Let’s face it: we are obsessed with our skin. From the multi-step skin routines that dominate social media to the before-and-afters of plastic surgery, the possibilities offered are endless. However, few bother to focus on actual skin health, addressing symptoms rather than root causes.
The good news is that the surgeries, the social media 20-step skin routines, and expensive serums that may or may not work are not the only way to beautiful, healthy skin.
Sciton BBL, a form of light therapy, provides the results patients are looking for through a series of quick, painless, and non-invasive treatments that work with the body’s natural healing to restore the skin.
With the ability to treat anything from sun damage to skin laxity to moderate forms of acne, Sciton BBL is the option for patients who want real results for their skin.
What is Sciton BBL
Sciton led the way in pulsed light treatments through the development of BBL (BroadBand Light) technology, expanding it to include treatments for acne, hair removal, and skin improvement. In 2024, they launched the BBL HEROic, a smart pulsed light device for enhanced performance and treatment outcomes.
The device emits quick, high-intensity pulses of light into the skin. Practitioners can adjust the filters to customize the treatment to fit the patient’s skin needs. For example, the melanin present in pigmented spots and sun damage absorbs the shorter wavelengths, while hemoglobin in blood vessels and rosacea absorbs particular wavelengths that allow the vessels to coagulate and fade. These breakdowns trigger the body’s healing response, forcing it to produce fresh collagen and elastin, improving the skin’s texture and overall appearance.
Who Would Benefit from Sciton BBL
Sciton BBL has increased in popularity among clinicians due to its customization options and ability to deliver treatments with enhanced speed and comfort. With a variety of options like the HEROic, it provides choices for patients who want long-term results without invasive procedures. The sessions last between 15 and 60 minutes, depending on the areas being treated, and they require minimal downtime, with most patients experiencing mild redness and/or swelling. For the best results, patients are encouraged to receive an initial series of 3-5 treatments with maintenance treatments occurring 1-2 times a year.
What Makes It Unique?
Sciton BBL utilizes a wider wavelength range, allowing it to target multiple issues in one session and for deeper penetration. Its most advanced system, BBL HEROic, in addition to having greater power and cooling capacity than other IPL devices, also includes technology such as motion sensors to ensure a uniform treatment and adapt energy delivery. It also includes advanced contact cooling to increase comfort during even high-energy treatments. Patients have described the laser as feeling like a “warm, snapping sensation” with minimal pain or discomfort.
Sciton BBL: Skin Rejuvenation
While the common view may be that treatments like BBL HEROic have purely cosmetic benefits, research suggests that BBL treatments can shift aging-related genes in treated skin to support long-term anti-aging benefits with regular treatments.
One study suggested “that “rejuvenation” at a molecular level has also occurred, with a number of genes linked to the aging process being altered in expression after treatment to more closely resemble young skin. Hence, it is possible that the clinical phenotype represents a functional rejuvenation (at least in the short term), rather than just a cosmetic mimic of youthful appearance.” A follow-up study confirmed that people who received regular BBL treatments could delay signs of skin aging and damage while preserving a natural look.
Sciton BBL: Acne Treatment
Additionally, Sciton’s Forever Clear BBL, available through the HEROic system, is used to treat acne by using a combination of blue light to target bacteria and kill them at the source, yellow light to calm inflammation and redness, and infrared light to stimulate the skin’s natural healing process and improve any texture or scarring. Practitioners have found that the treatment helps reduce active breakouts, prevent new issues, and reduce overall inflammation and scarring. It has been noted as an effective alternative for patients with mild to moderate inflammatory or pustular acne looking for alternatives to antibiotics and topical treatments. Many patients notice visible improvement after a single treatment; however, optimal results occur after 3-6 treatments spaced 1-4 weeks apart.
While Sciton BBL has been compared to other skin-tightening treatments, like SkinPen and Tempsure Envi, BBL is a more flexible option for patients with multiple concerns, whereas Tempsure Envi and SkinPen are more specific to certain skin concerns.
Currently, Sciton BBL uses smart filters to target specific skin concerns, enabling precise customization for optimal results.
The HEROic contains a built-in sensor that tracks the handpiece’s position, speed, and orientation. This data allows the system to automatically adjust pulse placement and timing to ensure uniformity, ensuring consistent results.
Rockwell and BBL Sciton
At Rockwell, we believe in providing patients with treatments that address the root causes rather than just symptoms. That is why we have incorporated Sciton BBL Htreatments at Rockwell so that patients can not only look their best, but also feel their best.
BBL HEROic can not only give people’s skin a new lease on life but also address concerns like aging and acne with a fast, simple, and non-invasive procedure.
If you are interested in discovering how Sciton BBL could transform your skin, set up a consultation to start getting the results your skin deserves!