Laser Treatments
BBL HEROic
BBL HEROic is a broadband light device made by Sciton. Broadband light, a form of intense pulsed light rather than a single-wavelength laser, uses filtered light that is absorbed by pigment and by blood vessels close to the surface. It may be used for sun and age spots, freckles, diffuse redness and some visible vessels, and as part of an overall skin-tone programme. The HEROic version includes motion tracking that helps distribute pulses evenly over larger areas such as the face, chest or arms. Not all pigment is suitable: melasma in particular can worsen with heat-based light treatments, and darker or tanned skin needs special caution. Suitability is decided after skin assessment by Dr. Areej Albisher, and results vary.
May help with
- Sun spots and age spots
- Freckles
- Diffuse facial redness
- Uneven skin tone
Treatment areas
- Face
- Neck and chest
- Arms, hands and back
What to expect, recovery and risks
Each pulse feels like a warm snap, with a cooled crystal used for comfort. Treated spots often darken and flake over about one to two weeks, and redness or mild swelling may be present briefly. Risks include burns, blistering, temporary or lasting lighter or darker patches, and worsening of melasma, which is why recent tanning and some medicines must be discussed first. Several sessions a few weeks apart are common, with strict sun protection afterwards.
Common questions
Is BBL a laser?
No. BBL is a broadband light device, a type of intense pulsed light, which uses a range of filtered wavelengths rather than a single laser wavelength.
Can BBL treat melasma?
Melasma can worsen with heat-based light treatments, so it is usually managed differently. The pigment type is diagnosed before any light treatment.
What should I avoid before treatment?
Recent sun exposure, tanning and certain photosensitising medicines may need to be avoided. Specific instructions are given at assessment.
Availability & booking
BBL HEROic is available with Dr. Areej Albisher in Dubai and Riyadh. Suitability and the treatment plan are decided after an in-person medical assessment.
This information is for general education and is not a diagnosis or medical advice. Results and suitability vary between individuals.