Sciton Halo Tribrid Triple-Wavelength Laser Resurfacing in Southlake, TX
One appointment for smoother texture, smaller-looking pores and clearer tone in Southlake, TX. Plan on about five to seven days of redness and flaking while your skin renews.
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The deepest resurfacing Medrein offers
Sciton calls Halo Tribrid the world's first triple-wavelength resurfacing laser. Three wavelengths run in the same pass, so surface texture, pigment and the layer beneath are treated in one appointment instead of three. It is the deepest resurfacing option among the Sciton lasers, and it asks for a few days of recovery in return.
Three treatments, one recovery
Fine lines, discoloration, dullness and stubborn spots rarely arrive one at a time, and until recently treating them together meant stacking separate appointments and absorbing the downtime for each. Tribrid is Sciton's answer to that: three of its most trusted treatments re-engineered into a single Halo laser session, with one recovery instead of three.
Sciton has spent close to three decades building skin-renewal platforms, and Tribrid is where three of them meet. Dr. Mikki can run all three depths in one pass or weight the treatment toward the one your skin needs most, which is why no two Halo plans at Medrein look quite the same.
HALO
1470 nmHybrid resurfacing
The hybrid pass Halo is known for. It reaches the dermis to trigger the skin’s own repair response, which is what rebuilds quality in the months after.
MOXI
1927 nmBrightening and tone
The gentler wavelength that lifts sun damage, age spots and patchy tone. A Tribrid session covers the work a standalone Moxi would.
Erbium resurfacing
2940 nmPolish and texture
The ablative surface pass that smooths texture and softens fine lines. On its own it was a separate appointment with its own downtime.
Everyone's skin is different, so the plan is too. A lighter pass leaves skin smooth and ready for makeup within a day or two; a deeper one asks for the full recovery window and returns more change per session. Dr. Mikki sets that balance with you, against the week you can actually give it.
Surface, tone, and the layer underneath
Halo treats at three depths in the same visit. Dr. Mikki sets the depth after looking at your skin, so the pass is built around the concern you came in for.
2940 nm
Smooths and polishes
This is the surface pass. It resurfaces the outer layer of skin, improves texture and softens fine lines, and it is what leaves the complexion polished.
1927 nm
Brightens and balances
This wavelength works on pigment: sun damage, age spots and the discoloration that makes tone look patchy. It is the same wavelength Moxi uses.
1470 nm
Deep dermal repair
The deepest of the three reaches the layer under the surface and stimulates renewal there. It works on the skin’s underlying health and strength.
What Halo Tribrid does
What Halo Tribrid treats
Concerns treated
These are the concerns Halo is chosen for.
- Dull, tired-looking skin
- Enlarged pores
- Acne scars and surface irregularities
- Sun damage, age spots and uneven tone
- Fine lines and wrinkles
Areas treated
Dr. Mikki maps the treatment areas at your consultation and prices the plan around them.
- Face
- Neck
- Chest and décolleté
- Other areas of the body
- All skin tones, Fitzpatrick I to VI
What a Halo Tribrid session looks like
Consultation
Dr. Mikki reviews your skin type, your concerns and your calendar, then sets the treatment depth. She will say plainly when a gentler device fits your skin better than Halo does.
Before treatment
A topical numbing cream or another anesthetic option is applied and given time to work, so the pass itself stays comfortable.
During treatment
The Halo Tribrid handpiece glides gently across the skin while built-in air cooling reduces the heat. Most patients describe the sensation as a warm, prickling feeling.
After treatment
Skin may look red and feel tight, similar to a mild sunburn, for a couple of days. Around days two to three a bronzed, sandpaper-like texture appears. By day four or five it flakes away to reveal fresh skin.
Dr. Mikki looks at your skin, names the concerns Halo can reach, and sets the treatment depth against the recovery window you can actually give it. Nothing is booked before that.
The week before and the week after
Before your appointment
- Avoid retinols, exfoliants and harsh skincare for three to five days.
- Stay out of direct sun and off tanning beds for one to two weeks.
- Skip self-tanners anywhere in the treatment area.
- Pause other resurfacing treatments, Chemical Peels and waxing for at least a week.
- Share your current skincare routine and any medications at your consultation.
After your treatment
- Use a gentle cleanser and a moisturizer until your skin has fully renewed.
- Apply broad-spectrum SPF daily and avoid direct sun for at least a week.
