BBL™ Broadband Light In Austin, TX

After a photofacial your skin will be unprotected against sun exposure. You’ll need to stay out of the sun for several days, and then be sure to use plenty of sunscreen for the next two weeks. It’s a good policy to get in the habbit of wearing sunscreen every day.

BBL works best on lighter skin tones, as the light wavelengths can easily distinguish between the targeted darker areas and the areas that don’t need treatment. So, we advise our patients considering these BBL treatments to refrain from tanning the areas they seek to address for a few weeks. This will let the tanned skin slough off.

These are well-tolerated treatments. After a photofacial you may have minimal swelling and redness on the treatment areas. This passes in just a few hours.

Photofacials, if not performed by a trained professional, can cause hyperpigmentation and occasional skin blistering, but our office has extensive training and experience, so this is not a problem.

When you come to Dr. Trussler’s we provide you with special protective eyewear to protect your eyes from the light. We then place a cooling gel on the treatment areas to keep your surface skin comfortable. The smooth glass surface of the handpiece is gently applied to your skin and the intense pulses of light are delivered. You will feel something akin to a small rubber band being snapped on your skin with each light pulse, but it is not painful. Immediately after every pulse, you’ll feel the cooling sensation delivered by the Sciton BBL handpiece, which keeps your skin comfortable.

When your session is complete, usually in 30-90 minutes depending on the size of the treatment area, the technician will remove the gel, clean your skin, and apply a moisturizer. For larger treatments, we may apply a cold pack for five to 10 minutes after your session.

These are safe treatments when performed by trained technicians.

The cost of your photofacial can vary depending on the areas you’re targeting. Once we have an idea of your goals we can tell you what a session will cost.

BBL HERO is the newest extension of the BBL module of the JOULE treatment platform. This extension achieves flash lamp technology that features CoolComfort technology, special adapters, and Smart Filters, all designed to achieve better results in less time. BBL works by delivering a broad range of wavelengths of light to target various skin conditions. The BBL HERO has High Energy Rapid Output that allows us to treat virtually any part of the body in just a few minutes.

All BBL treatments are a type of IPL light therapy. IPL stands for intense pulsed light. The original BBL platform extension has dual-lamps, one that delivers visible wavelengths and one that delivers infrared light. The lamps have quick-change smart filters that enable the provider to target specific problems, such as redness or brown spots.

BBL HERO works in the same ways as the original BBL by Sciton, but in an upgraded fashion. This extension has a shortened pulse width, increased speed, more peak power, and twice the cooling capacity as other BBL treatments. These features have changed the delivery mechanism for maximum comfort and cosmetic gains. Rather than perform treatment in a stamping motion, moving from one area of skin to the next, the BBL HERO handpiece can be moved fluidly across the skin. No more stamping, just consistent movement for a shorter treatment session.

Adults who are in good health and not pregnant or nursing may be great candidates for BBL HERO treatments. This fast, convenient procedure is ideal for people who want to correct skin conditions that result from aging and sun damage. Some of the problems that we address using this BBL system include:

• Sun damage
• Hyperpigmentation
• Acne scarring
• Wrinkles and fine lines
• Dull or uneven skin tone
• Rough or dry skin texture
• Redness
• Rosacea

BBL HERO is suitable for all skin types and tones.

Many patients get BBL HERO treatments in a series of 3 to 5 sessions. Sun damage and the signs of aging don’t occur overnight! It is also a process to reverse them. Sessions are scheduled 6 to 12 weeks apart. Once the desired improvement has been achieved, patients may schedule touch ups one or more per year to maintain long-term beauty benefits.

BBL HERO is a light-based therapy. Therefore, patients are advised to avoid tanning. This includes using a tanning lamp or bed. There is a minor chance of swelling and bruising from BBL treatments, so patients may also want to avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements in the week prior to their appointment. Examples include aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, and vitamin E. Patients should arrive at the office without makeup or other skincare products that could interfere with the treatment.