Is pinpoint bleeding normal after Halo?

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.  Depending on the depth and density of your treatment, it is perfectly normal to have pinpoint bleeding occur.  
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.

In more aggressive treatments it is common to see pinpoint bleeding.  Follow your post care instructions for the best results! 

depeneding on the depth of the laser procedure, pinpoint bleeding is normal. but you should be eavluated by your physician if you are concered.  Best, Dr. Emer.

If you are having pinpoint bleeding after a Halo, it's nothing to worry about, but it is unusual. I would recommend you see your provider, just so they can make sure everything is going as planned. Most Halo patients can wear a heavy moisturizer (that can help with itchiness and dryness) and makeup (to cover the tiny darker spots) the day after the laser, so I would not expect you to have any oozing after the first 24 hours.Any warmness you feel should also improve in the first few days and is normal.I think you will be impressed with your final outcome.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Plastic SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers

Hi and thank you for your question! Yes, we do see pinpoint bleeding after the Halo. This is depending on the depth & density of the treatment, as well as the each individual patients skin. For example, someone with a lot of existing sun damage, often has thicker and more tough skin, these patients may not respond the same way as a patient with soft more supple skin, which may have more of a pinpoint bleeding response. Also, we often see pinpoint bleeding in the areas of greatest concern, where we may have done extra passes or a higher energy level. Feel free to call our office or come in for a complementary consultation. Best, Dr. Grant Stevens

Scattered pinpoint bleeding after Halo is to be expected but is never as dramatic as one after a deep fractional laser treatment or even a deep microneedling.  The two variable impacting pinpoint bleeding are the depth of the treatment and how thin or atrophic your skin is.  Deep treatments will open up small capillaries on any face, but a face with very thin skin is more prone to pinpoint bleeding due to the more superficial location of vessels under thin skin.  Both indicate that the papillary dermis has been reached.

It is expected to have some pinpoint bleeding but after holding some gauze to the area for a few minutes it should stop.

Small pinpoint bleeding following the Halo procedure can be normal with deeper treatments.  This is due to the erbium component to the laser treatment which makes small pinpoint treatment zones that will ultimately lead to faster healing.  Any bleeding that occurs is typically quite minimal and does not persist for more that a few minutes after treatment.  The skin is typically healed by third of fourth day after treatment. Dark areas of pigmentation and sun damage may continue to flake off for a few more days but can be covered with makeup if needed.

With deeper Halo treatments, we undoubtedly see some (not much) pinpoint bleeding and this is not of concern.  This should not last beyond the first night after treatment and is quite minor.  Interestingly, I've seen a slightly higher amount of pinpoint bleeding after 2nd or 3rd treatments.