Forever Young BBL™
HELPING YOU LIVE LIFE MORE BEAUTIFULLYHeadingBBL stands for Broadband Light, a modality that actually stimulates changes in the skin at the molecular level. In fact, a groundbreaking study on BBL from Stanford University shows that Forever Young BBL™ can restore gene expression of aged human skin to resemble much younger skin.
Erickson Dermatology is excited to be the first practice in the Midwest to offer the most technologically-advanced laser treatment available today: BBL® HEROic™!
What is Forever Young BBL?
It is said that “the RNA expression of aging skin treated with Forever Young BBL more closely resemble[d] that of young, untreated skin.” The Stanford University study results showed that the gene expression of older, damaged skin cells changes and will more closely resemble the genes expressed in younger skin cells. This means that over time the skin actually looks much younger, not older! In fact, physicians determined that patients treated with Forever Young BBL over a period of nine years appeared not to have aged, and actually looked ten years younger than their actual age.
Evidence also shows that regular maintenance with Forever Young BBL treatments functionally rejuvenates the skin and delays skin aging.
Who is it good for?
Forever Young BBL offers multiple benefits. From the immediate treatment of pigmented lesions (like freckles and age spots) and vascular lesions (cherry angiomas, telangiectasias, and rosacea) to hair removal, improvement of skin texture, and treatment of acne, this rejuvenating light-based treatment instantly gratifies. It is the longer-term benefits, though, that set the Forever Young BBL technology apart, making this a perfect treatment option for someone who wants to treat the signs of the visible aging process, maintain, or prevent. Forever Young BBL can be performed anywhere on the face and body where there are unwanted signs of aging.
The First to Offer BBL Heroic™️
Offering the Latest Advancements in Cosmetic Treatments!
Erickson Dermatology is the first practice in the Midwest to offer the most-advanced pulsed light technology available today – BBL HEROic!
Introducing BBL HEROic at Erickson Cosmetic Dermatology & Lifestyle Medicine—the next-generation BroadBand Light® (BBL®) treatment. This advanced pulsed light technology effectively targets a broad spectrum of skin conditions anywhere on the body to enhance skin tone, texture, elasticity, and overall appearance. The treatment is a powerful minimal-to-no-downtime solution for sun damage, rosacea, redness, dullness, pigmented lesions, vascular issues, and other skin quality issues.
While BBL HEROic shares the same core technology with its predecessors—BBL® and BBL® HERO™—HEROic introduces revolutionary technological innovations, such as Intelligent Control™ (IC™) software and Skin Positioning System™ (SPS™), to facilitate faster, more effective treatments for all patients, boost comfort, and deliver remarkable results for a wide range of skin conditions.
Uncover beautiful, healthy skin and bring your most radiant self to light with BBL HEROic!
What should I expect?
Your eyes will be covered with protective goggles before your treatment begins. The BBL device emits light into the skin, targeting melanin and skin damage. Patients report this treatment to be ‘not painful’ and notice immediate improvements. With zero downtime (meaning you can resume normal activities immediately) and a quick treatment time of only about 15 minutes, the Forever Young BBL treatment is a convenient treatment option for those who can sacrifice little or no downtime.
For optimal results, treatments are usually spaced several weeks apart, producing gradual but noticeable results. Maintenance can consist of 2-4 yearly treatments, but many patients opt for more frequent treatments.
According to Dr. Patrick Bitter, who has performed over 7,000 BBL treatments, “The patients I have treated over the years have aged chronologically; however, their treated skin visibly has not, in respect to their untreated skin, and continues to improve in appearance with continued treatments. I can appreciate a significant and stark contrast between treated and untreated skin areas in the same patient, and it appears that the more often the skin is treated, the younger it looks,”
Dr. Bitter also says, “Patients who maintain a regular regimen of BBL treatments annually can reduce and delay the long-term signs of skin aging in a way that looks very natural.”
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If you are considering Forever Young BBL in Chicago, contact Erickson Cosmetic Dermatology & Lifestyle Medicine today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Erickson.
Erickson Cosmetic Dermatology & Lifestyle Medicine is proud to serve patients from throughout the greater Chicago area. Our practice is conveniently located to Streeterville, River North, Gold Coast, Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lake View, North Center, and the West Loop. Our location on the Magnificent Mile makes us accessible from the North Shore and western suburbs, as well.