What Are the Pros and Cons of Halo Treatment?
By Teresa Alasio, MD | Intentional Self Aesthetics, New Canaan, CT
Halo is a hybrid fractional laser, the first of its kind, developed by Sciton. It combines two wavelengths in a single pass: an ablative wavelength that resurfaces the outer layer of skin and a non-ablative wavelength that penetrates deeper to stimulate collagen without fully removing the surface. The result is resurfacing with less downtime than a fully ablative laser, and more impact than a non-ablative treatment alone.
The pros:
Halo addresses a wide range of concerns in a single treatment: sun damage, pigmentation, fine lines, enlarged pores, uneven texture, and overall skin tone and clarity. Results are often dramatic, with patients describing a significant improvement in the overall quality and luminosity of their skin. A single Halo treatment can produce results that might otherwise require multiple sessions of other technologies. Results continue to improve for three to six months as collagen remodels.
Halo is also highly customizable. The depth and density of treatment can be adjusted based on your skin’s needs, your Fitzpatrick type, and how much downtime you are willing to accept, giving me the ability to tailor the treatment precisely to you.
The cons:
Halo requires downtime. Plan for five to seven days of social downtime after treatment. Your skin will be red, swollen, and will shed as the treated tissue is replaced by fresh, new skin. This is not a lunchtime treatment.
Halo requires careful sun avoidance before and after treatment and is not appropriate for patients with active tans. It also requires thoughtful patient selection based on skin type.
For most patients, one to two Halo treatments per year, combined with a maintenance regimen of BBL and medical-grade skincare, represents one of the most effective approaches to long-term skin health and rejuvenation available in non-surgical aesthetics today.
I will assess whether Halo is appropriate for your skin and your timeline at your consultation and will walk you through exactly what to expect before, during, and after treatment.
Wondering if Halo is right for your skin? Request a consultation with Dr. Alasio.
Teresa Alasio, MD is a board-certified physician in Pathology, Cytopathology, and Aesthetics and the founder of Intentional Self Aesthetics at 23 Vitti Street, New Canaan, CT.
All posts in the Ask Dr. Alasio series are written by Teresa Alasio, MD, founder of Intentional Self Aesthetics, 23 Vitti Street, New Canaan, CT.
