Broadband Light Therapy (BBL™)
Looking to refresh your skin and reduce redness, pigmentation, or sun damage? Broadband Light Therapy (BBL™) at Oakville Skin is a non-surgical, advanced treatment designed to help your skin look smoother, clearer, and more youthful. Serving Oakville and the Greater Toronto Area, our team combines expertise with personalized care to deliver results you can see and feel.
What Broadband Light Therapy Does
Broadband Light Therapy targets common skin concerns like sun spots, age spots, fine lines, and visible blood vessels.
Using a broad spectrum of light, it gently penetrates the skin to reduce pigmentation and redness while stimulating collagen for firmer, smoother skin. Because it’s non-invasive, your skin stays intact, so most patients experience minimal side effects and no downtime.
Broadband Light Therapy
How Does Broadband Light Therapy Work?
During your session, high-intensity light is applied to the treatment area, which can include the face, neck, chest, hands, or arms. The light naturally seeks out red and brown tones, helping to fade discoloration.
At the same time, it promotes collagen remodeling, which smooths fine lines and helps your skin look clearer and more even. Sessions are quick, comfortable, and customized for your skin.
Broadband Light Therapy (BBL™) at Oakville Skin
What to Expect
PROCEDURE TIME
These sessions typically take 20–30 minutes. You may feel a mild warmth or tingling, and your skin might look or feel like it has a light sunburn for a day or two.
DOES IT HURT?
You may feel a mild warmth or tingling, and your skin might look or feel like it has a light sunburn for a day or two.
RECOVERY TIME
Most patients notice visible improvements after three to five sessions, spaced about four weeks apart. With proper SPF protection, treatments can even be performed during the summer months.
How Much Does Broadband Light Therapy Cost?
Pricing varies depending on the treatment area and the number of sessions needed.
For example, treatment of the neck area starts at $320, while prices start at $255 ea for the hands. For a personalized quote based on your goals and budget, kindly book a consultation with our team at Oakville Skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Broadband Light (BBL) therapy can be safe for darker skin tones, but it isn’t one-size-fits-all. Because BBL targets pigment in the skin, higher levels of natural melanin require more careful settings and treatment planning.
At Oakville Skin, we assess your skin tone, concerns, and medical history during your consultation before recommending BBL. In some cases, we may adjust the treatment approach or suggest an alternative option if it’s safer or more effective for your skin. Our priority is always choosing a treatment that delivers results while protecting your skin.
Most people experience only mild and temporary side effects after BBL therapy. For example, you may notice:
- Redness or warmth, similar to a mild sunburn
- Slight swelling
- Darkening of pigmented spots before they gradually fade
These effects typically settle within a few hours to a few days. More serious side effects (such as blistering or changes in pigmentation) are uncommon when the treatment is properly selected and performed. At Oakville Skin, we’ll guide you through pre- and post-treatment care to help minimize risks and support proper healing.
BBL therapy is generally well tolerated. During treatment, you may feel brief pulses of warmth or a light snapping sensation on the skin. Most patients find this manageable and short-lived.
Cooling is used throughout the treatment to keep you comfortable, and numbing cream is usually not needed. You can return to your normal routine immediately after your session.
Broadband Light Therapy uses controlled pulses of light to target pigment, redness, and visible signs of skin damage. The light energy is absorbed by unwanted pigment and damaged cells, while also stimulating collagen beneath the surface of the skin.
Over time, your body naturally clears the targeted pigment, and increased collagen helps improve skin tone, texture, and overall clarity. Because this process continues after treatment, results develop gradually.
Results from BBL therapy can last several months, especially when treatments are performed as a series and supported by proper skincare and sun protection. Many patients notice clearer, more even-toned skin that continues to improve over time.
Since your skin continues to age and respond to environmental factors, maintenance treatments may be recommended. At Oakville Skin, we’ll help you decide on a plan that supports long-term results based on your skin goals. Book your consultation now.
