Contour TRL® Laser Skin Resurfacing

Contour TRL is an erbium:YAG laser that removes the entire top layer of skin (ablative), unlike the HALO® fractional laser that treats pinpoint columns of skin. Treatments provide the following main benefits:

• Generation of healthy new skin cells for an even, radiant complexion
• Increased collagen and elastin for improved texture, elasticity, and firmness

These deep resurfacing treatments may delay the need for a facelift, neck lift, or other plastic surgery procedure.

Contour TRL improves the skin’s texture, typically on the face and neck, by treating the following concerns:

• Deep to shallow lines and wrinkles
• Rough, uneven texture
• Scars from acne, surgery, and injuries
• Excess pigmentation, such as freckles and age spots
• Actinic keratoses (pre-cancerous lesions)
• Enlarged pores

If you want to address redness and discoloration, such as sun spots and freckles, consider BBL® HEROic™ or Cutera® Excel® V treatments in addition to or instead of Contour TRL. Patients pursuing plastic surgery for a C-section scar can benefit from further scar refinement using Contour TRL.

While both are resurfacing lasers, Contour TRL is an erbium:YAG laser that is gentler than a CO2 laser. It requires shorter downtime for the same level of resurfacing and offers more control over treatment depth.

To minimize discomfort, we use topical numbing cream for light treatments and local anesthetic for deeper treatments.

Contour TRL treatments take about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the targeted areas. Your provider will cleanse the skin, administer the appropriate anesthetic, place shields over your eyes, and then pass the device over your treatment area.

Contour TRL treatments involve 2 to 4 weeks of downtime. While this is an ideal deep resurfacing treatment, your provider can adjust its intensity to fit your level of downtime availability.

Recovery Milestones

• First 24 hours: Peeling and flaking
• 7 days: Makeup can be used to conceal redness
• 8 to 12 days: Redness, swelling, and tightness fade
• 1 to 2 weeks: Return to work
• 6 to 12 weeks: Skin is healed
• 3 to 6 months: Noticeable results

Patients notice improvements in wrinkles, texture, and tone in about a week. With deeper treatments, skin tightness and elasticity will improve for about 2 to 6 months.

Most patients need just 1 to 2 treatments to address their concerns. Lighter treatments may require as many as 6 treatments, each spaced about a month apart.

Discover the latest skin rejuvenation treatments at Naples Aesthetics — formerly the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Med Spa of Naples. To learn more about Contour TRL treatments, using our online form or call (239) 262-5662 for an appointment. We serve patients from Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, and other southwest Florida communities.