Go Deeper With Resurfacing

Contour TRL Laser Resurfacing for Oak Brook & Elmhurst, IL

If sun exposure, acne scars, or aging have changed your skin’s texture and quality, a simple refresh might not be enough. Contour TRL provides a stronger laser resurfacing option by removing damaged skin in a controlled way, allowing smoother, healthier skin to appear. At Aespala MedSpa & Plastic Surgery, we can adjust the treatment depth very precisely, so we can target anything from surface texture changes to deep wrinkles and customize the procedure for your skin and goals.

Resurfacing, Refined

What Is Contour TRL?

Contour TRL stands for Tunable Resurfacing Laser, a full-field erbium laser treatment from Sciton. It uses a 2940 nm wavelength, which is absorbed by water in the skin, so the laser can precisely remove layers of tissue. As the damaged outer layers are removed and your skin heals, healthy new skin cells take their place, and new collagen forms underneath to keep improving your skin.

Contour TRL is unique because it can be finely adjusted. Your provider can change the treatment depth in small steps and control how much heat is used. A lighter treatment is good for mild concerns, while deeper resurfacing can help with more noticeable wrinkles, scars, or other signs of aging.

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Address the Damage You Can See

What Does Contour TRL Treat?

Contour TRL is designed for patients who want more than a superficial polish. Depending on your skin goals and the depth selected, TRL laser resurfacing may improve:

Fine lines and deep wrinkles
Wrinkles around the mouth and eyes
Acne scars and certain other scars
Enlarged pores
Rough or uneven skin texture
Sun damage and sun spots
Age spots
Uneven tone and pigmentation
Overall skin tone and skin quality
Visible signs of aging skin

Contour TRL is especially helpful for delicate areas where fine lines are hard to treat with lighter options. The face is the area most often treated, but your provider will decide which areas can be safely resurfaced based on your skin type and needs.

Tuned to Your Skin

Why Treatment Depth Matters With Contour TRL

Laser resurfacing isn’t the same for everyone. If you want to treat mild sun damage, your needs are different from someone with deep wrinkles or old acne scars. With Contour TRL, your provider can change the depth and strength of the laser to match what your skin needs.

To give you an idea, Sciton’s NanoLaserPeel treats only the very top layer of skin, usually up to about 10 microns deep. MicroLaserPeel goes a bit deeper for more noticeable results. Contour TRL can go much deeper when needed. Some treatment plans reach hundreds of microns into the skin. The goal isn’t just to go as deep as possible, but to choose the right depth for your skin concerns. Deeper treatments also mean a longer recovery time.

Finding the Right Laser

Contour TRL vs. Other Sciton Laser Treatments

Aespala offers several Sciton technologies because different skin concerns need different solutions. Contour TRL, HALO, ProFractional, and MicroLaserPeel all help improve skin texture and tone, but each one works in its own way.

Contour TRL vs. MicroLaserPeel

MicroLaserPeel is a lighter erbium laser resurfacing treatment that removes a thin layer of damaged skin. It can be a good option for patients who want to improve mild wrinkles, uneven tone, dullness, and superficial sun damage without the recovery associated with deep resurfacing. Contour TRL can resurface the skin more deeply when more correction is needed. If you have deeper wrinkles, more noticeable texture problems, or certain scars, this stronger treatment may be a better choice for you.

Contour TRL vs. ProFractional

ProFractional also uses erbium laser energy, but it treats only a fraction of the skin at a time. The laser creates microscopic treatment channels while leaving areas of surrounding skin intact, which helps support healing between those channels. Contour TRL treats the entire surface of the chosen area. This makes it a good option when you need more complete resurfacing of damaged skin layers.

Contour TRL vs. HALO

HALO combines ablative and non-ablative fractional laser energy in the same treatment. It can address both skin tone and texture and is often chosen when patients want meaningful rejuvenation with a different recovery profile from full-field deep resurfacing. Contour TRL may be the best choice if your main goal is to improve wrinkles, fine lines, scars, or more serious surface damage.

A Different Approach to Deep Resurfacing

How Is Contour TRL Different From CO2 Laser Resurfacing?

