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At Halo, Healthy Skin Leads to Overall Wellness and Healthy Aging

Jan 26, 2016 ● By Carrie Jackson

Dr. Promila Banerjee

For Dr. Promila Banerjee and the rest of the team at Halo Laser & Aesthetic Medicine, in Northfield, healthy skin is about more than just looking good. Their comprehensive approach to skin care looks at holistic ways to reverse damage, maintain health and prevent disease and premature aging. By starting with a foundation of a healthy diet, sunscreen, hydration and sleep, plus tools such as laser and light therapy, micro-needling, botanical-based clinical peels, hyaluromic acid fillers, Botox and Sculptra, derma-planing, medical facials and reflexology, Banerjee works with her patients to restore youthful, healthy skin and overall wellness. 

Banerjee is a double board-certified physician and has additional fellowship training in anti-aging and aesthetic medicine. She learned traditional Indian ayurvedic and herbal remedies from her grandmother, and has always focused on incorporating holistic techniques into her work. She is especially interested in the connection between gut function and healthy skin.

Halo Laser & Aesthetic Medicine specializes in non-surgical and natural ways to slow down the aging process from the systemic to cellular levels. “Signs of aging show up first on the skin. As we mature, our collagen production slows down, bone density and the fat cushion under the skin are reduced and elasticity of the skin is weakened. Our goal at Halo Laser & Aesthetic Medicine is to reawaken those responses by stimulating your own body’s natural healing mechanisms and take you back in time, restoring youthful glow and healthy skin,” says Banerjee. 

On-site laser and light treatments can work on a variety of conditions, including acne scars, sun damage, sagging skin, dark spots and wrinkles. BroadBand Light (BBL) technology and MicroLaserPeel are two treatments that work specifically to target pigmented lesions. BBL can also be used to heal inflammation, reverse sun damage, reduce acne, boost collagen and reduce potential risk of skin cancer. “We create a customized at-home skin care plan to prolong the results of the treatment and properly care for the skin post-treatment. We offer medical-grade, botanical-based, paraben-free, non-toxic skin care products for anti-aging and maintenance of healthy skin,” she advises.     

Banerjee’s specialty treatment is a laser called Halo, the first hybrid laser that combines two wavelengths: one for the top layers of skin and an another that reaches deeper levels of the skin. “These two laser energies work synergistically to target skin discoloration, texture, fine lines, wrinkles, pores and lack of radiance, with zero downtime. Halo is totally customizable to your skin’s needs, as well as your tolerance for downtime, so you can opt for multiple ‘light’ treatments or one to two more intense treatments. The safety and proven results of Halo laser makes it an appropriate treatment for all skin types and ages. We are one of six [locations] in Illinois and the first in North Shore to offer this latest breakthrough in laser medicine, offering superior results, safely and with zero downtime,” says Banerjee.   

She combines integrative and holistic techniques such as aromatherapy, nutrition, detoxification, reflexology and mind/body breathing techniques to activate the body’s own healing mechanisms and enhance the results of cosmetic and laser treatments. She adds, “We do platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to boost the results from laser and micro-needling. There are no additives or preservatives. PRP helps support the healing response and boosts collagen and growth of newer healthier skin cells.”

A healthy body is the best predictor of healthy skin, and Banerjee recommends eating a balanced diet that includes a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, along with good fats, staying hydrated and managing stress. She also advises everyone to wear high-quality, medical-grade sunscreen containing zinc that provides wide-spectrum coverage against UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays. And Banerjee believes communication with her patients is very important. She adds, “At Halo, each person’s treatment plan is customized and followed through to achieve individual goals.”

 

Location: 281 Waukegan Rd., Northfield (2nd floor of Teddie Kossof Salon). For more information and to schedule a complimentary consultation, call 847-260-7300 or visit HaloMedicine.com.
 

Carrie Jackson is an Evanston-based writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com