HALO™ laser in Carlsbad costs $1,680 for the face at Glow Theory ($1,428 for VIP members), and new clients save $100. Hybrid fractional resurfacing for texture, tone and sun damage.
Laser skin resurfacing
HALO™ provides the latest in Laser Skin Resurfacing technology. This non-invasive skin care treatment is clinically shown to help restore damaged skin and diminish the signs of aging, leaving skin looking youthful, radiant, and healthy.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jonathan Sykes, MD, Medical Director · Updated October 12, 2026
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Smoother, younger-looking skin
Restore your skin’s youthful glow with the revolutionary HALO™ laser skin resurfacing treatment at Glow Theory in Carlsbad. This innovative technology combines the best of ablative and non-ablative lasers to deliver dramatic results with minimal downtime.
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Where it works
Treatable areas with HALO™ laser skin resurfacing:
Real Glow Theory patients, photographed at our Carlsbad studio.
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HALO™ uses a unique hybrid fractional laser technology that combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths. This allows us to target both the surface and deeper layers of the skin simultaneously, promoting collagen production and stimulating new skin cell growth.
The ablative laser removes the top layer of skin, while the non-ablative laser heats the underlying tissue. This combined effect results in dramatic improvements in skin texture, tone, and elasticity.
With the help of just one to two HALO™ skin resurfacing treatment sessions, patients can see a visible improvement in their acne scarring, uneven skin texture, enlarged pores, and general signs of aging.
HALO™ Laser accurately emits light waves to treat skin
1-12 hours: Natural healing process begins
2-24 hours: Skin may be rough and/or bronzed
Old skin peels off revealing fresher, smoother skin
Why HALO
Resurfacing with Glow
Your providers
Founder & CEO
Insiyah has spent more than 15 years in medical dermatology and aesthetics. She completed a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, affiliated with the Harvard Dermatology Residency, and founded Glow Theory to bring that clinical standard to aesthetic care in Carlsbad.
RN · Aesthetic nurse
Lisa is an aesthetic nurse who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Regis University and helps clients reach their skin goals with energy-based treatments such as HALO™ and BBL HERO™.
Answered by Insiyah Darugar, MSN, FNP, founder and CEO
At Glow Theory, HALO™ costs $1,680 for the face ($1,428 for VIP members) and $1,525 for the neck. Adding the neck or chest to a face treatment is $575, and HALO + BBL HERO™ together is $1,950. New clients save $100.
Most people experience minimal downtime following HALO™ treatment. You may experience some redness, swelling, and peeling for a few days. However, you should be able to return to most of your normal activities within a week.
You will start to see noticeable results within a few weeks of your HALO™ treatment. However, optimal results may take up to 3 months to appear as your skin continues to produce new collagen.
Ablative lasers remove the top layer of skin, which can result in more dramatic results but also longer downtime. Non-ablative lasers do not remove skin tissue, but instead heat the underlying dermis to stimulate collagen production. This results in less downtime but also less dramatic results.
The “hybrid” part of HALO™ refers to the fact that it combines both ablative and non-ablative laser technologies. The “fractional” part refers to the fact that the laser only treats a small fraction of the skin at a time. This allows for faster healing and reduced risk of side effects.
