Broadband Light
What is Broadband Light (BBL) Therapy?
Broadband light (BBL) therapy is a treatment that involves using a device that emits light at many different wavelengths to penetrate the skin. It does this at various depths and repairs a range of skin conditions. This exposure to wavelengths of visible and infrared light activates collagen production in the skin. This jumpstarts the body’s natural healing process.
The result is skin that looks rejuvenated, with no pain and minimal downtime. If you receive broadband light therapy at Opal Aesthetics, you’ll enjoy smoother skin, reduced redness, less acne, softened fine lines and wrinkles, and notice your skin looks refreshed.
How Does Broadband Light Therapy Work?
During broadband light therapy, a handheld device will be used to expose the upper layers of your skin to pulses of light. Your eyes are covered with a protective shield while your doctor moves the light device across the treatment area.
The treatment is non-invasive and generally considered to be unpainful. Treating the face usually takes 15-25 minutes, while larger areas on the body could take 30 minutes or longer. A series of 3-5 treatments spaced a few weeks apart is typically recommended. Your individual treatment plan will depend on your skin’s needs to give you the best possible results.
Who is A Good Candidate for Broadband Light Therapy?
You may be a good candidate for broadband light therapy if you struggle with common skin issues, such as uneven texture and tone, redness, rosacea, unwanted hair growth, inflammation, enlarged pores, acne or acne scars, sun damage, fine lines, or wrinkles. Broadband light therapy tends to be most effective on people with fair to medium skin tones.
If you are pregnant, have taken Accutane in the last six months, or have any infections or open wounds in the treatment area, you may not be a good candidate for broadband light therapy. Additionally, if you have very dark skin, you may not qualify for broadband light therapy due to the higher risk of pigmentation changes following treatment. Your doctor at Opal Aesthetics will evaluate your skin before undergoing treatment to make sure that broadband light therapy is right for you.
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Skintyte
What Is SkinTyte?
SkinTyte is a type of broadband light therapy that uses infrared light energy to target loose or sagging skin. The SkinTyte applicator heats deep layers of the skin, contracting the collagen. This stimulates collagen growth, meaning your skin will become firmer, tighter, and smoother over time.
It can be great for sagging or loose skin on many different parts of the body, including the face, arms, neck, thighs, and abdomen. SkinTyte at Opal Aesthetics can help restore your skin and help you embrace a more youthful look.
What are the Benefits of Choosing SkinTyte?
SkinTyte offers many benefits to those seeking to improve wrinkles and loose or sagging skin. It is a non-invasive, simple treatment with no downtime, meaning you can return to what you love immediately after. It’s a great alternative to more invasive surgical procedures, minimizing risk, discomfort, and recovery time.
It is an excellent option for darker skin tones that may not be able to handle typical broadband light treatments. Results also tend to be long-lasting and improve over time, so you may only need one treatment to achieve the skin you’ve been waiting for.
Micro Laser Peel
What is a Micro Laser Peel?
A micro laser peel is a specialized laser treatment that involves removing the surface layer of your skin to improve tone and texture and reduce signs of aging. Depending on your skin’s needs and goals, it can be performed as one treatment or a series of treatments.
This treatment may be an excellent option for you if you’re looking for something deeper than a chemical peel but gentler than other laser treatments. Enjoy a more vibrant, youthful look after your micro laser peel at Opal Aesthetics. You may observe continued improvement for up to six months after your first treatment.
What to Expect During Your Micro Laser Peel at Opal Aesthetics
Before your micro laser peel, your doctor will apply a topical numbing cream to the treatment area. Then, they will use the micro laser peel device to deliver laser energy that activates collagen production. This will remove the outer layer of skin, revealing healthy, glowing skin underneath.
The treatment is very short, taking only around 15-30 minutes. You may experience redness and a sunburn-like sensation for a few days. Peeling is typical over this period as your new, healthier skin appears. You should stay out of direct sunlight during the healing process for best results.
Nano Laser Peel
What is a Nano Laser Peel?
The nano laser peel is a rejuvenating laser skin treatment known for delivering quick results. It involves using an erbium laser to remove the outermost layer of the skin, reducing wrinkles, fine lines, and uneven tone.
Your doctor at Opal Aesthetics will first clean your skin to prepare it for the treatment. They will then pass the laser over the treatment spot, and the surface layer of skin cells will be removed. It is a quick and painless procedure, taking only around 15-30 minutes. You may have mild redness after the treatment, with the possibility of light peeling over 1-2 days.
What are the Advantages of a Nano Laser Peel?
The nano laser peel is less intense than the micro laser peel, so it could be a good choice for first-time patients. It is gentler and requires minimal downtime, yet still has powerful results. Nicknamed “the lunchtime peel,” you can have the treatment on a Friday and be fully recovered by the time you return to work on Monday.
If you get a nanolaser peel at Opal Aesthetics, you’ll enjoy better skin texture, uniform skin tone, reduced appearance of fine lines, and a brighter complexion you can feel confident in.
Halo Pro
How Does the Halo Pro Work?
The Halo Pro uses a hybrid fractional laser to improve skin issues such as fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, sun damage, enlarged pores, and brown spots. It works by combining ablative and non-ablative wavelengths that can be tuned to offer you custom treatment specific to your needs. The Halo Pro can remove the outer layers of damaged skin while heating the deeper layers to activate healthy collagen production.
During the treatment, your doctor at Opal Aesthetics will apply a numbing cream to your skin before rolling the device over the area being treated. The Halo Pro is also equipped with an air cooling system to make the process more comfortable for you. This procedure usually takes around 30 minutes to an hour.
How Much Downtime Do I Need After a Halo Pro Treatment?
After receiving your Halo Pro treatment, you may need around 3-5 days of downtime. Your skin may be pink or tender, and you may experience peeling or flaking as your skin heals.
After healing, you can enjoy your new, radiant skin for several years with proper maintenance and sun protection. You’ll experience smaller pores, reduced sun damage and wrinkles, smoother skin, and a more luminous complexion.
Morpheus 8
What is Morpheus 8?
Morpheus 8 is a microneedling device that delivers radiofrequency energy into the skin for a deep, advanced treatment. It stimulates collagen using tiny needles to activate the body’s natural healing process. This results in tighter, firmer skin with improved texture and tone. It can also help with wrinkles, stretch marks, and scars.
The procedure involves numbing the skin with a topical cream before a device with tiny needles is pressed against the treatment area. Radiofrequency energy is transmitted as the needles break through the skin, and collagen production is activated.
Downtime after microneedling with Morpheus 8 is around three days, with 3-4 treatments usually recommended spaced about a month or more apart to yield the best results. Any redness and swelling should decrease within 24 hours after your treatment.
How Do I Know if I’m a Good Candidate for Morpheus 8?
If you want better skin free of sagging, stretch marks, sun damage, acne scars, or wrinkles, Morpheus 8 may be right for you. It is usually considered safe for all skin types, including darker skin tones.
You may not be a good candidate for Morpheus 8 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a history of keloid scarring or poor wound healing, have an active skin infection, or are taking medications that increase skin sensitivity.
