45, Melasma and Sun Damage - Atlanta, GA

It's been just a little over 6 weeks since I had my Halo treatment done on my face. The "crusting" period (they call it something else) really sucked and lasted a good week. I didn't use any makeup during this time until just at the end - a little powder. i did end up with a little dermatitis around my chin and a slight bacterial infection which also sucked, but that was probably my own fault for washing my face too frequently and aggressively.

All in all, it did seem to brighten me up and give me the "halo glow" for a few weeks. Now I don't see a "glow", but my melasma on my forehead and cheeks is definitely improved and a few sunspots are gone.

So my redness and burning sensation has turned into the "bronzing" effect. Very tight skin - feels like it is about to start to crack and peel. Feeling a little itchy. At this point I am just hoping I look good by next Friday and Saturday for the Christmas party's I am to attend!

Tessa is very experienced. She told me what to expect every step of the way. She took her time, and made sure I was comfortable (as comfortable as possible). She gave good post procedure instructions and told me she would call tomorrow to check on me. She said the first 2 hours after would be the worst and she was right - really bad sunburn feeling - like really bad....almost to the point of nausea. I have never even had a peel though; however, I don't consider myself a wimp after having both my full term babies unmedicated! I iced my face and sprayed with spring water tonight. Also took half a Percocet I had left over from a sinus surgery, so I feel really pretty good now!