I had HALO laser done around 3 weeks ago and lately my skin has been feeling VERY dry. I've been applying a moisturizer to try to keep my skin from getting so dry but I still have that very dry feeling and look.
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Although the Halo laser is not primarily for skin
tightening, many patients do feel and see a tightening effect. The ablative setting
of this laser is takes off dead skin and the non-ablative layer stimulates
collagen causing a natural tightening effect.
Depending
on what concerns you have I would recommend anywhere from 1- 3 sessions. If the
concern is full texture resurfacing (deep wrinkles, crepey/sagging skin, UV
damage, pores) especially for patients 40 +. I would recommend a series of 3
sessions spaced 2 months apart. Then for maintenance...
The Halo laser is a hybrid laser with two wavelengths- one that is non-ablative and one that is ablative. The Halo consists of 3 preset settings (low, medium and high) and uses the non-ablative wavelength. This treatment is good for someone who wants minimal downtime and some light...