With its superior engineering, Sciton’s Broad Band Light (BBL) is the world’s most powerful Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) device on the market. BBL incorporates high technology to deliver exceptional results in skin rejuvenation. It has the ability to treat a wide variety of skin concerns including- pigmentation, redness, dull skin and acne. BBL uses photothermal energy to gently heat the upper layers of the skin, stimulating regeneration of skin cells, eliminating unwanted melanin and fine vessels that causes redness. The result: clearer, smoother and more radiant skin.
What is Broad Band Light (BBL)?
Broad Band Light/BBL
What areas can be treated?
BBL is ideal for rejuvenation of the face, neck and décolletage. It can also be used on other parts of the body eg. arms, chest, back. The advanced “BBL Hero” technology allows for large areas to be treated in a short amount of time.
What do treatments feel like?
When the pulse of light is delivered, you will experience a mild pinching sensation. Numbing cream is usually applied half an hour prior to the treatment, making the treatment comfortable.
How many treatments will I need?
Three to four monthly treatments are usually sufficient to see results. Additional treatments may be needed for excessively sundamaged skin. BBL is a wonderful treatment for maintaining the youthful quality of the skin, and many patients love the results of being on a maintenance program.
What happens after the treatment?
Immediately following treatment, brown spots will start to darken and your skin may appear slightly red. The redness usually disappears within minutes to hours, and the brown spots with flake off in a few days. There is minimal or no downtime.
When will I see results?
Within a few days, the darkened spots will flake off and fade. Diffuse redness or telengiectasia will decrease and your mottled complexion will improve. Your skin will appear visibly clearer and smoother.