I had a Halo/BBL/Scion laser procedure (under eyes) 6 days ago. I used the recommended Aquaphor for a couple of days then switched to Cetaphyl and Epionce medical barrier cream. I have so many areas of red, itchy, scaly, dry, patchy skin with milia and bumps - almost like a road rash appearance. The chin area is the worst as is my forehead. My dermatologist feels this is normal. Are there any other products/regimens I could try? I completed the ten day round of Mupirocin ointment and valtrex.
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The recovery from Halo alone often times is 5-6 days long. When you treat pigmented areas on the skin with BBL they often get darker and flake off over 7-10 days. The combination of BBL and Halo can take 7-10 days depending on the settings. Often times you can be back in the public eye by day...
A deeper setting is safer for darker skin types and patients with concern for PIH. Shallower settings produce more heat and are better for targeting pigment, which lives closer to the surface. For someone with Melasma or PIH where pigment is an issue but heat can cause worsening, somewhere less...
At our practice, we immediately apply PRP, and our Emer Skin Intense Hydration Mask to soothe and hydrate the face post-Halo laser. Following this, we send patients home with a dedicated skin car regimen that helps them heal safely and expediently. These products include cleansers, hydration,...