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Candidates

The best candidates for Halo™ laser are generally women and men who are looking to obtain skin clarity. If you have imperfections like brown spots, enlarged pores, wrinkles, or unappealing skin texture, this treatment may be a suitable option for your needs.

The procedure is not usually recommended for individuals with darker skin, as it can lead to hyperpigmentation when set on higher levels. Those who have light skin are often the best candidates, as they are less likely to develop side effects. If you are prone to melasma, we also advise exceptional care, as the laser has the potential to make things worse for that particular skin condition.

Halo™ is often recommended for patients who want to obtain a rejuvenated look. The procedure only takes about 30 to 45 minutes to perform, depending on the size of the treatment area, and downtime is typically about four to five days.

How Halo™ Works

Halo™ works by releasing two separate wavelengths, one non-ablative and the other ablative, to address a variety of skin concerns. The treatment may be set on different levels, making it customizable for whatever your skin might need. As the laser penetrates your skin, it triggers the body’s natural healing process, reducing years’ worth of sun damage.

The laser can start the cell renewal process, delivering controlled damage to the upper skin level and destroying the unhealthy cells. The body will then work to eliminate these cells naturally, pushing the healthy cells from underneath to the surface. This helps reduce sun spots, age spots, pigmented lesions, and even hyperpigmentation.

As your body’s healing response is triggered, a new production of collagen and elastin begins to form. Not only can this reduce fine lines and wrinkles, but it can also improve the elasticity of your skin. The same process can further reduce the appearance of acne scars while diminishing the size of your pores and reducing the frequency of acne breakouts.

Recovery

Many individuals associate the recovery with the feeling of a mild sunburn, and your skin will likely feel warm for about an hour after leaving the office.

Similar to any laser procedure, you will likely notice some swelling, bruising, redness, pain, or itching within the following days after the treatment. You can use cooling packs to keep the discomfort under control. As the skin renewal process progresses, you might notice that your skin is beginning to peel. As tempting as it may be, please refrain from picking at the peeling skin, as this can lead to potential scarring.

It is recommended that you do not wear any makeup while the skin is in the recovery period; however, a recommended medical-grade tinted sunscreen can be purchased to provide light coverage and sun protection during this time.

Results

Most results become visible from the moment the swelling goes down, which is about six to seven days after the Halo™ treatment. You’ll start noticing the luminosity and glow that people are talking about, and your pigmentation spots should be less visible and continue to improve with each session.

However, full results appear around two to three months after the procedure. This is how long it will take for your skin to produce new collagen. Most patients notice that their wrinkles are gone and that their pores look smaller in comparison to how they were before the Halo™ treatment. Acne scars are also less obvious, with the skin looking smoother, without as much texture.

Bear in mind that while this procedure can turn the clock back on your skin, it will not stop the natural aging process. This is why, to continue enjoying these results in the long term, you should schedule a Halo™ maintenance appointment at least once a year.

Candidates

BBL® HERO™ has numerous aesthetic advantages, which means that anyone looking for facial rejuvenation can enjoy its benefits. You could be considered a candidate if you have acne scars, excess pigmentation spots, or want to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The BBL® HERO™ treatment can also minimize the size of your pores, making you less prone to acne breakouts.

BBL® HERO™ is also a good option for patients who have spider veins and redness, as the laser closes off the veins. If you have rosacea, BBL® HERO™ eliminates the broken blood vessels, offering you an even and smoother complexion. Those individuals who have freckles and want to have them removed can also benefit from this treatment.

Women and men with visible aging signs like wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin can take advantage of the thermal effect of the BBL® HERO™ laser. The heat delivered by the laser helps tighten the skin, reducing minor imperfections and offering a more rejuvenated look. This treatment is the best choice for patients with lighter skin tones but can also be effective on some patients with darker skin complexion. We recommend a consultation first, to determine whether you are a good candidate for BBL® HERO™ or not.

How BBL® HERO™ Works

BBL® HERO™ works by delivering intense light pulses to the surface of your skin, creating small and controlled injuries to your epidermis. These pulses will go deep inside your skin, heating the surrounding tissue and triggering your body’s natural healing response. Once this happens, the damaged cells will be gradually removed by your body’s lymphatic system.

When the healing process starts, your body will not only eliminate what’s been damaged by the laser, but it will also trigger the production of more cells. As the dead cells are taken out, the skin will begin producing new, healthy cells to replace them. These healthy cells will gradually work their way toward the surface, where they will form the new epidermis.

