Laser resurfacing..... Halo vs Fraxel vs other? (photos)

I applaud you for being diligent in learning as much as
possible about your options and asking about the training of the person
actually performing the procedure. Halo sounds like an excellent option for
your needs. I use the Halo laser at my practice and believe it would be an
ideal choice because it's designed for improving texture and reducing pore size.
It is a hybrid laser that offers the best features of ablative and non-ablative
methods and can be customized with precision. Good luck to you.

Hello 5203anon,Thank you for your question and photo. In our our office we offer Smart Skin CO2 Laser made by Cynosure. This laser has been the most effective for our patients being that it can take about 10 years off of sun damage, fine lines, and wrinkles. It also re-textures the skin and minimizes pore size. This laser can be tailored to your amount of downtime as well. In my practice we advise patients to pre-treat their skin with a few products being that the results and recovery have been more effective in using Retin-A and Hydroquinone prior to the laser. Feel free to visit our website for furture information regarding this particular laser. I hope this was helpful, good luck.Kindly,Dr. Kouros Azar

There are several laser options to consider for large pores. They all vary but I would recommend:1. Fractional lasers over nonfictional2. Nonablative lasers for minimal downtime3. Ablative fractional CO2 lasers to help correct additional problems such as severe wrinkles and dyschromias. 4. A proper skincare consult prior to laser resurfacing5. Good postoperative skincare after laser resurfacing. 6. Consultation with an MD laser specialist in dermatology, plastic surgery, or facial plastic surgery. 

Halo has a quick healing  time so it is a good choice for you .Healing time varies but it should be only a few days.

Bottom line- everyone is different in their expectations and downtime. Treatments like eMatrix, Picosure FOCUS, micro needling with or without PRP, fractional lasers like Fraxel DUAL 1927, 1550, and of course fully ablative lasers can all work. You really need to see someone for a face to face consult, so your expectations can be met. Additionally we have to take into consideration your downtime, and your skin type to tailor a treatment for your texture, dyschromia and large pores. Solutions always possible All the bestDr Davin LimAesthetic and Laser DermatologistBrisbane, Australia.