Key Takeaways
- BBL treatments are most commonly performed on the face to address age spots, redness, rosacea, and uneven skin tone.
- The chest and decolletage are popular areas for BBL since sun damage and discoloration in these areas are common and often visible.
- The hands frequently develop age spots and uneven pigmentation over time, and BBL can effectively blend the skin tone in this area.
- BBL packages can be purchased for any combination of the face, chest, and hands, making it a convenient and flexible treatment option.
- Each treatment session takes approximately 30 minutes and several sessions may be required to achieve optimal results in all areas.
BroadBand Light Therapy treatments help treat sun damage, age spots, and redness. It works by delivering light energy to heat the outer layers of your skin, which stimulates your skin cells to regenerate new collagen. The energy also eliminates the vessels that cause redness and reduces the excess melanin that makes age and sun spots. After one or more BBL treatments, your skin will be smoother, more vibrant and youthful with less age spots and discolorations. BBL treatments are most commonly done on the face but it can be done on other parts of the body too.
Another area of the body that may suffer from signs of aging is the chest. After years of being out in the sun, the chest may have sun spots and discolorations. BBL can be done on the chest to target these pigmented lesions and smooth out the overall skin tone and appearance. The chest and face can be combined in a BBL package to treat both areas that are commonly damaged by the sun and aging.
The last area that can be treated with BBL is the hands. As we age, our hands may develop age spots that make them look older. With a quick BBL treatment on both hands, the melanin in those spots will be reduced, blending the overall skin tone. BBL packages can be bought for any combination of the face, chest, and hands. The treatments take about 30 minutes at the most and several treatments may be required for optimal results. To schedule a consultation in Ashburn, Virginia with our Physician Assistant, call our office at 703-574-2588. BBL treatments are available in our Ashburn office only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of the body can BBL treat?
BBL is most commonly used on the face, but it can also effectively treat the chest and decolletage, the backs of the hands, the neck, and the shoulders. Virtually any area of the body that has developed sun damage, age spots, or uneven pigmentation is a candidate for BBL treatment.
Can BBL treat sun damage on the chest and decolletage?
Yes. The chest and decolletage are popular BBL treatment areas because they are frequently exposed to the sun and often develop sun spots, discoloration, and pigmentation irregularities over time. BBL effectively targets these concerns to restore a more even and youthful skin tone.
How does BBL improve the appearance of age spots on the hands?
BBL delivers light energy that reduces the excess melanin responsible for age spots on the hands, effectively blending and improving the overall skin tone. A quick BBL treatment on both hands can significantly diminish the appearance of these spots and create a more youthful look.
Can multiple areas be treated in the same BBL session?
Yes. BBL packages can be purchased for any combination of treatment areas such as the face, chest, and hands, and multiple areas can be treated in the same appointment. Each full session typically takes approximately 30 minutes depending on the number and size of areas being addressed.
How many BBL sessions are needed to treat body areas?
Several treatments are usually required to achieve optimal results for any given area. The exact number depends on the severity of the skin concerns being addressed and the size of the treatment area. Your provider will create a personalized treatment schedule during your consultation.