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BBL & IPL Treatments
Target sun damage, dark spots, and signs of aging
Experience the powerful benefits of Broadband Light (BBL) therapy—Sciton’s advanced version of IPL—available right here in Buffalo.
IPL Photofacials & Broadband Light Therapy in Buffalo, NY
Sun damage, brown spots, and redness can all affect how your skin looks—and how you feel about it. Our IPL photofacial treatments in Buffalo use advanced Broadband Light (BBL) technology to target these common skin concerns with powerful, non-invasive light energy.
This light gently penetrates the skin’s surface, stimulating your body’s natural healing response while breaking up pigmentation, calming redness, and improving tone. It’s not just about treating symptoms on the surface—it’s about encouraging skin cells to act younger and healthier over time. Clients often notice a refreshed glow after their first treatment, with progressive improvements as skin renews itself from within.
What Is Broadband Light Therapy?
Broadband Light Therapy, often referred to as BBL, is Sciton’s advanced form of intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment. It delivers short bursts of high-intensity light energy deep into the layers of your skin, targeting pigment and vascular irregularities without harming surrounding tissue.
Over time, these targeted areas begin to fade as the body eliminates the damaged skin cells. This type of laser treatment also encourages collagen production, helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The result is smoother, more even skin across areas like the face, neck, chest, back, and legs, which are often the places impacted by sun exposure, aging, or genetics.
Why IPL Photofacials Are a Go-To for Sun Damage and Skin Tone Correction
Many skin care treatments address surface-level issues, but IPL goes deeper. It’s a powerful choice for treating sun damage, age spots, and uneven pigmentation—issues that can linger for years. With BBL, light energy passes through the top layer of the skin and into the targeted pigment or vessels.
You may experience a sensation like a rubber band snap during the session, and the skin may look slightly red afterward, but downtime is minimal. Over the following days, dark spots may rise to the surface before flaking off, revealing fresher skin underneath. These treatments offer long-term improvement for a range of skin types.
What Is Broadband Light (BBL) Therapy?
BBL is Sciton’s branded version of IPL that uses cutting-edge light energy to treat a wide range of skin conditions with improved comfort and results.
Is There Downtime After IPL Treatments?
While some redness or sensitivity may occur, most clients resume normal activities right away. You may notice dark spots becoming more visible before they fade.
What Does It Feel Like?
Most describe the feeling as a quick rubber band snap followed by a warming sensation. Sessions are fast and tolerable, even for sensitive areas of the body.
Why Clients Love BBL/IPL Photofacials
- Targets sun damage, brown spots, and age spots
- Improves overall skin tone and clarity
- Stimulates natural collagen and skin renewal
- Non-invasive with minimal downtime
- Safe for multiple skin types
- Quick treatments with long-term benefits
- Treats face, neck, chest, and other areas of the body
Conditions Treated with BBL HEROic
Pigmented Lesions
Sciton BBL HEROic utilizes broadband light (BBL) technology to target melanin-rich cells in the skin. The melanin absorbs the light energy, triggering biological processes that destroy the targeted cells.
Within days, the body destroys and eliminates the melanin-containing cells. As this process unfolds, any pigmented lesions, such as sunspots and age spots, darken and eventually flake off or are reabsorbed by the body, leading to a clearer and more even skin tone.
Additionally, the controlled heat generated by the light stimulates fibroblasts in the dermal layer, promoting the production of new collagen and elastin fibers. This enhances skin elasticity and supports overall skin rejuvenation.
See if BBL HEROic is right for you by scheduling a free consultation.
Facial Vessels, Redness, & Rosacea
Sciton BBL HEROic utilizes broadband light technology to target both hemoglobin in blood vessels and melanin in the skin. This targeted light absorption generates heat, triggering a two-part process.
First, the heat collapses the walls of blood vessels containing oxyhemoglobin, leading to their reabsorption by the body. This reduces the appearance of redness on the skin’s surface.
Second, the thermal energy stimulates fibroblasts in the dermal layer to produce new collagen and elastin fibers, which improves skin elasticity and firmness, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
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Signs of Aging
Sciton BBL HEROic uses broadband light (BBL) technology to deliver controlled pulses of light energy to the skin. This light penetrates the dermal layers, generating heat that stimulates fibroblasts and triggers the production of new collagen and elastin fibers. The increase in these essential proteins improves skin elasticity and firmness, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, the thermal energy promotes a smoother, more youthful skin texture by encouraging cellular turnover and rejuvenation.
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Skin Tone and Texture
BBL HEROic addresses uneven skin tone and rough texture by targeting areas with excess melanin and vascular irregularities. The light energy heats pigmented cells, causing them to break down and be naturally reabsorbed by the body. This reduces hyperpigmentation, sunspots, and age spots. Simultaneously, the heat stimulates the dermis to initiate a healing response, which smooths out rough patches and refines the overall texture of the skin.
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Acne
BBL HEROic effectively combats active acne by using light wavelengths that target and eliminate acne-causing bacteria, reducing inflammation and the occurrence of breakouts.
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Overall Skin Rejuvenation
For comprehensive skin rejuvenation, BBL HEROic works by delivering light energy that promotes the regeneration of healthy skin cells and boosts collagen production. This technology helps fade imperfections like fine lines, redness, pigmentation, and uneven texture, giving the skin a more radiant and youthful appearance. The treatment is non-invasive and encourages the body’s natural healing mechanisms, resulting in healthier, rejuvenated skin with minimal downtime.
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Common Questions About BBL and IPL in Buffalo
How many IPL treatments will I need?
Results vary, but most people benefit from a series of 3–5 sessions spaced a few weeks apart. Each treatment builds on the last, helping to progressively fade dark spots, redness, and fine lines. You may start to notice brighter, more even skin after just one visit. Ongoing maintenance once or twice a year can help preserve your results. We’ll recommend a treatment schedule based on your skin’s condition and goals.
What should I avoid before and after my treatment?
To protect your skin and optimize results, avoid the following:
- Sun exposure and tanning beds for two weeks
- Retinoids or exfoliating products for a few days before
- Saunas, hot tubs, and strenuous workouts immediately after
- Harsh skin care or makeup for 24 hours
- Picking or scrubbing treated areas
Let your skin heal naturally and follow our post-care advice for the best outcome.
Is IPL safe for all skin types?
BBL/IPL treatments work well for many skin types, but the ideal candidate typically has lighter to medium skin tones. During your consultation, we’ll assess your skin and create a plan that’s both safe and effective. Advancements in technology have expanded the range of suitable skin types, but some conditions may require alternative treatments.
Can I do this treatment year-round?
It’s best to schedule IPL treatments when your skin isn’t freshly tanned, so fall and winter are often preferred. That said, you can still do treatments year-round with proper sun protection. We’ll help you plan based on your lifestyle and skin care goals.
How does this compare to a chemical peel or microneedling?
IPL targets pigmentation and redness using light energy, while chemical peels exfoliate the surface and microneedling stimulates collagen through tiny controlled injuries. Each has its strengths. IPL is excellent for correcting skin tone, while other treatments might focus more on texture or acne scarring. We often combine therapies for a comprehensive skin care strategy.
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