Forever Young BBL® and BBL® Hero™
BBL is the go-to standard for treating skin conditions associated with aging, environmental damage, and acne. Find answers to all your questions about the innovative light-based treatment and whether it is right for you below. Whether you're looking to reverse visible signs of aging or simply maintain luminous skin, our aesthetic specialists in New Orleans and Metairie tailor each treatment plan to your skin's specific needs and your individual goals.
At the MODERN, we offer two advanced forms of Broadband Light therapy—Forever Young BBL® and BBL® Hero™—to help restore radiant, healthy-looking skin without surgery or downtime. These treatments gently target discoloration, redness, dullness, and textural issues using high‑intensity pulses of light.
Broadband Light (BBL) is an advanced form of IPL (intense pulsed light) that uses short bursts of light energy to rejuvenate the skin of adults with hyperpigmentation, redness, or sun damage on their neck, face, and body, as well as vascular conditions in the skin. The light penetrates the surface to stimulate natural healing processes, boost collagen production, and create a more even, vibrant complexion. This process is completely noninvasive and delivers noticeable improvements over a series of treatments.
At the MODERN, we use both Forever Young BBL®, ideal for maintaining youthful skin and treating chronic discoloration, and BBL® Hero™, which is faster and treats larger areas with more even coverage. These technologies can be used on the face, neck, chest, hands, and body.
Developed by Sciton, BBL HERO (for High Energy Rapid Output) enhances BBL treatments with a specialized larger handpiece that delivers the following improvements:
Making it faster to treat large areas. It takes just 2 to 5 minutes to treat the back, arms, or legs.
Increasing the effectiveness of each pulse to reduce the number of passes needed over the skin.
Making treatments more comfortable.
BBL uses intense pulses of light energy to rejuvenate the skin without harming its surface by:
As this takes effect, you should begin to see a healthier complexion with an improved tone and decreased redness and brown discoloration.
BBL effectively treats a variety of common skin concerns, including:
BBL can safely treat the face, neck, chest, shoulders, arms, back, hands, and more. With BBL Hero™, larger body areas are treated faster and more evenly, making full-body skin rejuvenation more efficient than ever.
BBL offers both immediate and lasting improvements. After a few sessions, treated skin looks brighter, more even, and visibly clearer. Over time, regular BBL treatments—especially with Forever Young BBL—have been shown to slow down signs of aging by supporting skin renewal at the molecular level. Patients love that BBL is fast, comfortable, and fits easily into a modern routine. It’s a perfect fit for those looking to maintain glowing, youthful skin year-round.
If dark spots, sun damage, or fine lines are keeping you from having the skin you want, you may be a candidate for BroadBand Light (BBL) or BBL HERO laser skin treatments at our Metairie office in New Orleans, LA. However, it may not be suitable for very deep skin tones or for those with certain medical conditions or photosensitivity. Ideal candidates for a BBL photofacial at our practice may have one or more of several common complexion issues, such as:
During your consultation, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jules Walters and his team may recommend additional treatments to help you achieve your goals, including laser skin resurfacing, HALO laser skin rejuvenation, MOXI laser treatment, and chemical peels.
Dr. Walters draws from his exceptional training, experience, and skill to create beautiful, natural-looking results. He is board certified in both plastic surgery and general surgery, and completed extensive training in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
His memberships include:
His credentials, integrity, and patient-centered approach make him one of the best-rated plastic surgeons in New Orleans.
There’s little to no downtime after BBL.
You may notice some mild redness, sensitivity, or darkening of brown spots for a few days post-treatment—this is part of the skin’s natural renewal. We recommend wearing broad-spectrum SPF and avoiding direct sun exposure to maintain results and protect your skin.
Many patients notice brighter, more even skin after their first treatment, with continued improvements over the following weeks. Pigmentation spots often flake off naturally. For long-term benefits, a series of 3–5 treatments is typical, with seasonal maintenance sessions helping to preserve results.
With consistent care, your skin not only looks better—it behaves younger.
At the MODERN, your skin health is supported by aesthetic specialists trained in the latest light therapies and guided by Dr. Jules Walters’s standard for refined, natural-looking outcomes. Our high-end, black-and-white aesthetic isn’t just about appearances—it reflects a deeper commitment to clean, elevated care.
We don’t offer cookie-cutter treatments. Each plan is carefully tailored to your skin tone, condition, and goals. Whether you’re new to BBL or continuing your skin journey with Forever Young or HERO, you’ll experience thoughtful care at every step. If you would like to learn more about revealing a younger-looking and more even complexion with BBL, please request a consultation online or call our New Orleans plastic surgery practice at (504) 517-6200.
While both treatments address the same concerns, BBL provides a better patient experience than IPL because treatments are:
BBL treatments have been found to affect the skin at a cellular level to reverse the aging process.
While you will likely have visible improvements after your first treatment, your complexion will look its best after multiple sessions. We suggest most patients plan on 3 to 6 sessions, each scheduled about a month apart.
BBL is safest for lighter to medium skin tones. Individuals with darker skin tones may be at a higher risk for pigmentation issues. We assess your skin in detail to determine eligibility.
The sensation is mild—patients describe it as a warm flick or snap. Most find it very tolerable, especially with the cooling gel and modern handpieces we use.
Yes. BBL pairs well with treatments like HALO®, Moxi®, or medical-grade facials. It can also be part of a broader skin maintenance plan.
There is no real downtime, but you may notice temporary redness or darkening of pigmentation. These effects fade quickly and can be easily covered with makeup if needed.
At our New Orleans plastic surgery practice and medspa, the cost of a BBL photorejuvenation treatment varies depending on the size and number of areas treated. We will provide you with a personalized estimate during your consultation.
BBL Photofacial machine
A BBL photofacial can be performed in one of our office’s minor procedure rooms in around 20 to 30 minutes. To prepare for the photofacial, your aesthetician will cleanse your skin before protecting your eyes with goggles. Most people do not need any topical numbing to undergo the treatment comfortably. While some patients may have mild discomfort, it’s usually easy to tolerate, given the quick treatment time.
Typically, no recovery period is required after a photofacial; however, you may experience some redness and inflammation in your complexion upon leaving our office. This will go away naturally in about a day and may be covered with cosmetics if you prefer. Excess pigmentation, such as sunspots, will initially darken (called peppering) and look similar to pepper or coffee grounds before sloughing off within the first week or so.
Our aestheticians will recommend an individualized skincare regimen to promote the best results. After 2 to 5 days, the irregularities under your skin will rise to the surface and start to flake away. You may notice your dark spots becoming darker before flaking off. It is critical to protect your skin with sunscreen at all times and not to pick at your skin while it heals.
Once you have achieved your ideal results, they will likely last for several months. Some people choose to schedule touch-up treatments once or twice a year to maintain their ideal texture and coloration.
