A Fair Complexion Can Feel Unfair Under the Sun.

Mary from Northbrook comes from a family that has a fair Irish complexion on both sides. That, of course, makes being in the sun tricky.

Both her parents have had skin cancer, and Mary and her siblings have had to go on the defensive. “I’m the oldest of four kids,” Mary says. “All of us have fair coloring. We’ve all had stuff removed.”

Mary started with seeing a dermatologist, and then won a raffle through Halo. During her initial meeting with us, we noticed that she had a lot of skin damage from being a lifeguard as a teen and from being outside a lot. Even though she had worn sunscreen, it wasn’t enough to prevent sun damage.

The Science Behind the Treatment for Sun Damage

She liked our explanations about her skin issues and treatment options. She eventually went with our Halo Laser treatment and broadband light (BBL) treatments.

“I like the science behind Halo and their different treatments,” Mary says. “They were able to answer all my questions. It’s not some fly-by-night thing. It’s all grounded in solid science.”

Since beginning her treatments with us, Mary has seen solid improvements. Last year, her daughter got married and the family sent a Christmas card with the wedding pictures. A lot of people hadn’t seen her in a while, and Mary says they were amazed at how great she looked.

Preventive and Aesthetic

With Halo, Mary has seen “such dramatic improvements,” she says. “In fact, my dermatologist said the treatments will actually prevent some of the skin cancer down the road—stuff that you can’t even see that’s underneath the skin.”

Because of the history of skin cancer in her family, this news came as a huge relief for Mary. She’s glad she’s doing something proactive to help avoid some of the issues her parents have had.

“In the old days, you were waiting to go see a dermatologist when you saw a problem,” Mary says. “But this is catching and eradicating the problems before they get worse.”

For concrete changes, Mary now sees fewer wrinkles and less redness from Rosacea. She also says her age spots have diminished.

Timewise, her Halo Laser and BBL treatments have fit right into her busy life of raising a family and work. She says there was very little downtime.

“It doesn’t take that long to do some preventive stuff,” she says. “And it’s been really, really positive. If you do this stuff now, you shouldn’t have as many issues later.”

“I’ve been to other salons to have stuff done, and it feels overdone. I like the natural results I get every time here at Halo.”
—Tracy S., Glenview

Tracy has been coming to Halo medical spa since we opened in 2014. She likes the “more medical feel rather than the aesthetic fluff feel,” she says. More importantly, she loves the results she’s seen. “I’ve been to other salons to have stuff done, and it feels overdone. I like the natural results I get every time here at Halo.”

The results Tracy is seeing are the product of initial conversations and ongoing planning with Dr. B. At Halo Laser & Aesthetic Medicine, Dr. B consults with every client to find out what your concerns or “trouble areas” are. She then tailors a custom plan of action to ensure you can achieve optimum results.

One Size Doesn’t Fit All

While many salons draw from limited service offerings, Dr. B is able to pull from her extensive medical experience and our vast service offerings to ensure the best results for you, your goals and your budget.

“I feel like Halo is a step ahead of other places,” Tracy says. “They have a lot more options than just one product. They’re really innovative at combining things.”

Tracy’s custom treatment program at Halo has included Halo Laser, Sculptra and liquid facelift treatments. Halo Laser can minimize—or even reverse—years of sun damage, while Sculptra and liquid facelifts help you look younger by restoring volume to your face using naturally occurring hyaluronic acids or other natural substances.

“I’ve noticed a huge difference in the amount of sun damage discolorations, especially on my chest,” Tracy says. “I had sun damage scars—clusters of freckles on my chest—and they’re all gone.” She also says the lines, or folds, by her nose are much less prominent. (The nasolabial folds are commonly known as “smile lines” or “laugh lines” and are the two skin folds that run from each side of the nose to the corners of the mouth.)

The Doctor Is Hands On

When you choose Halo medical spa, you’re choosing a doctor-owned medical practice, not a fly-by-night salon. Everything we do is grounded in science. Dr. B meticulously researches the products and treatments available before ever bringing them into our facility. All of our treatments are scientifically proven to work.

Before beginning any treatment, Dr. B meets with every client for at least 30 minutes during an initial, free consultation. (Schedule your free consultation!) She’s also involved during the actual procedures.

“I like having a medical doctor do the treatments,” Tracy says. “I like that she’s here and hands on. Other places I’ve been to, even if the doctor is there, the doctor isn’t necessarily doing this aspect of the treatment.”

This gives Tracy peace of mind, not to mention that it likely alleviates frightening or annoying side effects. Prior to coming to Halo, Tracy says she had injections one time, and it made her feel light-headed and nauseated. “I’ve never had any problems like that here,” she says.

Tracking the Results

The real test of any anti-aging treatment is: Does it work?

Tracy can clearly track her results because, at Halo, we do extensive before and after photos. This gives her baseline data so she can clearly see the changes over time. It also gives the doctor the ability to continuously review and refine her custom plan. This goes back to our primary goal: optimum results with minimal treatment.

“This is important because the results are subtle over time,” Tracy says. “You don’t remember what it was like in the beginning.”

People who are grateful and have a positive attitude experience a different aging journey than those who don’t. Which journey are you on?

When you’re healthy on the inside, you’ll be healthier on the outside.

You’ve probably heard this before. But it’s so easy for us to get caught up in the day-to-day hectic pace of our lives, that we forget, or neglect, to take care of ourselves—especially this time of year.

So I ask you to do yourself a favor as we head into the holiday season…

Take 5 minutes for yourself every morning. Spend the time however you want—meditating, practicing deep breathing or reciting positive affirmations. Take time to express gratitude for all that you have, instead of focusing on what you don’t have. Say to yourself, “I am grateful for ….” and “I am beautiful.”

In just 5 minutes, you’ll increase your positive hormones and natural endorphines. You’ll feel more centered and grounded as you start your day. And this will have a ripple effect on your entire body. You’ll start to feel better on the inside, and you’ll look even better and healthier on the outside.

All of this dovetails with the journey you’re taking with us, and we’re so honored and grateful to be a part of it. My mission is to inspire you to be a healthier, more beautiful, more self-loving individual.

Why? Because people who are grateful and have a positive attitude age very differently than those who don’t. Their health profile is different. Their risk for disease is lower. They age more gracefully. It’s an entirely different journey.

What type of journey do you want to take?

Happy Holidays!
Dr. B and Team Halo