HALO® Fractional Laser

The HALO laser, made by Sciton®, is the world’s first hybrid fractional laser. “Fractional” means it releases pinpoints of laser energy instead of a solid beam like other lasers. It’s called a “hybrid” laser because it combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to remove tiny columns of the skin’s surface and penetrate deeper layers without harming the surface. You can choose one type or a combination of both wavelengths for the most noticeable results.

We also offer HALO® Tribrid™ laser treatments. The Tribrid is a triple-wavelength laser that combines the hybrid laser with the MOXI laser wavelength.

Safe for all skin tones on exposed areas like the face, neck, chest, arms, hands, and legs, the HALO laser corrects concerns caused by aging and sun exposure, which include:

• Fine lines to deep creases
• Discoloration, such as freckles, brown spots, and melasma
• Poikiloderma (uneven coloring of the neck and décolletage)
• Scars from acne, injury, and surgery
• Enlarged pores
• Uneven texture

If you also want to address redness, you can combine HALO with BBL® HEROic™ treatments. Patients who have pursued plastic surgery for a C-section scar can further benefit from scar refinement using HALO.

HALO can also be used as a fractional laser neck lift to address mild skin laxity and fine lines that exacerbate the appearance of neck wrinkles. Treatment options that complement HALO include BOTOX® Cosmetic, Ultherapy®, and medical-grade skincare.

We perform HALO treatments right here in our office. Once your provider has prepared your skin with a topical numbing cream and placed protective shields over your eyes, they will guide the laser handpiece over your skin, delivering short bursts of laser energy precisely where you need it. You may feel warmth or a prickly sensation, but the device’s cooling technology minimizes any discomfort. After your treatment, we will apply moisturizing sunscreen, and you’ll be free to return to your day.

Recovery typically takes 7-10 days. Here’s what to expect:

• After treatment: The skin will feel tight and warm and look red, similar to a sunburn, for about an hour (longer with more intense treatments).
• 24 hours: Swelling can start to be present. You can resume your daily routine. Excluding any hot exercises, saunas, high intensity workouts.
• 2 to 3 days: Swelling will be present, but starts to subside around day 3 or 4. Pigment starts to lift and MENDs appear (microscopic epidermal necrotic debris).
• 1 week: Results start to become noticeable. MENDs start to slough off (timing of sloughing can vary by patient).
• 7+ days & moving forward after HALO: Avoid direct sun exposure, always wearing sunscreen.
• 2 weeks: Visible reduction in pigment concerns. Skin will look brighter & more youthful. Collagen stimulation continues.
• 3+ months: Wrinkles fade. Pores shrink. Skin looks more radiant.

Most patients attain their goals with 1 to 2 treatments. To minimize downtime, you can choose a series of gentle treatments. We often recommend maintenance treatment once or twice a year.

To discover the latest laser skin treatments, including the HALO fractional laser, at Naples Aesthetics — formerly the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & Med Spa of Naples, using our online form or call (239) 262-5662 for an appointment. We serve patients from Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, and other southwest Florida communities.