FAQs

WHAT IS A HYBRID FRACTIONAL LASER (HFL)?

A hybrid fractional laser delivers both ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to the same or different microscopic treatment zone. 1470 nm wavelength for coagulation. Tunable between 100 and 700 microns to optimally target epidermal and dermal pigmented lesions.
2940 nm wavelength for ablation. Tunable between 0 and 100 microns to remove stratum corneum or epidermis, speeds up healing and improves result.

WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT?

Halo is a complete skin rejuvenation treatment. You will see improvements in overall tone and texture in addition to significant removal of discoloration, reduction in fine lines*, reduced pore size, skin reflectivity and glow. *only with full face resurfacing treatments.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO YOU NEED?

What’s great bout Halo is that you can choose how many treatments you want! Discuss with your clinician you needs and can choose to have one or two more aggressive treatments or have multiple treatments that are less aggressive and achieve a similar goal over a longer period of time.

WHAT HAPPENED DURING THE TREATMENT?

Thirty minutes to an hour before the treatment your physician may place a topical ointment on your skin to reduce the sensation during the treatment. Your clinician will then measure your face with motion tracking technology to ensure your face is treated evenly. The clinician will treat a section of your face at a time by rolling the Halo handpiece in a crisscross patterns until the system recognizes the treatment is complete.

WHAT DOES HALO FEEL LIKE?

For the first 24 hours you should keep your skin protected according to your clinician’s instructions, but after that you should be able to go about your normal activities. After the first 24 hours your skin will begin to peel, but you will be able to put on makeup. For a facial treatment, you will see very little change on the first day. After two to three days you will develop a light bronzing appearance. By day three or four your skin will peel, revealing your new beneath.

WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS?

You will see initial results between two and five days after your Halo treatment, but your skin will continue to improve over time.
Most patients see the greatest pigmentary improvement in the first two to three weeks. This is followed by a dermal regeneration phase that continues to improve for months.

HOW LONG WILL MY RESULTS LAST?

Your Halo results will last for years to come, but you should continue to keep your skin protected at all times using UVA/UVB sunscreen to protect your new, healthy skin. Each additional Halo treatment you get will only improve the results, giving you even better looking skin.