BBL® HEROic™ in Marylebone
Light-Based Treatment for Pigmentation and Redness
Sun exposure can leave the skin with areas of brown pigmentation, visible redness and an uneven complexion.
BBL HEROic is an advanced BroadBand light treatment developed by Sciton. It is used to target certain types of pigmentation and superficial vascular changes, helping improve the appearance of uneven skin tone.
At Dr JB Skin, treatment settings are selected following an assessment of your skin type, concerns and relevant medical history.
APPOINTMENT TIME
30 minutes
TECHNOLOGY
Sciton BBL® HEROic™
NUMBING
Not Required
DOWNTIME
Limited
RESULTS
2-4 weeks
How Does BBL® HEROic™ Work?
How Does BBL® HEROic™ Work?
BBL stands for BroadBand Light.
The device delivers controlled pulses of light into the skin. Selected wavelengths are absorbed by targets such as melanin in pigmented areas and haemoglobin in superficial blood vessels.
This allows the treatment to address certain brown and red discolourations without resurfacing the entire skin.
BBL® HEROic™ can treat larger areas efficiently, with settings adjusted according to the concern being treated.
What Happens During Treatment?
Before treatment, we'll review your skin history, including recent sun exposure, tanning and any medications that may affect suitability.
You'll wear protective eyewear while the handpiece is passed across the treatment area.
Each pulse may feel like a brief snap against the skin, accompanied by warmth.
Treatment settings are adjusted according to your skin and the specific concern.
Recovery and Results
Pigmented areas may temporarily darken before fading over the following days or weeks.
Some patients experience mild redness or warmth, while others develop temporary swelling. Although recovery is often relatively quick, the response varies between individuals.
Improvements may become noticeable over two to four weeks. A course of treatments may be recommended depending on the extent of pigmentation or redness.
Sun protection is particularly important, and treatment may need to be postponed if your skin is recently tanned.
Frequently Asked Questions
BBL HEROic may improve:
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Sun spots and solar lentigines
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Certain types of pigmentation
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Diffuse facial redness
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Some visible superficial blood vessels
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Uneven tone caused by sun damage
It may also improve some visible features associated with rosacea, although it does not cure the underlying condition.
Not all pigmentation is suitable for light treatment. Conditions such as melasma require particular caution, as inappropriate treatment can worsen discolouration.
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Common areas include the face, neck, chest and hands.
Other areas affected by sun damage or redness may be suitable following assessment.
No. It uses BroadBand light rather than a single laser wavelength.
It can improve certain visible redness and superficial vessels associated with rosacea, but it doesn't cure rosacea.
Some concerns improve after one session, while others require several. We'll discuss this following your skin assessment.
No. Suitability depends on skin pigmentation and other factors. There can be a greater risk of burns or pigmentation changes in some skin types.
Yes, in selected patients. The treatments address different aspects of skin appearance and may be combined when clinically appropriate.
