HALO®

At Pristine Skin and Laser, we offer advanced HALO laser skin resurfacing to address multiple signs of skin aging and damage in a single treatment. This innovative hybrid laser combines controlled non-ablative and ablative wavelengths to improve the appearance of skin tone, texture and overall quality while supporting your skin’s natural renewal process.

HALO can help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, age spots, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores, acne scars, rough skin texture and other visible signs of aging.

What is HALO laser treatment?

HALO is an advanced hybrid fractional laser designed to rejuvenate the skin by delivering two different types of laser energy at controlled depths.

Unlike traditional laser resurfacing treatments that may focus primarily on either the surface of the skin or deeper layers, HALO combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths in one treatment. This allows your provider to customize treatment intensity and target multiple layers of the skin.

The result is a treatment designed to address both the visible surface of the skin and the deeper processes associated with skin rejuvenation.

Because treatment can be customized to your individual skin concerns, HALO may be appropriate for patients looking for anything from a refreshed, brighter complexion to more comprehensive skin resurfacing.

How does HALO laser resurfacing work?

HALO uses fractional laser technology, meaning the laser treats microscopic areas of the skin while leaving surrounding tissue intact.

This fractional approach allows the skin to begin its natural healing and renewal process while minimizing the amount of tissue that needs to recover at one time.

The treatment works at different depths to help:

• Refresh the surface of the skin: HALO can target damaged skin cells and areas of uneven pigmentation, helping create a smoother and more even-looking complexion.
• Stimulate collagen production: Controlled laser energy reaches deeper layers of the skin to stimulate the body's natural collagen-remodeling process. Over time, increased collagen can help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and skin texture.
• Improve skin tone and pigmentation: HALO can address visible sun damage and areas of uneven pigmentation, helping create a more uniform-looking complexion.
• Refine skin texture: As the skin renews itself, patients may notice improvements in roughness, pores, acne scarring and overall skin texture.

What can HALO laser treatment improve?

• Fine lines and wrinkles: HALO can help soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by aging, sun exposure and collagen loss. By stimulating collagen remodeling beneath the skin's surface, HALO supports gradual improvements in skin firmness and texture.
• Sun damage and age spots: Years of sun exposure can contribute to brown spots, uneven pigmentation and a weathered appearance. HALO laser resurfacing can target visible signs of sun damage to help restore a brighter, more even-looking complexion.
• Uneven skin tone: If your complexion looks blotchy, uneven or discolored, HALO can help improve the appearance of pigmentation and promote a more uniform skin tone.
• Acne scars: HALO may help improve the appearance of certain types of acne scarring by resurfacing uneven areas of the skin and stimulating collagen remodeling.
• Enlarged pores: By improving skin texture and stimulating collagen, HALO can help minimize the appearance of enlarged pores and create a smoother-looking complexion.
• Rough or uneven skin texture: If your skin feels rough, dull or uneven, HALO can help renew the skin's surface and improve overall texture.
• Dull, tired-looking skin: HALO isn't only for correcting specific imperfections. Many patients choose laser skin rejuvenation because they want their skin to look brighter, fresher and healthier overall.

HALO laser treatment benefits

HALO is designed to provide comprehensive skin rejuvenation while allowing your treatment to be customized to your individual needs.

Potential benefits include:

• Improved skin tone and texture
• Smoother, brighter, more radiant-looking skin
• Reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage and pigmentation
• More refined-looking pores and improvement in the appearance of acne scars
• Collagen stimulation and skin remodeling
• Customized treatment intensity based on individual skin concerns
• Ability to address multiple skin concerns in one treatment

Why choose HALO for skin rejuvenation?

One of the advantages of HALO is its ability to address multiple skin concerns in a single treatment platform.

Rather than treating pigmentation, texture and signs of aging as completely separate concerns, HALO can be customized to address several of these concerns simultaneously.

Your treatment plan may be adjusted based on factors such as your skin condition, treatment goals, desired results and tolerance for downtime.

Our team will evaluate your skin and discuss whether HALO is the right laser treatment for you.

What should I expect during a HALO laser treatment?

Your HALO experience begins with a consultation. During your appointment, your provider will evaluate your skin, discuss your concerns and goals, and determine an appropriate treatment approach.

Before treatment, your skin will be cleansed and prepared. A topical anesthetic may be used to improve comfort during the procedure.

During the treatment, the HALO handpiece is passed over the targeted areas of the skin. You may experience warmth, heat or a sensation similar to a series of small pulses.

Treatment time varies depending on the areas being treated and the extent of your treatment.

After treatment, your provider will give you detailed instructions for caring for your skin during the recovery period.

HALO laser downtime and recovery

One of the reasons patients choose HALO is that it can provide meaningful skin rejuvenation without the extensive recovery traditionally associated with more aggressive laser resurfacing procedures.

Following treatment, it is normal to experience some degree of:

• Redness
• Warmth
• Swelling
• Sensitivity
• Dryness
• Skin flaking or peeling
• A bronzed or darker appearance as treated pigmentation comes to the surface

The amount of downtime can vary depending on your treatment settings, skin type and the concerns being addressed.

Your provider will explain what to expect and give you personalized aftercare instructions.

Protecting your skin from the sun is especially important following laser treatment. Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen and following your provider's post-treatment recommendations can help support healing and protect your results.

When will I see HALO laser results?

Some patients notice that their skin looks brighter and smoother as the skin begins to recover. However, HALO results continue to develop as the skin undergoes its natural renewal and collagen-remodeling processes.

Over the following weeks and months, you may notice continued improvement in:

• Skin smoothness
• Texture
• Tone
• Pigmentation
• Fine lines
• Overall radiance

Your provider will discuss what type of results you can expect based on your individual treatment plan.

How many HALO treatments will I need?

The number of HALO treatments recommended depends on your skin concerns and desired outcome.

Some patients may achieve their desired improvement with a single treatment, while others may benefit from a series of treatments.

During your consultation, we will recommend a treatment schedule based on your individual skin condition, goals and tolerance for downtime.

With the expertise of our experienced aesthetic team and the medical support of a board-certified plastic surgeon at Mercyhealth, you can receive advanced laser skin rejuvenation with a personalized approach designed around your skin and your goals.