by nls clinic
Published Sun, Aug 13th 2017, 11:50 | Health
Years of sun exposure can leave your skin looking dry and damaged. The UV rays actually activate pigment producing cells in the skin which causes brown spots. And nothing makes your skin look older than blemishes of brown pigment.
Broadband light therapy (BBL) is a non-invasive treatment that improves and treats many skin conditions related to aging, active life-styles, and sun damage small facial veins and several other skin blemishes.
BBL Photo-facial treatment is an excellent treatment for age spot removal, as well as reducing the appearance of freckles. This process is not limited to the face and can be done on the hands, arms, neck, etc.
The process works by stimulating your skin cells to produce more collagen. In turn, the colors of your natural skin tone blend to create a more even, balanced appearance, the photo-thermal energy also eliminates fine vessels that cause skin redness, significantly reducing Rosacea and pigmented lesions
How does BBL- photo-facial work
The BBL will gently deliver the light energy into the upper levels of the skin to stimulate collagen production, reduce melanin that is responsible for freckles and age spots which eliminate small blood vessels. This process will give a smoother, supple and younger-look to your skin. During treatment, the BBL wavelength is optimized so that the energy is absorbed only by the unwanted melanin, or hemoglobin (blood) if you’re treating facial flushing, spider veins or rosacea.
Which are the areas can be treated with a photo-facial?
BBL is most commonly used to treat the face, neck, chest, and hands but can also be used on any area of the skin.
How many photo-facial treatments will I need?
The number of treatments you need will vary from patient to patient. An average of 3-4 sessions is probably enough to get excellent results.
Whether the treatment will be uncomfortable?
The photo-facial procedure is gentle, non-invasive, and safe. The procedure only takes 15-30 minutes.
What should I expect after the treatment?
If your skin is more sensitive you may experience a little burning or redness for the first 24 hours after the treatment. For some people, you’ll notice that the areas of pigment will look darker in color. This means that the treatment worked. In fewer days these darkened areas would slough off from the skin, and a healthier and more even toned skin will be revealed.
How long will it take to recover from a photo-facial?
This is a non-invasive and gentle procedure. In most of the cases, you are able to return to work, apply makeup, and resume most of your activities immediately.
What aftercare do I need?
It is important to follow your clinician’s instructions. Wear sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you got out and you must avoid direct sun exposure until completely healed. Having on protective clothing like sunglasses is also a good idea. Have window film that protects from UV rays while driving your car.
Hence, BBL photo-facial offers a safe, scientifically proven option for reversing the signs of sun damage and aging, providing the ultimate in skin rejuvenation for almost everyone. Any area of your body can be treated.