We typically recommend 3 to 6 sessions with our BBL laser in Algona, depending on your skin type, concerns, and desired results. We also suggest getting regular maintenance sessions as needed to extend your skin’s clarity and glow.
You Can Expect:
Treatment Length:
20 to 30 minutes
Initial Results Seen In:
7 to 10 days
Results Duration:
Varies
A Brighter, Clearer Complexion
Everyone knows that too much light can damage your skin, but the right wavelengths in controlled amounts have incredible rejuvenation potential. Experience a clearer complexion with broadband light therapy (BBL) at SOMA Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetics.
Treated Conditions
How Broadband Light Therapy Works
As we glide the laser’s handpiece over the targeted area, it sends rapid pulses of light into your skin. We adjust the light’s wavelength to target your specific concerns. For example, blue light kills acne-causing bacteria, and yellow light soothes inflammation and redness. As your skin heals afterwards, you’ll watch sun damage, acne, and discoloration fade away.
Before & After
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The SOMA Way
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Step 1:
Consultation
No two patients are exactly alike, and the best results require the right treatment. During your consultation at SOMA, we’ll discuss your concerns, examine your skin, and match you to the right treatment or device, like our BBL laser in Algona.
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Step 2:
Treatment
We’ll prepare your skin and give you specialized glasses to protect your eyes. Then, we’ll gently move the BBL laser’s handpiece over the surface of your skin, making sure to cover the entire treatment area.
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Step 3:
Maintenance
After your treatment, you may experience a sensation of warmth or tightness. These symptoms will fade as your skin heals and improves in texture and tone. We’ll give you tips and product recommendations to maintain your skin’s glow.
We Recommend Pairing:
Broadband Light Therapy at SOMA Algona
Welcome to the SOMA Family!
Inclusive and Supportive Care
Whether you’re new to our practice or you’re an old friend, we’re delighted to see you. We’ll create a warm, inviting atmosphere where you’ll receive the highest quality of care.
Modern Technology and Techniques
We believe you deserve the best results with the least amount of hassle. That’s why we use the latest advancements in aesthetics, like Glytone chemical peels and our BBL laser, in Algona.
Tailored Treatments and Results
At SOMA, we honor your unique vision by providing a care plan and treatments tailored to your needs. We’ll help you enhance your natural beauty so that you can achieve the very best version of yourself.
Broadband Light Therapy with Sciton BBL Hero
We use the Sciton BBL Hero laser to perform Forever Young BBL and Forever Clear BBL for broadband light therapy at SOMA.
Forever Young
Forever Young uses a broad spectrum of light to combat signs of aging and sun damage. It targets areas of discoloration, like age spots, freckles, small blood vessels, redness and more. While Forever Young specifically aims to rejuvenate your skin, using our BBL laser in Algona can also soothe active acne and reduce unwanted hair.
Forever Clear
Forever Clear combats acne at the source using a combination of blue, yellow, and infrared light. We make 3 passes over the treatment area to eliminate bacteria, reduce inflammation and redness, and activate the skin’s natural healing processes.
From teenage hormonal breakouts to adult-onset acne, Forever Clear can help patients of all ages and most skin types achieve clearer skin.
Pre-Care Instructions
Actions to Take
- Let us know about any skincare products or medications you’ve taken recently, including Accutane or other products containing isotretinoin.
- Arrive to your appointment with clean skin without any creams, lotions, or makeup.
Actions to Avoid
- Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, sunless tanner, and any other products that increase your sensitivity to light for several weeks before treatment.
- Stop using any retinol products for at least one week prior to your treatment.
- Avoid anti-inflammatory or blood-thinning medications for at least 3 days. Consult a doctor before discontinuing any medications.
Post-Care Instructions
Actions to Take
- Relieve any residual swelling and redness by applying a cold compress as needed.
- Treat your skin gently for the next few days; use mild skincare products and moisturize frequently.
- While outdoors, protect your skin by wearing sunscreen and protective clothing that shields the treatment area.
Actions to Avoid
- Don’t touch, massage, or pick at your skin while it heals.
- Avoid hot water—including hot tubs, baths, and hot showers—for at least 2 to 3 days.
- Don’t use any scrubs, exfoliants, or topical medications on the treatment area for at least a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
The duration of your results depends on your unique skin and desired results. Some conditions, like acne, may recur and require another session. Others, like visible veins or discoloration, may experience permanent reduction from broadband light therapy.
As part of your consultation and treatment, we’ll give you an approximate timeline for results. We may also recommend regular follow-up sessions to help maintain your results.
Absolutely! When acne or signs of aging appear in multiple areas of your body, you deserve a versatile treatment. We can use our BBL laser in Algona to treat your face, neck, chest, arms, hands, and more.
