At our Tarola Plastic Surgery locations in Hendersonville and Murfreesboro, TN, we offer a unique treatment called the BBL HERO by Sciton. This device delivers customized phototherapy treatments to improve all different skin types and tones and provides unique treatments that can help eradicate some of the most stubborn and visible skin imperfections. The treatment is comfortable, requires very little downtime, and results in dramatic skin improvements.
Sciton BBL HERO
Sciton’s BBL HERO device is a photofacial treatment that uses broad-band light energy pulses to deliver controlled heating to the skin’s surface. This device is not a laser treatment but rather a broad-band light device. Instead of using the focused light energy that laser devices use, it uses filtered broad-spectrum light and light pulses to improve the skin. It increases the body’s natural collagen and elastin production by gently heating the skin’s surface and deeper layers.
Increasing these two proteins strengthens the skin and promotes rapid cellular regeneration, which is key to reducing the signs of aging, smoothing lines and wrinkles, correcting skin laxity, and perfecting different skin concerns. Sciton BBL HERO treatments utilize different treatment modes to effectively address a number of different skin concerns, including:
- Rosacea
- Skin tone and texture concerns
- Cherry angiomas
- Skin laxity
- Hyperpigmentation
- Lines and wrinkles
- Age spots
- Freckles
- Acne
- Unwanted facial or body hair
How Does BBL HERO Work?
Pigmentation Concerns
Uneven pigmentation, including red and brown discolorations, often stems from conditions like sun damage, melasma, or broken capillaries. BBL HERO uses light energy to target melanin and hemoglobin in the skin. For brown pigmentation, the device emits wavelengths that break down excess melanin into smaller particles. These fragments are then absorbed by the body naturally, helping to fade dark spots. When addressing redness caused by broken capillaries or rosacea, BBL HERO focuses its light energy on the blood vessels, causing them to coagulate and be reabsorbed by the body.
Wrinkles and Sagging
As the skin ages, collagen and elastin production naturally decline, leading to fine lines, wrinkles, and laxity. BBL HERO helps reverse these signs of aging by delivering heat energy deep into the dermis. This heat stimulates the skin’s natural repair processes, encouraging the production of new collagen and elastin fibers. Because the device treats underlying layers of the skin without damaging the surface, patients can enjoy improvements in texture and tone without downtime.
Unwanted Hair
For those dealing with unwanted facial or body hair, BBL HERO offers an effective and efficient solution. The device targets hair follicles with specific wavelengths of light, heating the follicle to disrupt its ability to grow new hair. This process works best on hair in its active growth phase, which is why multiple sessions are often recommended for optimal results. BBL HERO treats the skin gently, with built-in cooling technology to keep the skin comfortable during the process.
Acne
Acne can be particularly frustrating due to its persistence and tendency to leave scars. The light energy penetrates the pores to destroy P. acnes bacteria, which can contribute to the development of acne. The treatment also helps minimize redness and inflammation from active lesions and encourages the skin to heal faster. By stimulating the skin’s natural renewal processes, BBL HERO not only reduces current breakouts but can also improve the appearance of post-acne marks.
Treatment Areas for BBL HERO
- Face, Neck, and Décolleté: The face, neck, and décolleté are prone to signs of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, sunspots, and redness. With targeted light energy, the treatment can diminish these concerns while promoting smoother, more even-toned skin.
- Arms and Legs: Areas like the arms and legs can show discoloration or uneven pigmentation from sun exposure or environmental factors.
- Back: The back often experiences acne and its residual scars or patchy pigmentation. BBL HERO can clear areas that are often more difficult to tackle using at-home skincare alone.
- Buttocks: For the buttocks, concerns such as redness, scarring, stretch marks, or textural irregularities can be addressed.
- Abdomen: The abdomen is a common area for stretch marks or lax skin. By stimulating collagen production and evening out discoloration, this treatment helps enhance the skin’s tone and firmness in this region.
What Does HERO Stand For?
HERO stands for High Energy Rapid Output, which describes the advanced technology behind our BBL Sciton device. This innovation delivers broadband light with greater power and speed, allowing for more effective treatments in less time. HERO technology also ensures consistent energy delivery, making it possible to treat larger areas with precision and achieve noticeable results faster.
Unique Features of the BBL HERO Platform
- Smart Filters: Smart filters adjust the wavelengths of light delivered during treatment to specifically target your concerns. When addressing pigmentation, acne, or unwanted hair, we choose the filter that best fits your skin tone and condition.
- Cooling Technology: The platform’s advanced cooling technology helps protect your skin and keeps you comfortable during treatment. Maintaining a consistent temperature minimizes the risk of overheating while allowing deeper penetration for effective results.
- Constant Motion: The constant motion capability allows the device to treat large areas faster. This feature helps reduce treatment time while maintaining even coverage.
- Spot Size Customization: With adjustable spot sizes, the device can treat both small and larger regions. This customization makes it effective for everything from fine details on the face to broader areas like the back or legs.
How Is BBL Technology Different From IPL?
