Era Er:YAG Laser Resurfacing
One Platform. Two Systems. Four Optical Modules.
Era is a 2940 nm Er:YAG laser resurfacing platform offering four distinct Optical Modules for sub-ablative rejuvenation, full-field ablation, and hybrid fractional resurfacing. Powered by 300-Microsecond Technology, the platform helps practices match treatment approach and recovery expectations to individual patient needs.
Why Physicians Choose Era Er:YAG Laser Technology
Patients may defer laser resurfacing not because they doubt its benefits, but because treatment downtime does not fit their lives. Some want a refresh before an event; others are ready for more extensive correction. With sub-ablative, full-field, and hybrid fractional options, Era helps practitioners offer different approaches within one resurfacing platform.
Adjustable Fluence and Ablation Depth
Fluence is adjustable across the module range, taking treatment from sub-ablative surface renewal through to deeper full-field ablation. The 2940nm wavelength sits at the peak of water absorption, and the 300-microsecond pulse ablates tissue faster than heat can spread, so depth is set by energy rather than by dwell time.
No Consumables, No Cooling, No Contact
Era requires no disposable tips, no anesthetic, and no contact or cryogen cooling. Full-face resurfacing averages 10 to 20 minutes. Pricing is set against your patient base rather than a disposable cost.
Ablative Resurfacing for All Fitzpatrick Skin Types
Cleared indications include skin resurfacing, acne scar revision, surgical scar improvement, wrinkle reduction, benign lesion removal, age spots, and solar lentigines.
Designed for Delegation
Consistent parameters and a no-contact delivery make treatments safe to delegate to trained staff within scope. No routine maintenance, calibration, or troubleshooting is required.
Simplified Skin Rejuvenation with Powerful Results
Era Elite combines advanced laser technology with patient-centric design, offering safe, effective treatments for smoother, healthier skin. Whether it’s fine lines, scars, or uneven texture, Era Elite makes radiant skin accessible for everyone.
Comfortable Treatments, Lasting Benefits
Pain-free sessions with no need for numbing or cooling, ensuring your treatments are stress-free and convenient.
Visible Results,Minimal Downtime
See real improvements in texture, scars, and pigmentation without disrupting your daily routine.
Built for Every Skin Type
Safe and effective for all skin tones, including darker and sensitive skin, offering inclusive care for every patient.
Skin Health That Stays with You
Era supports both immediate improvements and long-term skin wellness, helping you look and feel your best.
The Renewal Spectrum: Four Levels of Er:YAG Laser Resurfacing, One Treatment Menu
Each Optical Delivery System changes what the same 300-microsecond energy does to tissue. Change the module, change the depth of action. No second device, no second room.
Glow.
Afterglow, sub-ablative rejuvenation
AfterGlow delivers 2940 nm Er:YAG energy below the ablation threshold to support controlled surface renewal. Recovery is measured in hours rather than days.
Brighten.
Gentle Resurfacing, (10mm Full-Field)
The 10mm Optical Module delivers controlled full-field surface ablation to address uneven texture and visible photodamage. Recovery lasts between 3-5 days based on the treatment depth, and individual patient response.
Correct.
Deep Ablative Laser Resurfacing, (6mm Full-Field)
The 6mm Optical Module uses a smaller treatment spot to enable higher fluence at comparable energy settings for more targeted resurfacing. Recovery lasts between 3-5 days depending on the treatment depth, and individual patient response.
Transform.
Hybrid Fractional Laser Resurfacing
The Hybrid Fractional Optical Module combines a full-field component with 16 ablative microchannels in one pulse, supporting resurfacing across the surface and targeted channels beneath it.
How 2940 nm Er:YAG Laser Technology and 300-Microsecond Pulses Work
Era Focus vs. Era Elite
Two Er:YAG Laser Systems, One Resurfacing Platform
Era Focus and Era Elite are two configurations within the Aerolase Era 2940 nm Er:YAG laser resurfacing platform. Era Focus supports a focused set of resurfacing treatments, while Era Elite extends the available treatment range with additional Optical Modules.
Era Focus
Afterglow, 10mm
Afterglow
10mm
Era Elite
Afterglow, 10mm, 6mm, Hybrid Fractional
Afterglow
10mm
6mm
Hybrid Fractional
Results That Inspire Trust
Witness the difference Era makes—from smoother skin texture to reduced scars and wrinkles.
Ablative Resurfacing Across Fitzpatrick I–VI
Traditional ablative lasers carry a high risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in Fitzpatrick IV through VI, which is why most resurfacing platforms quietly exclude those patients.
At 300 microseconds, energy is absorbed by water at the surface rather than lingering in melanin. Controlled ablation leaves little heat behind to trigger a pigment response. The sub-ablative and full-field modules are indicated across Fitzpatrick I–VI.
Technical Specifications
“We’re doing ablative treatments earlier for patients to prevent aging in the future. After the Era treatment patients commonly refer to the treatment as a magic eraser because it takes away the visible signs of aging the patients notice, plus brown spots that are not adequately treated with a lighter treatment such as chemical peels.”
Frequently Asked Questions
The Aerolase Era is a 2940nm erbium (Er:YAG) ablative resurfacing laser platform built on 300-microsecond pulse technology. A single device supports four treatment modes through interchangeable Optical Delivery Systems: sub-ablative Afterglow, Full-field ablation 10mm and 6mm, and the Hybrid Fractional modules. The 300-microsecond pulse ablates tissue faster than heat can spread, leaving minimal residual thermal damage and reepithelialization within roughly 48 hours.
Each Optical Delivery System changes the depth of action of the same 300-microsecond, 2940nm energy. AfterGlow works sub-ablatively, heating and renewing the surface without an open wound. The 10mm module delivers light full-field ablation and handles most resurfacing volume. The 6mm concentrates the same energy at higher fluence for deeper full-field ablation. Hybrid Fractional adds 16 microchannels reaching into the dermis alongside full-field renewal in a single pulse.
Yes, Er:YAG laser resurfacing is safe on Fitzpatrick IV through VI. At 300 microseconds, energy is absorbed by water at the surface rather than lingering in melanin, and controlled ablation with minimal residual thermal damage reduces the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation risk that limits traditional ablative lasers in darker skin.
The difference is pulse duration and where the energy goes. CO2 lasers operate at 10,600nm and pulse in the 1 to 10 millisecond range, producing significant thermal damage and 2 to 4 weeks of recovery. Era's 2940nm wavelength sits at the peak of water absorption, more than ten times higher than CO2, and its 300-microsecond pulse ablates faster than heat can spread. The result is minimal residual thermal damage and a recovery measured in days.
Downtime varies by module. AfterGlow results in zero downtime. Full-field resurfacing with the 10mm module typically runs 3 to 5 days with reepithelialization within roughly 48 hours. Higher-fluence 6mm and Hybrid Fractional treatments extend that. For comparison, CO2 resurfacing runs 2 to 4 weeks.
Era's device characteristics support delegation. Parameters are consistent, the handpiece makes no skin contact, no cryogen or contact cooling is involved, and training requirements are minimal. Whether a given treatment may actually be delegated depends on your state's scope-of-practice rules for laser procedures and on your medical director's protocols, which vary considerably. Confirm against your state board before building a delegated model.
See Era in Your Practice
A demo runs about 20 minutes: all four Optical Modules, the parameters for each, and the clinical data behind them.