Sciton Forever Body BBL™ Treatment
Sciton Forever Body BBL™ Treatment in Waterloo, IA
Do you suffer from discoloration or hyperpigmentation of the chest, arms, hands or legs? Are you starting to see the effects of sun exposure from when younger? Want radiant skin with little downtime?
Let BroadBand Light (BBL) ™ assist you in getting glowing again.
Forever Body BBL™ uses the world’s most powerful IPL (intense pulsed light) device on the market that eliminates the visible signs of aging, such as ages spots, sun spots, redness or dull looking skin. There is no downtime and the procedure is comfortable.
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.
- Full body treatment in minutes. NO downtime
- Comfortable treatment, well tolerated without anesthetic cream
- Simple post care, stay out of the sun
- Results seen in 2-4 Weeks
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 30-60 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 Forever Body 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. While many patients have slight discomfort during/immediately after the treatment, some patients experience no discomfort at all.
How long before I see results?
How long do the results of Forever Body BBL ™ last?
How long do the results of Forever Bare™ 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 Forever Body BBL™?
Treatments are spaced out every four weeks.
Final price dependent on consultation with your aesthetic specialist, but typically:
Forever Body BBL ™ on chest, shoulders, or arms
$400 one treatment
$1000 for package of three treatments (savings of $200!)
Forever Body BBL™ on legs or back
$600 for one treatment
$1440 for package of three treatments (savings of $360!)
Forever Body BBL™ on neck
$300 for one treatment
Neck or hand add-on $200 per session
Forever Body BBL™ Face, Neck & Chest/Décolleté
$900 for one treatment
$2400 for three treatments
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.