BBL technology differs from intense pulsed light (IPL) by offering greater precision and adaptability through its advanced broadband light system. BBL delivers light energy more consistently and evenly, targeting specific skin concerns with improved accuracy. The HERO platform enhances this further with 4x the speed for faster treatments, 3x the peak power to target deeper concerns, and 2x the cooling for added comfort and safety during the process.
The Treatment Process
What Happens During the Treatment?
Once we complete your pre-treatment consultation, we can schedule your appointment. We will start by applying a gel to your skin to make the treatment easier and more comfortable. Your technician will follow your unique treatment plan and place a device on your skin, gently gliding it back and forth across your desired treatment area to uniformly heat the skin tissues. You may feel a warming sensation during your treatment but shouldn’t expect discomfort. Treatments are non-invasive and typically take 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the area being treated.
Recovery After Your BBL HERO Treatment
After your treatment with the BBL Sciton device your skin might appear slightly red or feel warm for a few hours, but this is a normal response as your skin begins the rejuvenation process. To protect your results and promote healing, we recommend applying sunscreen and avoiding direct sun exposure for the first few days. Your provider may also suggest a gentle skincare routine to keep your skin hydrated and support its recovery.
A Few FAQs About BBL HERO Treatments
Am I a Candidate?
The best candidates for BBL HERO treatments are patients who want to address specific skin concerns with quick, effective professional treatments that don’t require significant downtime. This device is safe for most skin types and is guaranteed to make your skin look better.
Some patients may be excluded from treatment due to safety reasons, including pregnant and nursing women. We will meet with you before your treatment to discuss your skin, evaluate your concerns, and confirm your treatment eligibility.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
You will notice skin improvements after just one treatment, but patients typically need one to two treatments to achieve their desired results. Since this device will target several different skin concerns, based on your treatment area, you may need more or fewer treatments to achieve your desired results.
Is There Any Downtime?
After your BBL HERO treatment, you won’t have to plan for significant downtime, but we will provide you with post-treatment care instructions. It’s important that you avoid sun exposure and always apply high-quality sunscreen, regardless of the weather. We will provide instructions regarding which topical products to use to nourish the treatment area and enhance results, as well as which topical products you should temporarily avoid.
Can I Combine This Treatment With Other Cosmetic Treatments?
We can combine your BBL HERO treatments with other in-office professional skin care treatments to help you target other skin concerns. If you want to add cosmetic injectables like dermal fillers or Botox® to your anti-aging routine in addition to scheduling phototherapy treatments, we can evaluate your skin during your in-person consultation. Then we can determine which additional cosmetic treatment you will benefit from and then schedule them accordingly.
When Can I Expect Results?
You may notice some initial results immediately following your treatment, but the best skin improvements become most evident within a few weeks of beginning your treatment plan. Results do vary since different patients schedule BBL HERO treatments for different reasons. When we design your treatment plan, we can give you a better idea of what kind of results you can expect from your unique regimen.
How Long Will My Results Last?
Once you achieve your desired results, you can enjoy them long-term. However, we do recommend maintenance treatments once or twice a year to continue to promote increased collagen and elastin production, skin health, and vitality.
Can I Enhance My Results?
There are some ways to enhance and extend your treatment results that are simple and inexpensive. Committing to wearing sunscreen daily is one of the easiest ways to prevent accelerated or premature aging and protect your skin from lines, wrinkles, and discoloration.
Additionally, investing in professional-grade skin care and using targeted products morning and evening will improve your skin and help you maintain your phototherapy results long-term. We can provide you with product and skin care treatment recommendations to help you maintain youthful skin after your treatment sessions.
Will I Need Follow-Up Treatments?
After completing the recommended number of treatment sessions, you’ll see dramatic improvements in the appearance of your skin. You will enjoy your results long-term, but you can also schedule BBL HERO maintenance treatments to target any additional skin concerns. We can create a maintenance treatment plan based on your unique skin care needs.
Why Choose Our Treatments at Tarola Plastic Surgery?
At Tarola Plastic Surgery, we’re proud to offer advanced technology like the BBL HERO to help you achieve your skin goals. Dr. Nicholas Tarola, a board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, takes the time to make sure you understand your options and feel confident every step of the way.
Dr. Tarola’s expertise, combined with a focus on understanding what’s most important to you, means your treatment is designed just for you. Whether you’re looking to reduce pigmentation, smooth wrinkles, or improve your overall skin tone, we’re here to guide you through the process in a welcoming and professional environment.
Experience a Unique Phototherapy Treatment in Murfreesboro, TN
If your skin needs something more than just daily cleansing and moisturizing, we can help design a treatment plan at Tarola Plastic Surgery that addresses all of your skin imperfections and concerns. If expression lines are on your list of skin concerns, we can give you more details about Botox, an injectable neuromodulator that can target those lines and treat them at the source. With the right treatment plan, you can enjoy beautiful, healthy skin year-round. To learn more about our BBL HERO treatments or other offerings, please contact us through our website or call us at (615) 624-8914.
