Halo Laser: Is There Any Downtime?

The great thing about the Halo laser is that you customize it according to your needs, very much like the dimmer on a light switch. The shortest downtime for Halo, with slight skin redness and swelling, is approximately 2-3 days. If you decided to a more impactful treatment you may have as much as 5-7 days of redness, peeling, and swelling, however, the treatment results will be more dramatic. 

This will greatly depend on the setting used and you particular response to the treatment. In general, minimal downtime is expected particularly with a "mild" setting. It common to have sweeling for about 2 days and then little brown spots will show up and fall in the next 2-3 day. Most patients don't really consider the process as downtime, unless a more aggressive treatment is performed. Best, Dr. RG

There will always be some downtime with the Halo Hybrid laser. Unfortunately there has been media that has deemed it a no downtime procedure. Typical downtime (although “downtime” is relative to each person) is about 5 days however the heat generated during this treatment can cause swelling and redness.  Following Post care instructions is of the upmost importance and a homecare routine suggested by your provider to maintain results is beneficial.  Two treatments are typically recommended.  
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True "downtime" for most is less than 12 hours.  There is a couple of hours of a burning sensation that goes away.  You will have some discoloration that lasts for a week or so.  However, if you take good care of your skin with great aftercare products, it will speed up the process.  Also, I strongly recommend Oxygenetix foundation for my patients (both men and women).  They can start using this 24 hours after Halo and often this covers up most of the discoloration.

As you are allowed to use mineral makeup 24 hours after Halo laser treatment, it is considered to have 24 hours downtime.  In most cases, you are able to cover the redness with mineral makeup and attend your usual routine.  However, for non make up wearers, expect approximately 3 days of redness.  For stronger treatments or combination laser therapies, 1-2 days of swelling is expected.  Most of our patients enjoy clear skin by 7 days.  Best wishes, Dr B

There will always be some downtime with corrective settings on
the Halo Pro laser. Downtime can be minimal however the heat generated during this treatment
can cause swelling and redness. The superficial flaking you will experience
will last approximately 5 days if you’re using appropriate after care products
and following at home instructions.

There is not down time as was envisioned in terms of traditional laser resurfacing. Patients are able to resume activities almost immediately. Patients will have swelling, redness, flaking, peeling especially in the next day (possible next two days) post treatment.

Depending on the intensity of the settings it can range from 2 days to 7 days.  I recommend you discuss your expectations with your provider for a more realistic "downtime".  Dr. Grant Stevens                  Marina Plastic
Surgery Associates              Marina del Rey, CA           The Institute

You may experience some swelling in the midface for the first 2 days. You can reduce this by applying ice packs. Tiny brown spots will appear all over your face and your skin will feel like sand paper. However, these are all normal expectations. Those brown spots will fall off naturally. If you do not care about having the tiny spots on your face then you can go to work right away. 

There is minimal downtime with the Halo.  Patients may have mild to moderate swelling for a few days after the procedure.  Redness and tiny brown spots will occur, but can likely be covered with make-up 24 hours after treatment.  Hope this helps!