When sun damage, uneven texture, fine lines, or visible pores begin to change how your skin looks, HALO offers a more focused approach to resurfacing. This hybrid fractional laser treatment works at different levels of the skin to address selected concerns while allowing the treatment plan to reflect your skin, goals, and expected recovery.
Hybrid Fractional Laser Resurfacing
Physician-Led Medical EstheticsHALO combines an ablative wavelength with a non-ablative wavelength during the same appointment. The wavelengths work at different levels of the skin and may be adjusted according to the treatment plan.
HALO is a fractional laser resurfacing treatment manufactured by Sciton. It is described as a hybrid treatment because it combines an ablative wavelength with a non-ablative wavelength during the same appointment. The wavelengths work at different levels of the skin and may be adjusted according to the treatment plan.
HALO is not the same as a light-based photofacial. It also is not the same as a fractional CO2 laser. A fractional treatment addresses microscopic portions of the selected area while leaving surrounding tissue untreated. This creates controlled treatment zones while supporting the skin’s healing response over time.
HALO uses hybrid fractional laser technology to address concerns involving texture, visible sun damage, fine lines, enlarged pores, and uneven tone.
Skin may begin to look or feel rougher, less even, or less reflective than it once did. HALO is commonly explored when improving visible texture is one of the main goals.
Years of sun exposure may become more noticeable as visible spots, uneven pigmentation, or mottled-looking tone. HALO may be considered for selected sun-related concerns depending on your skin and treatment plan.
Fine lines may become more noticeable around the eyes, mouth, cheeks, or other areas of the face. HALO may help improve their visible appearance, although the degree of change varies.
Pores may appear more noticeable when the surrounding skin becomes less even in texture. HALO is often considered by people who want to improve the overall appearance of texture and pore visibility.
Some people explore HALO because areas of the skin appear darker, less even, or more visibly affected by sun exposure. Pigmentation concerns should be evaluated carefully because not every type of discoloration is treated in the same way.
HALO may be considered for certain acne scars after active breakouts have resolved. This is different from treating active acne, which is addressed separately through the Pravan Esthetics BBL HERO Acne service.
Current treatment options at Pravan Esthetics include the following:
HALO combines an ablative wavelength with a non-ablative wavelength in the same fractional treatment. The ablative wavelength is more closely associated with surface-level concerns such as texture and pores. The non-ablative wavelength works more deeply in relation to concerns such as sun damage and pigment.
The approach may be adjusted according to the selected treatment area, the concern being addressed, skin characteristics, and the desired treatment intensity. The settings selected may also affect the visible recovery period.
The treatment creates controlled fractional zones that prompt a healing response. Initial changes may become visible as the surface renews, while deeper changes may continue developing over the following weeks and months.
The treatment experience and visible recovery can vary according to the selected area, treatment settings, depth, and individual sensitivity. Your Pravan Esthetics provider will explain the instructions that apply to your appointment.
HALO is commonly performed after a topical anesthetic is applied to the treatment area. Follow only the preparation instructions provided by the Pravan Esthetics clinical team.
The HALO handpiece moves across the selected area while fractional laser energy is delivered. The system includes cooling intended to help manage heat during treatment.
People commonly describe warmth, prickling, or increasing heat as treatment progresses. Topical anesthetic and built-in cooling may help manage sensation, but comfort varies by treatment intensity, treatment area, and individual sensitivity.
The treated area may appear red and feel warm or tight shortly after treatment. Swelling may also occur. During the first several days, the skin may develop a bronzed, dry, or sandpaper-like texture as the treated surface renews.
The value of HALO does not come from the device alone. It also depends on how the treatment is planned, how clearly expectations are explained, and how the clinical team guides you before and after your appointment.
HALO is offered within the medical-esthetics program led by Carla Tamayo, MD. The goal is not simply to provide access to a laser. It is to help each person understand what the treatment is intended to address and what may reasonably fit their goals.
You should know what treatment is being performed, what the selected area includes, what the appointment may feel like, and what to expect afterward.
Some people prioritize a more noticeable resurfacing treatment. Others need to plan around work, travel, events, or a shorter visible recovery period.
Pravan Esthetics brings together medical, nursing, and esthetic backgrounds within one clinical team in San Juan, PR.
Carla Tamayo, MD is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Her approach to esthetic medicine considers the connection among skin, overall health, lifestyle, and the person’s individual goals.
Compare HALO resurfacing with BroadBand Light and ultrasound tightening technologies, or request a consultation to discuss your skin goals.
Book HALO directly when you already know which treatment you want.
Request an optional consultation when you want help comparing options. A consultation is available for guidance.
Explore another treatment when your main concern is different. Compare all treatment options available through Pravan Esthetics.
HALO is Sciton’s hybrid fractional laser treatment. It combines an ablative wavelength with a non-ablative wavelength during the same appointment to address concerns at different skin depths.
HALO may be considered for concerns such as uneven texture, visible sun damage, fine lines, enlarged-looking pores, uneven pigmentation, and certain acne scars.
People commonly describe warmth, prickling, or increasing heat during treatment. Topical anesthetic and cooling may be used to help manage sensation, but comfort varies.
Visible recovery may include redness, swelling, dryness, bronzing, or a rough texture during the first several days. The experience varies according to treatment intensity and individual response.
Initial changes may begin within several days. Pigment and texture changes may become more noticeable during the following weeks, while deeper skin changes may continue developing for several months.
HALO is a fractional laser resurfacing treatment focused more clearly on texture, pores, fine lines, and selected sun-related concerns. BBL HEROic uses BroadBand Light and is more directly associated with selected pigmentation, redness, uneven tone, and photorejuvenation.
Pravan Esthetics may combine HALO and BBL when the clinical team determines that both technologies fit the concerns being addressed. They may be considered together because they target different aspects of skin quality.
HALO cost may vary based on the treatment area and whether it is performed on its own or with another approved treatment such as BBL HEROic. Current treatment information can be reviewed through the Pravan Esthetics booking process or directly with the team.
Yes. Visitors who already know they want HALO may book the treatment directly, subject to appointment availability and the clinic’s booking requirements.
You may request an optional consultation to compare HALO with BBL HEROic, Sofwave, SkinPen microneedling, chemical peels, PRX, or other available treatments. A consultation is intended for people who want guidance. It is not a required first step for everyone.
When HALO is the treatment you want, you may book it directly at Pravan Esthetics in Ciudadela, San Juan. Still comparing options? Request an optional consultation for guidance.
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