- Expect five to seven days of redness and flaking as the skin turns over.
- Many patients feel comfortable resuming social activities by the next day.
- Follow the written aftercare Dr. Mikki gives you.
Results that keep building
Instant glow
Brighter, smoother skin within the first week, once the flaking has finished.
Clearer tone
Pigment begins to fade over the following weeks as the treated cells clear.
Skin that stays strong
Dermal renewal keeps improving skin quality for months after the session.
Long-term radiance
With good care and daily SPF, results can hold for years. Results may vary.
Where Halo fits among the Sciton lasers
Halo is the deepest resurfacing of the three. For a gentler surface renewal with weekend-scale downtime, Dr. Mikki uses Moxi. When pigment or redness is the whole concern, BBL HEROic treats it with light instead of resurfacing.
| Feature | Halo Tribrid | Moxi | BBL HEROic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaches deeper texture, pores, and fine lines | Included | Some | Not included |
| Combines three wavelengths in one pass | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Weekend-scale downtime | Not included | Included | Included |
| Treats pigment and redness with light | Some | Some | Included |
Pairing Halo with BBL HEROic
Halo and BroadBand Light work on skin in two different ways, which is exactly why Dr. Mikki sometimes runs them together. Halo resurfaces. BBL treats pigment and redness with light. Paired in one plan, they cover more of what is actually on your skin than either does alone.
Two mechanisms, one plan
Halo resurfaces the skin; BroadBand Light treats pigment and redness with light rather than resurfacing. Run together they reach concerns neither covers alone.
Forever Young BBL and Forever Body BBL+
Forever Young BBL works the face, neck and chest, where sun exposure shows first. Forever Body BBL+ covers larger areas: arms, legs, shoulders and back.
Multiple concerns in as little as one treatment
Sun damage, brown spots, diffuse redness, texture and tone can be targeted in the same visit instead of across a run of separate appointments.
Results start early and keep building
Initial results are commonly seen within weeks, with continued improvement over the months after, the same pattern Halo alone follows.
What the pairing does and does not change
A BBL treatment on its own asks for very little recovery, and makeup can usually go back on around 24 hours later. Pairing it with Halo does not shorten Halo's recovery: plan on the same five to seven days of redness and flaking. Dr. Mikki will tell you at consultation whether the two are better run in one visit or staged across two.
Who Halo Tribrid is for
Dr. Mikki matches the depth to your skin and your calendar, and will name a different device when it fits better: Moxi resurfacing when the damage is early and the downtime has to be short, BBL HEROic when pigment and redness are the whole concern, or EndoTight when the concern is laxity instead of texture.
A good fit
- Dull skin, enlarged pores, acne scars, sun damage or fine lines together in one plan.
- Any skin tone, Fitzpatrick I to VI.
- A five-to-seven-day window where redness and flaking are acceptable.
- Wanting one appointment and one recovery to cover all three concerns.
- Committed to daily SPF, which is what makes the result last.
Not the right treatment
- Needing zero downtime this week. Moxi and BroadBand Light are the lighter-touch options.
- Recent sun exposure, an active tan or self-tanner in the treatment area.
- A chemical peel, waxing or another resurfacing treatment within the past week.
- Severe skin laxity, which resurfacing does not lift and a tightening treatment does.
Before you book, two things worth knowing
Pricing varies with your plan. The areas treated and the depth chosen both change it, so Dr. Mikki goes through the options at consultation and gives you a written quote. The recovery is also real: plan for five to seven days of redness and flaking, and expect the result to keep building over the months after. Results may vary.
The consultation covers your skin type, the concerns you want treated and the recovery you can plan for, and ends with a plain answer on whether Halo suits you or whether Moxi, BBL HEROic or EndoTight suits you better.
Before and after
Each pair holds one concern before treatment beside the same view after a course of Halo run with BBL HEROic and Moxi resurfacing. Two cases, photographed three ways each, and individual results vary.
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Brown patching massed across both cheeks, with dense small spots over the cheeks and nose.
Three treatments, photographed 5 months on
A broad mottled patch running from the temple down the cheek, with spots layered over it.
Three treatments, photographed 5 months on
Dense freckling and brown spots carried across the cheek and down towards the jaw.
Three treatments, photographed 5 months on
Small brown sun spots scattered across the cheeks, the nose and around the eyes.
Two treatments, photographed 4 months on
Brown spots across the cheek and the temple, sitting over finely crinkled skin.
