Had Halo Fractional Laser on 12/08/17. It is not 01/10/18 and my skin is still prickly, itchy and red, like someone put insulation on my face. Can barely put warm water on it. Still feels burned. it is over 5 weeks. I am 63 years old. Is this or can this be normal?
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Thank you for your question. I am sorry you had a poor experience. Fortunately, time does resolve most hyperpigmentation from laser treatments. Halo would likely be too harsh for this area and for your skin complexion. I would go with a gentler, more repetitive approach like microdermabrasions...
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I wouldn't recommend anything before your HALO except sunscreen and sun avoidance as well as hydration. Stop any retinoids a week before treatment, avoid any peels and dermabrasion for a month before to minimize any risks associated with laser treatment.
There is always a chance that any laser treatment can cause hyperpigmentation. Halo in my experience can be used on many skin types but settings need to be adjusted accordingly. We have had great experiences with treating melasma but the patient has to pretreat with hydroquinone or something...
