What Is Erbium Laser Resurfacing?

There are so many different lasers for skin resurfacing that you might wonder which one would be good for you?  At Celibre Medical Corporation, the technology that we’ve found to offer superior safety and results with our patients is the erbium YAG laser.

Erbium is an older technology, but it works, and we know that it can provide consistent benefits with little risk for our patients. It’s a great procedure to consider if you have fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, or if you just want to improve the laxity and firmness of your skin.

Erbium laser resurfacing does this in two ways. First, it removes the outer skin layer (the epidermis) while it simultaneously deposits heat deeper in the skin (the dermis) to stimulate collagen production. When combined with the new epidermis that is generated after treatment, erbium laser resurfacing can produce brighter, tighter, healthier and younger looking skin!

You will most likely need more than one treatment spaced at least four weeks apart to achieve optimal results. If you work or have other commitments, you will also need some “social downtime” or recovery period.  This “downtime” lasts around 5 to 10 days following each treatment.  There is very little discomfort during your healing period, and most patients return to their normal schedules about five to seven days after treatment!

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  • 5 star ratingThis is my first time ever leaving a yelp review but I have to say that Kevin gave me A+ service on CO2 laser resurfacing. The results are amazing!
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    5 star ratingLove love love the services and staff at Celibre! I've referred several friends and family. Nurse Lori is a true artist and beyond knowledgeable when it comes to her craft.
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    5 star ratingBest of the Best! I've been a patient at Celibre for over 10 years now, and even after I moved hours away, I still only trust the staff here to take care of me. They're all patient, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. They keep detailed records of all your treatments and are careful about listening so you get the results you want while still looking natural. Nurse Lori has been my main provider for so long now, and she's been so sweet that I consider her a friend. Both Kevin and Lori are excellent, so you're in good hands with whoever you choose.

    I've had laser treatments, dysport, and fillers. I'm in my 40's now, but people assume I'm in my 20's or 30's. Their products are great too. They can recommend what works for your particular skin and age.
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  • 5 star ratingI have been using products from Celibre to treat my melasma for many years now. It is the only place I have found to really improve my melasma. I would be wearing so much makeup if I had never found this place. Before using their products I was trying to color correct my dark spots using colored concealers, sponging my makeup on super thick to counteract the pigment of the dark spots.
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    5 star ratingLori is Amazing. She explains things so well. She cares and listens to what your needs are. Thanks Lori as always for your amazing artistry!
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    Dana V.
    5 star ratingI needed to lighten my dark spots before my daughter's wedding along with few other cosmetic enhancement. So I started to research on medical spa...I'm asian and I needed someone who is familiar with asian skin since our skin has a different effect of pigmentation. After I talked to several places, I decided to give this place a go. I met RN. Kevin DiCerbo there...I have lots of questions and he answered with detail explanations. His answers were direct and honest and he'll tell you what works and what doesn't. And I really really appreciated that unlike other places I visited before who sold me the services which didn't work.
    My laser dark spots removal was amazing! I never thought I could get rid of those dark spots in 2 treatments! I wish I've come here 10 years ago! When I emailed several questions after my treatment he always answered me right away. The communications were really good! All the office stuffs are so kind and helpful! I'll look no further for my future treatment!!
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  • 5 star ratingLori is not just my skin specialist, she has become a trusted friend over the many years I have been going to see her. She is so gentle and kind when she does the botox and filler and restylane treatments. I always go home happy and feeling good about the improvements she makes on my face. I'm in my 70's and I always get compliments from people who believe I'm much younger. I honestly believe I have her to thank for that. I will go to her for the rest of my life. She is very talented and knows exactly what to do to make anyone look younger and fresher looking as well.
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    Linda M.
    5 star ratingLori was so knowledgeable and accommodating! She suggested a non surgical brow lift and it did wonders to help my eyes look symmetrical without surgery! Going in for my next round today!!
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    Cristen F.
    5 star ratingThank you to all the Celibre Medical staff for always making me feel welcomed. I've been coming to this facility for over five years, and all I can say is their service is unbeatable & the treatment you will receive is unmatched. Dara, you will be missed, but I know that you will enjoy your new journey. Thanks for constantly following up with me & im sure the entire Celibre team appreciates your hard work and dedication, especially during Covid. You rock & Lori is AMAZING :). Thanks
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  • 5 star ratingI was pleased about my first visitation. Kevin, the director was very professional, he explained and answered all my concerns, he suggested the phase in detail of each step, and also I was very comfortable with the staff assistant, she was very nice.
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    5 star ratingI have been going to Lori at Celibre for years. I consider her an artist in her approach to fillers, botox and lasers. Her approach is to refresh, brighten and address any areas of concern. I prefer a more natural enhancement which is always the result I get.

