Fall is upon us and that means it’s time for laser season!  This time of year is common for patients to do laser treatments due to less risk of sun exposure than that during the summer. With ever growing technology and advancements it can be hard knowing what laser treatment is right for you – which is why we’re here to help!

Types of Lasers
Lasers for aesthetic purposes can be categorized into two groups: ablative and non-ablative lasers. Ablative lasers are a more aggressive treatment that vaporize the epidermal layer and generally require more downtime but come with typically more dramatic results.  Non-ablative lasers target the dermis with controlled tissue injury that aids in skin resurfacing and stimulating collagen production with little downtime but typically needing more treatments than an ablative laser for comparable results.

BBL

What is BBL?
Broad Brand Light is a non-ablative laser treatment used to improve the appearance of aged and damaged skin.

What does BBL treat?
Conditions best treated with BBL laser are:

• Photodamage

• Benign Pigment such as Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) and erythema pokiloderma

• Rosacea flushing

• Telangiclasias

How many treatments are needed?
Depending on the severity of the condition being treated will depend how many treatments are needed to reach the desired results.  Often, patients will continue with maintenance treatments yearly.

HALO

What is HALO?
HALO is a hybrid fractional laser that uses both ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to improve skin texture and clarity.

What does HALO treat?
With HALO bring a complete skin rejuvenation treatment it can treat many conditions and offer many other benefits. These may include:

• Wrinkles and fine lines

• Sun damage and dyschromia

• Acne Scars

• Reduced pore size

• Improvement of skin texture

How many treatments are needed?
Much like the BBL, severity of conditions being treated will determine the number of treatments needed.  Many times, a combination of BBL and HALO treatments are recommended for optimal results. Maintenance treatments may consist of one to two treatments annually.

The best way to determine which treatment is best for you is to schedule a consultation with one of our medical aestheticians to allow them to assess your skin and concerns for an optimal treatment plan customized for you.