Beauty filters on social media have slowly bled into real-life skin goals. From skincare formulated to achieve a natural glow to makeup seamlessly blurring any skin texture with one swipe. And joining this trend are skin treatments, moving beyond injectables and facials to BBL HEROic, a non-invasive light treatment. While new to most of us, this treatment has been a staple in Hollywood clinics and is probably one of the reasons A-listers always manage to look red-carpet ready. So if you’re considering booking an appointment yourself, here’s everything you should know about BBL HEROic before committing.
What is BBL HEROic?
BBL HEROic is an advanced BroadBand Light (BBL) therapy, where pulsed light is used to address skin concerns. What makes BBL HEROic different from other BBL therapies is the machine used, called BBL HEROic. So while some clinics might offer BBL treatments, they wouldn’t be classified as a BBL HEROic treatment unless they are using the BBL HEROic machine.
How Does It Work?
Considering that the machine sets the standard of the treatment, it’s important to understand how it works. Like most phototherapies, BBL HEROic uses pulses of light onto the skin. But developed with an Intelligent Control™ software and Skin Positioning System™, the machine works precisely to target skin at the molecular level. This allows the machine to give off high-intensity bursts of light without any guesswork, as well as tailoring the treatment depending on skin goals.
It is an advanced version of your typical IPL technology, helping with skin issues such as pigmentation, sun damage, unrefined skin texture, fine lines, and sagging, but at a quicker pace.
Who is the Ideal BBL HEROic Candidate?
The treatment works best for those with mature skin who are affected by sun damage, light damage, and loss of collagen. It’s also ideal for those with fine lines, as the treatment stimulates collagen production, effectively combating fine lines. And finally, considering that the treatment works comprehensively at a shorter duration compared to most skin treatments out there in the market, this treatment is also ideal for time-poor people, caught up in a fast-paced momentum.
What to Expect at a BBL HEORic Session?
Like all treatments, a BBL HEROic session begins with a consultation to assess skin concerns and goals. Once that’s complete, the real treatment begins. Patients are prepped with eye protection and a soothing cooling gel over the target area while the BBL HEROic machine gets to work. Considering that it is a light treatment, patients will feel a warm, tingling sensation, but it is only temporary.
Once the treatment is done, patients are recommended to moisturise and load up on SPF, avoiding sun exposure to fully allow the benefits of the light therapy to work. Sessions generally last 30 minutes for the face, and possibly longer for other areas of the body. But with minimal downtime, those completing the treatment can go back to their daily activities immediately after.
Side Effects of BBL Heroic
Skin irritation is the main side effect of BBL HEROic. To avoid this, patients are advised to avoid sun exposure, self-tanners, exfoliation, chemical peels, and other laser treatments right before the BBL HEROic treatment. Other side effects are mild redness and swelling, but they resolve after a couple of days. Maintenance sessions will depend on the treatment decided with the skin specialist, but for most people, the results of the treatment are strong enough to last several months.
