Fractional Laser Therapy (Erbium-YAG)

Ablative fractional Erbium-YAG laser resurfacing at Dermatologikum Hamburg targets wrinkles, acne scars, stretch marks, and age spots by creating microscopic columns of treated tissue that stimulate collagen renewal. Sessions run up to 30 minutes under topical anaesthetic gel. A course of 3–5 treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart is recommended, with several days of redness and raster marks fading within 7 days.

Dermatologikum Hamburg's fractional laser therapy uses an ablative Erbium-YAG laser in a fractional delivery pattern to resurface skin for a range of concerns including fine lines, deep wrinkles, acne scars, stretch marks, and pigmentation irregularities such as chloasma. The fractional technique divides the laser beam into thousands of microscopic columns — each creating a tiny ablative channel in the epidermis and upper dermis — while leaving the surrounding tissue intact. These islands of treated tissue act as a scaffold for rapid healing: keratinocytes and fibroblasts from the untouched surrounding skin migrate into the ablation zones, replacing damaged collagen with newly synthesised, more organised collagen fibres. The result is progressive skin texture improvement, wrinkle reduction, and pigmentation regulation over the weeks following each session. The laser explicitly targets melanin-driven pigmentation disorders, making it effective for chloasma (melasma) and uneven skin tone in addition to structural scar and wrinkle correction. At Dermatologikum Hamburg, the procedure is performed under topical anaesthetic gel and takes up to 30 minutes per session depending on the treatment area. Post-treatment expectations include several days of redness and mild swelling, with the characteristic raster mark pattern from the fractional columns fading within 7 days. Aftercare involves a wound cream and strict sun avoidance of 6 weeks with SPF 50+ sunscreen. Specialists in the aesthetic division including Dr Friederike Wagner (D.A.L.M.) and Dr Ulrike Poliza lead the laser programme. A full course of 3–5 sessions at 4–6 week intervals is recommended for optimal outcomes. Hamburg-based pricing follows the German GOÄ fee schedule; self-pay, with typical Hamburg market rates running €450–€1,000 per session depending on area and technology.