48 hours after Halo treatment. Can I go for a run?

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I have more than expected swelling under my eyes, following my halo treatment. Can I still go for a run and workout? It has been 48 hours since my treatment. Thank you

Kian Karimi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question! I recommend following up with your provider for their specific post procedure protocols. In my clinic I advise letting your skin heal for at least 5 days before engaging in strenuous physical activity that may cause you to perspire. It is also important to protect your skin from any outside elements such as sun, wind or debris. Sun exposure during the Halo healing process can lead to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Best of luck,
Dr. Kian

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend following up with your Doctor for after care recommendations and their protocol for resuming exercise after your treatment. Sun protection is essential. I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone based scar gels with growth factors and enzymatic washes with papaya enzyme. PDT therapy can help calm inflammation. Typically I recommend adding clear and brilliant, fraxel, viva 4-6 weeks to improve results along with microneedling/prp to get the best outcomes with texture and tone. Please see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Promila Banerjee, MD · Answer

I do not advise. I would wait 5-7 days post before introducing sweat into the skin. The skin is still processing and healing.

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

In my practice we like to recommend no exercise for 5-7 days post a laser resurfacing like Halo.  It is best to let your skin heal before causing excess sweating to the area treated. Hope this helps.

Carmen A. Traywick, MD, FAAD · Answer

It would be best to follow up with your provider to discuss specific protocols. In my practice we advise avoiding strenuous exercise and sweating until after skin has healed. Hope this helps.

Thomas D. Griffin Jr., MD · Answer

I usually advise waiting for any significant exercise for a week or so with a halo treatment that causes swelling (we can turn down the energy with halo to be a really light treatment). I like the redness and swelling to subside and the coffee grounds to be on the thicker side and starting to fall off. This is usually 5ish days after treatment. This is for 2 reasons: first is longer swelling, the second is risk for infection. You can certainly do light weight lifting or walking but I’d advise avoiding big sweaty workouts.

48 hours after Halo treatment. Can I go for a run?

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