New Skin Therapy Called "HALO" Helps Women "Glow Up"

It wasn't all that long ago that people were soaking up the sun without protection.

Now, many women are trying to reserve the clock and give their skin some pampering.

Courtney Purnell, PA-C, a certified physician assistant with Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, explained how a new treatment called "HALO" is helping women get a fresher look.

"HALO is a new type of laser that we're doing. It treats fine lines, sun damage, and it helps you get, like, a really great glow after the procedure (with) minimal downtime," Purnell said.

The name is fitting, as patient Andrea Zepp said she felt like it was a good time in her life to get what she calls a "glow up."

"Growing up in the 1980s time, you know, you were sunbathing outside—no sunscreen. Hawaiian Tropic Sun. And all that's the silver underneath your face," Zepp said.

All that abuse can wear on the skin.

"As I got older, I noticed some pigmentation and there were marks, like, different areas of my face. So, when the opportunity came up to have the procedure done, I was like, 'Yes, I'm definitely going to do this.' I was turning 50, just turned 50. I'm like, this is a good gift to give myself," Zepp said.

According to Purnell, the number one thing they use HALO for is sun damage.

"This is a great time before the holidays, right after the summer, where we all got to enjoy the sun. And then, everybody wants to take care of that and get that healthy glow back," Purnell explained.

Zepp had her whole face treated and said it was pretty quick and painless for the most part. Then, she did the procedure.

"I think the biggest part for me was like the burning, since there was a lot of burning, and she was like, 'Just run to your car, turn the air conditioner on,'" Zepp said.

The differences can be seen in person and in photos.

"My face looks brighter, it's more clear. The pores are smaller. You look refreshed. You don't look tired. You look refreshed," Zepp said.

Recovery takes about a week, and women of all ages are getting treated.

View Mercy’s Courtney Purnell, PA-C’s interview regarding the HALO hybrid laser treatment for signs of aging.