Forever Clear BBL™

What It Is

Forever Clear BBL™ is a light treatment, not a laser, that helps clear acne. It is a gentle, non-invasive broad band light treatment for acne, redness and post-acne pigmentation. Forever Clear BBL™ is for Fitzpatrick skin types I–III. Your clinician will assess your skin type at consultation to confirm whether this treatment is right for you.

Forever Clear BBL™ can help with acne, redness and rosacea, post-acne pigmentation and scarring, uneven skin tone and the appearance of pores. It is suitable for all ages, and it is also helpful for many patients dealing with acne in their teen years as well.

How Forever Clear BBL™ Works

Forever Clear BBL™ uses a unique three-step process. First, blue BBL™ light is delivered to the skin to kill acne-causing bacteria. Next, yellow BBL™ light reduces the inflammation and redness associated with acne. Finally, infrared light is used to stimulate the skin and support healing. The three steps work together to clear acne and improve the skin.

What to Expect

A Forever Clear BBL™ treatment takes between 30 to 45 minutes. A thin layer of gel is applied to your skin, and you will wear protective eyewear. You may experience a mild warming or snapping sensation that feels similar to a rubber-band snap.

To achieve the best results, a series of treatments is recommended, usually 6 to 8 weekly sessions. Improvement is often noticeable after 4 sessions, with optimal results seen 3 to 4 weeks after your last session. Maintenance treatments may be recommended every 3 to 6 months to help maintain results. Results are not permanent, and acne may return.

Potential Side Effects

Some patients may experience redness, swelling, dry skin or peeling after treatment. These effects are usually mild and temporary. Your clinician will talk through what to expect and how to care for your skin after treatment.

Who Is a Candidate?

Forever Clear BBL™ is a good fit for patients with acne, including teen acne, and for patients with redness, post-acne pigmentation or scarring. It may not suit all cystic acne, and acne with an endocrine cause may need a different approach. Your clinician will assess your skin and acne at consultation and talk honestly about whether Forever Clear BBL™ is right for you.

What If My Acne Is Not Improving?

We understand the value of persistence in your skincare regime, and some patients may not see much improvement, including some patients with really severe cystic acne. For these patients, additional treatment options may be needed. We will look for the cause, talk through realistic expectations, and help find the treatment that suits you.

Book a complimentary consultation

Book a complimentary consultation to find out whether Forever Clear BBL™ is right for you. We will assess first and recommend only what fits your skin and goals.