Transformative Skin Treatments to Reverse Signs of Aging and Restore a More Youthful Complexion in Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Ft. Myers, and Naples, FL

The effects of aging, sun exposure, and acne can eventually start to show on the skin – especially on the face. These blotches and wrinkles can add years onto one’s appearance. TRL laser resurfacing at Naples’ Skin Wellness Physicians for 2024 is a versatile, dual mode resurfacing laser that improves visible signs of skin damage from aging or environmental stressors, helping you to feel more confident.

What Causes Changes or Damage to the Skin?

Changes to the skin can occur due to a combination of environmental factors, genetics, nutrition, sun exposure, and other factors. Your skin naturally changes with age. It may become thinner, lose fat, and no longer be as plump and smooth as it once was. Your body eventually starts producing less collagen, causing it to be thinner, drier, and less elastic. Whether your skin problem includes fine lines or deeper lines or the spots we acquire with aging, the solution you are seeking may very well be the Contour Tunable Resurfacing Laser—also called TRL laser resurfacing.

TRL Laser Resurfacing Facts: What Is Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Laser skin resurfacing is a non-surgical, in-office treatment that heats up the layers of the skin and causes controlled damage to trigger a healing response in the body. Laser skin resurfacing treatments are designed for the purpose of treating minor facial flaws. They can improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars, and blemishes. These procedures can reduce or remove visible signs of aging and skin damage.

How Does TRL Laser Resurfacing Work?

Many people have asked, “What is TRL laser resurfacing?” “Is TRL laser resurfacing worth it?” or “Is TRL laser resurfacing the same as CO2 laser treatment?” Contour Tunable Resurfacing Laser (TRL) by Sciton is a laser with a wide array of possible treatment options. The ablation depth and thermal coagulation depth of this comprehensive resurfacing system can be adjusted to imitate any other ablative or non-ablative laser treatment, including Er:YSGG, CO2, and more. In plain speak? It can easily be tailored to each patient’s needs.

The single TRL laser resurfacing system can offer patients unique combinations and treatments from light resurfacing with MicroLaserPeel to deep resurfacing. TRL laser resurfacing can give you a more revitalized, refreshed, and youthful complexion.

MICROLASERPEEL

MicroLaserPeel addresses imperfections on the surface of the skin, including rough texture, flakes, dullness, large pores, acne, uneven pigment, mild wrinkles, scars, keratoses, and dyspigmentation. This module of TRL laser resurfacing polishes skin to provide a brighter, more even, and luminous complexion. It can dramatically improve fine lines and wrinkles, as well as imperfections anywhere on the surface of the face or body.

What Types of Cosmetic Concerns Can You Treat with TRL Laser Resurfacing?

TRL laser resurfacing is used for light and deep skin resurfacing. It can improve skin bumps, wrinkles, some forms of dyspigmentation, and actinic keratoses. It’s also effective for general skin rejuvenation. TRL laser resurfacing can be highly effective for treating lines or wrinkles around the mouth.

Who is a Candidate for TRL Laser Resurfacing?

Have you been wondering, “Who is an ideal candidate for laser resurfacing?” “Do I need laser skin resurfacing?” or “Who should get TRL laser resurfacing?” TRL laser resurfacing can be ideal for someone who wants to significantly reduce visible signs of aging on their skin. Patients who have active acne or excessive sagging skin or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a weakened immune system usually will not be good candidates for any type of laser skin resurfacing treatment. Note that patients who have darker skin tones have a higher risk of healing with hyperpigmentation.

TRL Laser Resurfacing Before and After: What Happens During a TRL Laser Resurfacing Procedure?

Is TRL laser resurfacing painful? The comfort level of treatments will vary from patient to patient. It often depends on the depth of the treatment as shallow treatments cause less discomfort and patients may only need a topical anesthetic whereas we may administer a local anesthetic for deeper treatments. TRL laser resurfacing is more aggressive compared to microdermabrasion or any other laser treatments and can be calibrated for superficial treatments or for deep skin resurfacing. It takes 30 minutes or less for a lighter treatment such as the MicroLaserPeel treatment to be completed. A topical numbing cream is applied to the treatment area prior to a session to minimize sensation for more gentle procedures such as MicroLaserPeel, while additional methods are utilized for deeper treatments.

When Should You Expect Results from TRL Laser Resurfacing?

Patients often achieve impressive results after just one TRL laser resurfacing treatment. You can usually return to work after about three weeks. You will generally see improvements in your skin’s tone and texture, and the appearance of wrinkles, within one week post-treatment. If you have had a deeper laser treatment, you can expect new collagen growth to continue over the following four to six months. Your skin’s tightness and resilience will improve over this time.

Results from MicroLaserPeel begin to appear within two weeks and continue to evolve over six months. There may be up to one week of downtime, and one to three treatments may be needed to optimize results. Patients may experience minor, temporary side effects, including sunburn-like symptoms such as mild redness and swelling. These will resolve on their own, although it is important to stay away from UV radiation.

What Is the Aftercare for TRL Laser Resurfacing?

What is the best moisturizer after laser resurfacing? What is the fastest way to heal after laser treatments? These are some of the concerns patients may have. Skin that is laser treated can react in different ways. We will provide post-treatment recommendations, such as analgesics or ointments to apply to help maintain skin moisture. Your skin will be sensitive to sunlight after this treatment so it’s important to avoid direct sun exposure while you’re healing. Daily sun protection can help to prevent sun damage and premature aging of the skin.

Options Beyond Laser Resurfacing: Which Other Cosmetic Treatments Can Be Combined with TRL Laser Resurfacing?

Skin Wellness Physicians also offers a full range of other laser and light-based treatments, such as intense pulsed light (IPL), photodynamic therapy, fractional laser, Moxi^®, and laser skin resurfacing. MicroLaserPeel can be combined with these other laser therapies to provide deeper skin resurfacing and more dramatic improvements.

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers such as the Juvederm^® and Restylane^® collections are also available to improve static wrinkles. Unlike TRL laser resurfacing, these are injectable gels that work by adding volume to the skin. There are also other options to reduce dynamic wrinkles such as BOTOX^®, an injectable botulinum toxin treatment that relaxes the muscles that contribute to facial wrinkles. Neuromodulators or wrinkle relaxers like BOTOX^® and Dysport^® temporarily prevent wrinkles for three to four months.