Many people want to work on pigmentation, redness, and loss of firmness all at once, yet hold back because the heat of a Thermage session feels daunting. One alternative worth knowing about is BBL, made by the US device manufacturer Sciton. This article looks at how BBL differs from conventional IPL, and how the Forever Young BBL program at Skinique Clinic is structured.
BBL, a step on from IPL in light-based treatment
BBL (Broad Band Light) uses a wide band of light and builds on the concept behind IPL, which has been in clinical use for many years. Within a range spanning roughly 400-1400nm, optical filters are swapped in to suit the goal of the session, so acne, pigmentation, facial redness, and signs of aging can each be approached with a different wavelength.
Those interchangeable filters are what you see in the photo. A sapphire tip cools the surface of the skin as well, so the device is built to deliver light energy while keeping surface stimulation lower. How much heat or stimulation you feel still varies from person to person.
Sciton systems are costly, so relatively few clinics in Korea have one. Skinique Clinic brought the device in-house and offers the treatment at its Gangnam Station location.
Forever Young BBL, a program in three stages
Forever Young BBL brings together three stages: a base pass over the skin, a pass aimed at pigmentation and vascular concerns, and SkinTyte on the face and neck. What sets it apart is the idea of prejuvenation, which does not stop at concerns that have already appeared but also looks at slowing the pace at which aging progresses.
What research has reported
A study at Stanford University in the US reported that, in older participants who received Forever Young BBL, the expression pattern of a number of aging-related genes shifted in a direction closer to that seen in younger skin.
Observations following people who continued the treatment over a long period have also reported that skin condition was relatively well maintained. These are trends seen in research, and actual response and how long it lasts can differ from person to person.
SkinTyte, the stage that works on firmness
SkinTyte uses light in the infrared range to stimulate fibroblasts in the dermis and encourage collagen production. It can be carried out without separate anesthesia and tends to place little burden on recovery, so it can cover the neck, where a loss of firmness shows easily, along with the face.
How a session actually runs
Stage one, the base pass, delivers light evenly across the skin as a whole, and it sits at the center of the prejuvenation idea.
Stage two is aimed at pigmentation and redness in the epidermis. Wavelengths are selected to match your skin type and the areas of concern.
At this point it is not only the wavelength that is chosen. A sapphire crystal tip sized to the area is selected as well, so even narrow spots can be treated in detail.
The third and final stage is the SkinTyte on the face and neck described above. Because the treatment works with strong light, you may find it bright while it is under way.
If you would like to address pigmentation and redness, firmness, and the prevention of aging within a single program, we suggest a consultation to check whether it suits you. Details on cost are available on the pricing guide.
Wrapping Up
Forever Young BBL moves through a base pass, then pigmentation and redness, then SkinTyte, looking at existing skin concerns and the pace of aging together. If you have been putting off RF lifting because of the heat, it is worth asking during a consultation whether a light-based approach could be an option for you. If you are curious about what would suit your own skin, feel free to ask through a chat consultation about the right direction for your skin.
This article was written by Dr. Park Tae-hyung, Chief Director. He is the chief director of Skinique Clinic and serves as an academic director of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Trichology. First published June 25, 2022 · Last reviewed August 24, 2026
This article is general medical information. Skin condition and response to treatment can vary from person to person. Please decide whether and how to be treated through an in-person consultation.