What is the difference between Halo and Halo Pro?

The halo system has two options, Halo and Halo Pro.  The Halo allows the provider to choose from preset treatments.  The Halo Pro is often preferred because it allows complete customization to address the patient's specific skin concerns.

Thank you for your question about the Halo procedure.  The Halo treatment offers both ablative and non-ablative wavelengths. The benefit of the Halo is that patients get the benefit of an ablative laser without the downtime of a fully ablative laser.  Providers are able to fine tune the settings using the Halo Pro setting to address patients' concerns.  Examples of concerns the Halo procedure will address are fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, and sun damage.  


To be sure you receive the best treatment, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment.

I hope this helps.

Halo uses only the non ablative laser. As such, it may be performed in many states by relatively untrained staff.  It does give results, but nothing like what you see with Halo Pro which uses both lasers.  There are few instances where we think Halo would be worth it compared to Halo Pro. 

The Halo laser is a hybrid laser with two wavelengths- one that is non-ablative and one that is ablative.  The Halo consists of 3 preset settings (low, medium and high) and uses the non-ablative wavelength.  This treatment is good for someone who wants minimal downtime and some light resurfacing.  The Halo Pro uses both the ablative and non-ablative wavelengths and can be customized by your physician to treat your specific problems.  Treatments with Halo Pro are typically more aggressive but with more customized and faster results.Hope this helps!Dr. Linnell

The Halo interface has two options, Halo or Halo Pro. Halo has presets for the different treatments depending on if the patient wants a light, medium or aggressive treatment. Halo Pro allows the provider to choose settings that are more specific to the patient's needs. Our office always uses the Halo Pro function because it  allows us to change the settings to achieve the end goal. The lasers are the same but the settings are different. I hope this answers your question.

Halo and Halo Pro use the same hybrid laser technology.  The difference involves the settings.  Halo settings are preset and use only the 1470 laser energy.  In many states, this type of setting can be done by staff who are not MDs or RNs.  Not so in California.  Halo settings are very similar to the treatment and effect of a light Fraxel treatment or a Clear and Brilliant treatment.  Halo Pro allows us to chose any settings we want for both the 1470 and 2940 laser energies.  These settings give more dramatic results, long healing and down time and must be given by an MD, NP or RN in virtually every state.  A single aggressive Halo treatment far surpasses results from multiple Fraxel treatments.In summary:  Halo is for aesthetician level treatments.  Halo Pro is for the doc or nurse.