Laser Skin Resurfacing & Photofacial

Northwestern Medicine Aesthetics offers a comprehensive laser menu including the Halo dual-wavelength fractional laser for tone and texture, ablative CO2 laser resurfacing for wrinkles and scars, NanoLaser MicroLaserPeel for sun damage, and BBL BroadBand Light photofacials targeting brown spots, redness, and acne. All procedures are supervised by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine–affiliated plastic surgeons and dermatologists in a full academic medical centre setting.

Northwestern Medicine's aesthetic laser programme is one of the most comprehensive offered by an academic medical centre in Chicago, combining the resources of the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery practice (Suite 2060) and the Mohs & Dermatologic Surgery suite (Suite 2020) at 259 E Erie St in Streeterville. The Halo fractional laser is the flagship resurfacing device at Northwestern Medicine Aesthetics. Halo combines a 1470 nm non-ablative wavelength with a 2940 nm ablative wavelength in a single pass, enabling simultaneous deep collagen remodelling and superficial epidermal renewal. The result is improved skin tone, reduced hyperpigmentation, finer pores, and smoother texture with a shorter recovery time than fully ablative CO2 treatments alone. CO2 laser resurfacing is offered for patients seeking more aggressive correction of deep wrinkles, acne scars, or significant photodamage. The ablative CO2 wavelength vaporises the outer layers of skin precisely, stimulating significant collagen synthesis during healing. This approach is particularly effective for perioral wrinkles, surgical scars, and sun-damaged skin that has not responded to milder treatments. The NanoLaser MicroLaserPeel uses a shallow ablative pass to address early wrinkles, superficial scars, and uneven skin texture, offering a middle ground between a chemical peel and a full resurfacing treatment, with minimal downtime. BroadBand Light (BBL) photofacials, delivered via the Sciton BBL platform, use intense pulsed light to target melanin and haemoglobin selectively — correcting brown spots, diffuse redness, rosacea flushing, and acne lesions without ablating the skin surface. Multiple sessions are typically recommended for optimal clearance. Additional laser options available through the dermatology suite include the Vbeam pulsed dye laser for vascular lesions such as spider veins and port-wine stains, Clear and Brilliant for mild resurfacing with virtually no downtime, the Diolite laser for discrete pigmented lesions, and Gentle Max Pro laser hair removal. All laser procedures at Northwestern Medicine Aesthetics are performed or directly supervised by board-certified physicians, ensuring a level of clinical governance not typically found in standalone medspas or aesthetic boutiques. Chicago patients seeking academic-grade laser treatments near the Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast, or River North will find the Streeterville location conveniently accessible via public transit and rideshare.