I understand the histamine release is the cause for swelling after a Halo facial. H1 (Claritin) and H2 (Pepcid) are sometimes recommended to help with swelling. I did have significant swelling after my first Halo but had great results. My question is, am I better off to avoid these medications to get the best results from Halo? If I decrease swelling using these medications will I also decrease Collagen production after Halo?
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Answer: Antihistamines to Reduce Swelling After Laser
All good, this will not markedly interfere with the results. In fact for fully ablative erbium or CO2 I regularly give a short sharp tapering course of Prednisone to decrease the marked swelling post procedure. I even give topical steroids stat. following Pico Fractional lasers to decrease the...
Great question and you may want to try reposting with pictures. There is more long term research on the anti-aging benefits of BBL, particularly as it is a technology which has been around long enough that there are studies at patients doing it regularly for a decade or more. Hands down, after...
What you are experiencing at 2 days is probably normal and probably good news that your prominent veins and red spots have been disrupted! This usually is resolved or much better at one to two weeks. See your PS in follow up to be sure.
