What is better for age spots: BBL laser or Halo laser?

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Thomas Buonassisi, MD · Answer

If your main concern is pigmentation and sun damage then BBL would be best treatment for correction. Expect your pigmentation spots to turn to a darker shade and micro crusting may occur in the following days after treatment. If you have concerns with uneven texture, pigmentation, fine lines and pore size Halo is a fantastic approach that is able to penetrate heat into the dermis that helps stimulate collagen and vaporize tissue on the superficial layer to create a more even and softer complexion.

Burke Robinson, MD, FACS · Answer

If your main goal is to treat vessels and pigmentation then BBL may be a good treatment for you to start with.  You will have very little downtime and can wear makeup the same day. 
  
HALO laser is wonderful to treat, fine lines, enlarged pores, redness, pigmentation and improve tone and texture. It is a very tunable procedure that is customized for each skin type. You will experience several days of downtime with some swelling and crusting with what is called MENDS (microscopic epidermal necrotic debris.) 
  
You will get the best treatment when both BBL and HALO are performed together.  The best anti-aging duo!
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Forrest S. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

BBL has multiple wavelength settings to treat patients with acne, pigmentation, vascular lesions, deeper lesions, & hair removal.  The Halo Fractional Laser is similarly tunable by wavelength & effectively treats pigmentation.  However, the Halo also treats skin tone & texture - tightening the skin & smoothing fine lines.  
We recommend a consultation with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to determine which modality is best for you!

Boris Mordkovich, MD · Answer

If age spots are your primary concern, then Forever Young BBL will be the best option for you. However, if you have other issues you want to address, such as fine lines, skin texture or pore size, a combination of Forever Young and Halo might be the most effective option. I would recommend making an appointment with a plastic surgeon and discussing your concerns with them. They will assess your skin and give you the best options for your unique skin treatment.

Robert G. Aycock, MD, FACS · Answer

BBL(BroadBand Light) is a great treatment for superficial browns and reds. If this is your first time with any aesthetic treament, BBL is a great starter. Expect your age spots to turn darker and the recovery is just waiting for those spots to flake off. The downtime is minimal, you can wear make up that same day, and you don't really need to change your skincare routine. Halo has a longer recovery than BBL. It's a better treatment when you are trying to shrink your pores, soften fine lines, and lighten hyperpigmentations.

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