What is BBL BroadBand Light?
BBL is an innovative technology that sets new standards for
skin conditions associated with aging, active life-styles and
sun damage. BBL energy allows your clinician to precisely
treat age and sun spots, small facial veins, and many other
skin conditions. Your treatment will be tailored to match
your skin type and your desired results.
How does BBL work?
The light energy delivered by the BBL will gently heat the upper layers of your skin. The heat absorbed by the
targeted areas will stimulate your skin cells to regenerate
new collagen. This process will restore your skin to its
natural beauty, blending its natural colors and making it
smoother, vibrant and younger looking. In addition, the
photothermal energy will eliminate fine vessels that cause
redness and reduce unwanted melanin that produces
pigmented lesions.
What conditions can be treated with BBL?
- Pigmented Lesions (e.g., freckles, age spots)
- Vascular Lesions (e.g., small blood vessels)
- Acne
- Skin Firmness
- Uneven Skin Texture
- Unwanted Hair
What areas can be treated?
Any area of your body can be treated. The most common
areas are those most exposed to the damaging effects
of sunlight. The most popular treatments are on the face,
neck, back of the hands, chest and shoulders.
How many treatments willi need?
The number of treatments needed will vary from patient to
patient and your clinician will personalize a treatment plan
based on the level of improvement you desire. Your clinician
may also combine your treatment with other popular
aesthetic procedures to further personalize your treatment.
What will happen during the procedure?
Your eyes will be protected with safety shields or glasses. You
may briefly feel a warm or "rubber band snap" sensation as
the light is absorbed by the targeted areas. Your procedure
may take a few minutes to half an hour depending on the
size of the area to be treated and the type of procedure
performed. Your clinician will discuss all of your options with
you.
Will it be uncomfortable?
The procedure is gentle, noninvasive and safe. Generally,
there is no need for a topical anesthetic, however, your
clinician may choose to use it on more sensitive areas.
What should I expect after the treatment?
You may experience some redness that should resolve
within a few hours. For some pigmented lesions, you will
see a darkening of the treated areas followed by fading and flaking off at a later stage. Your treated skin will feel
smoother, fine lines and pores will be less noticeable, and
sunspots or uneven pigmentation will fade. Results depend
on your condition, the number of treatments, and the area treated. Your clinician will provide you with complete
information about the post treatment care and resuIts.
How long will it take to recover?
This is a noninvasive and gentle procedure with virtually
no downtime. In most cases, you are able to return to
work, apply makeup, and resume most of your activities
immediately.
What aftercare do I need?
It is important to follow your clinician's instructions. You may be given some skin care products and instructions
on how to use them. You will be sensitive to ultra-violet light
and you must avoid direct sun exposure until completely
healed. Fully cover your skin or use a good sunscreen
whenever you go outdoors.
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