IPL (BBL™, Forever Young BBL™, & Forever Clear BBL™) in Ann Arbor, MI

Center for Plastic Surgery Ann Arbor
5333 McAuley Drive, Suite 5001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: (734) 712-2323
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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BBL™, Forever Young BBL™, & Forever Clear BBL™

Intense pulsed light (IPL) and Broad Band Light (BBL) are safe, effective skin treatments for sun damage, redness, brown spots, acne, and more. At Center for Plastic Surgery Ann Arbor, we are proud to introduce Sciton’s BroadBand Light (BBL™) system, today’s most powerful IPL device, to give our Ann Arbor patients skin rejuvenation and acne treatment with minimal downtime.

What is BBL?

BBL uses high-intensity pulses of light energy to close and remove visible vessels and repair damaged cells in your skin without harming its surface. BBL treatments also stimulate the production of new cells and collagen.

We offer this treatment option for men and women whose skincare goals include one or more of the following:

Minimize redness due to fragile capillaries or rosacea
Fade brown spots, age spots, freckles, or melasma
Smooth wrinkles and fine lines
Tighten pores and improve skin texture due to scarring or acne
Reduce visible spider veins and capillaries

Contraindications

Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Epilepsy or diseases stimulated by light
Herpes simplex virus (cold sore), tattoos, active infections, dysplastic nevi (atypical moles), or inflammatory skin conditions in the treatment area
Spray tan, an active sun tan, or sunburn in the treatment area
Use of Accutane within the past six months
Injection of neurotoxins or filler within the treatment area 1 week prior to treatment
Use of photosensitizing medications such as; retinol, hydroquinone, certain antibiotics or steroids 48 hours prior to treatment
Very dark skin may not be treated due to high risk of burning

A Reputation Built on Results

I had a facelift, filler and laser resurfacing. The recovery for the facelift and filler was pretty...

Dr. Beil and his staff were very courteous and professional. They did an excellent job with my procedure...

Amazing center. Bernice and Patty are incredible injectors. I am very, very pleased with my results.

The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Very knowledgeable and patient answering questions....

Pre Treatment

Four weeks prior to treatment stop prolonged sun exposure, artificial tanning, or the use of self-tanners
Wait at least 1 week after receiving injectable treatments in the treatment area
48 hours prior to treatment stop the use of photosensitizing medications such as; retinol, hydroquinone, certain antibiotics or steroids
If you have a history of cold sores a prophylactic treatment is recommended to prevent an outbreak (please contact your healthcare provider for a prescription)

What is Forever Young BBL?

Forever Young BBL™ addresses the same concerns as corrective BBL while improving the skin’s tone and texture. Regular treatment can actually prevent future signs of aging.

What is Forever Clear BBL?

Forever Clear BBL treatments use specific wavelengths of light energy to clear active acne and the associated redness and inflammation.

It is performed in our office using the following 2 steps:

The blue wavelength of BBL is used to target acne bacteria deep in the pores.
Yellow BBL is used to reduce inflammation and redness.

For best results, we recommend weekly treatments until all concerns have cleared.

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What Can You Expect Following Your Treatment?

During the brief treatment sessions, most patients experience minimal discomfort and little to no downtime. Any remaining redness, swelling, or irritation can be reduced by applying cold packs to treated areas. In a few hours, these symptoms will resolve. Brown spots will first darken and then gradually peel and flake off, revealing your clearer skin underneath, while skin texture and appearance will continue to improve for months following treatment.

Your Next Step

At Center for Plastic Surgery Ann Arbor, we look forward to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals. Please request your consultation with our easy-to-use online form or call our office at (734) 712-2323 to schedule your visit.