Broadband light (BBL) therapy is a form of light treatment that is similar to laser treatment. It is highly effective in treating several skin concerns. This versatile therapy can address significant conditions with minimal downtime, making it a convenient option when you are looking for quick improvements.
Call The Fitz Aesthetics & Wellness today to schedule a consultation and learn how many sessions of BBL are needed to achieve optimal results.
How Does BBL Laser Therapy Work?
BBL therapy is a non-invasive treatment performed using a handheld device. During treatment sessions, your nurse will use the device to deliver broad-spectrum light that penetrates the deeper levels of the skin, triggering the healing process and increasing your natural production of collagen and elastin.
BBL has a cooling mechanism that minimizes discomfort and prevents the skin from getting too hot. Sessions typically last about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the treatment area and the condition being addressed.
How Many BBL Laser Sessions Are Needed?
While BBL therapy can help improve many different types of conditions, it is not a one-time procedure. Typically, three sessions spaced four weeks apart are required to receive optimal results. Maintenance sessions are also recommended to maintain the therapy’s benefits. The exact number of sessions can vary depending on the skin conditions being treated and your skin’s health.
Typically, patients need between three to five sessions, and most see noticeable improvements in their skin after just one treatment. Sessions are usually four weeks apart to allow the skin time to heal, improving the results and helping you meet your goals safely.
Although the exact number of treatments needed differs, most patients at The Fitz Aesthetics & Wellness find BBL therapy effective when applied two to four times each year after initial sessions have been completed.
What Factors Influence the Number of Sessions?
Several factors influence the number of BBL sessions needed to achieve optimal results, including the severity of the skin concerns being treated.
Skin Condition
BBL therapy can correct sun damage and redness, cherry hemangiomas, age spots, sun spots, and other photodamage. By targeting melanin and oxyhemoglobin with light energy, BBL treatment improves skin tone. It can also address red facial capillaries.
Over time, BBL treatments can also significantly improve skin tone and texture, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and minimize pore size. These benefits are achieved through a series of treatments that stimulate your skin’s natural healing process and collagen production. The more pronounced your sun damage or hyperpigmentation, the greater the number of BBL sessions required to achieve your desired results. As a general rule, redness requires more sessions than brown lesions in most cases.
Skin Sensitivity
Your skin type and sensitivity can also impact the number of sessions required, as these factors also influence how your body responds to the treatment. For example, BBL is most effective on lighter skin tones because the skin contains less melanin, reducing the risk of hyperpigmentation. We successfully treat Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with BBL at The Fitz.
Skin sensitivity or certain skin conditions may produce more pronounced side effects. These are often mild and subside within a few hours today. You will be asked about your skin concerns, medical history, and treatment goals during your consultation to ensure that BBL is suited to your personalized treatment plan.
Treatment Goals
Finally, your treatment goals will impact the number of sessions required to achieve optimal results. If you are looking for subtle improvements, fewer BBL laser sessions may be effective.
Reach Out to The Fitz Aesthetics & Wellness to Learn How Many Sessions of BBL Laser Therapy are Needed
BBL therapy is highly effective and requires little downtime, and it can be used in combination with other treatment options. Contact The Fitz Aesthetics & Wellness to schedule a consultation and learn how many sessions of BBL laser are needed to achieve your goals.