There is no peeling and you may apply makeup immediately after treatment. You may experience some swelling and possible bruising. Treated brown pigment will darken over the next 7 to 10 days before microscopically sloughing off. Most patients return to their normal day the same afternoon.

The most important risk is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. To reduce it, our providers ask patients to stay out of the sun for at least two weeks after treatment and to maintain constant sunscreen coverage. Less common risks include prolonged redness, temporary lightening or darkening of treated skin, blistering, infection, and scarring. Your provider will review your skin type, medical history, and medications before recommending Halo.

It depends on your goals and level of damage. Most patients receive 3 to 4 corrective treatments, then continue with regular maintenance treatments through the year.

The best candidates have uneven tone, brown spots, or redness and want increased collagen production. Fitzpatrick skin types I, II, and III are ideal. Types IV and V must first pre-treat with medical-grade skin care including a pigment corrector, a retinol product, and daily sunscreen. BBL is not appropriate for Fitzpatrick type VI because the risks of hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are too high. All patients must stay out of direct sunlight two weeks before and two weeks after treatment, and avoid sunless tanning for four weeks prior.