Intense Pulsed Light is the technology used in Forever Young BBL, a photorejuvenating skin treatment available at Skin Boutique Porto. This procedure promotes facial rejuvenation, reducing the appearance of problems such as rosacea, blemishes, active acne or wrinkles.
After treatment, the skin looks more rejuvenated, even and radiant, which has a very positive impact on the patient’s confidence and self-esteem .
If you want to know more about Forever Young BBL, keep reading this article, we have some very useful tips and information about the whole treatment process.
7 skin problems that Intense Pulsed Light helps treat
Intense Pulsed Light is a versatile technology that works on the layers of the skin to give you a more even and healthy complexion. Learn about the main problems it helps to solve:
- Reduces hyperpigmentation: Treats hyperpigmentation spots, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, freckles and solar lentigos.
- Reduces redness: Minimizes the redness associated with rosacea, improving skin tone and appearance.
- Treats strokes: Acts on small visible vessels (strokes/ telangiectasias), reducing their appearance.
- Reduces sagging: Stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, giving the skin greater firmness.
- Smoothes wrinkles: Smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, giving a more youthful and even appearance.
- Improves acne: Helps treat active acne, contributing to cleaner, healthier skin.
- Minimizes scars: Reduces the appearance of scars by promoting skin regeneration.
What is Forever Young BBL and how does it work in photorejuvenation?
Forever Young BBL is a minimally invasive treatment that focuses on combating skin ageing through photorejuvenation. This method can be applied to any area of the body, the most common being the face, décolleté area, arms and hands.
The effectiveness of this treatment is due to the use of BroadBand Light (BBL), an improved and powerful Intense Pulsed Light technology with various wavelengths, which acts on different layers of the skin, causing them to heat up and consequently regenerate the affected area.
The BBL Intense Pulsed Light method of skin photorejuvenation is safe and helps to improve and resolve various skin complications.
This photorejuvenating action evens out the tone, improves the overall quality of the skin and smoothes out imperfections caused by ageing, sun exposure, pollution and the use of cosmetic products.
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How to start the Forever Young BBL treatment with Intense Pulsed Light?
At Skin Boutique, before starting treatment, patients are given a skin assessment by a dermatologist. This consultation is key to understanding which areas need care and to outlining the therapeutic plan and the number of sessions needed to achieve effective results.
During the consultation, the doctor will tell you some things you shouldn’t do before and during the treatment plan. For example:
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- Tanning;
- Exposure to direct sunlight;
- Waxing;
- Chemical peels;
- Use of products with retinol, salicylic acid or glycolic acid.
Once the condition of the skin has been assessed, the number of sessions is determined, which always depends on each individual case, but generally ranges from 1 to 3 photorejuvenation sessions.
Before the Forever Young BBL treatment, a topical anesthetic is applied to make it more comfortable and reduce any uncomfortable sensations. Each session lasts an average of 30 minutes, depending on the size of the area to be treated.
As with all medical-aesthetic treatments, results vary from person to person, but most patients notice improvements after the first session. Photorejuvenation treatment using Intense Pulsed Light technology improves the firmness, elasticity, tone and texture of the skin, offering results that last up to a year.
Are there any precautions needed after applying Intense Pulsed Light?
Forever Young BBL is a safe, scientifically proven treatment that has no long-term negative side effects. However, it must be carried out by experienced and accredited professionals, such as our Dermatology specialists. In addition, it is necessary for the patient to strictly comply with certain precautions after the procedure. We recommend:
- Avoid touching and washing your face for 4 hours after the BBL session;
- Do not wear cosmetics or make-up for 24 hours after each session;
- No facial treatments for 72 hours after photorejuvenation.
Leave the health and beauty of your skin in the hands of experienced and dedicated professionals. Our team of doctors has extensive experience in medical-aesthetic treatments, proven by countless
