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There are many terms that are used to describe photofacialbrtreatments. BBL, or BroadBand Light, is the newest technology in photobrrejuvenation procedures that were first introduced by IPL devices. IPL is anbrabbreviation for Intense Pulsed Light used in photo rejuvenation; the treatmentbrnames photofacial, Fotofacial, IPL, and phototherapy all refer to the samebrtreatment.
What is Forever YoungbrBBL™ ?
Forever Young BBL is an innovative technology that uniquelybrdelivers light therapy targeting the signs of aging and sun damage andbreffectively provides a more refreshed, rejuvenated, and youthful appearance.
What type of skinbrconditions can be treated?
Forever Young BBL removes age spots, freckles, redness,brsmall vessels, and more. It can also reduce unwanted hair and control acne.
What areas of the bodybrcan be treated?
All areas of the body can be treated. The most common areasbrare the face, neck and decolletage, and hands.
Are Forever Young BBLbrtreatments painful?
No, but in more sensitive areas being treated, you maybrexperience some discomfort. You may want to discuss this with your provider ifbra topical anesthetic could be used. However, Forever Young BBL is noted by manybrpatients to be much more comfortable than the older IPL photofacial treatmentsbrin the past.
If there downtimebrassociated with Forever Young BBL?
In most cases, you can apply makeup immediately so there isbrvirtually no downtime. Most patients do experience some temporary redness thatbrcan be easily covered with tinted moisturizer or makeup.
Is it true thatbrForever Young BBL treatments can stop the aging process of my skin as reportedbron some TV programs?
Stanford researchers have found that the Forever Young BBLbrtreatments did change the DNA structure of skin cells to result in morebryouthful looking skin. Their study suggests
that ‘‘rejuvenation'' at a molecular level had occurred withbra number of genes linked to the aging process being altered in expression afterbrtreatment to more closely resemble young skin (Chang ALS et al, Journal ofbrInvestigative Dermatology, 2012).
Be sure to watchbrthe video that appeared on an Austin news show. It has also been featured onbrNBC’s "Extra" as well as "America Now."
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