Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underBroadBand Light (BBL) q&a

Is the forever young BBL treatment safe for someone with Vitiligo?

saraparOct 26, 2019
Forever young BBL laser, Would this laser be safe for my face? I have vitiligo on my hands and other areas, but not my face.

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Andrew Campbell, MD profile photo
Dr. Andrew Campbell, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 105 Reviews
Answered on Oct 30, 2019
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Tianna Tsitsis, MD
Physician, Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Answered on Mar 10, 2021
Answer
1 person found this helpful

More BroadBand Light (BBL) Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Peter Castillo, MD, FACOG

Thank you for your question. BBL and other aesthetic lasers are very safe around the thyroid. BBL specifically is in the range of visible light that is forced through specific filters to target pigment in the skin. This is not-ionizing energy like  X-rays that emits radiation.You can feel saf...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Burke Robinson, MD, FACS

Both wavelengths may be used. The 560 filter with BBL does treat redness in the skin. However, it is also able treat deeper pigment. The 515 is used specifically for pigment. I usually start with a pass of BBL 560 filter at a lower energy and the make a second pass of BBL with the 515 filter...

+6 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Phillip Chang, MD

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, BBL treatments are safe for individuals that have larger facial veins. BBL can successfully treat smaller facial capillaries and associated redness while also reducing the damaging effects of sun damage. Continuous quarterly BBL treatments are recom...

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

A combination approach will give the most improvement. I recommend lasers, microneedling/PRP, Cosmelan, peels and skin care. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

+4 answers
See all BroadBand Light (BBL) Q&A
See more BroadBand Light (BBL) Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE BROADBAND LIGHT (BBL) GUIDE →