Sciton BBL™ Treatment
Sciton BBL™ Treatment in Waterloo, IA
BBL™ is the world’s most powerful IPL (intense pulsed light) device on the market.
The light energy delivered by BBL will gently heat the upper layers of your skin. The heat absorbed by the targeted areas stimulates cells of the skin to regenerate. This corrective process will restore your skin to its natural beauty, making it clearer, smoother and more younger looking.
BroadBand Light (BBL)® is used to rejuvenate the skin and treat:
- Signs of Aging
- Sun Damage
- Pigmented Lesions
- Rosacea Treatment
- Sagging Skin
- Freckles
- Small Blood Vessels
- Deeper Lesions
- Acne
- Unwanted Hair
- Signs of Aging
- Sun Damage
- Pigmented Lesions
- Rosacea Treatment
- Sagging Skin
- Freckles
- Small Blood Vessels
- Deeper Lesions
- Acne
- Unwanted Hair
Evolve Aesthetics and Regenerative Medicine is excited to announce we’re now offering the latest in BroadBand Light (BBL)® from Sciton.
BroadBand Light (BBL)® is the most powerful Light wave device on the market, superior to IPL, and is part of Sciton’s JOULE™ X Platform. It sets new standards in treating skin conditions associated with aging, active lifestyles, and sun damage. BBL™ offers the optimal combination and versatility of treatments to meet all of our clients’ needs!
Treatments include SkinTyte™, Forever Clear BBL™, Forever Bare BBL™, Forever Young BBL™ and Forever Body BBL™ with BBL HERO® technology.
FAQ's
What can I expect during a typical treatment?
Your aesthetic specialist will perform a thorough consultation to determine the best approach and plan of care for your needs and desired look.
Treatment time varies from 15-30 minutes depending on area treated. Protective glasses will be placed over your eyes for safety. A clear gel will be applied to the skin. BBL™ energy is delivered with a cooled applicator so there is minimal or no discomfort. Most patients find the treatment comfortable. At times you may feel a warm or stinging sensation.
What is the downtime post BBL™ treatment?
There is no downtime. You may resume your normal activities immediately. It is recommended that you avoid direct sun exposure and use sunscreen post treatment.
You may place makeup as per usual post treatment.
It is advised, however, to avoid red wine and exercise 24 hours post treatment for rosacea protocol.
What are the common side effects?
Most patients find the treatment comfortable. At times you may feel a warm or stinging sensation.
Slight redness may also be noted that resolves in a few hours. While many patients have slight discomfort during/immediately after the treatment, some patients experience no discomfort at all.
How long before I see results?
You may see results immediately, although individual results vary.
How long do the results of BBL ™ last?
Indefinitely! However, you may require maintenance treatments as you get more birthdays due to normal changes in collagen and elastin that occur to the skin over time.
What is the typical cost of BBL ™?
Final price dependent on consultation with your aesthetic specialist, but typically:
BBL (™) spot treatment $150
Photo Facial BBL ™ to correct hyperpigmentation, extensive vascular lesions of face:
1 treatment-$400
Package of three for $1000 (savings of $200!)
BBL ™ to correct hyperpigmentation, vascular lesions of chest, shoulders, arms
1 treatment-$400
Package of three for $1000 (savings of $200!)
Who should not receive a BBL ™ treatment?
You should not receive a BBL ™ treatment if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Likewise, if you have a history of epilepsy. Notify provider of any current medical history of cancer, especially skin cancer or pre-malignant moles. Notify provider of prior history of herpes simplex infection, psoriasis, eczema, rash or excessively/newly tanned skin. You should avoid tanning beds 2-4 weeks prior to treatment, self-tanner 2 weeks prior to treatment, and overt sun exposure 2 weeks prior to treatment. Be sure to notify provider as well if you have the following: an impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases or are on immunosuppressive medications; severe cardiac disease, liver or kidney disease; uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid dysfunction; uncontrolled hypertension; history of keloid scarring or any condition that might impair healing of skin. Be sure to discuss with your provider any surgical, invasive or ablative procedure in the treatment area in the last three months, use of isotretinoin (Accutane) within last 6 months, or any placement of fillers or Botox in past 2 weeks. Be sure to alert provider if you have had PDO threads placed in last 2 weeks as well.