    Everyone in their office is kind and professional. Kevin is also great to work with.

    Celibre only uses products they believe in and that offer the best results for the cost.

    I would recommend Celibre to everyone who wants a safe environment with professional highly trained people.
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    Debbie S.
    5 star ratingFor as long as I can remember my Dad has been the sunshine of my life. There was never anything too large or too small that this man wouldn't make possible for his daughter. (Colgate smile* waves*) So naturally when I started looking into preventative aging treatment I instantly thought of my father who has always looked years younger then his true age. Look there is no escaping... We are all going to get older, but there is so many treatments that can and will help the process without turning your face into a CAT. Lol

    Laurie, Nurse Kevin. You guys are the magicians of your trade. This place has integrity... and strives to "keep them guessing"

    And I will forever promote for you both, because it's amazing how well you know your craft without changing the natural beauty of someone.

    I appreciate & love you both.
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  • 5 star ratingCustomer service- clarifying conversations- the desired results! These are some of the proficiencies you'll encounter with these skilled professionals. They helped my skin and heart.
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    Laila R.
    5 star ratingLori is absolutely remarkable. She works miracles on my look. When I leave I look 10 yrs younger and it's a natural look! Roxanne
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    5 star ratingI've been going to Celibre and getting treatments from Lori for over 10 years now. I've had dysport, fillers, and now laser treatments. Obviously, I'm extremely happy with the results and can honestly say I love everything she's done for me. I'm in my 40's now but don't look it at all. I look like I've aged backwards. I'm glad I started when I did because it really is preventative of future aging.

    Everyone there is kind, polite, honest, and informative. Lori has a way of working with your own look so your outcome is personalized and natural. She has a keen eye and is an expert at her craft.

    Kevin is great too. He took care of me once when I had a spontaneous mini vacation and Lori was out of the office. It's nice to know I can trust everyone there on their expertise.

    Definitely recommend! Seriously, it's sooo worth the investment to look and feel this great when I look in the mirror. When everyone around me has appeared to age while I stay young, I jokingly say I'm an Aztec vampire.
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  • 5 star ratingI just recently had the profractional laser done at Celibre in December. It has literally shaved 10 years off of my appearance. My skin is brighter, the texture is so much better, my pores are smaller, the sun damage is almost non-existent, my melasma got better and I was scared that it would get worse because that can happen from the laser. And Celibre told me that it was a possibility, but luckily it did not. It did require some time off but again it wasn't anything that wasn't explained to me by Celibre. They answered all my questions and went over everything in detail. That's another thing that I love about Celibre. You never feel rushed or like you can't have any and all of your questions asked. They always make you feel like the star of the show and I appreciate that. Celibre is the BEST place to go to for fillers, botox, or lasers. I get all of my procedures done there and wouldn't go anywhere else. I even commute from Orange County because they are that good! Celibre keeps your budget and your goals both in mind when helping you pick your procedures. I love Kevin, and Lori, and all of the girls in the front desk. They are not snooty whatsoever and again always make you feel special. I CAN'T BE MORE CLEAR ABOUT THIS, IF YOU GET BOTOX, LASERS, OR FILLERS GO TO CELIBRE!!!!! THEY SET THE BAR! THEY ARE THE BAR! THEY ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY I PROMISE!!!!!!!!! I LOVE CELIBRE!
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    5 star ratingI highly recommend Lori for any skin concerns or treatments that Celibre offers! She took the time to listen to my concerns and gave me honest feedback. I came in for hyperpigmentation that I've had for years and I couldn't find a place that could help me solve the issue. Lori provided a treatment that has pretty much gotten rid of my hyperpigmentation after the first treatment and I couldn't be more excited! I'll definitely be returning for future treatments! Thank you Lori!
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    5 star ratingI normally do not write reviews but I have to say that Celibre is the best. The office staff is always welcoming. Lori Haney is an artist. I have been going to her for probably at least 6 years. She is honest and I trust her to tell me her opinion about what procedures are best for me and understands that I want a natural, fresher look. I always walk out feeling better than when I walked in. Kevin is equally honest and a true professional.

