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Center for Plastic Surgery
1945 Old Gallows Road, Suite 400
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
Phone: (703) 560-2850
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Center for Plastic Surgery
5550 Friendship Blvd, Suite 130
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 652-7700
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

IPL (Photofacial)

If you’re self-conscious about the signs of aging on your face, you may want to consider intense pulse light (IPL) treatments at Center for Plastic Surgery with our Forever Young BBL™ system. This advanced IPL technology helps patients from Washington, DC; Chevy Chase and Bethesda, MD; Arlington and Fairfax, VA; and surrounding areas reveal more youthful-looking skin with just one treatment and minimal downtime. Plus, with good at-home skin care, you can enjoy many years of clearer, better-looking skin.

What Is Intense Pulse Light™ (IPL)?

Intense pulse light treatment (IPL), often called “photorejuvenation,” uses brief pulses of highly concentrated light to correct pigmentation irregularities in the skin that may result from sunspots, age spots, rosacea, dilated capillaries, and UV damage.

What Is Broadband Light (BBL)?

Broadband light therapy (BBL) is a type of IPL that uses a wide spectrum of light wavelengths to effectively address a variety of concerns with one application.

A BBL laser treatment is a great option for anyone dealing with photo-damaged skin, fine lines and wrinkles, or uneven skin tone. By targeting your skin with broadband light energy, we are able to improve the appearance of age spots, sun damage, and other signs of age, in addition to providing an overall improvement to skin tone and texture. Broadband Light therapy uses advanced dual-lamp technology to provide a broad range of wavelengths to target treatment for many skin conditions without the need for additional hand-pieces. At CPS, we use the Forever Young BBL by Sciton which does just this. The Forever Young BBL treatment is a great option to treat:

What Skin Concerns Can IPL™ and BBL™ Treat?

Intense pulsed light and broadband light therapy, in general, are especially effective for treating pigmentation irregularities and vascular lesions due to advanced dual-lamp technology to provide a broad range of wavelengths to target treatment for many skin conditions without the need for additional hand pieces. We can adjust the Forever Young BBL hand-piece to target a variety of specific skin concerns:

  • Freckles and sun damage
  • Age spots
  • Blotchy patches of skin (red and brown)
  • Vascular lesions
  • Broken capillaries
  • Pigmented lesions
  • Skin firmness
  • Uneven skin texture
  • Fine lines
  • Remove unwanted hair (laser hair removal)

How Much Do IPL™ & BBL™ Treatments Cost in the Washington, DC, Metro Area?

At CPS, IPL™ and BBL™ treatments start at $95 and increase with the size and number of treatment areas, along with individual factors. You will be provided with a specific price quote when you come in for a consultation.

Your IPL™ & BBL™ Treatment at Center for Plastic Surgery

Depending on the severity and scope of the skin condition being treated, treatment can last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. During your consultation, you’ll probably be scheduled for three to six treatments, scheduled at four to six-week intervals, but this can vary.

Preparations for this treatment are minimal. Be sure to arrive without makeup.

BBL treatments are administered with a precision handpiece. Before beginning, the nurse will provide you with sunglasses for protection against the bright light. The sensation of the treatment itself has been described as similar to a small rubber band flicking your skin. Because the only skin being affected by the treatment is the superficial layer, this sensation fades soon after the treatment ends.

Results & Recovery

Because BBL treatments are non-invasive, there is no downtime required and patients may return to normal activity immediately. There may be some redness or irritation in the treatment area, but this subsides quickly.

You don’t have to live with bothersome complexion flaws anymore. Contact us for a consultation to discuss the risks and benefits of BBL photorejuvenation with our experienced skin care team at Center for Plastic Surgery.

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