Sciton Laser Broad Band Light (BBL) Photofacial is a corrective phototherapy treatment that uses Broadband Light (BBL) to target signs of aging, sun damage, and other skin conditions.
Sciton Laser Broad Band Light (BBL) Photofacial is a corrective phototherapy treatment that uses Broadband Light (BBL) to target signs of aging, sun damage, and other skin conditions.
The light energy delivered by BBL will precisely deliver laser energy to specific targets in your skin. gently heat the upper layers of your skin. The heat absorbed by the targeted areas will stimulate your skin cells to regenerate. If brown spots are the target, BBL penetrates the skin to reach the pigment. The particles of the pigment left behind will peel or slough off within 7-14 days. If redness is the target, blood vessels in the superficial layers of the skin absorb the laser energy which causes them to close. Over the course of several weeks, the body continues to absorb the destroyed vessel remnants.
Patients often describe a warm popping sensation. You may experience some discomfort in more sensitive areas. A topical anesthetic is recommended.
Immediately following treatment, you can expect to see redness, and it may feel like a slight sunburn in the treated area. Depending on the aggressiveness of your treatment, you may have swelling for a day or two. Pigmentation will turn darker and will slough off in 7-14 days. You may have bruising with vascular treatments.
All areas of the body can be treated. Long-term benefits of BBL are appreciated on all areas of the body.
Your provider will personalize a treatment plan. Multiple sessions are performed every 2-6 weeks until the desired result has been achieved. Usually 3 to 4 treatments are required for full correction, although additional treatments especially for rosacea and vascular sun damage, may be required
You may be sensitive to sunlight and should apply sunscreen and other skin care products as directed by your provider.
Forever Young BBL is a phototherapy treatment using noninvasive pulses of BroadBand Light (BBL) therapy to target the signs of aging and sun damage. This treatment makes skin clearer, smoother, healthier, and younger appearing. And Forever Young BBL will help your skin look better over time.
The treatment begins with a cool gel being applied to the treatment area. Second, an applicator is placed on the skin to deliver the light therapy.
Patients often describe a warm popping sensation. You may experience some discomfort in more sensitive areas. A topical anesthetic is recommended.
No. In most cases, you can apply makeup immediately and return to your normal routine.
All areas of the body can be treated. Long-term benefits of BBL are appreciated on all areas of the body.
Four treatments per year. We recommend one treatment every 3 months.
