TECH BYTE: Using Broad Band Light to Fight Aging

Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) For centuries, the human race has been fighting the aging process.

There are thousands of websites and business specifically devoted to helping people maintain a youthful appearance.

Now thanks to a new technology from Sciton Medical and Aesthetic Laser Technologies, the use of broad band light, or BBL is helping people clear up skin conditions and

According to Medial Aesthetician Cora Lesar “So Broad Band Light is a type of energy based treatment or photo rejuvenation. BBL offers a multitude of benefits for your skin’s long term health. When treating, we use different filters to remove harmful light so that we can target what we are aiming to treat, i.e. redness or pigmentation. BBL can be used safely anywhere on the body. BBL is the most powerful and effective device on the market. One of the primary causes of skin damage and aging is UV light. BBL does not contain or use UV light to treat, unlike other devices on the market. This of course makes it safer and there is less risk of a negative reaction especially when you go through the extra steps to make sure you are safely treating each patient appropriately. “

According to Lesar, and the Sciton website – anyone with skin is a good candidate for BBL type treatments.  UV rays are what damages the skin, and the filtering process used by Scitons BBL device doesn’t introduce any new or harmful rays to the skin.  BBL is used in treatment a multitude of skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, pigmentation, and even fine lines and wrinkles.

The best part about BBL according to its founder is that there is no down time and no side effects. “Normally when you hear “side effect” you think of bad things but I have to say, one of the most impressive side effects of BBL treatments is how it can affect our gene expression as we age. Stanford University actually did a study on how the gene expression of aging skin can more closely resemble younger skin with BBL treatments,” Lesar continued. “The beautiful thing about BBL is it’s low to no downtime and it offers incredible, natural results. It’s ideal for pigment and vascular conditions, slows the signs of aging and maintains healthy skin. It’s great for men + women and safe to treat anywhere on the body.”

If you or a loved one has any of the skin issues or conditions listed above, contact your local med spa and see if a BBL treatment could be right for you.

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