I am confused about acne scarring procedures and trying to decide which one's right for me. Is Halo considered an ablative procedure, non-ablative, or both? I have acne scarring, so is it worthwhile to do HALO & will it produce similar results to say a CO2 laser? Or would I be better off with non-laser treatments, like TCA cross or subscision? I am hoping the HALO laser will be a good solution for clearing up acne scars and a general refresh.
Answer: Halo for acne scarring Halo is considered a hybrid laser that has both ablative and nonablative components. Both wavelengths are fractional and delivered in a varied and even pattern. The depth of treatment can be varied which is unique to this laser. CO2 can be fractional or fully ablative and there is no nonablative component. Depending on the type of acne scarring that is present, subcision may be helpful. At our clinic we often combine subcision with Halo. Halo is great for a general refresh of the skin in all skin types and is our preferred laser because of a shorter downtime and it's safety profile with darker skin types. It is important to work with a physician who understands your goals, tolerance for downtime and your timeline. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Halo for acne scarring Halo is considered a hybrid laser that has both ablative and nonablative components. Both wavelengths are fractional and delivered in a varied and even pattern. The depth of treatment can be varied which is unique to this laser. CO2 can be fractional or fully ablative and there is no nonablative component. Depending on the type of acne scarring that is present, subcision may be helpful. At our clinic we often combine subcision with Halo. Halo is great for a general refresh of the skin in all skin types and is our preferred laser because of a shorter downtime and it's safety profile with darker skin types. It is important to work with a physician who understands your goals, tolerance for downtime and your timeline. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Halo and acne scars Hello,
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Answer: Halo and acne scars Hello,
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August 3, 2017
Answer: Halo Thanks for the great question! Halo is both ablative and non-ablative. There are two lasers in the device which fire at the same time to help improve sun damage, pore size, acne scarring, skin tone and texture, and fine lines. The non-ablative portion of the laser is what treats deeply in the skin to help form new collagen which can diminish the appearance of acne scars. Just like with any laser, it takes multiple treatments to really see a noticeable improvement in the scars. I would make an appointment to see someone in your area for an in person consultation to see if Halo is a good option for you. Best of luck!~Dr. Sieber
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August 3, 2017
Answer: Halo Thanks for the great question! Halo is both ablative and non-ablative. There are two lasers in the device which fire at the same time to help improve sun damage, pore size, acne scarring, skin tone and texture, and fine lines. The non-ablative portion of the laser is what treats deeply in the skin to help form new collagen which can diminish the appearance of acne scars. Just like with any laser, it takes multiple treatments to really see a noticeable improvement in the scars. I would make an appointment to see someone in your area for an in person consultation to see if Halo is a good option for you. Best of luck!~Dr. Sieber
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December 7, 2018
Answer: Halo Procedure Hi there, Would like to put your confusion to rest. Halo procedure is the first and only FDA approved hybrid procedure with both wave lengths for ablative and non ablative treatment procedures. Depending on the type of treatment, the treatment can be tuned to higher or lower settings depending on tolerance. Depending on how deep your scars are, it could probably take 2-3 treatments to get rid of most of the scars. Micro needling with PRP treatments are some of the other treatments you could potentially look into but that takes 8-10 treatments before you could see any results on the same.
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December 7, 2018
Answer: Halo Procedure Hi there, Would like to put your confusion to rest. Halo procedure is the first and only FDA approved hybrid procedure with both wave lengths for ablative and non ablative treatment procedures. Depending on the type of treatment, the treatment can be tuned to higher or lower settings depending on tolerance. Depending on how deep your scars are, it could probably take 2-3 treatments to get rid of most of the scars. Micro needling with PRP treatments are some of the other treatments you could potentially look into but that takes 8-10 treatments before you could see any results on the same.
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August 3, 2017
Answer: Halo laser for acne scars Great question! Halo is actually the only laser which is both ablative and non-ablative. We were fortunate enough to receive the very first Halo prototype, so have been researching its benefits in scars for years. It is great in that you can dial up or down both the ablative and non-ablative components depending on goals, skin type and downtime tolerance. I would personally never use any form of CO2 in your darker skin type due to much higher risk of permanent hypo pigmentation.
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August 3, 2017
Answer: Halo laser for acne scars Great question! Halo is actually the only laser which is both ablative and non-ablative. We were fortunate enough to receive the very first Halo prototype, so have been researching its benefits in scars for years. It is great in that you can dial up or down both the ablative and non-ablative components depending on goals, skin type and downtime tolerance. I would personally never use any form of CO2 in your darker skin type due to much higher risk of permanent hypo pigmentation.
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