CO2 lasers and Contour TRL can both address deeper wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, and uneven skin texture, but they use different wavelengths and affect the skin differently. CO2 lasers use a 10,600 nm wavelength and create more thermal effect in the tissue, while Contour TRL uses a 2940 nm Er:YAG wavelength that allows damaged skin to be removed with exceptional precision.

The Contour TRL device also gives the provider independent control over treatment depth and thermal coagulation, so the intensity can be adjusted around the patient’s skin and goals. At Aespala, that tunability fits our approach to laser resurfacing: we can customize how aggressively the skin is treated rather than relying on one standard level of resurfacing.

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More Control, More Possibilities

Benefits of Contour TRL

Because Contour TRL is so adjustable, treatment can look quite different from one patient to another. Potential benefits include:

Softening fine lines and deep wrinkles
Improving acne scars and enlarged pores
Smoothing rough or uneven skin texture
Reducing visible sun damage and age spots
Creating a more even-looking skin tone
Removing damaged outer layers with precise control
Supporting new collagen production
Improving overall skin quality
Customizing treatment intensity around your desired results
Providing significant improvement from a relatively small number of treatments for appropriately selected patients

As new skin grows and collagen builds, the goal is to give you healthier skin and a refreshed, natural look.

Is It the Right Level of Treatment?

Am I a Good Candidate for Contour TRL?

You may be a good candidate for Contour TRL if you have moderate to severe sun damage, deep wrinkles, acne scars, rough texture, uneven tone, or other skin issues that lighter treatments have not improved enough. If you’re thinking about deeper laser resurfacing, be ready for a real healing period. The stronger the treatment, the longer your skin will need to recover.

Not everyone needs deep resurfacing, and not all skin types should be treated the same way. During your consultation, your provider will look at your medical history, skin condition, past treatments, pigmentation, current skincare, and your goals. For some people, HALO, ProFractional, MicroLaserPeel, BBL, or another treatment might be a better place to start.

Preparing Your Skin

How Should I Prepare for Contour TRL?

Preparing your skin well can help make your treatment and recovery go more smoothly. Before your appointment, tell your provider about any medications, supplements, skin conditions, or if you have ever had cold sores, since laser treatment near the mouth can sometimes cause an outbreak. Your provider will give you instructions that fit your treatment plan.

You might need to avoid tanning beds and too much sun before your treatment, and you may be asked to stop using certain skincare products, like prescription retinoids such as Retin-A, for a while. Only stop prescribed medication if your provider tells you to. Coming in with calm, healthy skin helps us give you the best results.

Your Treatment Day

What Happens During a Contour TRL Treatment?

Your appointment will start with cleansing and preparing your skin. The comfort steps depend on how deep the treatment will go. For lighter procedures, you may just need a numbing cream, while deeper treatments might require a local anesthetic or other steps. If your face is being treated, you will wear protective eye shields.

A computer-guided scanner helps the provider deliver the laser energy evenly across your skin, while they control the depth and heat. The laser removes only the needed layers of damaged skin, not all tissue. Depending on the area and how intense the treatment is, the procedure usually takes about 15 to 45 minutes.

Give Your Skin Time

Contour TRL Recovery and Aftercare

Right after treatment, your skin will likely feel warm and tender, much like a strong sunburn. You may have some redness, swelling, and sensitivity, which depends on how deep the treatment was. Deeper resurfacing can also cause some oozing or crusting for the first day or two as your skin starts to heal. Swelling may get worse in the first couple of days, then slowly get better.

The first stage of healing after a deeper Contour TRL treatment usually takes about 7 to 10 days, but recovery time can vary. Lighter treatments may just cause some peeling and mild redness for a few days, while stronger treatments can take longer to heal. You’ll get detailed aftercare instructions on how to clean and protect your skin as it heals.

The Following Weeks

Once the skin has fully healed, most patients can gradually return to their usual skincare and wear makeup again based on their provider’s instructions. Pinkness or redness can persist beyond the initial healing stage after deeper treatment, sometimes fading gradually over several weeks.

