The BBL Body Glow by Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank is one of our latest cutting-edge signature procedures for the treatment of worn and sun damaged skin throughout the entire body – quickly and effectively. The non-invasive and extremely safe treatment is powered by the BBL Hero® device that utilizes fast, low energy broadband light pulses to effectively and permanently refresh and rejuvenate sun-damaged skin, dramatically improving its appearance in as little as 1-3 treatments. The procedure aids in the reduction of hyperpigmentation, sunspots, redness, small vessels, crepey texture and other common skin imperfections.
BBL Body Glow
Why Not Care for the Skin on Your Body as You Do for the Face?
BBL Hero technology safely and effectively treats all body parts including the back, chest, shoulders, arms, legs, abdomen, and hands.
The device can also be used for hair removal. Using gentle, yet effective BBL energy to heat hair follicles, the BBL is fast and painless. The result is hair removal that is quicker and more painless, while rejuvenating the skin. Treat any area of the body with unwanted hair to reveal beautiful skin and soft, silky, supple skin!
How Does the BBL Body Glow Treatment Work?
BBL Hero is an advanced broadband light therapy system that utilizes various filters to target specific skin types, conditions, and hair removal. These filters allow for customized treatments to address pigmented and vascular lesions, and uneven texture. The hair removal filter emits targeted light energy that’s absorbed the melanin in hair follicles making them dormant to regrowth. Pigmented and vascular lesions absorb the light as it penetrates triggering cell turnover and causing irregularities to breakdown and be metabolized.
The effectiveness of broadband light filters for different skin types and conditions is determined by the specific wavelengths and energy levels they emit. The device penetrates the skin with low energy light energy, stimulating skin cell regeneration and targeting various issues of sun damaged skin. Collagen restores the skin’s natural beauty by making it smoother and more vibrant in addition to evening skin color. This is a fast, multi-pass treatment that can be performed anywhere on the body and heats the tissue deep within the dermis for an overall rejuvenated effect.
BBL Hero (broadband light) Is Often Used to Treat:
– Brown spots
– Sun damage
– Redness
– Fine lines
– Pigment
– Vascular
– Superficial crepiness of skin
– Visible signs of aging
– Body hair
Candidates for BBL Body Glow
Ideal candidates for the PFRANKMD signature BBL Body Glow treatments with BBL Hero® include individuals seeking to address issues such as sun damage, uneven pigmentation, redness, fine lines, and age spots. This non-invasive and gentle procedure is suitable for all skin types and patients with light to medium skin tones, making it an inclusive option for many.
A consultation will ensure that the treatment is compatible with individual patient factors and that the results potential align with goals for enhancement. More than one treatment session may be needed depending on each patient’s individual concerns.
The BBL Body Glow Procedure
Prepare for the BBL Body Glow by avoiding direct sunlight before each session. During treatment you may feel a warm or tingling sensation that does not require pre-treatment numbing. The cooling gel used to ensure proper transmission of light energy enhances patient comfort. The PFRANKMD aesthetic practitioner will use the handpiece with the settings and filters personalized to the patient to pass over the targeted areas. The duration of treatment depends on the number of areas being treated but typically lasts 15 to 45 minutes.
Recovery and Results
Patients return immediately to daily activities after BBL Body Glow, healing is similar to a mild – moderate sunburn but one that will make your skin healthier, clearer and thicker with boosted collagen. Pigmentation and blood vessels usually appear exaggerated during the healing period but disappear within 1-3 weeks depending on the area treated. Your skin may feel smoother and appear more even and brighter within one to two weeks of your first treatment. Additional treatments are done at monthly intervals.
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FAQs
Is BBL Body Glow good for skin laxity?
It is not good for skin laxity. This is an epidermal treatment it’s for sun damage, super superficial texture, crepey skin. For skin tightening, you need deeper treatments.
Does BBL Body Glow change moles or nevi beauty marks, freckles, whatever you want to call them?
No, it does not. Laser in general of any kind does not affect moles. It’ll only get rid of acquired spots.
Is BBL Body Glow an IPL?
It is a type of pulse light, meaning it’s also not a laser. This is broadband light, which is specific to the Sciton technology called BBL. You could use different filters to achieve different things.
Can you use BBL Body Glow on darker skin tones?
You know, you cannot. It’s usually lighter skin types that have the problem of sun damage that would require such a treatment. Usually, patients with darker skin tones don’t have much of a problem.
Will BBL Body Glow help backne?
Although it is not specifically a treatment for acne, there’s plenty of support that broadband light can improve acne in various areas of the body.
How far back can the sun damage date for BBL Body Glow treatment?
To prehistoric times that’s how far back. If you have it, you could remove it. It doesn’t really matter when you got it, most of our sun damage is usually from decades earlier anyway.
Will BBL Body Glow remove hair?
Yes, It will remove hair, which can be difficult in using this on men who like the hair on the body. For people that want to resurface skin on the body and not remove hair I use Fraxel.
If you have BBL Body Glow treatment, when can you go on vacation?
That depends on the vacation. The nature of healing on the body is such that it always takes a couple of weeks. The face could take a couple of days to heal so it has nothing to do with the laser. You really don’t want to be sun exposed for at least two to four weeks after.
What is the BBL Body Glow healing process?
The healing process is pretty much like Fraxel. There’s some redness, then it transitions to darkening of any sun damage, and then there is a dry micro exfoliation. It is not as dramatic as Fraxel.
Can you use BBL Body Glow treatment for Rosacea?
We could absolutely use this for rosacea on the body. If you have rosacea on the body, you use vascular filters to attack redness, flushing, things of this nature.
Does BBL Body Glow hurt?
Pain is minimal with the BBL Body Glow procedure. fact, it doesn’t even need topical anesthesia. It’s done quite quickly with a small ultrasound drill, so little to no pain.
Can you use BBL Body Glow without Fraxel?
Yes, it can be used on the face without Fraxel. Dr. Frank prefers Fraxel for the face and combining it with other lasers, but absolutely there are facial protocols using the BBL that are very effective.
How much does BBL Body Glow cost?
The cost always depends on the surface area and the number of treatments needed.
What is the difference between Fraxel and BBL Body Glow?
Fraxel is a laser, while BBL is pulse Light. Fraxel is a little bit more aggressive, but more versatile, while we certainly can combine the technologies for the ultimate result.
Is BBL Body Glow good for Crepey skin?
It is good for crepey skin. Particularly that’s superficial kind of cigarette paper, damaged skin from severe sun damage.
Will BBL Body Glow work for cellulite?
It will not work for cellulite.
Start your journey to total body skin rejuvenation with a signature BBL Body Glow treatment. Contact the PFRANKMD team today to schedule a consultation at our 5th Avenue or West Village location in NYC.