Considering BBL HERO™? Below are answers to some of the most common questions about treatment, results, downtime, and what to expect before and after your appointment at Rammos Plastic Surgery & MedSpa.
How Many BBL HERO Treatments Will I Need?
The number of treatments depends on your skin, the concerns being treated, and your desired results.
Many patients notice improvement after a single treatment, while a series of treatments may be recommended for more significant sun damage, pigmentation, or redness. After completing an initial treatment plan, periodic maintenance treatments can help maintain your results and address new signs of sun exposure and aging.
Your provider will recommend a treatment plan based specifically on your skin.
Does BBL HERO Hurt?
BBL HERO is generally well tolerated. During treatment, you may feel a quick warming or snapping sensation as pulses of light are delivered to the skin.
The integrated cooling technology helps keep the skin comfortable throughout treatment. Sensitivity varies depending on the treatment area and settings being used.
How Long Does a BBL HERO Treatment Take?
Treatment time depends on the area being treated. Smaller areas such as the face can be treated relatively quickly, while larger body areas require additional time.
One of the advantages of HERO technology is its ability to deliver BBL treatments efficiently across both the face and larger areas of the body.
What Is the Downtime After BBL HERO?
BBL HERO typically requires minimal downtime, and most patients can return to their normal daily activities shortly after treatment.
The skin may appear pink or red and feel warm for several hours following treatment. Mild swelling can also occur.
When treating pigmentation, brown spots commonly become darker before they get lighter. They may develop a coffee-ground or pepper-like appearance before gradually flaking or fading over the following several days.
Do not pick, scrub, or exfoliate these areas while they are clearing.
When Will I See Results From BBL HERO?
You may begin noticing changes as the treated pigmentation starts to clear during the days following treatment.
As brown spots and areas of discoloration fade, the skin can appear brighter, clearer, and more even in tone. Redness and vascular concerns may also gradually improve.
Results vary depending on the condition being treated and whether a series of treatments is recommended.
Why Do My Brown Spots Look Darker After BBL?
This is an expected response following treatment of pigmentation with BBL.
The targeted pigment may initially become darker and more noticeable before gradually coming to the surface and clearing. It can temporarily look like tiny dark specks or “coffee grounds.”
Allow these areas to shed naturally. Do not pick or scrub them off.
Can I Wear Makeup After BBL HERO?
Many patients can return to makeup relatively quickly following BBL HERO, provided the skin is intact and comfortable.
Your provider will give you specific instructions based on your treatment settings and how your skin responds. If your skin remains particularly warm, irritated, or sensitive, you may be advised to wait before applying makeup.
What Should I Do After My BBL HERO Treatment?
Protecting your skin following BBL is especially important.
- Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer as directed.
- Do not pick, scrub, or exfoliate treated pigmentation.
- Avoid retinoids, acids, scrubs, and other potentially irritating products until your provider advises you to resume them.
- Avoid excessive heat and strenuous exercise immediately following treatment as directed.
- Minimize direct sun exposure.
- Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day.
- Follow the personalized post-treatment instructions provided by our team.
Can I Get BBL HERO in the Summer?
BBL HERO may be performed at different times throughout the year, but sun exposure and tanning are important considerations.
BBL targets pigment within the skin, so recent tanning or significant sun exposure can affect whether it is appropriate to perform your treatment safely.
Your provider will evaluate your skin, recent sun exposure, and treatment area before proceeding. Consistent sun protection before and after treatment is essential.
What Areas Can Be Treated With BBL HERO?
BBL HERO can treat both the face and body. Common treatment areas include:
- Face
- Neck
- Chest
- Hands
- Arms
- Back
- Other areas with visible sun damage, pigmentation, or redness
Your provider can determine which areas are appropriate for treatment during your consultation.
Does BBL HERO Treat Redness and Rosacea?
BBL can be used to improve the appearance of redness and visible blood vessels, including redness associated with rosacea in appropriate patients.
Because facial redness can have different causes, your provider will evaluate your skin to determine whether BBL is an appropriate treatment for you.
Does BBL HERO Treat Brown Spots and Sun Damage?
Yes. This is one of the primary reasons patients choose BBL HERO.
BBL uses targeted light energy to address sun spots, age spots, freckles, uneven pigmentation, and other visible signs of photodamage, helping create a clearer and more even-looking complexion.
What Is the Difference Between BBL HERO and MOXI™?
Although BBL HERO and MOXI can both improve the overall appearance of the skin, they use different technologies and target different concerns.
BBL HERO uses BroadBand Light to primarily target brown pigmentation, sun damage, redness, and visible blood vessels.
MOXI is a fractional laser that resurfaces the skin and is especially helpful for improving tone, texture, pigmentation, and overall skin quality.
Depending on your concerns, your provider may recommend BBL, MOXI, or a combination of both.
Can BBL HERO and MOXI Be Done Together?
Yes. BBL HERO + MOXI is a popular combination because the two technologies complement one another.
BBL addresses visible pigment and vascular concerns, while MOXI provides fractional resurfacing to improve tone, texture, and overall skin quality.
Combining the treatments allows us to address multiple aspects of skin aging and sun damage as part of one customized treatment plan.
Who Is a Good Candidate for BBL HERO?
BBL HERO may be appropriate for patients concerned about sun damage, brown spots, freckles, redness, visible vessels, or uneven skin tone.
However, BBL is not appropriate for every skin type or every patient. Skin tone, tanning, recent sun exposure, medications, medical history, and the condition being treated all need to be considered.
An in-person evaluation allows us to determine whether BBL HERO is an appropriate and safe treatment option for your skin.
