Red blemishes on your face like broken capillaries, nose veins, rosacea, and others can now be safely and more accurately treated using broadband light (BBL).
BBL uses interchange laser wavelength filters to solve a multitude of skin problems caused by the sun and other damaging environmental factors; hyper-pigmentation; and, aging.
This treatment, while generally suitable for all areas of the body, is commonly used for skin problems on the face, neck, and décolletage areas.
Although the length of the BBL treatment period always depends on the gravity of the skin condition, a session or two would usually eliminate majority of the blemishes.
Your first visit will include a thorough examination by your cosmetic specialist.
Aside from discussing with you about your skin concerns, you can expect him to check your medical history and take photos of the areas needing treatment.
You'll be shown before-and-after images of previous patients with conditions similar to yours.
In cosmetic clinics using the latest technology, you might even be able to get a glimpse of how your skin would look after your treatment.
The BBL treatment is non-invasive and doesn't require anesthesia.
During the procedure, you will experience quick stings like rubber bands flicked on your skin.
An ice pack or a similar remedy may be provided if certain areas of your skin need to be calmed.
Right after your treatment, expect your skin to be flushed.
The good thing is that you can wear make-up immediately after the procedure.
Or you can simply wait for a few hours and your skin color will return to normal.
If not, you should immediately contact your doctor.
Most facial redness problems treated with BBL usually do not recur, but there are certain conditions like rosacea wherein new vessels may develop after some time.
The latter would require maintenance treatments at infrequent intervals.
Post-procedural care is important, however, to avoid any further damage to your skin.
While BBL treatment is considered safe in the industry, it also presents risks, as in any medical treatment.
Possible complications include prolonged redness, swelling, and even bruising.
If not treated immediately, they can eventually lead to infection.
Also, BBL treatment is not recommended for people who have disorders that involve seizures; cold sores and suspicious lesions; and, other similar infections.
It's also prohibited for pregnant women and those who've been tanning their skin.
Broadband light is now considered the gold standard in helping eliminate facial redness problems, since it's proven as an effective, fast and safe cosmetic solution.
Just make sure that your doctor has discussed well with you your skin concerns and the whole procedure before going ahead with the treatment.