Key Takeaways
- BBL uses the Sciton system, also known as Forever Young BBL, which is FDA-approved to treat pigmented areas, hair removal, and acne vulgaris.
- The machine sends controlled pulses of broad-spectrum light into the skin, stimulating collagen production and eliminating damaged or discolored cells.
- The Sciton BBL's unique dual-lamp design delivers equal energy from each lamp, ensuring consistent and efficient treatment without wasted pulses.
- Interchangeable smart filters allow the provider to target different skin concerns such as pigmentation, vascular lesions, or acne in a single handpiece.
- Treatments are typically repeated every six to twelve weeks, with a ten-year study showing patients appear ten years younger with regular ongoing use.
The Sciton BBL
Our office uses the Sciton BBL system, also known as the Forever Young BBL, which is the finest machine for treating skin with BBL or IPL (intense pulsed light). It can also be used in laser hair removal! The Sciton is consistently known as the top of the line skin treatment system. It includes an adapter system that allows the provider to evenly treat hard-to-reach areas. The FDA has approved the Sciton BBL for us in treating: pigmented areas like age spots and freckles, hair removal, and acne vulgaris treatment. It can also be used to stimulate collagen production in the skin, leading to tighter, firmer skin, smoother texture, and a more even and rejuvenated appearance.
The Sciton BBL also has a unique dual-lamp design, so each lamp gives half the energy for each pulse during treatment. This means the lamps last much longer than in any other system- its a small detail, but one that indicates the quality of the system were using.
Each pulse of the light is also cooled to a pre-selected temperature using precise sapphire crystal technology, so you get the most comfortable treatment possible. Skin temperature is always under the control of the professional administering the photo facial with this system. The cooling temperatures can be controlled to within a single degree. The pulses of light are delivered with precise timing, and the pulse itself self-adjusts up to ten times within each pulse, to ensure that the treatment is effective and consistent.
With other systems, you get a single or double pulse that trails into lower energy levels at the end. The Sciton BBLs square wave pulse is much more effective, and has no lowered energy trail- theres no wasted energy with this machine. Each pulse affects your skin in the desired way without wasting time or keeping you in the office longer than necessary because of the use of less than the best tools.
The machine also has interchangeable smart filters, so the surgeon can treat a wide range of skin complaints with a single handpiece. The Sciton BBL is approved for use on almost any area of the body, with the most popular treatment areas being the face, hands, chest, and neck.
To schedule your BBL treatment, call our office at 703-574-2588!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the BBL machine stimulate collagen production?
BBL sends controlled pulses of broad-spectrum light into the skin, where the heat energy is absorbed by the skin cells. This mild, targeted damage signals the body to produce new collagen and enter repair mode, resulting in firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin over time.
What makes the Sciton BBL system used at NOVA superior to other systems?
The Sciton BBL uses a unique dual-lamp design that delivers equal energy from each lamp with a precise square wave pulse, meaning no energy is wasted. It also features interchangeable smart filters that allow the provider to precisely target a wide variety of skin concerns with a single device.
What conditions is the Sciton BBL FDA-approved to treat?
The Sciton BBL is FDA-approved for treating pigmented skin conditions such as age spots and freckles, for laser hair removal, and for acne vulgaris treatment. It can also be used to improve skin firmness, tone, and texture, and to address vascular lesions and rosacea.
How often should BBL treatments be repeated?
For most concerns, BBL treatments are repeated every six to twelve weeks depending on the specific issue being addressed and how your skin responds. Regular ongoing maintenance treatments are recommended to sustain results and continue the long-term anti-aging benefits of the therapy.
What long-term results can I expect from regular BBL treatments?
A landmark study showed that patients who received regular BBL treatments over a ten-year period appeared approximately ten years younger than their actual age and looked as though they had not aged at all. This is attributed to BBL's ability to maintain collagen activity and preserve the skin's youthful gene expression.