While Contour TRL is primarily used to treat the face, it can also be used to address other areas of the body where damage has occurred to the skin. This procedure is appropriate for all types of skin.
Contour TRL can address a broad range of skin concerns:
Laser devices have been used by the cosmetic industry for decades, to produce a broad range of outcomes for patients that were not interested in or ready for surgery. Two basic types of laser offer different degrees of correction, depending on the needs of each patient:
Ablative lasers remove the outer dermal layers to reveal firmer, more youthful skin underneath. The treatment might also be referred to as a laser peel because it works similarly to a chemical peel. While these procedures usually involve anesthesia and a recovery period, the results are extensive and long-lasting after just a single treatment session.
Non-ablative lasers stimulate the body to regenerate skin cells without damaging the outer dermis or internal tissue. Although you can have this procedure during a lunch hour and return to activities right away, results will be more subtle. In addition, you may require more than one treatment session to achieve full results and regular touch-up sessions after that to maintain them.
Contour TRL falls into the former category of ablative laser treatments. The TRL in the name stands for “tunable resurfacing laser,” which means the procedure can be tailored or “tuned” to the precise depth you need to achieve your full cosmetic goals. Deeper treatments require more downtime and create more dramatic results, while superficial treatments offer positive results with topical numbing and without a lengthy recovery process.
The Contour TRL features the Erbium YAG laser with an adjustable depth that allows us to modify your treatment to the precise amount of correction you need. One advantage the YAG laser offers over CO2 lasers is the ability of the device to produce positive changes to the skin using a lower level of heat. Less heat makes the YAG a safe and effective choice for more skin types with a lower risk of pigmentation irregularities after treatment. The tunable control further enhances the safety and efficacy of the device, since you will only receive as much ablation as needed to correct your skin issues – no more, no less.
You will see your preliminary results after your skin heals completely from your treatment. Your complexion should be smoother and firmer, with a visible reduction in brown spots, wrinkles and shallow scars. Your results will continue to improve in the weeks and months following your procedure, especially if you had a deeper treatment, as the laser energy stimulates the body’s collagen production for a naturally youthful appearance.
When you come in for your consultation with Dr. Mordkovich, he will offer a detailed skin assessment to determine whether the Contour TRL is the right treatment option for you. Schedule your appointment at Cross Hudson Plastic Surgery today at 201-751-9490.
