As premier Charlotte plastic surgeons, Dr. Graper and Dr. Harper strive to offer patients the most innovative skincare treatments available today. This is why they are thrilled to be able to provide patients with the advanced Forever Young BBL (BroadBand Light) technology to treat a variety of skin conditions and irregularities, including sun spots, wrinkles, skin redness, facial veins, and more.
The Forever Young BBL Procedure
Forever Young BBL is a non-invasive skin care treatment that utilizes leading-edge technology to improve skin texture, complexity, and tone. BBL technology delivers light energy to heat the upper layers of the skin, thereby stimulating skin cells to generate new collagen. The new collagen restores the skin to its natural beauty, reducing the appearance of a wide range of skin irregularities due to aging, skin disorders, and environmental factors. BBL can be used for cosmetic enhancement of several areas of the body, including the face, neck, hands, chest, and shoulders. Most patients are able to obtain great results with just one treatment; however, those with severe acne and similar conditions may want to undergo more than one treatment session.
Forever Young BBL is used to successfully treat the following skin conditions:
Pigmented lesions such as freckles and age spots
Vascular lesions
Acne
Skin laxity
Uneven skin texture
Unwanted hair
Forever Young BBL Recovery
Forever Young BBL is a non-invasive skin care treatment, and patients are able to return to work and other activities immediately following BBL phototherapy. The treatment time lasts about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the area treated. Some patients may experience mild redness and peeling of the skin as the final results become evident. Dr. Graper and Dr. Harper will ask you to avoid sun exposure for a few days while the skin heals. To achieve the best results, it is important to follow the specific aftercare instructions provided at the time of the treatment.
Forever Young BBL Results
Most patients see an improvement in skin color and texture immediately following BBL phototherapy. Final results are achieved within a few days, after which time patients notice that their skin is more vibrant, younger-looking, and smoother to the touch.
For more information, call Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery to schedule a consultation or complete the contact box on this page to request a consultation appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Forever Young BBL
BBL is an innovative light-based technology that treats skin conditions associated with aging, active lifestyles, and sun damage. BBL light energy allows Dr. Graper, Dr. Harper, and their team to design treatments personalized for your skin and precisely treat age spots, sun spots, small facial veins, and many other skin irregularities. BBL phototherapy is noninvasive so you can receive comfortable and effective treatments that fit your schedule, even on a lunch break.
BBL deposits pulses of light energy that gently heat the upper layers of skin. Within the skin, the light energy is absorbed by targets, such as fine, broken vessels that cause redness and brown spots or pigmented lesions that are caused by an overproduction of melanin. This scientific and biological process destroys the target, eliminating it and restoring the skin to its natural beauty, blending its natural tones, making it more vibrant and youthful in appearance and touch.
An active tan from the sun or tanning beds is not appropriate for BBL treatment. Tanned skin has a lot of pigment or melanin that may also absorb the BBL light energy. It is recommended that a person not have sun exposure in the area to be treated for a period of 3 weeks prior to treatment. Self-tanners must be faded from the skin for at least a week to 10 days prior to treatment.
The number of treatments needed varies from patient to patient and Dr. Graper will personalize a treatment plan based on your skin defects and the level of improvement you desire. He may also combine your treatment with other popular aesthetic procedures to further enhance the outcome.
Your eyes will be protected with safety shields or glasses. You may briefly feel a warm or “rubber band snap” sensation as the light is absorbed by the targeted areas. Your procedure may take a few minutes to a half an hour depending on the size of the area to be treated and the type of procedure performed. Dr. Graper will discuss all of your options with you.
The procedure is gentle, non-invasive, and safe. Generally, there is no need for a topical anesthetic but Dr. Graper may choose to use it on more sensitive areas.
You may experience some redness that should resolve within a few hours. Pigmented lesions will darken and gradually flake off and fade over the next 7-10 days. Often your treated skin will feel smoother, fine lines and pores will be less noticeable, and sunspots or uneven pigmentation will fade. Results depend on your individual skin characteristics, the number of treatments, and the area treated. Dr. Graper will provide you with detailed information about the aftercare and results.
This is a noninvasive and gentle procedure with virtually no downtime. In most cases, you are able to return to work, apply makeup and resume most of your activities immediately.
It is important to follow Dr. Graper’s instructions. You may be given some skincare products and instructions on how to use them. If you must go outdoors, it is recommended that you cover your treated skin and use a sunblock of SPF 30.
Phototherapy treatments, like other cosmetic procedures, are usually not covered by your insurance company. If you have any questions, it is best to talk with your provider.
* Disclaimer: As with all medical procedures, individual results and experiences may vary.
