Have done many Fraxel sessions for acne and texture with great results. Last time I did 4 passes with each wavelength. Should it worth it to switch to Halo? I understand that it emits the two wavelengths at the same time, does this make it better or less risky for melasma prone patients?
October 22, 2018
Answer: Halo for darker skin types Halo is fully customizable to treat darker skin types and reduce the risk of melasma. I have treated Melasma using Halo and seen great results. Halo uses a 1470nm wavelength for targeting the deeper layers of skin and a 2940nm as an ablative to remove the top layer of skin. These wavelengths have significantly better absorption than other lasers so less energy is needed to achieve the same effect. This translates to less heat, less trauma to the skin and less risk of scarring or developing melasma. With patients prone to melasma the target depth is deeper, which reduces the heat, and the ablative component actually helps release trapped heat and accelerates the clearing of the collagen that is targeted by the laser. Halo has a temperature monitor that can help minimize skin temperature during the treatment by administering the treatment slowly and evenly. Halo can be adjusted to treat various percentages of the skin, which is usually decreased for patients with darker skin or increased risk of melasma. Lastly, I like to use Amniotic Membrane over the face after a Halo treatment for Melasma because it helps with minimizing inflammation, accelerating healing and transforming scar tissue. In the right hands, Halo can be safe and effective for all skin types and would be a better choice over the older technology used in Fraxel.
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October 22, 2018
Answer: Halo for darker skin types Halo is fully customizable to treat darker skin types and reduce the risk of melasma. I have treated Melasma using Halo and seen great results. Halo uses a 1470nm wavelength for targeting the deeper layers of skin and a 2940nm as an ablative to remove the top layer of skin. These wavelengths have significantly better absorption than other lasers so less energy is needed to achieve the same effect. This translates to less heat, less trauma to the skin and less risk of scarring or developing melasma. With patients prone to melasma the target depth is deeper, which reduces the heat, and the ablative component actually helps release trapped heat and accelerates the clearing of the collagen that is targeted by the laser. Halo has a temperature monitor that can help minimize skin temperature during the treatment by administering the treatment slowly and evenly. Halo can be adjusted to treat various percentages of the skin, which is usually decreased for patients with darker skin or increased risk of melasma. Lastly, I like to use Amniotic Membrane over the face after a Halo treatment for Melasma because it helps with minimizing inflammation, accelerating healing and transforming scar tissue. In the right hands, Halo can be safe and effective for all skin types and would be a better choice over the older technology used in Fraxel.
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