Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

BroadBand® Light (BBL®)

BroadBand Light (BBL)® Hero is an advanced light-based treatment that rejuvenates the skin by targeting a range of skin concerns. The procedure uses high-intensity pulses of broadband light to penetrate the skin and stimulate collagen production, which reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and other signs of aging. BBL Hero in Winston-Salem also improves skin texture and tone, reduces redness and pigmentation, and helps clear up acne and rosacea. A true all-in-one skincare solution!

During the procedure, patients may feel a warm sensation, but it is generally well-tolerated, and there is no downtime required. Optimal results can be achieved with a series of treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

For corrective treatments, a series of three or more BBL®s one month apart is recommended until desired result achieved.

For maintenance of pigmentation control and management of rosacea, a BBL® once a quarter (or four times a year) is recommended.

ForeverYoung® BBL

Stanford University Study Finds Evidence That Broadband Light Treatment Promotes Youthful Skin on A Molecular Level

PALO ALTO, Calif. — November 12, 2012 – A new study recently published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology shows that Sciton BroadBand Light (BBL™) treatments can change the expression of genes associated with the aging process to more closely resemble young skin. The study supports the hypothesis that regulators of aging can be altered in human skin using BBL technology to provide a functional change, rather than just a cosmetic mimic of youthful appearance. BBL treatments promote the appearance of youthful skin. This study reveals that the appearance of younger skin may be due to the differences observed in gene expression patterns of aged skin becoming more like young skin. Treatments from the study were performed on the FDA-cleared Sciton Joule using the BBL module.*

Led by dermatologist Dr. Anne Lynn S. Chang of the Stanford University School of Medicine, the study (“Rejuvenation of Gene Expression Pattern of Aged Human Skin by BroadBand Light Treatment”) reveals the molecular changes that are induced by BBL, a popular treatment made by Sciton for improving the appearance of acne, sun spots, freckles, and vascular conditions. BBL treatments are requested by patients for promoting a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance. Previous studies have shown that animal models can exhibit gene expression changes to become more youthful. Dr. Chang’s study is the first to show a similar correlation in human skin treated with BBL.

“As an industry, to find a clinically sound solution for human anti-aging is critical,” said Dr. Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, board-certified dermatologist, attending physician at Lenox Hill Hospital and Yale/New Haven VA Hospital, and Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale University School of Medicine. “As a practicing physician in the field of dermatology, it is exciting to know there is a safe, light-based treatment with groundbreaking clinical evidence supporting anti-aging and the reversal of skin damage available to our patients.”

An additional study, submitted for publication by Dr. Patrick H. Bitter, Jr. of Advanced Aesthetic Dermatology, a well-known dermatologist and co-author of the JID study, takes this groundbreaking research further and explores the practical application and patient results of BBL treatments. Dr. Bitter’s study focuses on the ability to improve the appearance of aging skin with long-term and regular interval treatments with BBL.

“The JID study is an important first step to prove that BBL treatments are a viable option for anti-aging,” said Dr. Bitter. “In my upcoming study, we provide clinical evidence on patients who have had BBL and have enjoyed younger-looking skin over the long-term. I look forward to sharing these demonstrated results with my colleagues and patients worldwide in the near future.”

“As the developer of the BBL technology, Sciton remains committed to investments not only in the equipment but in the science required to inform the development of meaningful applications for it. The BBL has an unsurpassed reputation for delivering clinically important results,” said Sciton co-founder and President, Dan Negus, Ph.D. “These basic science and clinical biomedical studies demonstrate another important validation for the dermatologic community of the sound scientific basis of the BBL technology and the results it produces.”

Pigment & Pigmentation

A Sciton BBL (BroadBand Light) treatment is a non-invasive laser procedure that effectively targets and reduces pigmentation issues like sunspots, age spots, freckles, and uneven skin tone by using light energy to destroy melanin-rich cells in the skin, resulting in a clearer and more even complexion; essentially, it helps to lighten areas of hyperpigmentation.

People looking for how to correct sun damage on the face, neck, decollete, arms, hand, and legs say that the BLL® at Innovative Aesthetics MD is the best treatment compared with other less effective IPL treatments sold in the Triad area.

Redness

The photothermal energy will eliminate fine vessels that cause redness and reduce unwanted melanin that produces age and sun spots. Your skin will feel smoother, pores will be less noticeable, and uneven pigmentation will fade. BBL can be the foundation for and used in conjunction with all other BBL treatments.

How it works:

The BBL device delivers a broad spectrum of light that is absorbed by melanin (pigment) in the skin, causing the pigmented cells to break down and be naturally eliminated by the body.

Benefits:

Reduces the appearance of sun damage and age spots
Improves overall skin tone and texture
Lightens areas of hyperpigmentation
Can also treat visible blood vessels and acne

Treatment process:

Cooling gel will be applied to the treatment area.
May experience mild warmth or tingling during the treatment and the applicator will feel cool due to cooling technology.

Important considerations:

Multiple sessions are usually needed for optimal results
Sun protection is crucial before and after treatment to prevent further pigmentation
May not be suitable for all skin types, especially darker skin tones due to potential for hyperpigmentation