It’s very important to protect your skin from the sun during this time. Freshly resurfaced skin is more sensitive to UV damage, so use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and avoid direct sun or tanning beds to keep your Contour TRL results looking their best.

Improvement That Keeps Developing

Contour TRL Results

You’ll start to see changes as the damaged skin naturally sheds and new skin appears. Most people notice smoother texture, a more even skin tone, and improvements in fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and scars after the first stage of recovery.

Your results will keep improving even after the surface has healed. New collagen forms in the deeper layers of your skin over the next several weeks and months, making your skin firmer and smoother. This improvement can continue for up to six months as collagen builds. For many people, this slow change is what makes Contour TRL results look so natural.

Results from deeper laser resurfacing can last for years, but no treatment can stop aging or prevent future sun damage. Using sunscreen every day, taking care of your skin, and getting more treatments when needed can help keep your skin healthy and maintain a youthful look.

Experience Makes the Difference

Why Choose Aespala for Contour TRL?

The Aespala team has a lot of experience with laser treatments, skincare, and the Sciton platform. Lead Esthetician and Advanced Medical Aesthetician Cherry Dino has over 20 years of experience and is a Certified Laser Technician with advanced Sciton training. Aesthetic Nurse Veronica Munoz, RN, BSN, has more than 15 years of experience in healthcare and medical aesthetics, plus ongoing advanced training in Sciton laser technology.

Aespala also offers HALO, ProFractional, MicroLaserPeel, BBL, and other treatments, so our providers have options. We don’t have to use Contour TRL for everyone. Instead, we look at your skin as a whole and decide if you need lighter resurfacing, deeper resurfacing, treatment for pigmentation, or a mix of approaches.

All of our treatments follow our philosophy: we build the treatment around you, not the other way around.

Go With Confidence

Curate Your Customized Treatment Plan

If deep wrinkles, acne scars, sun spots, or uneven skin texture have not improved with lighter treatments, Contour TRL might be the solution you need. Meet with the Aespala team in Oak Brook and Elmhurst to discuss your skin goals, how much downtime you want, and your treatment options. We’ll help you create a personalized plan to improve your skin and keep your results looking natural.

Contour TRL Frequently Asked Questions

How deep does Contour TRL laser resurfacing go?

Contour TRL is a tunable laser, so there isn’t one standard treatment depth. Your provider can select treatment settings in very small increments according to the concern being treated. Deep resurfacing protocols may extend hundreds of microns into the skin, while lighter treatments remain much closer to the surface. The appropriate depth depends on your skin condition and desired results.

How many Contour TRL treatments will I need?

Many patients choose Contour TRL because meaningful correction may be possible with a relatively small number of sessions. Some may need only one deeper resurfacing treatment, while others benefit from a more gradual plan. Your provider will recommend the number and intensity of treatments after evaluating your skin.

Is Contour TRL painful?

Your comfort plan depends on the treatment depth. Topical numbing may be enough for a lighter resurfacing treatment, while deep resurfacing may require a stronger topical anesthetic, local anesthetic, or other measures. You may notice heat and sensitivity afterward, similar to a significant sunburn.

When can I wear makeup after Contour TRL?

Makeup should wait until the treated skin has fully healed and your provider says it’s safe to resume. Applying cosmetics too early can irritate healing tissue. With deeper Contour TRL treatment, this may mean waiting about a week or longer.

How long does redness last after Contour TRL?

Visible redness varies with the depth of treatment. Mild redness following a lighter procedure may fade relatively quickly. After deep laser resurfacing, pinkness can remain for several weeks even after the skin surface has healed. Your provider can give you a more useful estimate once your treatment settings have been determined.

Can Contour TRL be combined with other treatments?

Yes, patients may choose Contour TRL as one part of a broader skin rejuvenation plan. Aespala offers BBL, HALO, ProFractional, injectables, and other aesthetic treatments that address concerns Contour TRL doesn’t treat in the same way. Your provider will determine which treatments can be combined or appropriately spaced so your skin has enough time to heal between procedures.

Go With Confidence

Curate Your Customized Treatment Plan

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