Full-Field Erbium Resurfacing · Brentwood, Los Angeles
Superb
Full-field erbium resurfacing — the true reset.
What Is an Erbium Laser?
Erbium (Er:YAG) lasers are the precision tool of skin resurfacing. The 2940 nm wavelength is absorbed almost entirely by the water in skin cells, which means it vaporizes the damaged surface layer with minimal heat spread into surrounding tissue. Compared to CO2 — the other ablative resurfacing laser — erbium removes skin more precisely, with less collateral heat, which generally means faster healing, less prolonged redness, and lower pigmentation risk.
What Is Superb?
Superb is the full-field erbium module on Alma's Harmony XL Pro. "Full-field" means it treats the entire surface, not a fractional grid — removing the whole damaged epidermal layer in one treatment for the most dramatic single-session renewal available at Beauty Ranch. Where our Pixel laser resurfaces fractionally with lighter downtime, Superb is the full-strength option for skin that needs a true reset.
What Does Superb Treat?
Deeper wrinkles and etched-in lines, significant sun damage and rough texture, acne scarring, age-related crepiness, and overall dramatic renewal. It's the treatment for "I want a real result, and I can plan for the recovery."
What Is Recovery Like?
Honest expectations: numbing (and comfort options) before treatment; afterward the skin is raw and weepy for the first several days, like a deep exfoliating burn, with new pink skin emerging within about a week and makeup typically possible at 7–10 days. Pinkness fades over the following weeks while collagen keeps rebuilding for months. Plan around events — this is the one treatment at Beauty Ranch where downtime is real, and the results justify it.
Erbium vs. CO2 Laser
Both fully resurface. CO2 penetrates deeper with more heat, which can mean more tightening but longer redness (often weeks), higher pigmentation risk on darker tones, and a harder recovery. Erbium's precision delivers comparable surface renewal with a friendlier healing curve. For most non-surgical candidates, erbium hits the sweet spot — and because Beauty Ranch owns multiple resurfacing systems (see Opus Plasma and Ultra), we'll honestly map which level of resurfacing your skin actually needs.
Erbium Pricing at Beauty Ranch
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Superb full-field erbium resurfacing | $1,200 |
Check our monthly specials for current laser offers.
Why Beauty Ranch
Located in Brentwood at 140 S Barrington Place, Los Angeles 90049 — minutes from Santa Monica, Westwood, Pacific Palisades and Bel Air. Founded by celebrity skincare expert Nurse Jamie, with more lasers under one roof than any other facility in Los Angeles — including the full resurfacing ladder from gentle (Ultra) to fractional (Pixel, Opus) to full-field (Superb).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does erbium laser resurfacing cost in Los Angeles?
At Beauty Ranch in Brentwood, Superb full-field erbium resurfacing is $1,200 per treatment.
What's the difference between erbium and CO2 lasers?
Both fully resurface skin. Erbium is more precise with less heat spread, which usually means faster healing, shorter redness and lower pigmentation risk than CO2, with comparable surface renewal.
How long is recovery after erbium laser resurfacing?
The first several days involve raw, healing skin; most clients wear makeup again at 7–10 days, with fading pinkness over the following weeks and collagen improvements for months.
Is one erbium treatment enough?
Often, yes — full-field resurfacing delivers the most dramatic single-session result we offer. Deep acne scarring may benefit from a planned series or combination with Pixel or Opus.
Does erbium laser resurfacing hurt?
With numbing and comfort protocols, treatment is tolerable; expect the sensation of strong heat. The recovery is more about diligent aftercare than pain.
Erbium laser vs Pixel — which do I need?
Pixel is fractional erbium: lighter downtime, great for moderate texture and scars, often in a series. Superb is full-field: one dramatic treatment with about a week of real downtime. Your consultation will match the tool to your skin and schedule.