HALO smooths texture, refines pores, softens fine lines and fades melasma and dark spots in one treatment, with a short recovery period. This hybrid fractional laser combines a wavelength that lightly resurfaces the epidermis with one that reaches the dermis.
When texture, pores and dark spots are all concerns, I plan treatment around both your skin and the time you have to recover.
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Makeup from the next day
According to manufacturer materials
Treat texture and pigment
together with a
hybrid laser
HALO from Sciton in the USA was the world's first hybrid fractional laser. It simultaneously delivers an ablative wavelength that vaporizes a very thin layer of the surface and a nonablative wavelength that heats the dermis without opening the epidermis.
The surface wavelength treats texture, pores and age spots. The dermal wavelength supports collagen and elastin production to address wrinkles, firmness, deeper pigmentation and acne. Delivering both together reduces the need for repeated separate treatments and their associated pigmentation risk, allowing more intensive treatment when appropriate.
Smooths rough texture. The ablative wavelength creates microscopic columns in the epidermis, lightly resurfacing it so new skin can replace the treated areas.
Visibly tightens enlarged pores. The ablative wavelength refines the surface while the nonablative wavelength heats the dermis, stimulating collagen to support the skin around pores.
Fades pigment in both the epidermis and dermis. The shallower and deeper wavelengths address the two levels simultaneously.
Softens fine lines and improves firmness. The nonablative wavelength heats the dermis without opening the epidermis, supporting collagen and elastin production.
Reduces acne for clearer skin. Heat reaching the dermis shrinks enlarged sebaceous glands, changing the conditions that contribute to breakouts.
Creates a clearer, more even tone. Simultaneous wavelengths provide a toning effect while reducing the pigmentation risk associated with repeated separate treatments.
Laser resurfacing results depend on how treatment is planned and performed. We take time with every patient. A doctor handles your consultation and performs your treatment personally.
This hybrid laser resurfaces the epidermis and heats the dermis in one treatment. Your doctor assesses texture, pores and pigmentation, then chooses the depth and coverage of each wavelength for your face.
We take time with every patient. Your consultation and treatment are handled by a doctor; a patient coordinator only helps with pricing.
We offer both HALO and BBL Forever from Sciton. HALO treats texture and pores, while BBL Forever addresses dark spots and redness. They can be used on the same day.
My skin was softer and brighter after healing
After HALO, my face felt hot and swollen, so recovery took more attention than I'd expected. Once the rough, flaky skin settled, my skin looked softer and brighter than before. I preferred the change after healing to how it looked immediately afterward.
The redness gradually settled
I tried HALO because my acne scars bothered me. My skin was swollen and red at first, but it gradually settled. One side looked a little better, while I still couldn't see much difference on the side with deeper scars. I'm moisturizing and watching how each area changes.
My texture looked smoother after a few days
What stood out with HALO was the heat afterward, more than the sensation during treatment. For a few days, swelling and rough, flaky skin made me reluctant to go out. Once that passed, my skin texture looked more even. I felt it was worth leaving plenty of time for recovery.
I'm seeing small changes
After HALO for scars, I kept wanting to touch my skin, but it felt rough and itchy, so I tried to leave it alone. As the redness and swelling eased, I began seeing small changes in some areas. I think the deeper scars need more time before I can judge them.
HALO delivers two wavelengths at different depths at the same time.
| Type | Target layer | Main concerns treated |
|---|---|---|
| Ablative wavelength | Epidermis: 0–0.1 mm | Texture, pores and age spots |
| Nonablative wavelength | Dermis: 0.2–0.7 mm | Wrinkles, firmness, dermal pigment and acne |
| HALO | Both layers together | Several concerns in one treatment |
How do the wavelengths work together? Treatment of the epidermis and dermis takes place in four stages. An experienced doctor examines your skin and selects the depth and coverage of both wavelengths.
The handpiece reads skin temperature and movement speed to adjust energy automatically.
