HALO Laser Skin Resurfacing Near Vienna, VA: What Should You Expect Before and After a Fractional Laser Treatment?

If you’ve kept the same skincare routine for years and you’re ready for HALO, you may know the results you want and not much about the weeks around them. The good news is that HALO laser skin resurfacing near Vienna, VA comes with a clear calendar, and Emilia Montalvo, LME, our master aesthetician and laser specialist, will go over every step at our VIP med spa in Fairfax before your treatment day. Our Halo Tribrid page covers the treatment in detail.

How Should I Prepare for HALO Laser Skin Resurfacing Near Vienna, VA?

How far in advance do I need to prepare? About two weeks, so book your complimentary consultation on Williams Drive a few weeks ahead. Which products would I need to stop, and when? Bring your retinol, acids and vitamin C to that visit, and Emilia will tell you which ones to pause and on which day. How strict is sun avoidance? No sun or tanning for those two weeks. Do I need to change medications or supplements? List them all for Emilia, so she can tell you.

What Will My Skin Look Like the Week After HALO?

What will my skin look and feel like? Warm and prickly during treatment, after a topical numbing cream, then bronzed and peeling over the next few days. How many days would I want away from work and events? Plan on about a week, and since we’re closed on weekends, a Friday evening appointment, up until 7:30 p.m., gives you Saturday and Sunday at home.

When Can I Go Back to My Routine After a Fractional Laser?

When can I restart retinoids, acids and vitamin C? Once Emilia clears it, based on how your skin heals. What aftercare products will I need? A gentle routine, and she may suggest one from the SkinBetter Science and iS Clinical lines we carry. How should I plan around holidays and travel? Book a few weeks before any big event, and keep in mind that your results continue improving over three to six months. If that feels like too much downtime this year, ask about Moxi, a lighter laser with about a week of sandpaper-like texture.

Elevate Your Look at Dontage

You’ll leave your consultation knowing which products to pause, which Friday to book, and what each day of that first week looks like. Call Dontage at 703-962-4772 or text 571-581-1020 to book your VIP consultation.