Can 560 filter be used effectively to remove freckles? I went on consultation today and asked which filter they plan to use to remove freckles. I was told 560. My understanding is 515 is for pigment. Please advise.
October 12, 2019
Answer: BBL treatment - 515nm vs 560nm I have found BBL to be a very effective device for removing freckles. The choice of filter is determined by the patient skin type, the darkness of the freckles, and whether there is also prominent redness. If you are darker Fitzpatrick skin type (3 to 4 or higher), or if your freckles are on the darker side, or if you have prominent vessels/redness in addition to your freckles then 560nm filter would be appropriate, at least for the initial treatment. After getting some improvement, the stubborn, lighter freckles could then in some cases be targeted individually with a 515nm filter.
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October 12, 2019
Answer: BBL treatment - 515nm vs 560nm I have found BBL to be a very effective device for removing freckles. The choice of filter is determined by the patient skin type, the darkness of the freckles, and whether there is also prominent redness. If you are darker Fitzpatrick skin type (3 to 4 or higher), or if your freckles are on the darker side, or if you have prominent vessels/redness in addition to your freckles then 560nm filter would be appropriate, at least for the initial treatment. After getting some improvement, the stubborn, lighter freckles could then in some cases be targeted individually with a 515nm filter.
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October 7, 2019
Answer: Selection of filters for BBL What filter to use will depend on a few factors, but primarily skin color and sun damage. BBL has great software embedded that allows the user to enter information about the patient's skin and it will guide the protocol with filters and attachments that narrow the footprint of the applicator. The user has the ability to adjust the settings depending on the skin response. Any smart person who has been trained how to use the BBL will be able to select the proper filter.
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October 7, 2019
Answer: Selection of filters for BBL What filter to use will depend on a few factors, but primarily skin color and sun damage. BBL has great software embedded that allows the user to enter information about the patient's skin and it will guide the protocol with filters and attachments that narrow the footprint of the applicator. The user has the ability to adjust the settings depending on the skin response. Any smart person who has been trained how to use the BBL will be able to select the proper filter.
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