HALO™ Hybrid Laser: The “Glow-Up” Treatment for Aging, Hyperpigmentation & Texture
Time leaves traces. Fine lines carve their way across once-smooth skin, sun exposure creates uneven pigmentation, and texture becomes less refined. For those in their 40s and beyond, these changes often feel inevitable. But technology has shifted the narrative. The HALO™ Hybrid Laser, available at REAL Aesthetic Medicine in Santa Rosa, is celebrated as the first hybrid fractional laser that truly bridges downtime with dramatic results. Whether tackling the visible signs of aging or addressing stubborn acne scarring, HALO™ offers a luminous, more youthful complexion, what many call the ultimate “glow-up.”
What Is the HALO™ Hybrid Laser?
The Power of Hybrid Technology
HALO™ is unique because it combines two laser wavelengths in a single treatment: one that works on the skin’s surface and another that penetrates deeper layers. This dual action allows for comprehensive rejuvenation. While one wavelength polishes and resurfaces, the other stimulates regeneration from within.
Why Hybrid Matters for Skin Health
Traditional lasers often forced a choice: significant downtime for significant results, or lighter treatments that barely scratched the surface. HALO™ changes that equation. Patients can enjoy transformative improvements in tone, texture, and pigmentation while still returning to daily life faster than with older laser systems.
What Skin Concerns Does HALO™ Treat?
Aging & Fine Lines and Deep Wrinkles
Collagen depletion is one of the hallmarks of aging. HALO™ stimulates new collagen production, softening fine lines and restoring plumpness. Skin feels firmer, smoother, and visibly younger.
Hyperpigmentation & Sun Damage
Sunspots, melasma, and uneven pigmentation respond exceptionally well to HALO™ hybrid fractional laser treatments. The laser targets pigmented cells and encourages them to slough away, leaving a clearer and more balanced complexion.
Uneven Texture & Enlarged Pores
HALO™ refines surface irregularities, shrinking enlarged pores and smoothing roughness. Many patients describe their post-treatment skin as silky and luminous, the quintessential glow-up effect.
Acne Scarring
For those struggling with acne scarring, HALO™ is a game-changer. By targeting scar tissue at multiple depths, it remodels the skin’s architecture, softening scars and creating a more uniform surface.
Key Benefits of HALO™ Hybrid Laser
Customizable Intensity
Every skin journey is different. HALO™ treatments can be dialed up for dramatic results or adjusted for more subtle improvements, depending on the patient’s needs and lifestyle.
Visible Glow in Just Days
Within a week, most patients notice a radiant improvement, a smoother, clearer canvas that continues to refine over several months.
Long-Term Regeneration
Like the BBL Photofacial, HALO™ is regenerative. It stimulates long-term cellular turnover as well as collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin and collagen production, ensuring that benefits extend well beyond the initial glow.
HALO™ and Combination Treatments
Pairing HALO™ with BBL Photofacial
For the ultimate skin rejuvenation, many patients combine HALO™ with BBL Photofacial. While HALO™ resurfaces and regenerates, BBL addresses redness, pigmentation, and vascular issues. Together, they deliver a powerhouse transformation.
HALO™ + Toxins or Fillers
When paired with toxins or dermal fillers, HALO™ addresses both the skin’s surface and its structure. Patients see enhanced results with smoother texture, softened wrinkles, and restored volume, all in one treatment plan.
Pigment control
Ideal for 40+ Skin, HALO™ was designed with aging skin in mind. Patients in their 40s, 50s, and beyond often struggle with a combination of pigmentation, fine lines, and texture concerns. HALO™ targets all three simultaneously.
Effective for Younger Patients with Acne Scarring
Younger patients aren’t excluded. Those in their 20s and 30s dealing with acne scarring find HALO™ particularly effective for long-term skin remodeling.
What to Expect During and After HALO™ Treatment
The Treatment Experience
A topical numbing cream is applied before the procedure to maximize comfort. The HALO™ device glides across the skin, delivering pulses of hybrid energy. Patients often describe a warm, prickling sensation that is easily tolerated with our proprietary numbing cream and Zimmer air cooling device.
The Post-Treatment Glow-Up
In the first 2 hours, skin may feel like a mild to moderate sunburn. 3-5 days of improving redness followed by tiny dark (or white) spots (known as MENDS: microscopic epidermal necrotic debris) appear as the skin heals. Within a week, the complexion looks smoother, clearer, and more radiant. Results continue to develop over the next three to six months as collagen rebuilds.
FAQs About HALO™ Hybrid Laser
How many HALO™ treatments will I need?
Most patients achieve their desired outcome in one to two treatments. Annual maintenance keeps results fresh and lasting.
Is there downtime with HALO™?
Yes, but it’s minimal compared to older lasers. Expect three to five days of redness and rough (MENDs) texture, which can be covered with makeup after 48 hours.
How long do HALO™ results last?
Results can last for years with proper skincare and sun protection. Many patients choose yearly maintenance treatments to prolong their glow.
Does HALO™ help with melasma?
Yes, HALO™ can improve melasma, though it is typically combined with other therapies for best outcomes.
The Glow Begins at REAL Aesthetic Medicine
At REAL Aesthetic Medicine in Santa Rosa, the HALO™ Hybrid Laser is redefining what skin rejuvenation looks like. From fine lines and pigmentation to acne scarring and texture concerns, HALO™ offers a comprehensive solution tailored to each individual’s needs.
Located in Montgomery Village next to Sea Thai Bistro, our clinic delivers advanced, medically led treatments that restore confidence and radiance at every age.
Book your HALO™ consultation today and experience the future of skin rejuvenation with the world’s first hybrid fractional laser.
