BBL Forever fades dark spots, freckles, age spots, redness and acne marks with BroadBand Light. Numbing cream may be used for sensitive skin, and most people can return to their usual routine afterward.
If both dark spots and redness bother you, we assess the pigment and blood vessels separately.
Dr. Chang-Hwan Cho Dong-An Joongsim ClinicNumbing cream if needed
Redness and swelling settle within a few hours
Based on the Stanford study protocol
Light therapy
to slow the signs of
skin aging
BBL Forever is a BroadBand Light treatment from Sciton in the USA. By switching filters to select the right wavelengths, one device can treat pigmentation such as dark spots, freckles and age spots, as well as redness, visible blood vessels, acne and acne marks.
The energy is directed at the treatment area, with very little risk of damage to surrounding tissue or pigmentation changes. A Stanford University gene-expression study found that this light therapy could help prevent skin aging and restore a more youthful pattern in aged skin.
With annual treatments, skin can look younger than its chronological age. BroadBand Light heats the upper layers of skin, stimulating cell renewal and slowing the signs of aging.
Red acne lesions and the marks they leave fade together. Light selected through an acne-specific filter is absorbed by inflamed areas, reducing redness and supporting skin repair.
Fades stubborn age spots. Wavelengths absorbed by pigment heat the melanin, while sapphire cooling protects the surrounding skin.
Makes facial redness and enlarged capillaries less visible. Light absorbed by hemoglobin heats the enlarged vessels, gradually reducing them.
Skin feels firmer and smoother overall. Light energy evenly heats the upper layers of skin, encouraging renewal and improving loose, uneven texture.
The same light fades dark spots on the neck, arms and backs of the hands as well as the face. For thinner, more sensitive skin on the body, we reduce the energy and adjust the cooling temperature.
Light therapy results depend on how treatment is planned and performed. We take time with every patient. A doctor handles your consultation and performs your treatment personally.
Pigmentation, redness and acne marks absorb different wavelengths. Your doctor examines your skin and selects the appropriate energy settings and program: Forever Young, Clear, Pigment or Skintight.
We take time with every patient. Your consultation and treatment are handled by a doctor; a patient coordinator only helps with pricing.
We offer both BBL Forever and HALO from Sciton. BBL Forever can address dark spots and redness, while HALO treats texture and pores; the two can be used on the same day.
My skin tone looks more even
I had BBL Forever because sun spots and uneven skin tone were bothering me. Right afterward, my skin was a little red and swollen, and the dark spots looked temporarily darker. As those areas faded, my skin started to look more even to me.
The dark spots gradually faded
I wanted to treat my dark spots with BBL Forever, but I was worried recovery would get in the way of my plans. After treatment, I had some brief redness and swelling. The pigmented areas looked darker at first, then gradually faded. I was pleased to see my skin tone changing as it healed.
My darker spots have faded
I chose BBL Forever for sun spots on my face. During the treatment, I didn't feel much pain or burning. I had some redness and swelling afterward, but it settled. What stood out most was seeing the dark spots fade.
My skin looks and feels different
I had BBL Forever to improve both my skin tone and texture. The spots looked darker at first, so I waited to see how things developed. After that, my skin gradually looked more even. As I continued treatment, the change in tone and how my skin felt became more noticeable. Overall, I'm happy with it.
BBL Forever offers four treatment programs to address different skin concerns.
| Program | Main concerns treated |
|---|---|
| Forever Young | Preventing and treating signs of aging |
| Forever Clear | Acne, acne marks and wounds |
| Forever Pigment | Age spots, freckles, redness and visible vessels |
| Forever Skintight | Skin tightening |
How does light help renew the skin? Treatment works in four stages. A doctor experienced in light therapy selects the filter and energy for each concern.
A filter selects the wavelengths needed for pigmentation, blood vessels, acne or other concerns.
A sapphire crystal regulates the skin's surface temperature to protect it.
Pigment and blood vessels absorb the light, concentrating the heat in the areas being treated.
Stimulating cell renewal in the upper layers of skin brightens tone and smooths texture.
