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Often searched as Halo
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A stronger resurfacing category for sun damage, texture, pores, fine lines, and scars when non-ablative fractional laser is not enough.
A laser that heats and removes skin at once, for sun damage and texture.
Check first: Active infection.
Skin tone
Often used on tones I–IV, with the right settings.
On tones V–VI, dark or light patches are more likely. Ask your provider first.
General info, not a check of your own skin.
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Skin types
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Skin types to ask about first
Dry or FlakyAsk first
Can leave dry skin drier or flakier for a while. Ask your provider how to prepare.
Sensitive or Redness-proneAsk first
Needs a gentle, barrier-safe plan and careful screening.
Breakout-proneAsk first
Active breakouts in the area may need to calm down first. Ask your provider.
In no special order. Ask which one they use, and why.
Details
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The visit
RecoverySeveral days of redness, peeling
May look swollen3 days
Avoid sun4 weeks
No makeup24 hours
No sweat or heat24-48 hours
Other aftercare
Wear sunscreen every day
Don't pick, peel or scratchYour provider may give you different timing.
Before your visit: ask when to start
Take the antiviral medicine your provider gives you
4 weeks before
No tanning or strong sun for 4 weeks before
1 week before
Stop retinoids, acids and scrubs for 1 week before
After your visit
Common
Less common
Your own risks may differ. Ask a qualified provider.
It heats deeper support and refreshes the surface in one controlled fractional treatment.
Hybrid fractional systems combine non-ablative coagulation with fractional ablative resurfacing to remodel deeper dermis and refresh the surface.
1470 nm non-ablative coagulation targets deeper thermal remodeling while 2940 nm Er:YAG fractional ablation resurfaces superficial tissue.
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Often explored alongside this treatment
Erbium Laser Resurfacing
An erbium laser that smooths texture, fine lines and scars
Fractional Laser: Fraxel & Clear + Brilliant
A gentler fractional laser for scars, texture and pores, with shorter recovery
Fractional Pico Laser for Scars
For texture and scar remodeling
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