The ablative wavelength creates microscopic columns in the epidermis to refine texture and pores.
The nonablative wavelength heats the dermis to stimulate collagen production.
Limited damage to surrounding tissue allows the tiny treatment sites to heal quickly, improving texture and tone.
ForeheadCheeksMouth areaNeckCompare pigmentation and scar treatments side by side. The right choice varies from person to person, so your doctor will help you decide at your consultation.
| Treatment | Results | Duration | Comfort | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALO | Gradual improvement | Lasts around 6 months | Mild discomfort | Usually settled by the next day |
| BBL | Gradual improvement | Lasts around 6 months | Minimal | No downtime |
| Opus | Gradual improvement | Lasts around 6 months | Mild discomfort | 5–10 days of downtime |
| Reepot | Visible right away | Lasts 12 months or more | Mild discomfort | 14 days of downtime |
| Pico Laser | Gradual improvement | Lasts 6 months or more | Mild discomfort | No downtime |
Reduction in visible pore count
VISIA analysis after 2 sessions
Pore reduction after just 1 session
Same analysis after the first session
Water absorption of the dermal wavelength
One reason for less discomfort than conventional nonablative lasers
From actors preparing for filming to patients planning a wedding or presentation, many people visit us ahead of an important date. Your doctor plans the timing and combination of treatments around your facial features and schedule.
If your event is tomorrow
This laser needs some recovery time, so we plan it well ahead of your event. If the date is very close, your doctor may recommend a combination of treatments with no downtime instead.
If your event is a month away
We work backward from your event date to plan a course of resurfacing treatment. Our broad range of devices lets us choose a combination that suits your face.
Your doctor handles both your consultation and treatment. A patient coordinator can help with pricing.
Your doctor examines the area you want to treat and discusses the changes you hope to see.
Your doctor examines the skin and selects the depth and coverage of both wavelengths.
Numbing cream helps reduce discomfort during treatment.
Both wavelengths are delivered together while the skin is cooled.
Soothing and recovery care help calm redness before you leave.
Our doctors explain texture, pore and pigmentation concerns in clear, practical terms.
Daily sunscreen and consistent moisturizing are the foundations of healthier-looking skin.
The doctors at Dong-An Joongsim Clinic
Melasma involves UV exposure, hormones, overactive pigment cells and changes in blood vessels and the dermis. That is why a single treatment rarely addresses every aspect.
The doctors at Dong-An Joongsim Clinic
To reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, first identify the cause: excess oil, loss of firmness or the size of the hair follicles.
The doctors at Dong-An Joongsim ClinicHALO results depend on how treatment is planned and performed. Check whether a doctor handles consultation and treatment, whether genuine equipment and consumables are used, and whether treatments can be combined to suit your face. We take time with every patient, with a doctor leading your consultation and performing treatment personally.
HALO addresses texture, pores, fine lines, firmness, pigmentation such as melasma, freckles and age spots, and acne. Texture and tone tend to improve first as the surface renews. Collagen changes within the dermis continue over time.
Downtime is short, with little interruption to everyday activities. Manufacturer materials state that makeup can be applied the next day. Let any scabs fall off naturally.
Numbing cream is applied before treatment. The dermal wavelength is readily absorbed by water and does not penetrate deeper than needed, which helps keep discomfort relatively low.
Manufacturer materials suggest that 1–2 sessions can give results approaching those of ablative laser treatment. Your doctor will recommend the number of sessions at your consultation.
| Manufacturer | ScitonPalo Alto, California, USA |
|---|---|
| Wavelength | 1470 nm + 2940 nmSimultaneous nonablative and ablative treatment |
| Treatment depth | 2940 nm: 0–100 µm · 1470 nm: 200–700 µm |
| Control systems | DTO automatic skin-temperature adjustment · Optical Navigation |
| Cooling | Integrated cooling and smoke evacuation |
We take time with every patient. Your doctor leads the consultation and performs the treatment, with a plan based on your facial features.
