Halo/BBL is a world leading laser treatment that blends Broadband Light (BBL) therapy with Halo, a fractional hybrid laser which combines ablative and non-ablative laser therapy using two different laser wavelengths. Before this industry disrupter, patients would choose either an ablative or non-ablative option. Ablative means to fully remove the upper layer of skin (epidermis) requiring a significant downtime period. But now it is possible to gently do away with the outer film and be work ready again in less than a week.
The first part of the treatment, BBL, pulses photothermal energy into the first (dermal) layer of the skin. This targets superficial blood vessels and tackles redness or pigmentation, while encouraging the body's natural collagen response for radiance, colour uniformity and collagen synthesis.
The Halo laser provides a deeper dermal rejuvenation, firstly removing damaged outer layers of the skin helping improve texture, tone and luminosity with the 2940nm handpiece. Whilst the secondary (dual) aspect, the 1470nm handpiece helps lift out pigmented / sun damaged skin by burrowing tiny columns or channels into the skin creating thicker, healthier skin further down the track. It really is a case of banking the good stuff.
Sun damage and solar lentigo
Melasma and pigmentation
Redness
Rosacea
Acne and acne scarring
Uneven skin tone
Fine lines and wrinkles
Enlarged pores
Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
All of Emma's treatments begin with a consultation, during which Emma will discuss the right treatment for you and your skin, as well as which order to carry out the laser treatments.
Emma will then apply a very strong topical anaesthetic agent (24%), cleanse the skin and provide eye protection which will be worn for the duration of the treatment.
BBL is delivered in short bursts of high intensity light flashes.
The HALO laser is rolled across the skin in a crisscross pattern in the targeted areas.
Immediately after treatment, the skin will likely be red, hot and a possible mild burning sensation for up to 24 hours. Over the following few days, you can expect some redness, swelling and mild peeling with treated areas of pigmentation potentially darkening and flaking over 2-7 days. You might encounter some post inflammatory hyperpigmentation although this is quite unusual.
Emma will provide full aftercare instructions during your treatment, but we recommend no exercise for a few days after treatment, and SPF must be worn daily to prevent any sun damage as the skin will be extremely sun sensitive needing a more substantial level of protection.
BBL makes the skin quite warm and can feel snappy, but this is very tolerable without anaesthetic. However the Halo does make the skin quite hot and prickly but topical anaesthetic is provided to make you more comfortable.
Halo BBL is suitable for most people, particularly those who want to rejuvenate their skin for a more youthful appearance, increasing skin density, or who are suffering from redness, pigmentation and texture issues including acne scarring (discolouration). Skin types 1-6 are all able to be successfully treated with Halo/BBL.
All Halo/BBL is entirely bespoke according to the condition and needs of the patient, therefore the length of downtime marginally varies. Higher settings produce more drastic results but mean a longer downtime. In general, it takes around 2-3 days for redness to fade, and skin flaking should have completed within a week.
Improved skin tone and texture, reduced pigmentation, reduced lines and wrinkles, smaller pores, and a radiant, glowing complexion. Results continue to improve over the course of 6 months and last for up to two years.
When used by an experienced medical professional like Emma, Halo/BBL is very safe.
A few days for redness to reduce, up to a week for peeling to stop. We recommend a rest period of at least 24 hours before exercise, and a week before steam and sauna.