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ArmsCompare pigmentation and scar treatments side by side. The right choice varies from person to person, so your doctor will help you decide at your consultation.
| Treatment | Results | Duration | Comfort | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBL | Gradual improvement | Lasts around 6 months | Minimal | No downtime |
| Opus | Gradual improvement | Lasts around 6 months | Mild discomfort | 5–10 days of downtime |
| HALO | Gradual improvement | Lasts around 6 months | Mild discomfort | Usually settled by the next day |
| Reepot | Visible right away | Lasts 12 months or more | Mild discomfort | 14 days of downtime |
| Pico Laser | Gradual improvement | Lasts 6 months or more | Mild discomfort | No downtime |
Returned to a more youthful expression pattern
Stanford study: after 3 treatments, one month apart
Chang et al., J Invest Dermatol 2013 ↗Younger in estimated appearance
Estimated age after annual treatment for 5–11 years
Bitter & Pozner, Cutis 2013 ↗Independent, blinded assessment
People who estimated age from before-and-after photographs
Bitter & Pozner, Cutis 2013 ↗From actors preparing for filming to patients planning a wedding or presentation, many people visit us ahead of an important date. Your doctor plans the timing and combination of treatments around your facial features and schedule.
If your event is tomorrow
This light therapy has no downtime and can be performed close to an event, but results develop gradually. If your event is tomorrow, your doctor may combine it with a treatment that gives more immediate results.
If your event is a month away
We work backward from your event date to plan a course of light treatment. Our broad range of devices lets us choose a combination that suits your face.
Your doctor handles both your consultation and treatment. A patient coordinator can help with pricing.
Your doctor examines the area you want to treat and discusses the changes you hope to see.
Your doctor assesses pigmentation, blood vessels and acne to select the filter.
We remove makeup and surface oil, then use numbing cream if needed for your skin's sensitivity and the treatment area.
Light is delivered while sapphire cooling protects the skin's surface.
We calm any redness, and then you can return to your usual routine.
BBL Forever treats pigmentation and redness, while HALO addresses texture and pores. The manufacturer provides guidance on using them together.
Explore HALO →Light therapy can be performed on the same day as Reepot treatment for lentigines and age spots to address surrounding pigmentation. This combination is described in Reepot manufacturer training materials.
Explore Reepot →Our doctors explain pigmentation and redness in clear, practical terms.
Melasma involves UV exposure, hormones, overactive pigment cells and changes in blood vessels and the dermis. That is why a single treatment rarely addresses every aspect.
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Freckles are well-defined pigment spots near the skin's surface. They respond well to laser and light treatments, but sun exposure can make them darker again.
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Lentigines and age spots often respond well to laser treatment. Ongoing care to prevent new spots matters more than focusing only on the spots already treated.
The doctors at Dong-An Joongsim ClinicBBL results depend on how treatment is planned and performed. Check whether a doctor handles both the consultation and treatment, whether the clinic uses genuine equipment and consumables, and whether it can combine treatments to suit your face. At Dong-An Joongsim Clinic, we take time with every patient. A doctor, rather than a patient coordinator, leads your consultation and performs your treatment.
One device can treat pigmentation (dark spots, freckles and age spots), redness and visible vessels, acne and acne marks, and loss of firmness. Treatment is available for the face, neck, arms and backs of the hands.
Most people can have treatment without it, but numbing cream may be used depending on skin sensitivity and the size of the treatment area. Your doctor will assess this at your consultation.
Yes. Redness and swelling generally settle within a few hours. Avoid alcohol, smoking and saunas for about a week.
In a long-term study cited by the manufacturer, people who had annual treatments over several years were judged to look younger than their actual age. If prevention is your goal, ask your doctor about regular treatment.
BBL Forever uses light to gradually treat pigmentation and redness over a series of sessions. When reading reviews, look at how many treatments the person had and whether their concern was pigmentation, redness or acne marks. The Stanford study used 3 treatments at monthly intervals.
The price depends on the treatment area (face, neck, arms or backs of hands), the program selected for your concerns, and the number of sessions. We discuss pricing after your doctor assesses your pigmentation, blood vessels and acne.
| Manufacturer | ScitonPalo Alto, California, USA |
|---|---|
| Light source | BBL BroadBand LightInterchangeable Smart Filters |
| Cooling | Sapphire crystal, 0–30°CAdjustable in 1°C increments |
| Spot size | 15×45mmAdapters for smaller lesions |
| Certifications | FDAIndications include acne, benign pigmented and vascular lesions, and hair removal |
We take time with every patient. Your doctor leads the consultation and performs the treatment, with a plan based on your facial features.
