Welcome to the realm of flawless skin! Dive into the world of BBL Laser Skin Treatment, where cutting-edge technology meets beauty. Uncover the secret to radiant, youthful skin today.
BBL is a quick and painless laser treatment. A cooling gel applied to the skin before the procedure, and a topical anesthetic can use by request.
Dark spots and freckles will appear darker for a few days after your treatment, but this is temporary and the spot will naturally slough off. It’s important not to pick at the spots as this can lead to scarring and discoloration.
Uses
- BBL uses light energy to remove many types of imperfections. This includes removing age spots and freckles, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smoothing skin tone and texture, and treating rosacea, redness, and small facial veins. A series of treatment sessions usually helps patients achieve the results they want.
- The treatment performed in our office with little or no downtime. We start with a consultation to discuss your goals and determine if BBL is the best option for you. If it is, we can curate a custom plan and schedule your treatments.
- BBL can deliver dramatic skin improvements in sometimes as little as an hour. The treatment works by delivering gentle light energy to the surface of your skin, where it quickly absorbed. It then triggers your skin to regenerate new cells, which creates a fresher, smoother and vibrant complexion.
- Forever Clear BBL is a fast, comfortable laser treatment that addresses acne-prone skin. It uses BLUE light to destroy acne-causing bacteria, reduce inflammation and redness, and clear the way for healthy skin.
- BBL’s skin-penetrating power can also treat vascular lesions like broken capillaries, telangiectasia, and other irregular blood vessels in the face or body. These imperfections appear as defined, blood-filled bumps under the skin’s surface, and they can be difficult to cover with makeup or other treatments. BBL can break down and shrink the vessels supplying these lesions, helping your body heal naturally and eliminate them.
Steps in the procedure
- BBL is an innovative light and laser treatment that rejuvenates the skin. It targets areas of the skin affected by sun damage, uneven pigmentation and fine lines and wrinkles. The results are immediate and long-lasting. This non-invasive treatment doesn’t require a topical anesthetic and is safe for all skin types.
- During the procedure, a thin layer of clear gel will apply to the area that is going to treated. This will help to couple the light energy with your skin and also lubricate the contact surface of the BBL’s sapphire contact cooling plate. The treatment is comfortable and very quick, often taking just 30 minutes. A topical anesthetic can provide upon request for added comfort, but it usually not needed.
- After the treatment, your skin may be red or feel like a mild sunburn. This can last for a few hours or a few days. It is important to protect your skin after a BBL session and use sunscreen that is appropriate for your skin type and skin conditions. It also recommended that you avoid abrasive skin treatments or products until the area has healed completely.
- After a series of BBL treatments, your fine lines and wrinkles will visibly reduce. The skin firmness of your face and neck will improve as well. If you have enlarged pores or acne scars, these will reduce as well. If you want to see how BBL can transform your skin, schedule an initial consultation at the Medical Spa near you. Their team will be happy to answer your questions and curate a custom treatment plan for you. It is best to undergo a series of BBL treatments and continue to receive regular treatments to maintain your beautiful, rejuvenated results.
Effectiveness
BBL light energy heats pigmented or vascular lesions in the skin. This prompts the body to naturally shed these unwanted cells, leaving the skin looking more youthful and vibrant.
The laser also stimulates collagen growth in the skin, boosting firmness and elasticity. This treatment is non-invasive, relatively painless, and requires little to no downtime. Most patients return to their normal activities immediately after the procedure. In some cases, you may experience redness that looks like a mild sunburn for a few hours. In addition, areas of pigment will darken, but this should flake away or fade within a few days. It is recommended to wear sunscreen after the treatment as the skin will be more sensitive to the sun’s UV rays.
During the treatment, you will ask to remove all makeup and any tinted moisturizers from the skin. The doctor will then apply a cool gel to the area and place safety shields or goggles over your eyes to protect them from the light. The light will then be pulsed into the skin for about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the area treated.
Typically, the skin will look more even and bright after one BBL treatment, and you will notice fewer blemishes and fine lines. However, it is important to note that multiple treatments usually needed to achieve the best results. Regular maintenance sessions will continue to delay aging and prevent future damage. You will likely see more long-term benefits if you have three or more BBL treatments each year. This will help keep your skin looking fresh and young for as long as possible.
Risks and side effects
BBL is a safe and effective treatment for many common skin concerns. It can help even out skin tone, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, decrease pore size and improve collagen levels in the skin. The results from a series of treatments are long-lasting but require occasional maintenance sessions.
Most patients experience little to no downtime after their session. Some redness and a sunburn-like sensation will occur, which fades within a few hours. The skin may also feel a bit rough for a few days after the treatment as the body is removing any excess pigment or dead skin cells. We recommend using a cool pack on the treated area for several days to minimize discomfort. It is also important to avoid sun exposure and avoid scrubbing or picking at the skin. Use nonirritating creams and ointments as needed.
Some brown spots, such as freckles and age-related sun damage might get darker for a few days after a treatment. This is because the laser damaged some of the pigmented structures in the skin, and the immune system is cleaning up the debris. It is important to use a high-quality SPF on the affected areas for a few weeks after your treatment to prevent any re-pigmentation.
The results of your BBL laser skin treatment will become more noticeable with each treatment, but you will see the most significant improvement after a series of 3-4 treatments. The exact number of treatments depends on your goals, and our practitioners will discuss this with you in your initial consultation.
The best candidates for a BBL treatment are those with light to medium skin tones. Darker skin types can treat, but there is an increased risk of complications due to the increased melanin present in the skin. We will review your medical history and skin tone during your initial consultation to determine if you are a good candidate for this treatment. We will also ask if you are taking any prescription medications that cause photosensitivity or extreme UV light sensitivity.
Conclusion
BBL is a laser-like treatment that enhances your skin’s firmness and elasticity, while also boosting your body’s natural self-healing ability. It can use to treat sun damage, age spots, freckles, broken capillaries and uneven skin tone and texture. It can even help with rosacea, acne, lose or sagging skin and pigmented lesions.
The procedure lasts about 30 minutes and typically requires no downtime. The area treated might feel a little warmer or tingly, but most people can return to their daily activities immediately after treatment. A cooling gel usually applied to the skin for comfort. Some vascular lesions may darken for a few days, but they will then slowly lighten as your body absorbs them. You might also notice some brown hyper-pigmentation that will likewise fade within a few days.
While some laser treatments have earned a bad reputation for being painful and causing days of redness and flaking after each session, BBL is incredibly gentle. Since it uses broad-spectrum light at varying wavelengths instead of laser-focused monochromatic light, it’s much less intense. This allows the Sciton BBL to self-adjust up to 10 times per pulse to maximize your comfort and effectiveness.
Unlike older IPL (intense pulsed light) devices, the BBL-Hero device uses a sapphire cooling plate to keep your skin at a comfortable temperature throughout the procedure. As a result, most patients don’t require any topical anesthetic, but some doctors happy to provide numbing upon request. If you are interested in reducing the signs of sun damage with BBL, contact nearest medical spa or skin health clinic to schedule your consultation. They will be able to discuss your options and decide which type of BBL treatment would be best for you.