    They are always on top of any discounts or specials available. I have recommended Celibre to friends and no one has been disappointed.
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  • 5 star ratingI am so impressed with the service and quality from Celibre. I drive an hour for injections from Lori Haney. She is the best and is highly knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my results!
    Thank you Lori.
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    5 star ratingThe staff here are very welcoming and informative! I'm the type to ask to ask questions on anything new I am trying for the first time and I have to say that every question I asked was answered with a honest and well informed answer which definitely made my decision to get dysport for the first time that much easier. Kevin was very informative, he listened to my concerns and gave great feedback and did a excellent job on the areas that I got dysport.
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    5 star ratingThank you Celibre for making me feels so much better! Lori is a miracle worker! Fine lines so improved and frown lines way better. Thanks for the boost in my confidence
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  • 5 star ratingAlthough I'm new fairly new to Celibre, I've been very pleased with the service so far. Honesty is very important to me and Kevin DiCerbo has made sure to keep it 100% about what I can expect based on the procedure that I'm having. He takes the time to explain the process and why he recommends one approach versus another. Unlike other places, it makes me feel like he's not just trying to take my money. Kevin actually cares about his clients. Most recently, my teenage son was struggling with an insecurity and after taking him to Kevin he feels much more confident and that makes me happy. If you haven't done so already, please give Celibre a try! You will not be disappointed.
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    Anna C.
    5 star ratingI loooove how the Celibre's staff is so knowledgeable in facial construction, symmetry & features and don't focus just on huge fake duck lips and SPOC eyebrows like everyone else in LA (unless this is what you want I'm sure they can cater to you also ) !! I always look so refreshed and natural , not like my face is frozen or aerodynamic (my way of describing when fillers and Botox goes bad, especially in the eyebrow area) I'm in my 40's and I looked for a place that knew what they were doing not something randomly off Instagram or Groupon !!! But I must say, Nurse Lori won me with all her educational and Informative instagram posts !!!
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    5 star ratingBeen here several times for laser tattoo removal with Kevin. Face tattoos are painful to remove. Kevin's communication with you throughout the procedure makes it much more tolerable. Thanks Kevin. 5 stars.
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  • 4 star ratingCalled for a consultation and spoke with Kevin I told him I was interested in my smile lines so he booked me a consultation for the next day at 9am, I went in I was greeted by name by the receptionist she had me feel out a few forms and took me right back, they took before pics I spoke with Kevin as soon as I got there he answered all my questions, showed me examples the whole nine. He even recommended medication for my acne scars instead of just doing another treatment I didn't need so far I am happy with them and will be returning. They also accept care credit and Alpheon credit to free interest for 6 months
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    Sheena S.
    5 star ratingI cannot say enough great things about this place. The front desk staff are super personable, nice and welcoming. Kevin DiCerbo has been helping me since I moved to South Bay since about a year ago.
