I want to have the halo treatment done before I get pregnant (after my first baby I developed lots of hyperpigmentation/melasma). My appointment is booked for 2 days after my next ovulation date, which means I could technically be pregnant at the time of my appointment. If I am pregnant at the time of my appointment: could this harm the baby in any way? And should I be concerned about hormonal changes to my skin and their affect on the treatment results if I am pregnant while receiving treatment?
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Absolutely! Halo is a hybrid ablative and non-ablative fractional laser. It is one part of a comprehesive quiver of lasers. Like any device, it has risk, and those will depend largely on who is operating it, but it is very safe to combine with other devices.
To ensure you are receiving the hi...
Halo is a tunable hybrid fractional laser that uses an ablative 2940 (erbium) and non ablative 1470 laser. The combination can help address skin texture, pigment, abnormal vessels, collagen and elastin atrophy and reverse UV damage.
It is safe to use on all skin types at the...
Wait at least 1 to 2 weeks post Halo laser before getting your eyebrows waxed. You do not want to cause unnecessary trauma while your skin is still healing. Hope this helps.
