ContourTRL
ContourTRL in Chicago, IL
For skin concerns that call for the most significant level of correction, ContourTRL delivers results that lighter treatments simply cannot reach. At Therahaus Wellness Medspa in South Loop, Chicago, this customizable erbium laser resurfacing treatment is reserved for patients who are ready for a more intensive healing process in exchange for a truly transformative improvement in their skin.
ContourTRL precisely removes damaged layers of skin at a controlled, customizable depth, addressing deep wrinkles, significant sun damage, texture irregularities, scars, and crepey skin. As the skin heals following treatment, new skin forms and collagen remodeling continues for months, progressively improving texture, tone, and firmness. Because treatment depth is fully adjustable, the intensity of the procedure, the degree of downtime, and the magnitude of results all vary based on your goals and the settings your provider selects, making ContourTRL one of the most powerful and personalized resurfacing options we offer.
How ContourTRL Works
ContourTRL uses an erbium laser to precisely remove damaged layers of skin at a controlled, customizable depth. Because the erbium wavelength is highly absorbed by water in skin cells, it allows for accurate, layer-by-layer removal with minimal thermal spread to the surrounding tissue. As the treated skin heals, new skin cells migrate to the surface and the dermis undergoes a significant collagen remodeling process that gradually restores firmness, smoothness, and overall skin quality over the months following treatment.
Your provider cleanses and prepares the treatment area, applies numbing and additional comfort measures, and provides eye protection before treatment begins.
Treatment depth is calibrated to your specific concerns, skin condition, and your readiness for a more intensive recovery period.
The erbium laser precisely removes layers of skin at the selected depth. You may feel warmth, pressure, stinging, or a sunburn-like sensation depending on treatment depth. Treatment time varies based on the area and depth being addressed.
Redness, swelling, oozing, crusting, pinpoint bleeding, and significant peeling are expected parts of the healing process, which is more involved than lighter laser treatments and requires strict aftercare.
Who Benefits Most from ContourTRL
ContourTRL is best suited to patients who want dramatic correction of deep wrinkles, significant sun damage, scarring, or crepey skin and are fully prepared for a more intensive healing process. Strict commitment to aftercare and downtime planning is essential for this treatment.
Ideal for patients who:
- Have deep wrinkles, significant sun damage, or scarring that lighter treatments have not adequately addressed
- Want the most significant level of skin correction available in a non-surgical resurfacing treatment
- Are fully prepared to commit to strict wound care and sun avoidance during the healing process
- Are able to plan for meaningful downtime and avoid important events until healing is substantially complete
- Have realistic expectations about the more intensive nature of this treatment compared to lighter resurfacing options
The Benefits of ContourTRL at Therahaus
For patients who have been waiting for a treatment powerful enough to address their most stubborn skin concerns, ContourTRL delivers results that genuinely transform the skin's quality and appearance.
Delivers comprehensive correction of deep wrinkles, significant sun damage, scarring, and crepey skin.
Fully customizable treatment depth allows your provider to calibrate the procedure precisely to your needs.
Collagen remodeling continues for several months, meaning results develop progressively well beyond initial healing.
Offers dramatic improvement in skin quality that is difficult to achieve with lighter, non-surgical treatments.
Addresses multiple concerns simultaneously in a single, comprehensive resurfacing session.
Provides a powerful non-surgical alternative for patients seeking significant skin transformation.
ContourTRL Aftercare: What to Know
Recovery from ContourTRL is significantly more intensive than lighter laser treatments, involving redness, swelling, oozing, crusting, and significant peeling that requires strict wound care and dedicated downtime. Following your provider's detailed aftercare instructions precisely is essential to achieving safe healing and the best possible results.
Any Questions?
Most patients experience mild redness, dryness, and rough texture for several days. Downtime varies by treatment intensity and individual healing.
Yes. Healing is more intensive than lighter laser treatments and may involve redness, swelling, oozing, crusting, pinpoint bleeding, and significant peeling.
Peeling and flaking may occur as treated skin renews. Do not pick, peel, or remove crusting or flaking skin; allow it to shed naturally.
Visible improvement may occur after healing, with continued collagen remodeling for several months.
The degree of correction depends on treatment depth, skin condition, and healing response. Your provider will recommend whether additional treatments or maintenance are appropriate.
Avoid makeup until your provider says it is safe, especially while skin is open, crusting, peeling, or actively healing.
Cold sore activation may occur in patients with a history of herpes simplex virus. Discuss antiviral medication with your provider if you have a history of cold sores.
We have answers. Whether you are new to medical aesthetics or simply want to know more about what to expect at Therahaus Wellness, we are here to make sure you feel informed, comfortable, and completely confident before you ever book your first appointment.
A Full-Spectrum Wellness Experience
At Therahaus Wellness Medspa, you are in the hands of a team led by Dr. Angeline N. Beltsos, a double board-certified physician with decades of specialized expertise in women's health, hormone medicine, and medical aesthetics. Every treatment we offer, from injectables and laser therapies to wellness programs and specialty care, is delivered with the clinical precision and personalized attention that only comes from a team that genuinely invests in your outcomes. We are conveniently located on Michigan Avenue in the South Loop, Chicago, making expert aesthetic and wellness care accessible to patients across the city. When you walk through our doors, you are not just a patient, you are a person, and everything we do is built around helping you look, feel, and live your best.
Ready for Your Transformation?
Schedule a private consultation at our South Loop office to discuss your goals and develop a customized treatment plan with our medical team.
