flaking while the surface heals, so it is worth planning the treatment around anything you have in the diary. How many sessions you need depends on how much sun damage and scarring is present, and results continue to develop for a few months as collagen remodels. Where the concern is pigment rather than texture, a treatment such as Lumecca targets it more directly, and a consultation can establish which is the better fit.
This is the right question to ask of any laser, because the risk is not the same for everyone. Lasers that target pigment can also affect the pigment in the skin itself, which is why darker skin tones carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or, less often, loss of pigment.
The Aerolase platform Era Elite belongs to is designed with that in mind and uses a wavelength and pulse length intended to be gentler on melanin-rich skin. That is a reason to ask a specific question rather than to assume: ask the clinic how many patients with your skin type they have treated on this device, and whether they will do a test patch first. A reputable provider will offer one.
Era Elite® is a high-precision 2940nm laser designed for superficial laser peels and deep, gentle resurfacing, resulting in complete skin renewal. This state-of-the-art device can precisely target shallow and deep skin issues and treat difficult areas like the nose and around the eyes. The Era Elite® uses a 300-microsecond pulse to safely remove the outer layer of skin without harming the deeper layers, preventing bleeding, oozing, and long recovery times. It achieves results similar to CO2 lasers but with less downtime.
The Era Elite® is suitable for patients aged 18 to 80 seeking treatment for various skin concerns. It is ideal for those looking to address aging skin, sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, freckles, scars, and other skin imperfections. It is particularly beneficial for individuals desiring non-invasive treatments with minimal downtime and no need for anesthetics or skin cooling.
Deeper lines and significant skin laxity are a different problem: resurfacing improves the surface of the skin but does not lift tissue that has descended. Where that is the main concern, a facelift addresses it directly, and the two are sometimes staged together.
The Era Elite® can be used on the face and body to treat:
Wrinkles
Fine lines
Smoke wrinkles
Crow’s feet
Deep furrows
Tone and texture
Sun damage
Age spots
Large pores
Freckles
Scars (acne and traumatic)
Lesions
Nevi
Keratoses
Skin tags and milia
Xanthelasma
Consultation: During the consultation, you will discuss your skin concerns and goals with a dermatologist or licensed practitioner.
Preparation: Skin is cleansed, and any makeup or lotions are removed.
Treatment: The Era Elite® laser targets specific skin concerns with its 300-microsecond pulses. No numbing creams or gels are required.
Post-Treatment: Apply a light healing ointment or ice pack if necessary and use broad-spectrum UVA/UVB SPF.
The duration of the Era Elite® treatment varies depending on the skin concerns and the size of the affected area, typically ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
There is a social downtime of 5 days on average, but it can be reduced with proper pre- and post-care. Patients can resume normal activities about 1 week after they have healed.
Results can vary based on the condition being treated:
Wrinkles and Fine Lines: Improvements can be seen immediately or within a few weeks after the initial treatment.
Sun Damage and Age Spots: Noticeable reduction after one session.
Scars and Lesions: Significant improvement after a single treatment.
The cost of Era Elite® treatments varies based on the number of areas treated, the number of sessions needed, and the provider’s location and expertise. The average cost ranges from $400 to $850 per session, with an overall average price of about $700.
Patients and practitioners have reported high satisfaction rates with the Era Elite®:
94% of customers would recommend Aerolase to a colleague.
92% of patients have given a ‘Worth It’ rating on RealSelf.
In clinical studies, patients rated their satisfaction as medium or high, with noticeable improvements in targeted conditions.
