I plan to get HALO on my face & would love to also get HALO on my neck too . However, I was just diagnosed with Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroid disease, and I'm worried the HALO laser on neck would further damage my thyroid gland. My neck skin is very thin and I have no extra fat in my neck to protect my thyroid gland. Will getting HALO on thin-skinned neck (no fat) damage my thyroid gland (that has Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroid disease)?
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Answer: Can Halo Laser on the Neck Affect the Thyroid?
Typically we see Mends for a week up to even 2 weeks afterwards. The post care topicals ideally facilitate the wound healing process. Please call and discuss this with your treating provider regarding timing for the results and depth of treatment. You can also get a second opinion from a...
Because you had a "quite aggressive" treatment you created some unwanted pigment. Interestingly, another Halo can actually make things much better. A lighter, less aggressive Halo can help allow the abnormal excess pigment a way out. Talk to your provider.
Andrew Campbell, M.D.
Facial...
I always combine lasers with microneedling/PRP for more robust outcomes. For skin tightening, I recommend a combination of Ultherapy with RF treatments and Sculptra for skin tightening. You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best....