    I highly recommend them for any of your cosmetic facial needs!
    Mr. DiCerbo is super informative and didn't mind me asking him a ton of questions about various procedures that am considering in the future! He took the time and was not bothered at all.
    They have a patient for life with me.
    So happy I found them!
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    5 star ratingI was referred to Celibre by a friend and was not disappointed. The office is clean, open and had great music playing. Front office staff was super welcoming. Lori was knowledgeable, sweet and answered all my questions before I had my treatment. I felt like she had my best interest and for a first time customer felt like I've been seeing her for years. I will be going back and referring Celibre and Lori to all my friends and family!!
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  • 5 star ratingAwesome Staff and love the laser hair removable service... best thing I've done so far!!!
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    Jackie A.
    5 star ratingOmg !!! What to say... I have a birthmark on my face and tried my whole life to get rid of it. No doctor could until Kevin !! I first called to ask some questions, he was so clear about everything, about what to expect, when the results would appear etc...
    I had my first Laser session 12/26 and I will need around 5 to 10 session... I already wear less makeup. I am so glad ! Thank you !!!
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    Coco C.
    Went in to have some small skin tags removed as well as have some botox injected into my forehead...I didn't realize what a little touch up could do. The quick treatment literally peeled away years off of my appearance. Highly recommend going here for a customized treatment plan that will get you results.
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  • 5 star ratingWhat an amazing experience!!! Not only did I love my results (which can we be honest, that's why we are all here) but Lori was so full of knowledge, walking me through each step! Don't have one negative about my experience.
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    Faith P.
    5 star ratingVery professional and patient! They will educate you, and answer all of your questions.
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    5 star ratingI had gone to Celibre 10 years ago and had a great experience- so I decided to go back and have Lori (who I had before) do my injecting of Restlylane and Dysport. She is INCREDIBLE!! She is kind, gentle (important!) caring, explains everything beforehand...all around a beautiful person who loves to help people and loves her career! For having needles stuck in my face--it was a GREAT experience! I had to come back for a touch up and she took care of it for no charge! If you are nervous- don't be, you'll be fine with Lori!
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  • 5 star ratingI had gone to Celibre 10 years ago and had a great experience- so I decided to go back and have Lori (who I had before) do my injecting of Restlylane and Dysport. She is INCREDIBLE!! She is kind, gentle (important!) caring, explains everything beforehand...all around a beautiful person who loves to help people and loves her career! For having needles stuck in my face--it was a GREAT experience! I had to come back for a touch up and she took care of it for no charge! If you are nervous- don't be, you'll be fine with Lori!
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    Andrea O.
    5 star ratingVery clean, kind friendly staff, provided me with a lot of preliminary information. I had a lot of questions and Kevin took his time in answering them all.
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    Sarah D.
    5 star ratingLori is an angel from heaven. I mean it!!

