Sciton BBL™ SkinTyte
Sciton BBL™ SkinTyte Treatment in Waterloo, IA
What is SkinTyte™?
SkinTyte™ uses BroadBand Light BBL™ therapy, 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 tighter and smoother.
Common treatment areas
- Face
- Neck
- Abdomen
- Arms
- Face
- Neck
- Abdomen
- Arms
Do you suffer from loose, sagging skin? Did you know that as we get more birthdays the skin loses it’s youthful firmness and natural elasticity, adding years to your appearance?
Let SkinTyte™ and Evolve Aesthetics assist you in fighting the signs of aging.
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.
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.
How long before I see results?
You may see results immediately, although individual results vary.
How long do the results of SkinTyte 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 SkinTyte BBL™?
Final price dependent on consultation with your aesthetic specialist, but typically:
SkinTyte BBL ™ Face
1 treatment-$400
Package of three for $800
Package of six for $1500
SkinTyte BBL ™ Neck
1 treatment-$300
Package of three for $720
Package of six for $1400
SkinTyte BBL ™ Neck Add-On
1 treatment-$200
Package of three for $620
Package of six for $1300
SkinTyte BBL ™ Body (Half Sheet of Paper Size)
1 treatment-$300
Package of three for $720
Package of six for $1400
SkinTyte BBL ™ Body (Full Sheet of Paper Size)
1 treatment-$500
Package of three for $1200
Package of six for $2250
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.