Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser or are there cheaper laser options that give results just as good, like Clear and Brilliant etc?

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I wanted to try the new halo hybrid fractional laser treatment, but didn’t know if the $1500-2K price tag is worth it or if there are more affordable laser options? I am 35y/o and want to treat dull texture, overall tone, acne hyperpigmentation, sunspots, minor wrinkles. Are there cheaper options or should I stick to Halo as it may give me better/long term results?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Microfractional laser treatments can benefit skin quality and resiliency through collagen stimulatory effects. In our office, we use combination platforms for Clear and Brilliant added to PRP, fractional RF, and filler placement in order to enhance the skin. We use Clear and Brilliant laser to improve sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, atrophic skin, and skin wrinkles; in addition to scars. 
Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

clear and brilliant is very light and done evert 4-8 weeks, halo or fraxel are stronger and done every 8-12 weeks depending on condition.  its not cost you should be worried about, its the results you are looking for. clear and brilliant will take 3-6 treatments to get similar to one fraxel or halo but will not give you scarring or big wrinkle improvement. peels at home like cosmelan or enlighten with dermarolling (see package from emeragecosmetics.com where we do free skincare consults) willdo more than clear and brilliant for you but less than lasers.  microneedling will do the same.  I suggest you get a consult with an expert to assess your goals!  Best, Dr. Emer.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

The Halo laser is a more aggressive treatment then Clear + Brilliant. I offer Clear + Brilliant in my office and like it as a gentle minimal downtime laser treatment that helps maintain youthful looking skin. It is not a corrective laser but more of a preventative laser, except in the case of melasma. For melasma, Clear + Brilliant Permea is a great treatment option. I would finish your Halo treatments then use Clear + Brilliant to maintain your results along with good at home skincare.

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