Sciton® BBL® HEROic™ Treatments
BBL® HEROic™ Photofacial
The photofacial, a generation ahead.
Used forAge Spots / Sun SpotsCherry AngiomasDull or Uneven Skin ToneLines & Wrinklesand 5 more
Serene Rejuvenation · Surrey, BC
The Treatment
How it works
BBL® HEROic™ is Sciton’s newest generation of BroadBand Light, the technology behind the photofacial. We are among the first clinics in the Lower Mainland equipped with it. It brings Intelligent Control™, faster treatments and more consistent energy delivery to every session.
Treatment feels like brief warm snaps of light. Pigment and vessels absorb the energy, then flake away or fade over the following days, leaving clearer and more even-toned skin. Every BBL® session at Serene is performed by Dr. Sarai personally.
Photofacial vs facial: the medical step for sun damage and redness
A spa facial works on the surface of the skin: cleansing, exfoliation, extraction and hydration, and it does those things well. A photofacial works beneath it. Sun spots are clusters of pigment at the junction of the outer and inner skin layers, and the flushing of rosacea and visible broken capillaries are small vessels within the skin. No facial reaches them, which is why an anti-aging facial or a facial for sun damage can leave the surface brighter while the spot and the redness stay exactly where they were.
BBL® HEROic™ delivers broadband light that passes through the surface and is absorbed by that pigment and by the haemoglobin in those vessels. The energy becomes heat; treated pigment darkens and flakes away over the following week, and vessels fade as the body clears them. It is not a substitute for a good facial routine, and many patients keep both. It is the tool for the concerns a facial cannot address, performed here by a physician.
IPL photofacial and BBL® photofacial: the same treatment, a generation apart
If you have been researching an IPL photofacial, BBL® is the same idea refined. Both use filtered broad-spectrum light absorbed by pigment and vessels. BBL® HEROic™ adds tighter wavelength filtering, in-motion delivery that covers the face, neck, chest and hands quickly and evenly, a continuously cooled sapphire plate for comfort, and Intelligent Control™ software that keeps every pulse consistent. The result is a faster, more comfortable session with settings precise enough for Dr. Sarai to tailor closely to your skin. The full comparison is in the BBL® vs IPL guide linked below.
Whether this one suits you is confirmed at your consultation, after Dr. Sarai has looked at your skin.
In Detail
What to know
What It Treats
The concerns BBL® HEROic™ is used for at the clinic. Whether it is the right treatment for yours is confirmed at consultation.
Pre Treatment
You receive specific preparation instructions when you book, and they are reviewed with you before treatment begins. Comfort is planned alongside the treatment itself; the options, from numbing cream to cooled air, are on our comfort and pain relief page.
Post Treatment
Aftercare is set out for you at your appointment, and the clinic is available if anything about your recovery concerns you.
FAQ
What is BBL® HEROic™?
BBL® stands for BroadBand Light, an intense pulsed light platform made by Sciton® and the technology behind the modern photofacial. HEROic™ is its newest generation, adding Intelligent Control™, faster treatment and more consistent energy delivery. It is a skin treatment for pigment, redness and tone, unrelated to the “Brazilian butt lift” surgery that shares the BBL abbreviation.
Does BBL® hurt?
Most people describe each pulse as a brief warm snap, like a small elastic flick, and the chilled handpiece cools the skin as it works. Sessions are usually completed comfortably without numbing cream; if you are sensitive, tell us and we adjust the approach.
Who performs photofacial treatments at Serene?
Dr. Sundeep Sarai performs every photofacial herself, as she does all treatments at the clinic. She is a physician practicing in Surrey, BC; she also designs your treatment plan and reviews how your skin responds between sessions.
Is there any downtime after BBL®?
Very little. Skin can look flushed for a few hours, and treated pigment typically darkens before flaking away over roughly three to seven days, a little like coffee grounds. Most people return to normal activities immediately and can wear mineral makeup the next day.
How many sessions will I need?
A corrective series of three to five sessions, around four weeks apart, is typical, though it depends on how much sun damage or redness you start with. Dr. Sarai confirms a realistic number at your consultation rather than quoting a one-size figure.
How long do the results last?
That depends mostly on sun exposure and your skin’s own ageing. Many people maintain their result with periodic maintenance sessions (typically a few per year) alongside daily sun protection.
How should I prepare for a treatment?
Avoid tanning, self-tanner and significant sun exposure for a few weeks before your session, and tell us about any medications that increase light sensitivity. You will receive specific instructions when you book.
What aftercare does BBL® need?
Gentle skincare, no picking at darkened pigment while it flakes away naturally, and diligent sun protection. We go through a simple aftercare routine with you before you leave the clinic.
Am I a candidate for BBL®?
BBL® works best on light to medium skin tones; deeper skin tones need a more cautious assessment, because pigment in the skin also absorbs light energy. Dr. Sarai assesses your skin, history and goals before recommending it.
Treatment Areas
- Face
- Neck
- Chest (décolletage)
- Hands
- Arms
Light & Laser Guide
Not sure if BBL® HEROic™ is the right fit?
Our Light & Laser Guide explains the vocabulary (ablative, non-ablative, fractional), shows how deep each Sciton® treatment works in the skin, and lets you compare up to three treatments side by side: what each one treats, downtime, sessions and pricing.
BBL® HEROic™ consultations in Surrey
Is it right for your skin? That is decided with Dr. Sarai at a consultation built around your skin and your goals.