The passing years, sun exposure, stress, environmental contaminants, and other factors take a toll on our skin. As we age, our skin thins and loses elasticity. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause hyperpigmentation, sunspots, and uneven skin tone. It also breaks down the skin’s collagen and elastin fibers, leading to fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging. Stress triggers the release of the hormone cortisol, which can break down collagen and stimulate skin conditions like acne and eczema. Environmental contaminants expose the skin to harmful free radicals that damage skin cells and accelerate aging. Other factors, like smoking, poor diet, and repetitive facial movements, also compromise the skin’s health and influence skin imperfections.
However, you can ease the appearance of skin imperfections and restore its youthful glow and smooth texture with the state-of-the-art, anti-aging skin rejuvenation provided by HALO™ hybrid fractional laser treatment. Dr. Cheryl Harris Geer of Best Self Medical Arts offers her patients customized skin renewal treatment with HALO™ in Westlake Village, California. “HALO’s™ technology is unique because the dual laser action allows for customized resurfacing of the outer skin layer and deeper non-ablative treatment of the deeper skin layers to promote tightening and collagen and elastin production,” she says. “Most of our patients see noticeable skin improvements within a week of treatment and further youthful-looking enhancements over the subsequent months.” Let’s take a closer look at the age-defying magic of HALO™.
The Uniqueness of HALO™
HALO™ is unique because its dual wavelength technology combines ablative and non-ablative laser wavelengths that can be customized for each patient’s specific skin concerns and anti-aging goals. The ablative laser resurfaces the outer skin layer to expose the smoother, younger-looking skin below. It also helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, scarring, skin discoloration, and other skin surface imperfections. The non-ablative laser heats the underlying skin layers without damaging the upper skin layer, in action that helps tighten skin, enhance suppleness, improve elasticity, and stimulate collagen production and elastin regrowth. HALO’s™ age-defying magic is primarily used to recondition the skin on the face, neck, chest, hands, forearms, and legs and is effective at treating the following skin concerns:
- Wrinkles
- Fine lines
- Sunspots
- Uneven skin tone
- Pigmentation issues
- Acne and surgical scars
- Texture and clarity
HALO™ hybrid fractional laser treatment is FDA-approved and deemed safe and effective for most skin types.
Your HALO™ Treatment with Dr. Geer
Dr. Geer uses advanced protocols customized for each patient to ensure safety, comfort, and optimal age-defying results from laser resurfacing in Westlake Village, California. Your HALO™ treatment with Dr. Geer begins with a consultation to assess your skin, determine aesthetic skin conditioning goals, and strategize the best laser wavelength strengths and penetration areas to meet your aesthetic goals. Patients can opt for one or two aggressive laser treatment sessions for speedy results or undergo multiple gentler treatment sessions to reach the same goals over a more extended period.
Prior to HALO™ treatment, Dr. Geer will apply a topical anesthetic to treatment areas to ensure comfort. Those undergoing intensive ablative and/or non-ablative treatment can choose other pain suppressors, such as oral medications, laughing gas, a cooling hose, an intense hydrating cooling face mask, or HOCL cooling mist. The HALO™ handheld device also includes an integrated cooling feature to further maintain comfort.
Treatment can take 30 to 90 minutes, depending on treatment area size, laser intensity, and your aesthetic goals. After your session, your skin will be red, and may become swollen if you opt for aggressive treatment. These side effects will usually subside within two to seven days, depending on the intensity of your treatment, and you may experience some peeling, which will expose underlying younger-looking skin. Laser intensity settings also dictate downtime, which can range from almost none to three days.
Patient skin renewal results from HALO™ hybrid fractional laser treatment last for years, and Dr Geer can provide you with touch-up treatment sessions as needed to maintain results.
Renew Your Skin with HALO™ in Westlake Village by Requesting a Consultation
Dr. Geer is dedicated to delivering premium, personalized, patient-centric care by engaging in detailed, confidential consultations designed to optimize the best treatment plan for each patient. To learn how HALO™ hybrid fractional laser treatment can reduce the appearance of skin imperfections and restore its youthful look and feel, schedule a confidential consultation with board-certified physician and surgeon Dr. Geer at Best Self Medical Arts today. Fill out the below form or call (818) 318-1200. Dr. Geer, who serves patients in the Westlake Village and Camarillo, California, areas, is pleased to help you with all of your health and cosmetic needs.
Individual results may vary.