I had mild rosacea and had Halo at setting 275/1550 a month ago. I have holes all over my face. Will they go away?

Thanks for the great question. There are holes which are visible immediately after treatment in most patients. These are the columns of dead skin which are working their way to the surface before falling off. The appearance of these holes is typically gone in 7 days after treatment. If you still have a lot of dark marks you may have developed post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) from the treatment. I would make an appointment to see your doctor as you might need to start a topical melanin suppressing medication such as hydroquinone and a topical Vit-A medication such as tretinoin or retinal. Best of luck!~Dr. Sieber

Like others have said, 95% of patients will have settled by now, the holes you see are secondary to the ERBIUM component of Halo, it should subside in the next 2-3 months, but I have seen prolonged grids or dots. Easy fix- use a Fraxel with small holes, high density in a 20 mj setting - depending on skin type. Take a photo and expect the dots to resolve as the weeks go by, if persistent at the 12 week mark, as your Specialist who performed Halo for a solution. All the best, Dr Davin S. Lim. Dermatologist, Australia.