IPLFDA ClearedReleased 2020

BBL HERO

Sciton

High-throughput broadband light for pigment, vascular, and forever young.

BBL HERO is a IPL device from Sciton built around Broadband Light technology. It is designed for professional treatments including Pigmentation, Vascular Lesions, Acne & Scars and Hair Removal in aesthetic clinics. It is best suited for sciton platform practices building a recurring skin health program.

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Technical specifications

Wavelength
420–1400 nm (7 filters)
Rep Rate
up to 4 Hz
Cooling
Sapphire (0°C thermoelectric)
Coverage
4× faster than BBL predecessor

Advantages

  • Fastest IPL on market — full face in 5 min
  • 'Forever Young BBL' evidence for gene expression modulation
  • Runs on Sciton JOULE platform

Considerations

  • JOULE platform commitment required
  • Consumable finger switches

Ideal clinic profile

Sciton platform practices building a recurring skin health program.

Clinical notes

Stanford Chang study documented altered gene expression toward younger skin phenotype after quarterly BBL.

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