Is laser the neck answer? Halo for crepey skin and vertical wrinkles? (Photos)

Question

Im 36, pre 30 was not good with sunscreen, smoked, didnt drink enough water - and its caught up with me. Since 30 i wear factor 50 daily, dont smoke etc and im hoping to turn back time a bit. Now i have crepey skin on my neck and chest and vertical wrinkles on my neck and im desperate for a solution. Ive tried Morpheus8 and there were zero improvements. Ive got a good skincare routine. I reguarly microneedle. Is laser the answer? Halo maybe? Any wisdom would be appreciated

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

Halo would be a great laser to try. It is safe to use off the face and can improve overall texture and fine lines.

Andrew Campbell, M.D.
Quintessa
Facial Rejuvenation Specialist

Is laser the neck answer? Halo for crepey skin and vertical wrinkles? (Photos)

Answers (2)