What is BBL Bare?
The Forever Bare BBL light-based treatment therapy is used for long-term hair reduction. Bare BBL is an FDA-approved, safe, and effective solution for permanent hair removal, offering minimal downtime and versatility across different body areas.
This device uses motion-based sensors that offer a more comfortable experience for most individuals compared to other conventional hair removal technology, including laser hair removal. Forever Bare BBL is one of the most advanced hair reduction devices, featuring a dual flashlamp system that extends lamp life and reduces maintenance requirements. Motion treatments and precise control of crystal temperature and follicle temperature ensure consistent and comfortable results. The handpiece incorporates a sapphire plate for continuous cooling, enhancing comfort and safety during treatments. The device also features a high repetition rate, delivering multiple pulses in quick succession for efficient coverage.
Whether you are looking to eliminate peach fuzz, underarm hair, bikini-line hair, or resistant leg hair; the Forever Bare BBL hair removal treatment targets hair follicles at its roots, customizing treatment based on hair follicle size, hair shaft, and utilizing spot size adaptors and different spot sizes for various areas and contours. The treatment is suitable for a wide range of skin tones and skin tone. This results in smoother, longer-lasting results, allowing you to go forever bare with Forever Bare BBL by significantly reducing unwanted hair, including the density and regrowth of hair.
Mechanism of Action: Targeting Hair Follicles
Photo-epilation is the process where light is absorbed into the follicle, specifically targeting pigment within the hair shaft for precise treatment, damaging it, which helps to slow or stop future hair growth while leaving the surrounding skin intact. Light is delivered in rapid, timed pulses across the skin at a high repetition rate for efficient coverage. Controlled follicle temperature is achieved during the process to optimize hair removal efficacy and ensure patient safety and comfort. These pulses of light are delivered across the skin’s surface using a sapphire-tipped handpiece that utilizes a sapphire plate and maintains a stable crystal temperature to ensure comfort for the patient. Over multiple sessions, hair becomes finer, lighter, and grows back less frequently, and eventually, not at all.
Benefits of Hair Removal:
- Gentle and non-invasive
- Targets melanin in hair follicles for lasting, long-term reduction
- Delivers light in rapid sequences designed to cover treatment areas efficiently, with different spot sizes and spot size adaptors allowing for precise and flexible treatment of both small and large areas
- Safe for most body areas including the face, neck, chest, underarms, legs, arms, shoulders, back, and bikini areas
- Forever Bare BBL is one of the most effective hair removal treatments for reducing unwanted hair across multiple body areas
Contraindications: (if unsure, always check with doctor)
- Pregnancy
- Active skin infection
- Wound
- Dark skin type: Fitzpatrick VI
Interval: 4–6 weeks
Number of sessions: 5–6 sessions recommended for optimal results
Maintenance: 3–4×/year
Downtime: Mild skin erythema on the treated area for a few hours
Complications:
- Burning and scarring (rare)
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation/hypopigmentation
Pre-procedure:
- Photo documentation
- Obtain written consent
- No waxing, plucking, or shaving prior to treatment
- No sun exposure to the treatment area prior to treatment
Post-procedure:
- Photo documentation
- Apply moisturizer and sunscreen
- Post-procedure advice:
- Apply SPF 50 broad spectrum sunscreen at least twice a day
- DO NOT touch, scratch, or rub the treated area for 48 hours or until the skin is completely healed to prevent irritation or infection
- Be gentle when washing your skin and applying skincare products
- Avoid harsh skincare ingredients such as retinol, Vitamin C, exfoliating products (facial scrub/AHA/BHA) for 1 week
- Avoid excessive sun exposure and saunas for 2 weeks
- Moisturize liberally all areas that have been treated, twice daily for at least 1 week
Price: $400 to $800 per area
Safety and Precautions
When considering Forever Bare BBL for hair removal, understanding the safety measures and potential risks is essential for achieving the best results. BBL hair removal is a non-invasive treatment that uses advanced broadband light technology to target hair follicles, leading to permanent hair reduction in the treated area. While the treatment is generally safe and effective, there are important precautions to keep in mind to ensure a smooth experience.
Before your appointment, it’s important to avoid traditional hair removal methods such as waxing, tweezing, or using depilatory creams, as these can disrupt the hair follicles and affect the outcome of the treatment. Limiting sun exposure and steering clear of tanning beds is also crucial, as tanned skin can increase the risk of side effects and interfere with the effectiveness of broadband light BBL.
During the treatment, the cooling sapphire chill tip works to keep the skin comfortable and helps protect against burns or irritation. The innovative motion technology of Forever Bare BBL ensures that heat is distributed evenly across the treatment area, reducing the risk of hot spots and making the process more comfortable compared to traditional hair removal devices.
After the session, it’s normal to experience mild redness, swelling, or itching in the treated area, but these effects typically subside within a few hours. To support the healing process and minimize any risk of complications, it’s important to follow your provider’s post-treatment instructions, such as avoiding strenuous activities, hot showers, and direct sun exposure.
Not everyone is an ideal candidate for Forever Bare BBL. Certain medical conditions, medications, or skin types may affect your suitability for the treatment. That’s why a thorough consultation with a qualified practitioner is essential to assess your individual needs and answer any questions you may have.
For long-lasting, hair-free skin, some clients may require maintenance treatments, as hair growth patterns and skin type can influence how often touch-ups are needed. With proper care and professional guidance, Forever Bare BBL offers a safe, effective solution for permanent hair reduction, helping you achieve smoother, more confident skin.