Two treatments, photographed 4 months on
Brown spots massed across the cheek and along the jaw, holding the tone uneven.
Two treatments, photographed 4 months on
Why patients choose Halo Tribrid
These illustrate common patient sentiment. They are not word-for-word quotes, and individual results vary.
My texture and pores had bothered me for years, and Dr. Mikki was clear that Halo would ask for a few days of real downtime rather than promising a lunchtime fix. She set the depth for my skin and told me exactly what the shedding would look like day by day. Results may vary, but my skin looks smoother and I knew what to expect the whole way through.
She was honest that Halo needed recovery time and that it was the right tool for my texture, not the easiest one.
Frequently asked questions
How does Sciton Halo Tribrid work?
Halo Tribrid delivers 2940 nm, 1927 nm and 1470 nm in the same pass. The 2940 nm resurfaces the surface for texture and fine lines, the 1927 nm clears pigment and discoloration, and the 1470 nm reaches the layer beneath for deep renewal. It re-engineers HALO, MOXI and Erbium resurfacing into one treatment, so you get one session and one recovery. Dr. Mikki performs the treatment and sets the depth to your skin.
What does Halo Tribrid treat?
Halo addresses dull, tired-looking skin, enlarged pores, acne scars and surface irregularities, sun damage, age spots and uneven tone, and fine lines and wrinkles. It is chosen when the concern runs deeper than a gentle surface treatment can reach, and when a few days of recovery fits the plan.
How is Halo different from Moxi and BBL HEROic?
Halo resurfaces deeper by combining three wavelengths in one pass, and it asks for more downtime. Moxi is a gentler resurfacing for early tone and texture with weekend-scale recovery. BBL HEROic uses BroadBand Light for pigment and redness. Dr. Mikki matches the device to how deep the concern sits.
Can Halo Tribrid be combined with BBL HEROic?
Yes. Dr. Mikki pairs Halo Tribrid with BroadBand Light when resurfacing and pigment are both part of the plan, using Forever Young BBL on the face, neck and chest or Forever Body BBL+ over larger areas. BBL on its own asks for very little recovery and makeup can go back on around 24 hours later. When Halo is in the same visit, plan on the Halo recovery instead: five to seven days of redness and flaking. Whether the two are combined or staged is decided at your consultation.
How much downtime does Halo Tribrid involve?
Expect around five to seven days of redness and flaking as your skin renews. Skin looks red and feels tight for a couple of days. A bronzed, sandpaper-like texture then appears around days two to three and flakes away by day four or five. Many people feel comfortable resuming social activities by the next day. The exact recovery depends on the treatment depth Dr. Mikki selects.
How many sessions will I need?
Some patients see dramatic results from a single visit. Others opt for a series to reach maximum improvement. Dr. Mikki builds the plan around your skin and your goals, and tells you at consultation which of the two your skin is likely to need.
Is Halo Tribrid safe for my skin tone?
Halo Tribrid is suitable for all skin tones, Fitzpatrick I to VI, and it can be performed year-round. The treatment is set to your skin type at consultation.
What areas can Halo Tribrid treat?
The face, the neck, the chest and other areas of the body can all be treated with Halo Tribrid. Dr. Mikki maps the areas at consultation and prices the plan around them, since the size of the area changes both the session and the recovery.
How should I prepare for a Halo Tribrid treatment?
Avoid retinols, exfoliants and harsh skincare for three to five days beforehand. Stay out of direct sun and off tanning beds for one to two weeks, and skip self-tanners in the treatment area. Pause other resurfacing treatments, Chemical Peels or waxing for at least a week. Share your current skincare routine and any medications at your consultation so Dr. Mikki can plan around them.
How much does Halo Tribrid cost?
Pricing varies with your treatment plan. The areas treated and the depth chosen both change it. Dr. Mikki goes through the options with you at consultation and gives you a written quote.
When will I see results?
You will usually notice a glow within days, once the flaking finishes. Pigment fades over the following one to three weeks, and renewal in the deeper layer keeps improving skin quality for months. Results may vary with skin type and sun exposure.
How long do Halo Tribrid results last?
With proper care and daily sun protection, results can last for years, and each treatment builds on the last. Daily SPF is what protects the result you paid for. Results may vary.
Is Halo Tribrid right for your skin?
Dr. Mikki reviews your texture and skin type, confirms candidacy against Moxi and BBL, and sets your treatment depth.
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