    I am a first time injector and was relatively nervous about it. I am in my twenties and wanted to enhance my appearance in a subtle way. I was referred to Lori by my facialist and she looks amazing so I thought let's do it!

    I went with my sister and best friend and we did a combined appointment. Lori made us all feel so special! We asked her to give us her honest opinion of what we needed and she did in a kind and friendly way! She did not try to up-sell us and was realistic about our goals.

    Lori is a master injector and I would trust her with my face completely. She is sooo warm, friendly and easy to talk to! I love my lips and facial filler and I will be back! I want to go back like tomorrow, lol. Thanks Lori!!
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    Erin M.
  • 5 star ratingLori is an angel from heaven. I mean it!!

    I am a first time injector and was relatively nervous about it. I am in my twenties and wanted to enhance my appearance in a subtle way. I was referred to Lori by my facialist and she looks amazing so I thought let's do it!

    I went with my sister and best friend and we did a combined appointment. Lori made us all feel so special! We asked her to give us her honest opinion of what we needed and she did in a kind and friendly way! She did not try to up-sell us and was realistic about our goals.

    Lori is a master injector and I would trust her with my face completely. She is sooo warm, friendly and easy to talk to! I love my lips and facial filler and I will be back! I want to go back like tomorrow, lol. Thanks Lori!!
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    Erin M.
    4 star ratingI had a great experience here. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Nurse Kevin used Restylane to fill under my eyes to help reduce the bags and fat pads that made me look tired. Kevin used a little over 1 vial of Restylane between both of my eyes and made sure I was happy with the final result before I left.

    My eyes look much more rested and my dark lines and bags under my eyes look much better. I have a little bruising and tenderness which is to be expected with this delicate area.

    Kevin was very helpful and professional. He also recommended I make an account on Galderma's website for an additional savings on top of the groupon price.

    The only concern I had was that there is not a doctor or nurse practitioner on site. I had a quick video call with a nurse practitioner who asked me a few questions to clear me for the procedure. Fortunately, the nurses seem more than capable of administering the fillers appropriately. I would recommend Kevin if you're looking for a fast and affordable way to look refreshed.
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    Tiffany C.
    5 star ratingStars to the moon for this wonderful place. Talk about an educated and highly skilled staff. I was beyond satisfied with my experience here. Came after after diligent research on a laser they offer . Lori went above and beyond to educate and inform in a way no other medical professional has. She has a lovely bedside manner and made my experience as comfortable as possible. Rest assured you are in good hands if booking an appt. can't wait to see the final results.
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  • 5 star ratingI love this place and the people that work here. Lori is the BEST! She takes the time to explain the benefits and risks of all of the lasers and injectables, helping me find a plan within my budget...the most bang for my buck. Not every procedure has had the "wow" desired effect I wanted, but they warned me that it may not be as effective as I hoped. They have always gone above and beyond to make things right. We all go because we want to look and feel better & there's no one I trust more than Lori to help keep me looking my best.
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    Rilee S.
    5 star ratingI called to ask for information. Very pleasant experience, not put in hold, very helpful and not pushy about making an appt. Got all of my questions answered
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    Esther L.
    5 star ratingThe wait is finally over! I've been searching for a great place to help me take care of my skin and fight ageing and all that good stuff. This is it and it's local (no more schlepping to Beverly Hills!).

    The space is beautiful... light, airy and spotless. The wait times are non existent and their approach is professional. Nurse Lori approaches your face as an artist. She takes note of how you use your face while having your consult. She listens to your concerns and offers realistic approaches toward addressing them. The result is very natural.

    Kevin has a wonderful approach as well and sets realistic expectations on what to expect after a laser session.

    I could not be happier with Celibre. I found their pricing competitive but their skill level was top notch!
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  • 5 star ratingGreat service and results. Lori was great at getting the look I wanted.
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    Anita K.
    5 star ratingI am blown away. The Office is lovely, the receptionist super nice, even the owners is hot, but really it's Lori. WOW. She knows her stuff. I told her all my concerns and she was able to do ONE procedure that fixed everything that was bothering me. This is SKILL. She is excellent at looking at your "whole face" and really able to address your needs affectively. For example, I thought I needed voluma in my face and thanks to Lori and her knowledge I got restalyn silk underneath my eyes and fixed my problem. Plus it was way cheaper than the treatment I thought I needed! I literally could not be happier! I have been doing fillers for years and I am saying will never go to anyone else again. Doesn't get much better. Thank you Lori!!!!
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    5 star ratingI had an amazing experience there. After going back and forth with one of the owners, Kevin, to make sure they could remove botched permanent eyeliner, I booked an appointment. I went and saw Lori, who was very professional and sweet at the same time.
    She did a fantastic job. I also bought 5ml of Latisse there and asked her to look at my face and provide recommendations, which she did. I got a treatment there based on her recommendation and was very happy with it.
    I highly recommend this place! I've gone to other places and it is worth it to pay for quality, after all, you end up paying so much more if you don't and it's your face after all. Look at what I had to do to fix this botched permanent eyeliner!
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