Halo Laser in Leesburg

Our HALO laser in Leesburg combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to rejuvenate your skin and boost collagen production.

• Ablative wavelengths exfoliate and remove the top layer of skin while heating the underlying layers. This action improves signs of aging, like deep-set wrinkles, as well as scarring or uneven pigmentation.
• Non-ablative wavelengths target the underlying tissues of skin without causing any damage to the surface. This gentle warming sensation can address fine lines and light hyperpigmentation.

In a single pulse, you get the combined power of both wavelengths, providing an effective skin resurfacing treatment and deep-skin remodeling to reverse the effects of aging.

Collagen is a protein in your body that provides structural support to your skin. As you age, your body’s production of collagen declines, leaving your skin more susceptible to fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity.

While collagen provides your skin with support and firmness, elastin gives it the flexibility to move and “snap back” into its original shape. Just like with collagen, elastin production also declines as you age, which is why we use the HALO laser in Leesburg.

Our team loves the HALO laser because both the ablative and non-ablative wavelengths stimulate collagen and elastin production, giving you a powerful rejuvenation treatment that improves the look and overall health of your skin.

In order to make sure you’re comfortable throughout the process, we apply a topical numbing treatment. With this extra step, most patients find their treatment tolerable. You should only experience a slight warming and prickling sensation. In addition to the numbing agent, the HALO laser also has integrated cooling technology that keeps the skin cool and comfortable.

You can expect your face to feel warm for 30 to 60 minutes, or slightly longer, after each session.

The good news is that the HALO laser in Leesburg typically requires only 1 to 2 treatments to see the best results. We can determine the right number of sessions for you during your consultation.

Certain factors that influence how many HALO treatments you may need include:

• Current skin health condition
• If you’re combining the HALO laser with another treatment
• Intensity of treatment settings

Another benefit of the HALO laser is that it requires very little downtime, typically between 1 and 7 days. After the first 24 hours have passed, your skin will start the renewal process of replacing dead skin cells with new, healthy ones and revealing the HALO glow you’re wanting.

Initial results from the HALO laser in Leesburg typically reveal themselves within 2 to 5 days after your treatment. However, as your body ramps up collagen production, you’ll notice gradual improvements in your skin’s tone and texture that continue for months.

Results last approximately 1 year, making this a low-maintenance treatment. We recommend planning your annual appointments for the HALO laser in Leesburg during the fall or winter, just after summer or before the holidays.

However, we can schedule you anytime of the year. Just remember to avoid direct sunlight post-treatment and always wear SPF.

Yes, the HALO laser is safe for all skin types and tones! Because it has customizable settings, we can tailor the treatment to help you get the best results.

During your consultation, your provider gives you instructions for how to prepare for each session of the HALO laser in Leesburg, including:

• Use gentle cleansers before each session
• Refrain from waxing or tweezing the treatment area
• Discontinue retinol use for 1 week before each treatment

Please also remember to avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds before each treatment. You should maintain this habit regardless of whether you’re receiving skincare treatments because sun exposure leads to photoaging (premature skin aging). While the HALO laser can reverse these effects, it’s best to avoid the risk altogether.

Post-care instructions for the HALO laser include:

• Continue to avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds
• Keep your skin moisturized
• Continue to use gentle cleansers
• Refrain from exfoliating your skin until cleared by your provider
• Wear SPF 30+ sunscreen at all times