HALO Hybrid Fractional Laser

HALO by Sciton is a Hybrid Fractional Laser combining a 2940 nm ablative Er:YAG wavelength with a 1470 nm non-ablative diode in a single simultaneous pass, targeting both superficial and deeper skin concerns at once. Addresses fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, pigmentation, enlarged pores, dullness, and acne scars. Sessions run 30–60 minutes. Social downtime of 3–5 days is expected as the skin sheds the treated outer layer.

The HALO Hybrid Fractional Laser at Ethos Aesthetics + Wellness is manufactured by Sciton and represents one of the most advanced fractional skin resurfacing platforms available, unique in its simultaneous dual-wavelength delivery. The device combines a 2940 nm Er:YAG ablative wavelength — which precisely ablates micro-columns of tissue at the skin surface, removing damaged epidermal cells and the outer layers of the dermis — with a 1470 nm non-ablative diode wavelength that delivers sub-ablative thermal energy into the deeper dermis in the same treatment pass without removing tissue. The simultaneous action of these two wavelengths addresses multiple depth layers of skin in one session: the ablative component treats the surface epidermis and superficial papillary dermis for dyspigmentation correction, textural resurfacing, fine line reduction, and pore tightening, while the non-ablative component delivers controlled thermal injury deeper in the reticular dermis to stimulate new collagen and elastin synthesis for structural firmness improvement. Because HALO uses a fractional approach — treating micro-columns of tissue separated by untreated skin bridges — the intact surrounding tissue accelerates healing, allowing the resurfacing depth achievable with HALO to produce more dramatic results than non-ablative-only devices while healing considerably faster than fully ablative resurfacing. Sciton's proprietary Intelligent Energy Control (IEC) system uses real-time monitoring to automatically adjust energy delivery as the handpiece moves across the skin, maintaining consistent treatment depth despite natural variation in skin thickness across facial zones. Treated conditions include sun damage and photoaging (solar lentigines, sebaceous hyperplasia, diffuse pigmentation), fine lines and early wrinkles, enlarged pores, mild skin laxity, uneven texture, dullness, and acne scarring. Expected social downtime of 3–5 days involves visible surface peeling, bronzing, and redness as the ablated epidermal layer sheds to reveal smoother, brighter skin underneath.