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Sciton BBL Hero
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Introduction to Sciton BBL Hero

Achieving a healthier complexion with Sciton BBL Hero in Philadelphia is now within your reach. This powerful device can address skin issues caused by sun damage and aging. If you want to rejuvenate your skin, innovative intense pulsed light (IPL) technology can bring out your youthful glow.

What Is Sciton BBL Hero?

The Sciton BBL Hero is the world’s most powerful IPL device. BBL stands for Broad Band Light, and Hero is an acronym for High Energy Rapid Output. The Hero component is the latest revolutionary technology from Sciton and is added to the BBL handpiece. This allows it to deliver results quickly and efficiently on any part of the body.

This device is used for eliminating sun and age spots, blemishes, acne scars, and deeper lesions. It can also be used for removing unwanted hair in different areas of the body. It delivers light energy uniformly and with precision for quicker treatment times and better results. It can treat skin problems on the face, neck, chest, arms, and legs.

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What Is the Difference Between IPL and BBL?

IPL uses a single focused beam of intense light. BBL is a more advanced form of IPL therapy and uses multiple wavelengths of light to target skin problems. The broad capabilities of BBL allow it to treat a wider variety of skin types than IPL. BBL’s relative safety and efficacy set it apart from other forms of light therapy.

Why Choose Dr. Tina Ho?

Dr. Tina Ho stands out among other surgeons in Philadelphia and Wayne as a female, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with dedicated training in facial rejuvenation surgery. Unlike general plastic surgeons, Dr. Ho specializes exclusively in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the face and neck.

She understands that a facial rejuvenation, whether surgical or non-surgical, is both an art and a science — a highly detailed and complex procedure that requires technical precision and an artistic eye to achieve natural, harmonious results. Dr. Ho stays at the forefront of modern products and techniques to deliver the most refined and lasting outcomes for her patients.

From the initial consultation to every follow-up visit, Dr. Ho maintains an unwavering commitment to each patient. She takes the time to listen, plan, and tailor every step of the rejuvenation process to align with the patient’s unique anatomy for realistic aesthetic goals and ensure each person feels confident, supported, and deeply satisfied with their results. Her approach focuses on preserving the patient’s natural appearance while maximizing safety and minimizing recovery time.

Dr. Ho received advanced fellowship training under world-renowned facial plastic surgeons Dr. Dean Toriumi and Dr. Steven Dayan. Dr. Ho continually refines her surgical knowledge and techniques to offer the best outcomes for her patients by regularly attending national and international aesthetic meetings and learning from leading plastic surgeons across the country in the operating room setting. Her expertise extends across all aspects of surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. 

Dr. Ho is recognized regionally and beyond as one of Philadelphia and the Maine Line’s most trusted female facial plastic surgeons, with patients traveling from throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York to seek her expertise. 

Am I an Ideal Candidates for Sciton BBL Hero?

If you want to reduce the appearance of dark spots, age spots, and freckles, you may be an ideal candidate for IPL treatment with Sciton BBL Hero. You can also undergo this treatment if you are looking for hair removal for your back, arms, or underarms. It can also reduce the appearance of your acne, broken veins on your cheeks, and even birthmarks.

Best results are achieved for patients with fair, untanned skin. However, a Smart Filter setting is also available for darker skin types. If you are pregnant, you may not be able to undergo this treatment.

Enhance Your Recovery with Elixir MD

The Elixir MD™ is an innovative recovery tool that offers various treatment programs using different LED light wavelengths to achieve specific pre and post-surgical goals. These programs are supported by advanced artificial intelligence temperature controls and adjustable settings to address a range of concerns and goals. This non-invasive therapy is safe, painless, and can reduce infections after surgery while also enhancing recovery and minimizing scarring after rhinoplasty surgery.

Benefits of Elixir MD

Enhanced post-operative recovery after rhinoplasty. Using LED light, Elixir MD™ stimulates the skin to accelerate wound healing and minimize scarring post-surgery.

Improved healing and cellular repair. Specific wavelengths stimulate collagen and elastin production, which are essential for healing after surgery.

Easier rhinoplasty recovery. Reduces inflammation responsible for swelling and pain after surgery.

Improved lymphatic drainage and blood flow. Enhances the delivery of nutrients and removal of waste for optimal healing.

Elixir MD Treatment Programs for Rhinoplasty

Elixir Detox

This pre-operative therapy uses blue light to reduce the number of bacteria, oils, and toxins on the skin, reducing surgical complications such as infection.

Elixir Cellular Repair

Post-rhinoplasty, Cellular Repair uses yellow light to improve circulation, reducing bruising and swelling, accelerating healing, and shortening recovery.

Elixir NeoXcell

The NeoXcell™ treatment program combines the benefits of Elixir Cellular and Thermal to boost healing and balance melanin production for a more even skin tone.

Elixir RoXium

RoXium™ uses yellow and blue light to reduce swelling/bruising, prevent skin oxidation, decrease sebum, minimize pores, and clear the complexion.

How Much Does a Sciton BBL Hero Treatment Cost?

The cost of your Sciton BBL Hero treatment will depend on the extent of work that needs to be done and the size of the target area/s. The total price might also include the number of sessions needed to get the results you want.

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  • I arrived at Dr Tina Ho’s office and was introduced to Amy one of the Medical Aesthetician there. After consulting with her about my various options we decided on focusing on my neck and face she was so easy to talk to and so knowledgeable. We did a Radio Frequency treatment on my neck which…
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Quick Answers to Common Queries

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore our frequently asked questions for helpful information about Dr. Tina Ho’s facial plastic surgery practice, procedures, and patient care.

To determine if Sciton BBL Hero treatment is right for you, a consultation with Dr. Tina Ho and her aesthetician colleagues will be necessary. Dr. Ho will ask you about your concerns and expected outcome in order to formulate the best treatment approach for your skin issues. You might be advised to avoid activities such as sun exposure, tanning, chemical peels, and collagen injections before treatment.

The first step in your BBL Hero treatment is cleansing and sanitizing the target areas. While most people can tolerate the sensation of warmth during treatment, you can ask about numbing creams if your skin is sensitive. You might be asked to wear goggles to shield your eyes from the pulses of light.

Similar to other IPL treatments, you might feel a slight sting when the light is applied on your target areas. Depending on the areas being treated, the whole procedure can take 20 to 30 minutes.

The number of sessions required to achieve the best results depends on your specific skin concerns. A minimum of 3 sessions are needed, and they must be spaced a month apart to see results.

There is no significant recovery period needed after the procedure, but your skin will temporarily appear sunburnt and red. There is no downtime required. You will be asked to keep away from the sun for the next two weeks, and you must be very consistent with your sunscreen application.

There may be some discoloration a few days after your treatment, but this should disappear in no time. As healthy undamaged cells grow in the skin layer, patients begin to experience a clearer complexion.