Forever Clear BBL uses a combination of blue, yellow, and infrared light to eliminate bacteria, reduce inflammation, and promote the body's natural healing process to clear acne. This treatment is comfortable with little to no downtime. Effective for patients of all ages.

 

Usually 3-5 treatments are required. Pricing is per session.

 

**Consultation required.

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Preparing for Your Appointment 

• Schedule your appointment at least 2 weeks prior to any event/vacation. Redness,  bruising and peeling may be present during that time. 

• Avoid of Accutane for at least 6 months is required. 

• Discontinue Retinol 24-48 hours prior to procedure to reduce sensitivity. Avoid sun tanning, tanning beds or self tanners 3-4 weeks prior to treatment.

• Avoid alcohol and cigarettes 24-48 hours before and after your treatment. These  may increase risk of bruising and bleeding. 

• Discontinue use of photosensitivity medications such as Doxycycline, Minocycline,  Isotretinoin (Sotret), Claravis, Amnesteem, PDT) 

• If you have a history of cold sores your provider may prescribe an antiviral. You may not have a active rash or infection in the treatment area. 

• Notify your provider if you have a history of skin cancer such as melanoma,  medical conditions that affect wound healing, history of keloid scar formation or  compromised immune system. 

• Notify your provider if you have a history of seizures or migraines.  Notify your provider if you have heavy Aspirin use or are on anticoagulants. You can not have this treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Post treatment guidelines 

• Bruising, redness, swelling and sensitivity may be present up to a few days after  treatment. 

• Be gentle. DO NOT pick or scratch the treatment area. 

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Post Treatment

• Makeup may be applied immediately after the treatment as long as skin integrity  has not been compromised. 

• Avoid sun tanning and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Strictly avoid any sun  exposure to the treated area for a minimum of 7 days after the procedure. The  treated area is more prone to sunburn and pigmentation change. Keep the area  covered and use a physical sunblock protection of 45+ and reapply every 2 hours. 

• Avoid heat (saunas or hot tubs) for 48 hours. 

• May start regular skin care routine directly after. Recommend waiting 24-48 hours  before using any skin exfoliants. 

• Freckles and sun spots may turn slightly darker initially and then flake off within  7-14 days. 

• For vascular treatments avoid triggers that can re-cannulate vessels such as  alcohol, hot tubs, saunas, and spicy food for 48 hours post treatment. 

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BBL Forever Clear FAQs

What is BBL Forever Clear? 

BBL for the use in acne treatment utilized light to destroy or minimize  Propionibacterium acnes bacteria (P. acnes), reduce inflammation, and minimize  over production of sebaceous oil glands.  

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How does BBL Forever Clear work? 

This therapy utilizes multiple BBL filters to target selectively the P. acnes bacteria  and sebaceous oil glands. The goal is to pack the skin with light to impact the  entire pilosebaceous unit. 

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The 420nm filter (blue light) is effective in targeting porphyrins. The porphyrins  are produced by the P. acnes bacteria. The blue light will cause phot excitation of  the P. acnes porphyrins after exposure to light. The process forms singlet oxygen  with the microorganism itself, leading to the selective destruction of the bacteria. 

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The addition of the 560nm filter (yellow light) is effective in treating mild to  moderate inflammatory acne lesions. 

The addition of the 590nm filter (red light) is effective in treating the deeper lesion  that is impacted by the sebaceous oil gland. The red light is heating the gland to  aid in minimizing its production of oil. 

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How many treatments will I need? 

Multiple consecutive sessions will be needed to reduce acne and severity of  lesions. Treatment schedule: 4-8 sessions are necessary as part of the acne  therapy program. 

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Does it hurt? 

The sensation of light may be uncomfortable in certain areas and feel like a pin  pricks or bursts of heat. Usually the use of topical anesthesia is avoided in light  based acne procedures. 

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Can tanned skin be treated? 

An active tan from the sun or tanning beds is not appropriate for treating with BBL.  Tanned skin has a lot of pigment or melanin that may also absorb the BBL light  energy intended for the hair follicles. It is recommended that a person does not 

have sun exposure in the area to be treated for at least 3 weeks prior to treatment.  Self tanners must be faded from skin for at least a week to 10 days prior to  treatment. 

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Can I have this treatment if I am pregnant or breastfeeding? 

You can not have this treatment if pregnant or breastfeeding.