Doctor used bbl sciton for spider red veins. Gel was not used and gel was placed in between filters and there was a small round attachment as opposed to the rectangle filter. When she went around both crease of my nose, there was burn and I see red and some parts of skin were white. Later it blistered and crust and ooze and it was kept covered with bactroban for a week before the scabs fell off. However now there is irregularities and indents on some parts. What can I do to resurface the crease?
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BBL is a brand name for IPL (intense pulse light) that is made by Sciton. It is a general light based treatment that can be used for many applications (pigment spots, fine lines, redness, etc.) It can also be used for hair removal. Often times practices will buy it for its multiple applications....
Indeed you must have reservations if the clinical provider appeared to have concerns at the time of the treatment! It is not likely that this is a problem that cannot be corrected, however.To answer your inquiry about the meaning of BBL, this is a term that the Sciton laser uses as an a...
This is an interesting question. I would like to know what medications you were given during the procedure. This could be an allergic reaction to a particular med. I don't believe the procedure itself was the cause, however, you should consult with your plastic surgeon and/or a skin specialist.