How does a halo laser differ from pro fractional skin surfacing? I have fairly deep boxcar scarring and I’m looking for as much improvement as possible - price is not an issue. I’m not white skinned and have a medium skin complexion, so I need something safe that won’t discolour skin. I’ve done at home TCA and microneedling - which have only have temporary results. I’ve come to accept my skin for how it is, but I’d like to know if there may be hope in a better skin texture.
Answer: Lasers for Acne Scarring Acne scarring was one of the few areas where we still performed dermabrasion in recent years (the other was scar treatment). Our experience with the CO2 lasers for acne scarring was not as positive primarily because we couldn't focus on the individual anatomy. Acne scars are deep and one must treat deeply to effect them. Halo can help with overall skin tone and superficial texture. Profractional is our "go to" laser for acne now and we have ceased doing dermabrasion for acne. Profractional is sometimes combined with Halo or bipolar radiofrequency needling (Profound in our center). It is important to consult with someone who has experience with multiple devices and skin types so you can get the best recommendation.
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Answer: Lasers for Acne Scarring Acne scarring was one of the few areas where we still performed dermabrasion in recent years (the other was scar treatment). Our experience with the CO2 lasers for acne scarring was not as positive primarily because we couldn't focus on the individual anatomy. Acne scars are deep and one must treat deeply to effect them. Halo can help with overall skin tone and superficial texture. Profractional is our "go to" laser for acne now and we have ceased doing dermabrasion for acne. Profractional is sometimes combined with Halo or bipolar radiofrequency needling (Profound in our center). It is important to consult with someone who has experience with multiple devices and skin types so you can get the best recommendation.
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August 13, 2019
Answer: Acne scar treatment I find that the best results come from combination therapy. I use some/ all of the following treatments:RF microneedling, subcision with PRP, HALO, Fractional CO2, and bellafill for filling.I customize this for each patient depending on the scar type and skin type. If you are darker skin toned, you might be better served with RF microneedling as a mainstay of treatment.
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August 13, 2019
Answer: Acne scar treatment I find that the best results come from combination therapy. I use some/ all of the following treatments:RF microneedling, subcision with PRP, HALO, Fractional CO2, and bellafill for filling.I customize this for each patient depending on the scar type and skin type. If you are darker skin toned, you might be better served with RF microneedling as a mainstay of treatment.
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July 9, 2019
Answer: Halo Thank you for your question. On darker skin types we prefer the use of RF microneedling. Halo can be done, but it's difficult to treat darker skin types with aggressive settings so you need to do it many times. Best of luck to you.
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July 9, 2019
Answer: Halo Thank you for your question. On darker skin types we prefer the use of RF microneedling. Halo can be done, but it's difficult to treat darker skin types with aggressive settings so you need to do it many times. Best of luck to you.
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July 4, 2019
Answer: Acne Scarring -- Needs Combination Subcision; Fillers Like Bellafill; Sculptra/ Lasers Fraxel/Erbium/Co2; TCA cross; Fractora halo + pro fractional is great for deeper scars and can be combined with TCA cross and fillers. you really need a formal evaluation. numerous laser treatments are needed for the best results with scars.
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July 4, 2019
Answer: Acne Scarring -- Needs Combination Subcision; Fillers Like Bellafill; Sculptra/ Lasers Fraxel/Erbium/Co2; TCA cross; Fractora halo + pro fractional is great for deeper scars and can be combined with TCA cross and fillers. you really need a formal evaluation. numerous laser treatments are needed for the best results with scars.
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Answer: HALO and acne scars Thanks for posting. HALO would not be a go to laser for acne scarring. It can help with some texture issues, but it was designed for sun damage and skin discoloration. The pro fractional laser (as made by Sciton) is safe on darker skin tones and can be useful with acne scarring. Best of luck, Dr. M
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Answer: HALO and acne scars Thanks for posting. HALO would not be a go to laser for acne scarring. It can help with some texture issues, but it was designed for sun damage and skin discoloration. The pro fractional laser (as made by Sciton) is safe on darker skin tones and can be useful with acne scarring. Best of luck, Dr. M
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