BBL vs. IPL Photofacial

Posted on October 6, 2022February 14, 2024

What is the difference between a BBL and an IPL photofacial?

We will explain and compare both the BBL and the IPL photofacial treatments in this light therapy 101 guide.

What is a BBL photofacial treatment?

Broad Band Light, developed by Sciton technology, is a non-ablative treatment that can be done on the face and body.

BBL is innovative technology that sets new standards for the treatment of skin conditions associated with aging, active lifestyles, and sun damage. Broadband Light energy can be used to treat age spots, small facial veins (telangiectasias), rosacea, solar lentigines (freckles), brown spots, poikiloderma, skin laxity, acne and remove hair.

It treats the dermal layer of the skin, but doesn’t remove any of the top layering or the epidermis. This treatment utilizes pulses of light energy to heat the surface of the skin while creating a healing process for improved elastin and collagen production.

Which skin conditions can a BBL treat?

BBL is commonly used to treat:

Acne
Pigmentation
Birthmarks
Rosacea
Skin tone / texture
Freckles
Broken capillaries
Age spots
Bruising
Sagging skin
Also slows down the aging process

What is an IPL photo facial?

An IPL stands for Intense pulsed light. An IPL treatment uses light energy to target and remove damaged skin cells or unwanted hair follicles.

Which skin condition can an IPL treat?

IPL is commonly used to treat:

Sun spots
Scarring
Dilated blood vessels
Enlarged pores
Varicose vein
Unwanted hair

So, what’s the big difference between and IPL and a BBL photofacial treatment?

First, let’s talk about similarities. Both treatments are nonsurgical, which is awesome. They both involve directing light energy into the skin to correct imperfections.

IPL has been around longer and BBL is the newest technology.

The BBL by Sciton is the latest and greatest when it comes to photofacial treatments and uses two lights vs the IPL uses one.

What areas can you treat with IPL and BBL?

You can use IPL and BBL on any part of the body, however, they work best on UV ray damaged parts, like the face, chest, shoulders, neck, etc.

What is the downtime of IPL and BBL?

With both treatments, there is minimal downtime and minimal discomfort after treatment.

What is the average treatment price for an IPL or a BBL Photofacial?

The average cost for an IPL or BBL can range between $300-$500 depending on where you live and what area of the body you are treating.

To learn more about BBL or IPL photofacials that we offer at our premier Medspa in Bucks County, call us at (267) 332-5567.

If you are looking for BBL near me and you live in or around Bucks County, PA and would like a treatment, contact us at Healthy Solutions Medspa online.

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Which Products & Treatments Are Right For Aging Skin?

Posted on April 5, 2020April 28, 2020

Skin changes as you age.

You might start noticing changes such as wrinkles, age spots, dryness and loss of fat making it become thinner which in turn makes your skin look less plump and smooth.

Not only is age a factor, but also lifestyle with sunlight being the first major cause of skin aging followed by smoking then alcohol.

Your best line of defense is a good skin care routine.

A routine that should be part of your morning and night.

A good daily routine for both young and old can be the start of healthier skin.

Best Skincare Products For Aging Skin:

Two important products found in our line of Obagi products is the Vitamin C serum and Retin A.

Vitamin C promotes collagen growth, fights wrinkles and even cleans up sun damage as it lightens and brightens the face.

Retin A can help treat existing wrinkles and fights acne.

We offer a full line of Obagi products to help transform your skin.

Along with products, skin treatments are just as important as it is never just one thing.

Medspa Skincare Treatments For Aging Skin:

We offer a full menu of treatment options to treat and maintain aging skin.

CHEMICAL PEELS

Used to treat wrinkles, age spots, discoloration, acnaeic skin and superficial scarring.
Helpful in getting dead skin out of the way making your skin the ideal canvas for absorbing your products.

LASER TREATMENTS

Help stimulate the skins production of collagen which plumps the skin up.
Helps with discoloration and can be used on face , neck, hands, arms and décolletage .

We recommend Intense Pulsed light laser treatments, also called photofacials to reduce age spots, sun spots and vascular lesions from the face.

And, the Clear + Brilliant laser is a great preventive anti-aging laser treatment that rebuilds collagen, reduces fine lines and wrinkles and helps reduce pigmentation.

BOTOX and FILLERS

Botox helps soften lines on the top upper half of face.
Dermal Fillers can add height to the cheekbone, improve jaw line, diminish acne scars, restore fullness, re-sculpt lips and fill in folds.

MICRONEEDLING

A great treatment to help diminish fine lines and wrinkles, and to renew the skins surface for a refreshed youthful glow.

All of these Medspa treatments and products can be used in combination to create a custom treatment plan.

It’s best to schedule a consultation at a reputable Medspa near you to see which products and treatments would work best for you.

