TREATMENT OF SUN DAMAGE, AGE SPOTS, ACNE AND REDNESS
If only we could go back and tell our younger selves as we blissfully tanned on the beach or by the pool that the gorgeous tan just isn’t worth it! As the saying goes, “Youth is wasted on the young.” Plus, we wouldn’t have listened to our own advice anyway. When we prioritize tanning, our skin pays the ultimate price. The effects of sun exposure and the natural changes in skin collagen over time cause the telltale signs of aging: freckles, age spots, small blood vessel prominence, and skin laxity. The solution is light-based skin rejuvenation.
LET’S START WITH THE BASICS. WHAT IS AN IPL PHOTOFACIAL?
IPL stands for “Intense Pulse Light” and is a well-established means of treating skin redness and improving the appearance of aging skin. With IPL, light energy of a precise wavelength is absorbed by damaged skin, raising its temperature. The cells respond by producing more collagen, which softens the appearance of aging skin, fades age spots and pigmentation, improves fine lines and wrinkles, and reduces pore size. Multiple treatments produce the best results after IPL. An IPL photofacial is a cornerstone of skin rejuvenation because it produces superior outcomes with no downtime.
WHAT IS BBL BROADBAND LIGHT?
BroadBand Light or BBL is considered “best in class” IPL. When patients are considering photofacials, the IPL vs. BBL distinction always comes up. At NurturHer, we love both as they both have their place. BBL is a proprietary technology developed by Sciton using pulsed light. BBL light energy allows your clinician to design treatments personalized for your skin and precisely treat age and sun spots, small facial veins, and many other skin defects.
A sapphire crystal with built-in cooling technology and thermoelectric sensors adjusts the treatment to maintain skin temperature within 1 degree of tolerance. This allows higher energy to be used safely, minimizing the number of treatments required and achieving better results.
HOW DOES BBL WORK?
BBL deposits pulses of light energy that gently heat the upper layers of skin. Within the skin, the light energy is absorbed by targets, such as fine, broken vessels that cause redness and brown spots or pigmented lesions that are caused by an overproduction of melanin. This scientific and biological process destroys the target, eliminating it from the skin and restoring the complexion’s natural beauty, blending its natural tones and making it more vibrant and youthful.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN BE TREATED WITH BBL?
Intense pulsed light (IPL) in general, and BroadBand light (BBL) specifically, is effective for treating any area of the body, most commonly the face, neck, back of the hands, chest, and shoulders.
The following can be addressed:
Acne
Skin laxity
Uneven skin texture
Pigmented lesions (e.g., freckles, age spots, sun damage, red and brown spots, melasma)
Vascular lesions (e.g., small blood vessels, broken capillaries, rosacea, and other micro-capillary flushing conditions)
Fine lines
Unwanted hair (laser hair removal)
NURTURHER AESTHETICS IN FITCHBURG, WI OFFERS 4 TYPES OF BBL TREATMENTS:
FOREVER YOUNG BBL and Forever young bbl hero
Forever Young BBL treatments are maintenance treatments to keep the skin looking young. In a blinded analysis of patient photos, dermatologists rated patients who had received regular Forever Young BBL treatments on average 9 years younger than their actual age.
Forever Young BBL is the only treatment that has been shown to change the expression of genes associated with aging, longevity, and increased lifespan. With regular treatments, your skin can look smoother, clear, and younger. A large Stanford University study suggested that if you take aging skin and alter its gene expression, it can become more like youthful skin.
FOREVER CLEAR BBL
Forever Clear BBL is a cutting-edge acne treatment that uses the power of light to comfortably and effectively clear acne (in teenagers and adults) without creams or medicine.
Blue BBL light eliminates acne-causing bacteria at its source, deep down in the pores. Yellow BBL light reduces inflammation and acne-associated redness to give you healthy, luminous skin. Infra-red light initiates the body’s natural healing process.
FOREVER BARE BBL
Forever Bare BBL from Sciton is a revolutionary technology for hair removal. Traditionally, hair removal devices apply all of their energy to any given area all at once. By sending multiple lower energy pulses at a high repetition rate, Forever Bare BBL provides a treatment that is safe, fast, effective, and comfortable. The motion BBL technology allows for extremely even heating of hair follicles and minimizes missed areas that occur with traditional hair removal devices.
difference between ipl and bbl
The main difference between BBL and IPL is the level of precision. BBL utilizes multiple wavelengths of light to more accurately target specific skin issues, while IPL relies on a single wavelength of light that cannot be adjusted. BBL is typically used for more complex problems such as redness, wrinkles, and scarring. All that said, IPL still has a place for us at NurturHer. Ask your provider which service is best!
Which Treatment is Right for You?
BBL and IPL can help improve the appearance of your skin, but BBL is generally considered more effective for treating more complex issues. If you have sun spots, rosacea, age spots, broken capillaries, or wrinkles that you would like to reduce or eliminate, then BBL may be the best option. If you have pigment alone, IPL may be the answer! Bottom line is you can’t go wrong with a photofacial!