The action of the laser also creates micro-wounds in your body, starting a new production of collagen and elastin. This helps replenish your age-related collagen loss, reducing the look of wrinkles and tightening the skin.

Recovery

BBL® HERO™ is a non-invasive treatment, which means that the potential for downtime is minimal. Patients should expect to see some redness and swelling in the treated area, which is a normal response to your healing system doing its job. Most women and men undergoing this treatment often compare it with a mild sunburn, with the effects going away within a few days at most.

During the recovery period, your skin is particularly sensitive to UV rays, so it’s recommended to stay out of direct sunlight. If you cannot avoid going outside, ensure that you are wearing sunblock to protect your skin. Ice packs can offer comfort if you are bothered by redness and swelling.

Avoid intense exercising for at least three days after the procedure, as this can lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. You should also stay away from skincare treatments like shaving and exfoliating because they irritate your skin. Last, but not least, refrain from taking showers that are too hot or too cold, and don’t go to swimming pools for at least a few days since the chemicals within the pool can lead to further irritation.

Results

The first results often appear once your skin has finished its healing process. You may see the first signs of improvement within two to four weeks, once the first stages of skin turnover have been finalized. These results will improve with time, as your body produces more collagen. Patients typically see their final results within three or four months after receiving the treatment.

Depending on the severity of your skin imperfections, you might need more than one BBL® HERO™ procedure. To maintain your radiant skin and obtain optimal results, you should consider receiving one to three BBL® HERO™ treatments every year.

Candidates

Adults of every age can undergo treatment with MOXI™, regardless of their skin type and color. Since MOXI™ is a less aggressive type of laser, the risk of hyperpigmentation in patients with darker skin is less likely. This laser can improve the quality of the skin from underneath, making it look healthier in younger patients and offering a rejuvenated look in older individuals.

MOXI™ laser is mostly recommended as a prejuvenating option for patients who notice the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That being said, men and women who have age spots and sagging skin might also benefit significantly from this procedure. MOXI™ is recommended for those with sensitive skin, who are prone to developing significant side effects when using fractionated lasers.

MOXI™ is also a great option for those women and men who do not want to undergo extended downtime after a beauty procedure. Not only is it labeled as a “lunchtime treatment,” but it can also be combined with several other beauty procedures.

How MOXI™ Works

MOXI™ uses a gentle yet effective 1924 nm non-ablative fractionated laser to reduce the signs of aging and sun damage, offering you a more rejuvenated complexion. This helps the skin promote a new growth of cells and reduce any unwanted pigments. Patients can use it for hyperpigmentation, sun spots, age spots, and other similar conditions, resulting in an even skin tone.

Before your MOXI™ treatment, a topical numbing cream may be applied for 30 minutes to ensure comfort. Once the laser comes in contact with your skin, it will deliver controlled damage to the top layer, only targeting the unwanted cells. This triggers the body’s natural healing system, which will work to have those cells removed. New cells will be produced underneath, replacing the ones that have been shed off by the body. The gentle heat will also trigger a new production of collagen, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines while improving skin elasticity.

As the laser is “fractionated,” the heat will be divided into thousands of small areas, targeting only one fraction of skin at a time. This makes it a suitable option for darker skin tones, as the risk of laser burns is significantly reduced.

Recovery

The MOXI™ procedure is a non-invasive option that requires no surgery or needles, so there is little or no recovery time to go through. The procedure itself is very comfortable, as the only thing patients feel is a slight warmth.

However, after the treatment, you should expect a few side effects. Your skin may have a pinkish hue and feel warm to the touch, a feeling similar to that of a mild sunburn. The skin can also begin feeling rough and flaky after a few days, which is a normal result of the cell turnover process. Most of these symptoms go away within a couple of days.

During this time, use a gentle cleanser and make sure your skin stays moisturized. Avoid picking at the flakes or peeling skin, as this can result in scarring. Simply allow the peeling skin to fall off on its own. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen, as your skin will be quite sensitive at this point.

Results

MOXI™ laser does not show immediate results since patients have to wait for the cell turnover process to take place. You may see the initial results within a week or two when your skin complexion should be slightly clearer. Within a month, you might also notice fewer pigmentation spots as your skin renews itself.

Full results take a little bit of time to show, and you can enjoy them about three months after new collagen has been produced and has matured enough to make your skin look smoother. The texture and tone of your skin can also improve over time.

MOXI™ does not prevent further aging or sun damage. Using sunblock daily and considering maintenance treatments every few months will keep the cell renewal process and collagen production at a constant level to secure your rejuvenated glow.