If you are looking for a Medical Spa in Bucks County, PA near Doylestown, Newtown, Warrington and Warminster, schedule your free consultation at our five star rated Medspa in Ivyland, PA.

Our Medical Spa offers many laser facial treatments as well as the #1 non-surgical fat reduction treatment called Coolsculpting.

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Clear + Brilliant Laser Facial Compared to Microneedling & Photofacial

Posted on March 10, 2020February 13, 2024

Clear & Brilliant vs. Micronedlingvs. Photofacial Bucks County, PA

How Does the Clear + Brilliant Laser Facial Compare to Microneedling & Photofacial?

A common concern in patients is wanting to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and scars while improving skin tone and texture.

Having younger-looking, radiant skin is now more easily attainable and less painful than ever with today’s technologies.

Some of the most popular skin and facial procedures that don’t require surgery include treatments like Clear + Brilliant, Microneedling and Photofacials.

While all three of these procedures are similar, they also have their differences. So how do you know which treatment you should get?

First, you should narrow down your top skin concerns from the broad goal of just attaining “better skin”.

Whether that’s reducing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing pore size, smoothing texture or improving pigmentation or scars, some treatments work better at a specific goal than others.

Here’s what you need to know about how the Clear + Brilliant, Microneedling and Photofacial compare:

Clear + Brilliant

The Clear & Brilliant treatment is relatively new, yet it’s one of the most popular laser treatments for improving early signs of aging such as fine lines, skin tone, texture, pigment and sun damage while also minimizing pores.

It works by a laser gently rolling across the skin to create microscopic wounds, stimulating collagen production.

The Clear and Brilliant laser treatment has no downtime and works on all skin types.

The Clear + Brilliant can be done on the face, neck, chest or hands. A series of treatments is recommended, and ongoing treatments are needed to maintain results.

Microneedling

Similar to Clear + Brilliant, Microneedling works also by stimulating collagen production in the skin, except by using microscopic needles.

It improves the skin’s overall appearance, reduces fine lines, wrinkles, stretch marks, hyperpigmentation and acne scars.

Microneedling can be done on any part of the body such as face, neck, chest, arms, legs, abdomen and back.

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IPL and BBL Photofacials

A Photofacial or IPL (intense pulsed light) and BBL (broad band light) targets pigment, redness and vessels in the skin without harming any surrounding tissue.

Photofacials are best for treating sun spots, age spots, rosacea, spider veins, capillaries and other similar conditions on the skin.

IPL and BBL treatments can be done on the face, chest, back or hands. This treatment works best on lighter skin tones.

So how do the three stack up against each other?

Clear + Brilliant vs .Microneedling vs Photofacial — Clear + Brilliant vs. Microneedling vs. Photofacial

How the Clear + Brilliant and Microneedling treatments are similar:

1. They both stimulate collagen production with controlled micro injuries
2. They’re both minimally invasive
3. They both reduce the size of pores
4. They both improve early signs of aging
5. They can both correct acne, pigmentation, fine lines, sun damage, skin tone and texture
6. Can do either treatment as often as 3 to 4 weeks
7. Both treatments can be combined as part of a long term skin care correcting treatment plan, spacing them out by at least 4 weeks
8. Both treatments can be performed on the face, neck and chest as well as hands and arms.

How Clear + Brilliant and Microneedling treatments are different:

1. Clear + Brilliant removes top layer of skin
2. Clear + Brilliant has less visible downtime than Microneedling
3. Clear + Brilliant is better for treating signs of sun damage, such as brown spots and freckles
4. Skin is red to pink for 2-3 days following Microneedling treatment
5. Skin is red immediately after treatment but looks back to normal the day after Clear + Brilliant with less visible social downtime
6. Skin feels raw for a few days after Microneedling
7. Skin feels like sandpaper for 3-7 days following Clear + Brilliant treatment

Clear + Brilliant vs. IPL (Photofacial)

How the Clear + Brilliant and the Photofacial are similar:

1. They’re both minimally invasive
2. They both stimulate collagen production
3. They both improve early signs of aging, sun damage, skin tone and texture
4. They both reduce fine lines and minimize pores
5. You need a series of treatments to fully remove brown spots for both procedures
6. Both treatments can be done on the face, chest, hands, and arms
7. Can combine both treatments as part of a skin care correcting treatment plan
8. Skin looks back to normal the day after treatment

How the Clear + Brilliant and the Photofacial are different:

1. Clear + Brilliant is for all skin types
2. IPL is not recommended for darker skin tones
3. IPL improves veins and capillaries on the face
4. IPL does not smooth acne scarring
5. IPL does not remove the top layer of skin

All three treatments for the face can be combined to create a skin care treatment plan for best results.

So if you wanted to correct pigmentation, reduce acne scars and reduce vascular lesions, a series of all three spaced three to four weeks apart maybe your best option to give you clearer, younger and healthier looking skin.

