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Appointment details
Consultation with treatment time
This separate 90-minute visit includes assessment and time for appropriate BBL or MOXI treatment. It does not reserve a combined BBL + MOXI package.
Treatment is charged separately. If you decide not to have treatment that day, a $100 charge applies. A card is required; no payment is collected at booking.
Consultation + BBL or MOXI — 90 minutesFor a longer appointment or a different treatment area, call (470) 222-6581 to confirm the right visit.
Allow 60 minutes for the booked visit. Treatment time may be shorter than the reserved appointment.
Skin Concerns
BBL can improve selected sun spots, visible facial vessels and persistent redness. Melasma and post-inflammatory pigmentation need a diagnosis because light treatment can sometimes worsen them. For acne, scars or laxity, your provider will discuss whether another treatment better fits the concern.
Ideal Candidate
Best for Fitzpatrick skin types I–IV with visible sun damage, brown spots, redness, or rosacea. Not recommended for darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick V–VI) due to risk of pigment change, on actively tanned or recently sun-exposed skin (wait 4–6 weeks), during pregnancy or breastfeeding, while taking photosensitizing medications (Accutane within 6 months, certain antibiotics), with active herpes simplex outbreaks, or over recently treated areas. We avoid melanin-rich skin with this device — if BBL isn’t right for your skin type, your provider will recommend an appropriate alternative.
Treatable Areas
Face, neck, décolleté (chest), hands, arms, shoulders, and back. The most common combinations are Face, Face & Neck, and Face, Neck & Chest. Hands and chest show some of the most visible sun damage and respond very well to BBL. Discuss any area not listed at your consultation — coverage is determined by handpiece size and treatment session length.
Clearer Skin, Fewer Spots
Why You'll Love It
A broadband light treatment that lifts brown spots, calms redness, and builds collagen.
Pigment Correction
Pigmented spots may darken and shed over the following one to two weeks. The extent of clearing varies with the type and depth of pigmentation.
Vascular Reduction
Light absorbed by hemoglobin can reduce selected visible vessels and redness. Rosacea may also require medical treatment and ongoing trigger management.
Collagen Production
Light energy stimulates fibroblasts to produce new collagen. Skin tone, texture, and firmness improve gradually over the months following treatment.
Visible in About a Week
Treated spots darken, then flake away over the following days.
What BBL Treats Best
BBL is most effective for these specific concerns. If your primary issue is something else, we’ll tell you and recommend a better-suited treatment.
Sun Damage & Age Spots
Cumulative sun exposure produces the brown spots, mottled pigmentation, and uneven tone known as photo-damage. BBL is one of the most effective treatments available for this concern. The light energy is absorbed by melanin in the damaged areas; spots typically darken within hours, then naturally exfoliate off the skin over the following 1–2 weeks. Visible improvement is usually seen after a single session, with significant clearing over a series of 1–3.
Rosacea & Facial Redness
Diffuse facial redness, flushing, and the visible blood vessels associated with rosacea respond very well to BBL. The light targets hemoglobin in the dilated vessels, causing them to collapse and reabsorb. While BBL doesn’t cure rosacea (a chronic condition), patients typically see significantly reduced redness and a calmer baseline complexion after a series of 2–3 sessions. Maintenance treatments every 6–12 months help keep redness controlled long-term.
Broken Capillaries & Spider Veins
BBL can reduce selected visible vessels on the cheeks and around the nose. Cooling helps protect the skin surface, but burns and pigment changes remain possible. The number of sessions depends on vessel size, location and response.
Uneven Tone & Texture
BBL may improve the appearance of uneven tone by addressing selected pigment and vascular concerns. Maintenance is individualized; treatment does not stop aging or replace daily sun protection.
Acne & Active Breakouts
Specific BBL filter settings target P. acnes, the bacteria that drive inflammatory breakouts. BBL can reduce active acne lesions, decrease inflammation, and help clear post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (the brown marks left behind after breakouts heal). It’s often used as part of a broader acne protocol that includes topical treatments — your provider will guide you on the right approach for your specific acne pattern.
