SkinTyte by BBL Hero is a non-invasive, light-based treatment designed to improve skin laxity and achieve smoother, more youthful-looking skin. BBL Hero is an advanced broad-spectrum light technology that targets various skin concerns, including fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity. The treatment works by delivering high-intensity pulses of light energy to the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting tissue remodelling. This leads to improved skin elasticity and firmness, whilst reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The BBL HERO therapy uses light to gently heat the skin’s surface, stimulating collagen while addressing uneven tone, pigmentation, and other visible signs of aging and sun exposure. Clinical studies, including research from Stanford University, have explored its effects on cellular markers associated with skin aging.
The research demonstrated that BBL treatments could alter the gene expression of aged human skin to more closely resemble that of youthful skin. This finding suggests that BBL does not merely provide cosmetic improvements but may actively reprogram the skin's genetic markers associated with aging.
BBL HERO modes include:
- Forever Young BBL: For skin rejuvenation, treating signs of skin aging, pigmentation, and sun damage. Helps to reduce most visible signs of aging.
- Forever Bare BBL: For non-invasive, long-term hair reduction and hair removal in multiple areas of the body and face.
- Forever Clear BBL: For targeting active acne and managing to tone down red/brown acne marks.
- SkinTyte BBL: For tightening loose and sagging skin and achieving the appearance of younger-looking skin. SkinTyte BBL can help delay the need for surgical procedures by improving the appearance of severe wrinkles and restoring a youthful contour to the face and body.
Benefits:
- Non-invasive and gentle
- Minimal downtime
- Improved skin texture and elasticity
- Stimulates collagen production
- Enhanced overall skin tone and clarity
- Increased skin firmness and lift
Mechanism of Action:
SkinTyte employs infrared light to heat the dermal collagen, initiating the body's natural healing process. This process leads to the contraction and partial coagulation of collagen fibres, resulting in firmer tissue over time. The treatment is enhanced with continuous sapphire contact cooling, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Over time, these effects contribute to a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.
Indications:
- Mild to moderate sun damage
- Skin laxity and fine lines/wrinkles
- Loss of collagen and other signs of aging
Contraindications: (if unsure, always check with doctor)
- Pregnancy
- Active skin infection
- Wound
- Dark skin type: Fitzpatrick VI
Interval: 4 weeks
Number of sessions: 3–4 sessions recommended for optimal results
Results: Smoother, tighter skin with more even skin texture can be observed after each session; gradual improvement in skin texture and laxity with more sessions
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
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 till the skin is completely healed to prevent irritation or infection
- Be gentle when washing your face 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 for 1 week
- Avoid facial procedures and energy-based aesthetic treatments such as laser, radiofrequency, HIFU, BBL, IPL for 2 weeks
Price: $800 (face) and $300 (neck)
