Broadband light technology utilizes the power of pulsed light to produce phenomenal results in photorejuvenation therapy. By selecting the appropriate wave length or filter, your physician will be able to treat a broad range of skin conditions caused by skin aging and sun exposure. Your skin will have a smoother, more vibrant and more youthful appearance.
Photorejuvenation is based on the principle of wave lengths of light that target specific colours. They make it possible to easily target brown pigment in your skin. And it enables the physician to target sunspots, freckles, liver spots, red spots, tiny veins and capillaries – any skin perfection with any kind of colour.
The light energy delivered by the BBL will gently heat up the upper layers of your skin. The heat absorbed by the targeted areas will stimulate your skin cells to generate new collagen. This will help restore your skin to its natural beauty. The photothermal energy will target and eliminate many of the fine vessels that cause redness, as well as the unwanted melanin responsible for pigmented lesions.
BBL CAN TREAT A DIVERSE RANGE OF SKIN CONDITIONS :
- Fine wrinkles
- Age spots
- Small facial veins
- Rosacea
- Redness and flushing
- Solar lentigines (freckles)
- Cafe au lait maculae
- Brown spots, birth marks
- Port wine stains
- Red Spots
- Enlarged pores
- Poikiloderma
- Burn Erythema
- Hyperpigmentation
TREATMENT AREAS
Any area of your body can be treated. The most common areas are those that have been most exposed to the sun. The most popular treatments are therefore for the face, neck, back of the hands, chest and shoulders.
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS REQUIRED
On average, 2 to 5 treatments, at an interval of two to four weeks, will deliver the desired results. Depending on the severity of your condition, you may benefit from additional treatments.
RECOVERY TIME
This is a gentle and non-invasive procedure with virtually no down time. In most cases, you will be able to return to work, apply cosmetics or resume most of your other activities right away.
TREATMENT EXPECTATIONS
After the treatment, you may experience some redness that should resolve within a few hours. For some pigmented lesions, you will see a darkening of the treated areas, followed by fading and flaking off at a later stage. Your treated skin will be smoother, fine wrinkles and pores will be less noticeable, and sun spots or uneven pigmentation will fade. Results depend on your condition, the number of treatments needed and the areas which are treated. During your consultation, your physician will provide you with complete information about both the results of the treatment and how to care for your skin after treatment.
COMFORT LEVEL
This procedure is gentle, non-invasive and safe. There should be minimal discomfort or no discomfort, however this varies from patient to patient and depends on the depth of the treatment. There is no need for topical anaesthesia, but your physician will discuss the best options during your consultation.
THE PROCEDURE
Your eyes will be protected with a safety shield or glasses. You may briefly feel a motion not unlike snapping a rubber band, or a warm sensation as the light is absorbed by the targeted areas. Depending on the size of the area being treated and the type of procedure performed, this treatment time can range from a few minutes up to thirty minutes. The physician will discuss all of your options during your consultation.
CARE FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE
It is important to follow your physician’s instructions. You may be given some skin care products and instructions on how to use them. This will minimize your risk of inflammation or redness and ensure the shortest healing time. You will be sensitive to ultra-violent light and you must avoid direct sun exposure until you are fully healed. Fully cover your skin or use a good sunscreen whenever you go outdoors.
DISCOVER IF PHOTOREJUVENATION IS RIGHT FOR YOU
To find out how you can benefit from the application of Broadband light energy, contact Better Medical Centre (formerly Chronos Apollo) to book your consultation.