It’s best to schedule a consultation at a reputable Medspa to see which treatment or treatment plan is right for you.

If you live in Bucks County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County or the surrounding area, contact us to schedule a consultation.

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Reverse Sun Damaged Skin with These 4 Med Spa Treatments

Posted on September 19, 2019February 13, 2024

You’ve had your fun in the sun, and now your skin is paying for it.

Those fabulous afternoons lounging poolside with a mojito in hand, and long weekends at the beach are par for the course when it comes to enjoying summer. Unfortunately, it can wreak havoc on your skin.

Regardless of the amount of sunscreen you apply to your skin or how often you sport that Riviera-style beach hat, the sun makes its way through to your precious skin – leaving sunspots, blotches, and wrinkles! But there’s no need to wallow in a world of regret. Your time spent sinning in the sun can be fixed!

Here are 4 Med Spa treatments to help you reverse sun damage:

Microneedling:

Hold up! Did someone say needle? We did. But they are incy wincy, tiny little needles. We’re talking microscopic – as Taylor Swift says, “You need to calm down!”

Microneedling is a method used to rejuvenate the skin by generating collagen and skin tissue. The minimally invasive procedure involves using multiple tiny, sterile needles to brush over the skin to create controlled “micro-injuries.” The skin’s natural healing process prompts the derma, a deeper layer of skin, to rebuild. The increased collagen can reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and even out your skin tone – leaving you with smoother, younger-looking skin. Another bonus: it also lessens the appearance of hyperpigmentation, acne scars, stretch marks, and sun damage.

Patients may experience a few days of redness following treatment, but ultimately settle into silky-soft skin that glows!

VI Peel: It’s time to turn over a new leaf! VI Peel is a medical-grade chemical peel that offers dramatic results with no preparation and minimal downtime. The gentle, pain-free treatment helps to soften fine lines and wrinkles, reverse sun damage, reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and scarring while improving the overall quality, tone and texture of your skin.

The VI Peel at Healthy Solutions MedSpa includes a specifically formulated post peel kit which is essential for your treatment’s success, ensuring optimal and lasting results. VI Peel’s blend of powerful ingredients is suitable for all skin types, including darker skin tones. It is a quick treatment designed to achieve more effective results.

Patients can expect to peel for 2-3 days before revealing a new layer of skin that appears flawless and youthful.

Photofacial:

Also called an IPL (intense pulse light). It’s not a Rave but seeing how amazing your skin looks over the next week may prompt you to break out in a celebratory dance. Before you do, keep in mind this is not an immediate treatment, and depending on how much sun damage you have, multiple treatments may be needed.

Some patients opt for a Photofacial instead of a chemical peel because there is less visible downtime and no peeling! After a Photofacial, your face will appear pink or red. If you have dark spots, they will appear darker- this can last for a few weeks but will lessen with each day. The Photofacial is also great to spot treat sun damage as the device can target specific sunspots more aggressively during treatment.

The Photofacial, also called an IPL (intense pulse light) is a 30-minute procedure in which intense pulses of light are used to penetrate deep into the skin…unce unce unce baby! This revolutionary facial treatment uses a broad-spectrum light source called flashlight technology. The intense pulsed light warms up the skin and uses heat to activate the body’s natural healing process.

You can use IPL on other parts of the body, not just on your face. Patients often get treatment to correct sun damage on areas such as chest, back, or hands. This type of light therapy is also used to treat age spots, broken blood vessels on your face, and rosacea.

Hydrafacial:
When it comes to gorgeous skin, some of us…want it now! The Hydrafacial offers instantaneous results with absolutely no downtime. Hydrafacial is a hydradermabrasion treatment that cleanses the skin, exfoliates dead cells, extracts dirt and bacteria, hydrates, and protects the skin with antioxidants in one simple 30-minute treatment. As if it wasn’t already perfect, a Hydrafacial is an excellent microdermabrasion treatment for oily skin, acne, sun damage, and to treat wrinkles and fine lines.

Plus, by adding specific Boosters to the hydrafacial, you can effectively target problem areas. BRITENOL BOOST Britenol™ is specially formulated to correct dark spots and sun-damaged areas. Britenol™ is clinically proven to leave skin glowing with a more even complexion. Key ingredients: Alpha-Arbutin is derived from bearberry extract to brighten the appearance of dark spots. Vitamin C exhibits antioxidant properties and gives skin added brightness.

Whatever your skin needs are you can’t go wrong with any of the mentioned treatments. Call (267) 332-5567 today to schedule a consultation with our Aesthetician or to schedule an appointment.

As September comes to an end, our memories of summer begin to fade, hopefully, so will the sun damage to our skin. Here’s to heading into Autumn with gorgeous, glowing skin – and endless pumpkin spice lattes!

