Why did the BBL HERO not work?

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I'm desperate. I've been trying to get rid of freckles for years and I can't. I spent large sums to do the BBL HERO FILTER 515 on all of my arms, but NO results. at the first session absolutely nothing, the spots did not darken. the skin remained the same. in the second session, the settings are increased, up to 22 joules. the same day the skin is a little hot, the next day I have bruises but again, no dark spots. No fading Freckles ... my doctor dont know why

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

I am sorry that you were disappointed with your expensive supposedly "next big thing" light therapy. But, I am not at all surprised. I have been cautioning my regular followers for years that, unfortunately, the hard science to back up the use of these expensive "bells and whistles" devices lags well behind the heavy social media promotion and marketing hype surrounding them.  On the other hand, there are less expensive tried and true means for lightening unwanted freckles, solar entigines, and keratoses that are less expensive and have stood the test of decades' long track records for both safety and efficacy. You would be wise to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.

Bernard Tan, MBBS, MRCSB · Answer

Hi!
This is difficult to answer without seeing your photos before and after but some reasons why you may not have seen the results you desire might be
1) spots are moles and not freckles2) need more BBL treatments3) continued sun exposure with new freckles forming
If the clinic has a picolaser or q Switch pigment laser it might be worthwhile trying 
Can also consider moxi laser

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Why did the BBL HERO not work?

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