FAQs for BBL HERO

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The number of treatments needed will vary from patient to patient and your physician will personalize a treatment plan based on the level of improvement you desire. Your physician may also combine your treatment with other popular aesthetic procedures to further personalize your treatment.

It can take as little as 5 minutes, depending on the area you are looking to treat, as well as the treatment you are receiving. Treatment time varies from patient to patient.

Your eyes will be protected with safety shields or glasses. You may briefly feel a warm or “rubber band snap” sensation as the light is absorbed by the targeted areas. Your procedure may take a few minutes to half an hour depending on the size of the area to be treated and the type of procedure performed. Your physician will discuss all of your options with you including the benefits, risks and what to expect.

The procedure is non-invasive, typically gentle and safe. Generally, there is no need for a topical anesthetic; however, your physician may choose to use it depending on his/her patients’ sensitivities.

You may experience some redness that should resolve within a few hours. Consult your physician if it does not. For some spots, you will see a darkening of the treated areas followed by fading and flaking off at a later stage. Results depend on your skin type, the number of treatments, and the area treated. Your physician will provide you with complete information about the post treatment care and results.

This is a non-invasive and typically gentle procedure with virtually no downtime. In most cases, you are able to return to work, and resume most of your activities immediately.

It is important to follow your physician’s instructions. You may be given some skin care products and instructions on how to use them. You will be sensitive to ultraviolet light, and you must avoid direct sun exposure until completely healed. Fully cover your skin or use a good sunscreen whenever you go outdoors.

BBL HERO™ by Sciton

BroadBand Light (BBL), now with High Energy Rapid Output (HERO), can quickly deliver Forever results anywhere on the body! San Antonio Plastic Surgery provides BBL treatments like HERO in conjunction with The Heights Med Spa.

  • NEW BBL HERO is 4x faster, delivers 3x the peak power, and is 2x cooler than any IPL on the market
  • BBL HERO delivers more power, better results, and faster treatment times often with fewer treatments needed
  • Comfortable, fast, effective, low-to-no downtime

BBL™ Corrective

Worried your freckles, age spots or rosacea make you look less radiant and older? With BBL™ they will be a thing of the past! The light energy delivered by BBL will stimulate cells to regenerate and typically with the first treatment you will start to see smoother, more even and vibrant skin. The photothermal energy will eliminate fine vessels that cause redness and reduce unwanted melanin that produces age and sun spots. Your skin will feel smoother, fine lines and pores will be less noticeable, and sunspots or uneven pigmentation will fade.

  • Correct age spots and redness for smoother, healthier and vibrant skin
  • Pigmented lesions such as dyschromia and ephelides
  • Vascular Lesions such as rosacea, telangietasia and cherry angiomas
  • Deeper lesions on darker skin types

BBL Forever Young

Stop the clock on the appearance of aging skin! Forever Young BBL from Sciton is a revolutionary treatment that sends light energy deep into the skin to boost your body’s natural ability to fight aging. It is the only treatment proven by 2 studies. Forever Young BBL is not just for women and men who have cumulative sun damage. It has also PREJUVENATION™ benefits to keep young skin looking young.

  • Corrects sun damage and the visible signs of aging skin
  • Improves skin tone, texture, elasticity and pigmentation
  • Zero patient downtime
  • A great preventative regimen – “Prejuvenation” – for keeping young skin looking young

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BBL Forever Clear™

Get rid of acne with the speed of light! Forever Clear BBL is a cutting-edge acne treatment that uses the power of light to comfortably and effectively clear acne without creams or medicine. Forever Clear BBL uses a unique three-step process using blue, yellow and infra-red light.

  • Get rid of acne
  • Reduce acne scars
  • Destroys acne-causing bacteria
  • Reduces inflammation and redness
  • No need for expensive creams or harmful chemicals
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Dr. Decherd

Dr. Decherd is a fourth-generation doctor who chose plastic surgery because he enjoys helping people look and feel their best.

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Michael E. Decherd, MD, and Matthew H. Isakson, MD, our board-certified plastic surgeons at San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute, prioritize your comfort and safety throughout your surgical journey. Their extensive training and experience promote personalized attention and the highest standard of care possible.

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Dr. Isakson

Dr. Isakson is a board-certified plastic surgeon with specialized fellowship training and extensive experience in aesthetic surgery.

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BBL Forever Bare

Dare to be Forever Bare – Reveal beautiful skin! Revolutionary hair removal procedure that works by building up heat in the follicle using multiple low-fluence pulses instead of one painful high-energy blast.

  • Permanent hair reduction
  • The FASTEST & most COMFORTABLE treatment on the market
  • Can be used anywhere on the body

SkinTyte (BBL)

  • Non-invasive skin tightening treatment
  • Feels like a hot stone massage
  • Zero patsient downtime
  • Safe, fast, comfortable and effective