BBL Photorejuvenation Overview
Consultation Required?
Yes
Treatment Length
20 to 45 Minutes
Downtime
Minimum
From Dull to Dazzling
Years in the sun, age, and everyday stress can leave their marks on your skin. Discover the solution with a BBL (BroadBand Light) treatment. At Well Labs+ Medspa Royal Oak, we help clients restore clarity and enjoy youthful-looking skin again. We use Sciton Forever Young BBL, the BroadBand Light system behind the popular BBL photofacial.
What It Treats:
- Sun spots and age spots
- Freckles and uneven skin tone
- Redness and rosacea
- Broken capillaries and spider veins on the face
- Acne and acne marks
- Early signs of aging and dull skin
- Melasma
Treatment
After a consultation, your provider applies a cool gel and moves the BBL handpiece across your skin. Pulses of light are absorbed by brown pigment and red blood vessels, breaking them up so your body can clear them. Most clients feel a quick warm snap. Sessions take 20 to 45 minutes.
Results
Brown spots darken and flake away over 7 to 10 days, and redness fades over the following weeks. Skin looks clearer, brighter and more even, and it keeps improving with each session.
Follow-Up
Most clients need 2 to 3 sessions about 4 weeks apart. With Forever Young BBL, 1 to 2 maintenance sessions a year help keep skin clear and younger looking.
What to Expect
We’re here to guide you through the process, relieving what stress we can, communicating openly, and setting realistic expectations.
What Is Forever Young BBL?
BBL (BroadBand Light) is a light-based photofacial, similar to IPL, made by Sciton. It treats both brown spots and redness in one session, so it is a strong choice for sun damage, rosacea and uneven tone. Forever Young BBL is the maintenance program: regular sessions keep sun damage in check as you age. Research from Stanford University found that regular BBL treatments changed the activity of genes linked to aging toward a more youthful pattern.
Treatment Areas
- Face
- Neck
- Chest (décolleté)
- Hands
- Arms and shoulders
Best Time to Book BBL in Michigan
Fall and winter are the best seasons for BBL. Treated skin needs to stay out of the sun, and tanned skin cannot be treated safely, so Michigan’s cooler months are ideal. Start your series in October or November to have clear, even skin by spring.
Before and After Your Session
- Avoid sun, tanning beds and self-tanner for 2 to 4 weeks before.
- Stop retinoids and exfoliating acids 3 to 5 days before.
- Tell your provider about Accutane, photosensitizing medications or a history of cold sores.
- After treatment, expect redness for a few hours and darkened spots for 7 to 10 days. Do not scrub or pick them.
- Wear SPF 30 or higher every day and avoid direct sun for 2 weeks.
Get to Know Your Body
Do you have questions about our treatments but you’re not sure where to start? Choose your unique concerns and receive a tailored plan built around you.
The Well Labs+ Medspa Royal Oak Standard
Passionate Providers
Our team loves what they do and combine their passion with clinical expertise to deliver an unparalleled level of care.
Here for the Journey
Our relationship with our clients extends well past one visit. We’re here to support your skin’s health long term.
Guided With Care
We start every visit with listening, ensuring your goals and expectations align with and guide the path forward.
Skilled Hands. Kind Hearts.
Our team is backed by years of combined experience, empathy, and skills to seamlessly deliver the type of care you deserve.
The Boutique Experience
Whether you’re starting a new journey or picking up where you left off, the experts at Well Labs+ Medspa Royal Oak are here to elevate your confidence.
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| Monday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 3 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9am-1pm (One Sat/month) |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a BBL photofacial?
A light-based treatment that uses BroadBand Light to fade sun spots, redness and broken capillaries, leaving skin clearer and more even.
Is BBL the same as IPL?
They work the same way. BBL is Sciton’s advanced version of IPL, with more precise light control and built-in cooling.
Does BBL hurt?
Most clients feel a quick warm snap, like a rubber band. Cooling gel keeps it comfortable.
Is there downtime?
Very little. Expect redness for a few hours, and brown spots darken like coffee grounds before flaking off in 7 to 10 days. Most clients go back to work the same day.
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients need 2 to 3 sessions about 4 weeks apart, then 1 to 2 maintenance sessions a year.
Can BBL treat melasma?
Melasma is tricky because heat and light can make it return darker. Your provider will assess your skin and may recommend a gentler approach such as chemical peels or medical-grade skincare.
When is the best time of year for BBL?
Fall and winter, when it is easier to avoid the sun. Tanned skin cannot be treated safely.
Can I combine BBL with other treatments?
Yes. BBL pairs well with microneedling for texture, CO2 laser resurfacing for deeper lines and facials for maintenance.
Who should not have BBL?
It is not recommended during pregnancy, on tanned or sunburned skin, if you take Accutane or photosensitizing medications, or have active infections in the area.
