Intense Pulsed Light Treatment in Bellevue

Broad band light in Bellevue (also known as BBL or photo rejuvenation) is a safe, light-based therapy used to treat a variety of skin concerns, including sun damage, acne, rosacea, vascular lesions, broken capillaries, freckles, and liver spots.

We have a dedicated laser in our office with highly skilled estheticians. We use the Sciton Joule®, the gold standard in skin rejuvenation.

ComfortCool technology keeps skin cool and comfortable.
Expert filters to tailor the therapy to your condition and skin type.
BBL HERO stands for BroadBand light (BBL®) high energy rapid output (HERO). BroadBand® light, a type of IPL (intense pulsed light) device, differs from traditional lasers: lasers use a narrowly focused wavelength on the light spectrum, however, BBL uses a broad spectrum of light, to allow numerous wavelengths to enter the skin simultaneously. Not all IPL devices are the same, BBL’s innovations take this treatment to an entirely new level, to help trigger a skin healing response for collagen and elastin production, as well as improve many of the visible signs of aging.

Your Initial Consultation

Your doctor and esthetician will discuss IPL as part of your skin consultation. Our goal will be to understand your desired outcome and determine if you are a good candidate in Bellevue for Intense Pulsed Light or other skin therapies. They will walk you through the details of the treatment and the results you can expect. Patients with certain conditions, such as those listed below, may not be good candidates for IPL, but your Newvue team will be sure to guide you to the treatments that will best suit your needs. Some of the conditions that may prevent you from getting IPL therapy:

Certain skin diseases or disorders
Patients with dark to very dark skin tones
Tattoos on the treatment area
Skin trauma
Breastfeeding or pregnancy
Other conditions

Safety & Risks of IPL

IPL is a safe, effective, and FDA-approved treatment. During your initial consultation in Bellevue, your Newvue team will ensure that you do not have any conditions that may disqualify you from getting Intense Pulsed Light therapy. There are no serious, long-term complications associated with IPL. Risks include burns, scarring, and discoloration, most of which can be attributed to misuse of the equipment. Our aestheticians have been operating lasers successfully for over a decade. IPL can cause slight discomfort. Patients compare it to getting hit with little spatters of oil from a cooking pan. The discomfort varies depending on the patient and the settings, but the treatments are generally very short (less than 15 minutes), and the pain can be managed with numbing creams applied prior to treatment.

Prior to Your IPL Procedure

You may want to shave the area you want to be treated a day in advance of your IPL treatment in Bellevue to minimize any discomfort from razor burn, and you should avoid intense sun exposure or tanning within 4 weeks of your treatment.

Your IPL Procedure

Your procedure will go fast. A small area can be treated in minutes, and a full-face treatment generally lasts about 30 minutes. You will be seated comfortably in our Intense Pulsed Light and laser suite in Bellevue. The esthetician will apply a cold gel to the area that will be treated and provide you with eye protection. The IPL handpiece will be placed against the treatment area, and your treatment will begin. You will feel a sensation like a small rubber band being snapped against the area followed by a warm sensation.

Newvue
Plastic Surgery
10047 Main Street
Suite 103 Bellevue, WA 98004

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