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Medspa Treatments Have You Falling in Love With Your Skin

Posted on September 1, 2016February 13, 2024

3 Medspa Treatments That Will Have You Falling in Love With Your Skin

September is here and fall is right around the corner. This month is the perfect time to correct all that sun damage caused by being out in the sun this summer. Here are 3 treatments medspa treatments that we recommend for you to fall back in love with your skin this month.

Let’s go over these 3 non-surgical medspa treatments—at least one of them will surely be right for you.

Photofacial/IPL

The problem with all that fun in the sun is, after two or three months you’ll have exposed yourself to an oversupply of UV rays—by a longshot. When that happens, discoloration, freckles, dark spots or scars will quickly appear. With a photofacial/IPL (intense pulsed light), you can effectively reduce or eliminate those UV-related discolorations. The treatment only takes 30 to 45 minutes, so you’ll be in and out on your way in no time!

How it works: Photofacials are laser treatments that use optimized light devices to deliver energy into the skin. The laser light will target your vascular and pigmented lesions, which will disappear as the healing process ensues. The treatment will cause those dark spots to flake and lift off, revealing a more glowing and even skin tone. Treatments can be done on your face, chest, or hands!

We recommend undergoing a Series of 3 treatments for best results.

Chemical Peel

Chemical peels offer an exceptional non-surgical way to improve sun-damaged skin. They’re also fast, simple and pain-free. We’ll brush a chemical solution onto your face, neck or chest, which will cause flaking of dead skin cells to occur over the course of a few days. Once those dead cells are removed, texture will improve and collagen will be stimulated. The treatment only takes about 30 minutes, and after a few days your skin will glow!

At our Medspa, we offer the VI Peel, the Obagi Blue Radiance Peel, and AHA peels.

And best yet, all of our chemical peels are physician strength and never tested on animals. Learn the full details here!

Microneedling

Microneedling is a non-invasive treatment that works wonders to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles caused by the sun. The process involves nearly microscopic needles brushing over the skin to create what are referred to as controlled “micro-injuries.” Those allow the body to regenerate fresh collagen and elastin, and once healed, you’ll be beaming!

Celebrities on Medspa Treatments They Love:

Many of Hollywood’s celebrities use these treatments to keep their skin always looking fresh and bright. Two of the most notable actors are Lucy Liu and Jennifer Aniston.

Lucy Liu suffers from hyperpigmentation, which causes darker patches of skin than the normal surrounding color to occur. This happens to her because of a dense dermal layer that produces more melanin than usual. So how does she combat hyperpigmentation? With IPLs and chemical peels. They’re two safe and simple procedures that keep her looking gorgeous!
Jennifer Aniston has admitted to using microneedling. “I do microneedling!” she said, We don’t have to tell you about how great her skin is, so clearly the microneedling helps!

So, is YOUR skin sun damaged?

Don’t stress about it! Get in touch to find out why women and men from all over Greater Philadelphia and Bucks County, PA are coming to our medical spa for skin rejuvenating treatments.

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Rejuvenate Your Skin This Spring With A Photofacial

Posted on March 1, 2016February 13, 2024

With warmer temperatures about to arrive and the winter season in the rear-view mirror, now is the time to begin thinking about skin rejuvenation options that will refresh your complexion.

In fact, if you desire to show off clearer, softer, and smoother skin this Spring, you should consider getting a photofacial.

What is a Photofacial?

A photofacial is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation procedure that utilizes an assortment of light wavelengths to address particular skin issues and/or concerns.

Also known as “IPL,” or photo rejuvenation, the photofacial is virtually painless, often takes up to a half hour to complete, and results can be seen almost immediately.

What’s more, because the results are typically seen immediately, it often takes only one or two treatments to achieve the patient’s ideal results.

Last, but not least, patients might also experience a mild, sunburn-like sensation, and/or minor swelling for 2-24 hours after treatment.

What are the benefits of a Photofacial?

A photofacial treatment will help enhance the overall look of your skin and its structure, and can even help to reverse the harmful effects that the sun’s rays have recently had on your skin.

Photofacials can help you:

Eliminate brown sun spots.
Reduce acne and minimize large pores
Repair small and visible blood vessels.
Treat rosacea.
Stimulate collagen growth.

How can you tell if a photofacial is right for you?

For most people, spring means more warmth and daylight, as well as the emergence of “new life!”

If you think that it’s time to breathe some “new life” into your skin so that you are looking your best this spring and summer, consider a photofacial treatment at our Bucks County, PA-based Medical Spa!

A photofacial treatment will help enhance the overall look of your skin and its structure, and can even help to reverse the harmful effects that the sun’s rays have recently had on your skin.

If you are looking to schedule a Photofacial and live in Bucks County, PA or the surrounding area, please call us at (267) 388-4692 or schedule an appointment online!