Forever Young BBL & BBL HERO^®

Any area of your body can be treated. The most popular treatments are on the face, neck, back of the hands, chest, and shoulders.

We firmly believe that every patient should have BBL every 3 months which is equivalent to 4 times per year. This is one of the single most important treatments that you should do each year to reverse sun damage, remove unwanted pigment, and activate youth genes in your skin cells so that your skin remains radiant, light reflective, and healthy.

An active tan from the sun or tanning beds is not appropriate for treating with BBL. Tanned skin has a lot of pigment or melanin that may also absorb the BBL light energy. It is recommended that a person does not have sun exposure in the area to be treated for a period of 3 weeks prior to treatment with BBL. Self-tanners must be faded from the skin for at least a week to 10 days prior to treatment. Discuss with your clinician the possibility of tanning during your series so that a safe regimen can be created.

The number of treatments needed varies from patient to patient and your clinician will personalize a treatment plan based on your skin defects and the level of improvement you desire. Your clinician may also combine your treatment with other popular aesthetic procedures such as BOTOX® Cosmetic or injectable fillers to further enhance the outcome.

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 a 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.

The procedure is gentle, noninvasive, and safe. Generally, there is no need for a topical anesthetic but your clinician may choose to use it on more sensitive areas.

You may experience some redness that should resolve within a few hours. Pigmented lesions will darken and gradually flake off and fade over the next 7-10 days. Often your treated skin will feel smoother, fine lines and pores begin to be less noticeable, and sunspots or uneven pigmentation will fade. Results depend on your skin’s condition, the number of treatments, and the area treated. Your clinician will provide you with complete information about the post-treatment care and results.

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.

It is important to follow your clinician’s instructions. You may be given some skin care products and instructions on how to use them. If you must go outdoors, it is recommended that you cover your treated skin and use sunblock with a minimum of 7% zinc.