Afterwards they let you cool down for a bit with this hose that blows cool air, but I only did that for maybe 15 minutes before leaving. And then I felt sort of rushed out of my appointment since I was the last person of the day for the esthetician. Once the laser session was done and I still felt like my face was on fire, I was freaked out because I wasn't expecting the pain to continue afterwards. This was with numbing cream and OTC pain reliever. Also the burning smell of the laser during the session is off-putting to say the least.
#Swollen and halo reddit skin
Like someone peeled your skin off your face if I'm being honest.
For HALO, it hurt a lot during, and then it hurt/felt like my face was on FIRE for a few hours afterward. I've had micro needling done which hurt but stopped hurting once the micro needling was finished. I knew it was going to hurt but it was WAY more painful than I anticipated. I made sure to save some for the second treatment session.įirst treatment: I had my first treatment January 2021. I was able to purchase ointment and aftercare lotion (stratacel advanced fractional dressing ointment and siente dermal repair cream) through my provider at my first appointment. Be weary of anyone charging significantly less than this.Īlso there is an ointment and aftercare lotion that you'll want to get which can be an additional couple hundred dollars depending on what brand your provider suggests. Obviously the price may differ based on location but it isn't inexpensive, that's for sure. The medical esthetician I saw suggested two treatments of HALO to treat my concerns.Ĭosts: I got a package of two for $1,500 per treatment ($3,000 total) instead of the typical $1,600 per treatment. I also have freckles/sunspots and sun damage from not wearing enough sunscreen as a kid/teen. I have/had rolling acne scars and some boxcar scars. IMO it should be emphasized this can differ based on the settings your provider uses/your treatment goals.īackground: I (29F) was suggested to try HALO because of my concern with old acne scarring on the sides of my face. I also feel that from what information there is online, particularly from providers, has really downplayed the pain and downtime that you could have. In any case, I want to share with people what it's like to have a more aggressive experience so you're prepared for the worst case scenario. I feel like my experiences have been more extreme than a lot of what I've seen online, perhaps because of the aggressiveness of my particular treatment or maybe because I'm just sensitive. I just had my 2nd HALO session 3 days ago and had my first one this time last year. I've noticed a lack of documented experiences on the HALO laser so I thought it would be useful for people who are considering it to hear from my experience.
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