Hello! I'm 41 with rosacea on my cheeks, nose and forehead. I was told I'm a Fitzpatrick 4. I'm mixed, but predominantly of Native American and Balkan ancestry. The esthetician is doing a patch test on me next month for BBL. She thinks it would work well on my red and brown spots. But I'm wondering if I should instead look into a PDL? Which could be more effective for rosacea on brown skin? Thank you in advance.
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BBL works by targeting the underlying causes of rosacea and visible capillaries, such as dilated blood vessels and excess pigmentation. To achieve lasting and optimal results, it's important to finish the entire BBL treatment protocol, which typically involves multiple sessions (usually 3-6...
Thanks for asking your question! First off, I would confirm that the IPL used was indeed a Sciton branded BBL. It is a better quality BBL with better cooling and many offices call their IPL a BBL. A true BBL will be better able to control to help you get a better result next time. You can check...
BBL or Broadband Light by Sciton is a branded form of IPL or Intense Pulsed Light. It’s important to observe the results from your treatment over the next 1-2 weeks if on the face and for 2-4 weeks if on the body. If no darkening or reduction of your pigment then this is a sign that your p...
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