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Halo Laser- melasma and freckle removal
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Halo Laser- melasma and freckle removal
absorb77November 19, 2017
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My upper lip was turning into a melasma mustache! I received the first of two halo laser treatments on Thursday 11/16/17. I have a very high pain threshold, but in my opinion the pain was tolerable. The most painful area was the upper lip. My Dermatologist, Dr. Thomas Griffin, recommended I have the halo treatment because I had areas of melasma mixed with freckles and wanted to avoid rebound melasma. He prescribed a melasma emulsion with 8% hydroquinone (among other ingredients like Konica acid) to use for a month prior to my first laser treatment along with alastin skin nectar. I’ve posted photos of my journey so far. I am now on day 4 (Sunday) and am starting to see the MENDS (Microscopic Epithelial Necrotic Debris) loosen and fall off. I’m assuming the next two days I will begin to see the skin underneath (and maybe go out in public again!). Photos have descriptions of each day.
UPDATED FROM absorb77
3 days post
Day 4 Mid-day
absorb77November 19, 2017
Mid-day Sunday photo update- still waiting for the scaly skin to slough off. At least my face is back to its normal shape. Silver linings. I may wash my face and re-lotion.
Replies (4)
December 2, 2017
Wow you look stunning! I just did the Scition Micro Laser Peel but plan to do the Halo and BBL after this is all healed. Thanks for posting!
December 9, 2017
Thank you! Did you also go to Dr. Griffin? I’m planning to get my second session done in January.
December 10, 2017
No I went to Dr Bohley in Portland, OR. I will do Halo next since it addresses scars and skin tightening rather than just an ablative peel like the MLP :)
August 8, 2018
Check out my update after a vacation in mexico:
https://www.realself.com/review/melasma-treatment-melasma-cured-week-laser-hydroquinone
https://www.realself.com/review/melasma-treatment-melasma-cured-week-laser-hydroquinone
UPDATED FROM absorb77
4 days post
Day 5
absorb77November 21, 2017
My melasma stache fell off ????????. The areas where the milia came out are clearing up quickly. My cheeks really shed today but my forehead and nose are still rough and gritty and not shedding much. I expect tomorrow morning to be a different story. I still see some freckles (which I don’t mind) but I assume they will disappear in the second session. I should have taken photos when it was light.
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https://www.realself.com/review/melasma-treatment-melasma-cured-week-laser-hydroquinone