2nd BROAD BAND LIGHT therapy gone wrong? An MD here that answered my question said BBL is not short for light therapy. (photo)

 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 acronym for BROAD BAND LIGHT. It is comparable to IPL ( Intense Pulse Light ) laser treatments in that the settings are directed to a specific wavelength for "targets" of redness or brown discolorations.   It appears that the targeted corrections were needed to treat  uneven brown spots and some redness on you face that you can see up close in various areas of your cheeks and under-eye area.   The excessive result could be if  you had self-tanner or bronzers on at the time, if you had a raised area of dermatitis ( such as a keratosis) , or if the clinician treated that area more than the rest.After it heals in 10-14 days, the color should appear less uneven and topical products can help to accelerate your skin cell turnover. In the meantime, it is best to wear protective sunscreen after any laser treatment.This "light" therapy has been clinically studied at Stanford University , in Palo Alto , California, and thought to be valuable tool for skin care.