Halo™ Laser Skin Rejuvenation Explained — What It Treats, How It Works, and Who It’s For (with Dr. James Wang)
What actually happens to your skin during a Halo™ laser treatment—and who is it really for?
In this episode, we take a clear, clinical look at Halo™, a hybrid fractional laser treatment designed to improve skin tone, texture, and visible signs of aging with minimal downtime. If you’ve heard Halo described as a “lunchtime laser” or felt unsure how it compares to other resurfacing treatments, this conversation brings much-needed clarity.
Joining us is Dr. James Y. Wang, double board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist, Harvard-trained physician, and founder of Metropolis Dermatology. Dr. Wang explains how Halo combines ablative and non-ablative laser technology to target sun damage, dark spots, enlarged pores, fine lines, and uneven skin tone—while preserving the surrounding skin for faster healing.
We discuss:
How Halo laser works at a cellular level
What skin concerns respond best to hybrid fractional lasers
Realistic results after one vs. two treatments
Downtime, healing timelines, and makeup use
How Halo compares to other laser resurfacing options
Who is not an ideal candidate—and why that matters
This episode is for anyone overwhelmed by conflicting skincare advice and looking for evidence-based guidance, whether you’re new to in-office treatments or deciding if laser resurfacing aligns with your skin goals.
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Credits
Produced and Recorded by The Field Audio
Board-Certified Dermatologist & Dermatopathologist
Guest | Dr. Wang is a Harvard and UCLA-trained double board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist. He specializes in diagnosing and treating skin cancers, psoriasis, eczema, and acne (including the safe use of Accutane). He is also an expert in anti-aging skin care, injectables, as well as laser treatments for scars, sunspots, and broken blood vessels. He has been named each year as Superdoctor, Top Doctor, and Top Dermatologist in various publications in the Los Angeles area.
He attended college at Washington University in St. Louis, where he graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in biology. He earned his MD from Harvard Medical School and, concurrently, his MBA in healthcare policy from Harvard Business School.
From Boston, he came to southern California to complete his medical internship at UCLA-Olive View Medical Center and his dermatology residency training at UCLA. His interest in the microscopic diagnosis of skin conditions ultimately led him to complete a clinical fellowship in dermatopathology at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell/NY-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. He is a specialist in diagnosing skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters, as well as given presentations at national and international conferences. The Pacific Dermatology Association awarded him the Arnold W. Gurevich Prize. In addition, he received an international grant from the American Academy of Dermatology to…
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