As we age and experience ongoing sun and environmental exposure, the skin can develop uneven tone, brown spots, redness, and visible blood vessels. Over time, collagen production also slows, contributing to dullness and fine lines.
BroadBand Light (BBL) is an advanced light-based treatment that improves skin tone, clarity, and overall quality. BBL uses targeted wavelengths of light to treat pigmentation, redness, sun damage, and broken blood vessels while supporting healthier skin function over time. The result is clearer, brighter, more even-looking skin with minimal disruption to daily life.
Face, neck, chest, décolletage, hands, shoulders, and other sun-exposed areas
30–45 minutes per session (depending on areas treated)
Gradual improvement; visible changes often noticed after the first treatment, with continued improvement over time
Results are long-lasting with a series of treatments; maintenance treatments recommended every 3–6 months
Minimal — possible mild redness or swelling; pigmented spots may darken temporarily before shedding
Suitable for adults concerned with sun damage, pigmentation, redness, rosacea, or uneven skin tone; depends on skin type and medical history
skin tone and skin clarity
both redness and pigmentation in one treatment
results that continue to improve over time
return to normal activities immediately
long-term skin health with regular maintenance
BBL can be used on many areas affected by sun exposure or visible skin damage, including:
Improve tone, reduce pigmentation and redness
Address sun damage and uneven colour
Reduce blotchiness and sun spots
Restore a more even, youthful appearance
Or other targeted areas as needed
Replace volume loss to improve appearance of aging hands
Is there downtime with BBL?
BBL is considered a no-downtime treatment. Some patients experience mild redness or swelling that resolves quickly.
How many treatments will I need?
Most patients benefit from a series of treatments spaced about one month apart. We will customize a plan based on your skin and goals.
When will I see results?
Many patients notice brighter, clearer skin after the first treatment, with continued improvement over the following weeks and with further treatments.
Is BBL safe?
Yes. BBL is a well-established treatment when performed by experienced medical professionals using appropriate settings for your skin type.
At West Dermatology, BBL treatments are performed with a medical, customized approach — never one-size-fits-all. Our team carefully assesses your skin, selects the appropriate settings, and creates a treatment plan designed for natural, balanced results.
With Dr. Allison Sutton and her team, you benefit from:
Contact us to schedule a consultation. Let’s talk about your skin concerns, assess your needs, and create a personalized BBL treatment plan to improve skin clarity and tone over time.
DISCLAIMER: Individual outcomes, results and number of treatments recommended may vary based on individual patient needs, medical history, and circumstances. West Dermatology cannot guarantee exact or permanent results or cures.
BBL treatments employ BroadBand Light and are scientifically proven to enhance the quality and appearance of your skin today and for the future. BBL treatment reduces brown discolouration and pigmentation, effectively treats redness and broken blood vessels from rosacea, reduces sun damage, and smooths fine lines and wrinkles. See below for comparing IPL and BBL.
Right after the procedure there is mild redness and swelling. This resolves quickly in most patients. Brown spots become darker right after the treatment and over the course of the week, the pigmentation lifts to the surface, looks like “coffee grinds” and comes off. This procedure has no downtime as the mild redness and swelling doesn’t occur in everyone, and if it does, a little mineral makeup covers it very well. This treatment is done as a series of treatments performed monthly until results are achieved. Then, we perform regular treatments every 3-6 months to maintain those results and treat any ongoing damage from the sun and the environment.
Patients often find that their skin’s tone and texture is dramatically improved, and results continue well after treatment as collagen production continues over time. BBL treatment is effective on the face, neck, chest, hands and other areas.
This treatment is one of our most popular because the results are reliable, visible, and natural.
IPL laser treatment works to stimulate collagen to reduce visible signs of skin ageing, sun spots, hyperpigmentation and enlarged pores. Additionally, IPL works to stimulate collagen, which, in turn, erases fine lines and mild acne scarring.
BBL treatments use a range of light waves to target the hemoglobin and melanin in skin.
*DISCLAIMER: Individual outcomes, results and number of treatments recommended may vary based on individual patient needs, medical history, and circumstances. West Dermatology cannot guarantee exact or permanent results or cures.