Fine Lines & Photo-Aging
BBL’s collagen stimulation softens fine lines and improves overall firmness gradually over months. It’s most effective on early photo-aging (mild texture, fine lines around the eyes, minor laxity). For deeper wrinkles or significant laxity, MOXI laser, HALO resurfacing, or RF microneedling produce more dramatic results — your provider may recommend one of those as a primary treatment with BBL as a complementary pigment/redness solution.
BBL vs. Traditional IPL
BBL is Sciton’s form of intense pulsed light. Its filters and contact cooling help your provider tailor treatment, but other IPL systems differ in their capabilities. Device choice, settings and patient selection all matter.
A 2013 pilot study found changes in some aging-associated gene-expression patterns after three monthly BBL treatments in five older women. It was not a 10-year annual-maintenance trial and does not establish reversal of aging or a universal maintenance schedule.
What to Expect: Before, During & After
A BBL session at ELLEMES takes 20–30 minutes. Here’s the process from prep through to maintenance.
Preparation
Avoid tanning and disclose recent sun exposure, all medications and active skin conditions before treatment. Ask your provider which skin-care products to pause and when; do not stop prescription treatment without the prescriber’s advice. Arrive with clean skin and follow your individualized preparation plan.
Skin Assessment & Settings
Your provider assesses skin tone, the concern and medical history before selecting settings. Appropriate eye protection is required. A test pulse can help assess the immediate response, but cannot rule out delayed reactions or guarantee safety.
The Treatment
Light pulses are delivered in overlapping passes across the treatment area. The sapphire-crystal cooling tip presses gently against the skin, keeping the surface comfortable while energy is delivered into the targeted pigment or vessels. Most patients describe each pulse as a warm rubber-band snap — tolerable, no anesthetic needed.
Pigment Darkens & Flakes
Brown spots and sun damage typically darken within a few hours, sometimes appearing more pronounced before they clear. Over the next 7–14 days these darker spots naturally exfoliate off the skin like coffee grounds — do not pick or scrub. Redness improvement is typically visible within days; full vascular response settles over 2–4 weeks.
Series & Maintenance
A series may be useful for sun spots or redness, with timing based on healing and response. Discuss maintenance after reassessment rather than assuming annual treatment is necessary. Daily broad-spectrum SPF 30+ helps limit further sun damage.
Immediately After
Expect mild pinkness for a few hours, similar to a light sunburn. Brown spots will darken before they flake — this is the treatment working. Use a gentle cleanser and rich moisturizer for 3–5 days. Strict sun avoidance and broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily for at least 2 weeks (and ideally always). Skip retinoids, exfoliants, and exercise that raises body heat for 24–48 hours. Do not pick the flaking pigment — let it shed naturally. Full aftercare on our post-care instructions page.
BBL Cost in Atlanta
Single-session pricing by treatment area. Consult with your esthetician about packages for series treatments or annual Forever Young maintenance.
BBL Face
Full-face BBL targeting pigment, redness, or both. Most-requested option for sun damage and rosacea.
- 20–30 minute treatment time
- Cheeks, forehead, nose, chin
- Pigment + vascular filters as needed
- Sapphire-crystal cooling included
BBL Face & Neck
Face plus neck treatment for patients with concerns in both areas; your provider assesses each area separately.
- 30 minute treatment time
- Full face + neck
- Best for visible sun damage on neck
- Series tailored to response
Face, Neck & Chest
Full face, neck, and décolleté. The chest shows some of the most visible photo-damage — treating it with the face avoids tonal mismatch.
- 30–45 minute treatment time
- Face + neck + décolleté
- Ideal for chest sun damage
- Most comprehensive single visit
Add-on areas
- ✓ Hands — commonly added to face treatments for unified rejuvenation
- ✓ Arms or shoulders — for visible sun damage from outdoor exposure
- ✓ Targeted spot treatment — isolated lesions or single broken capillaries
Pricing for add-on areas confirmed at your consultation based on coverage size.
A series may help more extensive sun damage or redness. Maintenance depends on recurrence, sun exposure and your goals; the small gene-expression study did not validate a fixed annual protocol.
