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Thanks for your question.You look wonderful - those specks are actually the unhealthy pigment and damaged collagen in your face working its way to the surface as your body replaces it with fresh new skin.There are circumstances where your physician may want you to start hydroquinone after Halo, but it's really important that you stay in touch with the office before using any products. Unless they tell you to use it, though, stick to the cleansing and moisturizing routine your office gave you. Spots normally fall off day 4-7 and your skin with then be dry. Your skin will really start to rehydrate and look great about 2-3 weeks after the procedure.
What you are seeing is part of the normal post procedure process of Halo called, MENDS. Patients with heavy pigmented skin or sun damage experience these microscopic wounds that appear speckled or crusted where the treated tissue is working it’s way out of your body as new skin is regenerated. It is important not to pick or peel these areas. Follow the skin care procedure process your healthcare provider gave you and you should notice clearing within 5-7 days.
Thanks for the great question! Your face looks totally normal for this many days after the procedure. Those black dots are all of the little holes the halo created in your skin. The holes get filled with dead tissue which works its way to the surface of your face in the first 4-5 days after the procedure then falls off! Removing those columns of skin allows new collagen to grow into those areas, giving your skin a more bright and smooth appearance. Best of luck and I hope you love your results!~Dr. Sieber
This is a perfectly normal healing process. Typically, these specks will last 5 - 7 days. Your treating physician will be able to guide you on how to care for them as he or she knows the scope of the procedure and the specifics about you. Typically, you should allow the process to continue without assistance.
Thanks for your question. This is the intended response after Halo. I had it done myself, and now after 1 month I cannot believe how much of an improvement it has made in my skin tone. Everyone gets those micro "specks." They will slowly go away by about day 5-7. Do not scrub them, and do not use HQ until directed by your doctor. Best wishes.
No, that is exactly how you are supposed to look like. The laser makes a column in the skin and once it heals it looks like coffee grinds. Depending on the intensity of your treatment, it may take 5-10 days for all of those spots to flake off. Avoid any exfoliants during this time. It is normal to feel itching as the spots fall off.
The decision of using the TRL or HALO should really be done in conjunction with your healthcare provider. If you are interested in having a more impactful result, and the goal is to completely resurface your skin, then I would recommend the TRL because of the depth it can...
This is a great question. Congratulations on your Halo treatment! There is no need to worry about Botox one week after Halo - your skin should be mostly, if not fully healed within 1 week, and this should have no impact on your Botox treatment. I would probably recommend waiting at least 2 we...
Pink is to be expected but pain is not. You should have been on anti-viral prophylaxis such as Valtrex for 5-7 days. You may have a contact dermatitis and be reacting to one of the products they sent you home with - I have had patients react to the Cicalfate if they used that...