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Swelling starts subsiding around day 3. Icing, staying elevating when sleeping and eating a low sodium diet are some interventions to help with swelling. If this continues to be a concern you should follow up with your laser expert.
Hi,would love to see pics. Although this isn't the typical healing progression, some more aggressive treatments can result in redness 3 days out with no flaking/peeling. Have your provider take a look especially if your swelling is as bad as you describe it.
This is very normal to be swollen on day 3 post Halo laser treatment. Some patients have more swelling than others in general and also depending on the depth/percent of treatment done can determine the severity of swelling. Typically on day 3 you should start to feel a sandpaper texture and you may not notice peeling (like a snake) but rather dry looking skin that is flaky. Also, if you are moisturizing well you may not see much of the dry skin exfoliating. I would suggest calling the office you had the treatment done with and they may be able to give you something to help with swelling.Happy Healing-
HI, I assume this was on the face, if it was, this is too long for these issues to be occurring and I would recommend your provider to take a look. If it was on the neck or chest (off the face) the healing can be delayed, but typically not this long, but sometimes yes.
Thank you for your question. I am sorry you had a poor experience. Fortunately, time does resolve most hyperpigmentation from laser treatments. Halo would likely be too harsh for this area and for your skin complexion. I would go with a gentler, more repetitive approach like microdermabrasions...
Hi, I wouldn't recommend anything before your HALO except sunscreen and sun avoidance as well as hydration. Stop any retinoids a week before treatment, avoid any peels and dermabrasion for a month before to minimize any risks associated with laser treatment.