Who Performs This Treatment
Every BBL session at ELLEMES is performed by a licensed esthetician trained on the Sciton platform.
Lauren Siso
Christian Carter
How Often & Why
A single session shows you how your skin responds, what kind of clearing you can expect, and whether a series is warranted. Many patients with mild concerns see meaningful improvement from just one treatment.
A series may be recommended for more extensive pigment or vascular concerns. Your provider reviews the response between sessions and adjusts the plan rather than promising complete clearing.
Discuss maintenance if spots or redness return. Sun protection and appropriate skin care remain important; BBL does not prevent all future pigmentation or halt aging.
Your esthetician will recommend the right cadence after your first session, based on how your skin clears and the underlying drivers of your concerns. For patients with deeper texture issues alongside pigment, pairing BBL with MOXI laser or RF microneedling addresses both concerns in the same maintenance cycle.
How BBL Works
BroadBand Light® (BBL) is Sciton’s advanced intense pulsed light (IPL) platform — the gold standard in photofacial technology. It delivers a precisely calibrated spectrum of light energy through interchangeable filters, allowing your provider to target specific concerns: pigment (brown spots, sun damage), vascular issues (redness, rosacea, broken capillaries), or both in the same session.
BBL light is absorbed by pigment and blood vessels to produce a controlled thermal effect. The surrounding skin also needs protection. Spots may darken and shed, and redness may fade over time; results and recovery vary.
What sets Sciton BBL apart from older IPL devices: a built-in sapphire-crystal cooling tip that helps manage skin-surface temperature. Filter selection is tailored to the concern. The published gene-expression research was a small pilot, not proof of permanent rejuvenation or an annual protocol for everyone.
BBL Questions
What to know before booking BBL at ELLEMES Medical Spa in Atlanta.
What is BBL and how is it different from regular IPL?
Is BBL safe for all skin types?
How many sessions will I need?
Does BBL hurt?
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Can I have BBL if I’m tan?
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Real Patients, Real Results
Selected Google reviews about BBL treatment at ELLEMES. Individual experiences are not a guarantee of results.
“Absolutely OBSESSED with this place! I had a BBL photofacial with Christian, and I'm not exaggerating when I say my skin looks as if I've aged backwards. I went in to address some sun spots, redness, and overall uneven tone (the fun aftermath of being a little too carefree with SPF in my 20s) — and after 2 treatments, my skin looks completely transformed! Despite wrangling a busy toddler & working a demanding job, it looks as if I've been drinking 8 gallons of water a day and getting 10 hours of sleep at night.”
“Lauren is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. Looking to refresh my skin for my daughter's wedding this fall. We started with a hydrofacial and consultation about my goals. Determined that 3 sessions of combo BBL and Moxi would best achieve what I wanted. One week after my first session and everyone already notices my skin looking fresher and smoother. Very happy with the ELLEMES experience.”
“I've had such a great experience at Ellemes Med Spa! Lip filler with Thao and two sessions of BBL and Moxi with Lauren and every visit has been amazing. I always felt comfortable and never pressured. They take the time to explain exactly what they're doing, how the treatment works, and why it's beneficial.”
“Lauren is truly the best. I had a ton of hyperpigmentation from acne after going off birth control and she was so knowledgeable and understanding throughout the whole process. She definitely evaluated my skin as an individual and didn't just recommend a million different things to get money out of me. My main goals were scar removal and anti-aging and her individualized treatment with moxi+bbl got me exactly where I wanted to be. My skin has that glowy refreshed look and I have no lasting hyperpigmentation or fine lines.”
“I would recommend services with Christian to anyone! I have seen her for almost 2 years, she does fantastic work and is so great to chat with. She gives thoughtful recommendations (but without being pushy). I have no doubt the services I've done with her (microneedling and BBL/Moxi) has improved the quality of my skin. The spa itself feels cozy and parking is convenient (and can be validated!). I also love the option to schedule on Saturdays.”
When You’re Ready
Schedule a BBL consultation at our Sandy Springs clinic. Your esthetician will assess your skin, confirm BBL is the right approach, and recommend the treatment area and session plan.
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