What conditions does Broadband Light (BBL) treat?

BBL effectively targets sun damage, brown spots, age spots, freckles, facial redness, rosacea, broken capillaries, active acne, and loss of skin elasticity.

Is there downtime after a BBL photofacial procedure?

BBL requires minimal to no downtime. You can resume normal daily activities immediately. Pigmented spots may temporarily darken and flake off naturally over 7 to 14 days.

How many BBL treatments will I need?

While improvements are noticeable after a single session, a clinical series of 3 to 4 treatments spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart is recommended for optimal corrective results.

BBL® Photofacial

Target Sun Damage, Pigment & Redness

Restore a clear, even, and youthful complexion with the world’s most advanced light-based skin therapy.

Why Choose BBL® BroadBand Light?

BBL® (BroadBand Light) is a Sciton IPL photofacial for the face and body. It's a light-based skin treatment, not a surgical procedure.

Sun exposure, environmental aging, and vascular conditions like rosacea can leave your skin with uneven tone, persistent redness, and unwanted brown spots. BBL® (BroadBand Light) is one of the most advanced IPL platforms available, setting a premier clinical standard for skin rejuvenation.

By delivering precise light energy into the upper layers of the skin, BBL gently heats targeted pigments and small blood vessels. This heat triggers your skin's natural healing response, stimulating cellular regeneration and restoring a clearer, more vibrant appearance.

What BBL® Treats

Sun and Age Spots: Fades freckles, solar lentigines, and stubborn hyperpigmentation.
Redness & Rosacea: Calms persistent diffuse redness, flushing, and vascular inflammation.
Facial Capillaries: Targets visible broken blood vessels and spider veins around the nose and cheeks.
Uneven Tone & Texture: Brightens dull skin and restores overall complexion balance.

Pairs well with Laser Skin Resurfacing.

Key Benefits

Little to no downtime. Expect mild redness for a day or two, and brown spots will darken before they flake away over about a week.
Versatile Treatment Areas: Highly effective for the face, neck, chest, shoulders, and hands.
Long-Term Rejuvenation: Regular treatments encourage ongoing cellular renewal for sustained youthful skin.

Woman receiving a BBL photofacial at Visage MedSpa in Mayfield Village.

Before and after one treatment. Individual results vary.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

What is the first step?

Book a consultation so we can discuss your concerns and make sure BBL is right for you. BBL isn’t recommended if you have a current tan, a darker skin tone, or take light-sensitizing medications. Fall and winter are the ideal time to start, when sun exposure is lowest.

What can I expect during my BBL® treatment?

Quick pulses of light target spots and redness. Skin may be red for a day or two, and spots darken before flaking off in about a week. Most patients see their best results after 3 treatments, about 4 weeks apart, plus 1 to 2 maintenance visits a year.

What is the aftercare following my treatment?

Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer such as Cetaphil. Sunblock is imperative to protect your results. You may resume your own skincare in about a week.