I’m having Halo resurfacing done next week for the first time and I wanted to know if there is anything I should do to prep my skin before I go in such as getting a facial or microdermabrasion etc..
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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...
Some patients have no swelling after their HALO and still have great results. Lack of swelling does not indicate less effective treatment. Degree of swelling varies between patients significantly.
Go back to the dermatologist who performed this procedure, the use of a mild steroid after facial swabs can reduce the irritation. Banal cream and emollients are recommended. Rashes following HALO are not normal, its usually due to an irritant or allergic contact dermatitis.Easily sorted. Dr ...