A consultation with one of our practitioners is required. During your comprehensive consultation, your practitioner will carefully assess your skin, discuss your concerns, and provide education around suitable treatment options. A personalised treatment plan will then be created to address your individual needs.
At Youth Lab, all BBL Corrective treatments are performed by trained dermal therapist and clinicians, nurses, or doctors using Sciton’s BBL platform, which is recognised globally.
Youth Lab is a registered laser and light therapy facility with the Radiation Council of Western Australia, and every treatment protocol is supervised by our medical team.
We pride ourselves on:
- Evidence-based protocols and ethical care
- Advanced Sciton BBL technology
- Customised, skin-specific treatment planning
- Clear patient education and informed consent
- Medical oversight for all energy-based procedures
BroadBand Light (BBL) is a form of intense pulsed light (IPL) technology that utilises a broad spectrum of wavelengths to target various skin conditions. Unlike traditional IPL systems, Sciton BBL offers precise control over wavelength, pulse duration, and cooling, allowing for highly individualised and comfortable treatments.
When applied to the skin, BBL energy is selectively absorbed by chromophores — pigments such as melanin (responsible for brown spots) and oxyhaemoglobin (found in visible blood vessels). The light energy is converted into heat, which gently damages these targets and initiates the body’s natural healing response.
Over time, this process can:
- Fade unwanted pigmentation such as sunspots and freckles
- Reduce redness, flushing, and visible capillaries
- Support collagen production for smoother texture
- Improve skin tone, clarity, and radiance
BBL can be performed on the face, neck, chest, and hands, as well as other areas commonly exposed to sun damage.
Many individuals choose BBL to address visible skin concerns caused by chronic sun exposure, ageing, or rosacea. Others seek treatment to maintain healthy skin and slow down the signs of photoageing.
The procedure is often considered for:
- Pigmentation such as freckles, sunspots, and melasma (as clinically suitable)
- Diffuse redness or broken capillaries
- Uneven texture and dull skin tone
- Acne or post-inflammatory marks
- Early fine lines and skin laxity
BBL can also be integrated into a broader treatment plan alongside Halo hybrid laser, microneedling, or medical-grade skincare for comprehensive rejuvenation.
How It Works
BBL delivers broad-spectrum light energy that penetrates into the upper layers of the skin without disrupting the surface. This light energy is absorbed by target chromophores, where it converts into heat. The controlled thermal effect stimulates the skin’s natural regeneration process, supporting the breakdown of unwanted pigment and improving vascular irregularities.
The body then removes these damaged cells through natural healing pathways, gradually restoring a more even complexion. In addition, the gentle heat encourages fibroblast activity, promoting new collagen and elastin formation for long-term textural improvement.