Laser Services

Prior to receiving a Halo® treatment please review the below pre-care instructions to maximize your results.

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• .Avoid sun exposure, sun-less tans, and tanning beds for 3-4 weeks prior to a laser treatment. 

• Do not bleach or use depilatory cream for 4-6 weeks prior to treatment.

• Patients may apply a cold pack to treatment area every 15 minutes to 1 hour to reduce discomfort or swelling.

• If you are receiving a laser facial such as IPL or Halo, your provider may send you home with homecare products to keep your skin comfortable.

• Always apply an SPF post treatment.

• Avoid Retin-A, Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolics, and Astringents for at least 7 days prior and 7 days after treatment.

After receiving a Halo® treatment please review the below post-care instructions to maximize your results.

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• Redness is normal and expected. Redness generally increases in intensity the first few days after treatment with day 3 being most intense.

• Redness can persist for up to 7 days depending on the aggressiveness of the treatment.

• Pinpoint bleeding may occur. This can last for a few hours - 12 hours depending on the treatment depth and may be isolated to certain treated areas.

• Immediately after treatment, swelling is common and expected.  Use of a cold compress or ice packs will help to relieve the swelling. 

• To avoid further swelling, you may choose to sleep in an upright position the first night after the treatment.  The first morning post treatment is when swelling is more prevalent, especially under the eyes. Swelling may last 2-4 days depending on the aggressiveness of the treatment.

• The treated area may be extremely warm for 12-24 hours after the treatment. Cold compresses or ice packs may provide comfort during this time.

• On the 2nd or 3rd day after treatment, you will increasingly notice tiny dark spots and bronzed appearance to the treated skin. This is called the MENDS (microscopic epidermal necrotic debris). In individuals with heavily pigmented skin, or in areas where sun damage has produced pigmented lesions, the microscopic wounds, known as MENDS, contain large amounts of melanin. Because there are so many MENDS, they can make the skin look bronzed and small areas appear crusted (do not try to scratch them off). This is part of the healing process where treated tissue is working its way out of your body as new fresh skin is regenerated. During this time, your skin will be very dry and have a sandpaper texture and will begin to flake and peel. If the face is treated, it could take 5-7 days for the peeling process to be completed. If the neck, chest or anywhere on the body was treated, this process could take up to 2 weeks.

• After the peeling process is complete, your skin will have a rosy, pink glow that will gradually resolve. Your clinician will inform you and advise you of when make-up can be used and which kind.

• If an antiviral was prescribed for you, continue to take as directed.

• Post treatment discomfort may be relieved by over the counter oral pain relievers; i.e. Extra Strength Tylenol or prescribed pain medication if ordered by the doctor.

• Itching may be experienced during the healing phase and is completely normal. Oral Benadryl may help itching but can cause drowsiness. DO NOT scratch the treated area as scarring and pigmentation complications can occur.