The Forever Clear BBL treatment involves 3 passes of the BBL device. The first pass uses blue light to eliminate acne-causing bacteria located deep within the skin’s pores. The second pass uses yellow light to reduce inflammation and acne-associated redness while preventing new breakouts. To maximize results, the skin receives a third pass using infra-red light in rapid, gentle pulses to initiate the body’s natural healing process, reduce the appearance of existing scars and enhance the benefits of the first two steps.

From teens struggling with hormonal acne to adults experiencing adult-onset acne, Forever Clear BBL is effective for patients of all ages and most skin types. Teens as young as 16 can receive treatment with a signed parental consent form.

The number of Forever Clear BBL treatments needed will depend on the severity of your active acne and scarring. Most patients require a series of 4 to 6 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart to start, with quarterly or semi-annual visits after that.

You will see noticeable improvement within 1 week, with continued improvement over time.

After completing a series of treatments and reaching your skin goals, we recommend maintaining results with 1-2 treatments per year. With any in-office skin treatment we recommend an at-home medical grade skincare regimen designed for you by Skin Design. In-office treatments are only a small fraction of what you can do to improve your skin’s health and appearance. A medical grade, at-home skincare regimen will not only give you better results, but help you maintain those results. 

The most common side effects are mild redness, warmth and a bit of swelling, which improves 12-24 hours after treatment.

There is no downtime- you are able to return to your normal, daily activities. It is imperative that you wear sunscreen immediately after treatment and for several weeks following treatment. At Skin Design, we recommend SPF everyday, whether or not you are receiving BBL. If you are concerned about social downtime, we recommend you receive treatment at least 2 weeks before any major event (ie: wedding, family photos, etc.).

You can expect a mild warming sensation and the feeling of a slight rubber band snap against the skin. We use cooling gel throughout the treatment and a sapphire on the end of the BBL applicator will keep the skin cool and comfortable.