What Is IPL/BBL?
IPL stands for "intense pulsed light," a state-of-the-art laser skin treatment performed at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery for patients who want to reduce the appearance of dark spots and achieve a more radiant complexion. For more deep-set issues beneath the skin's surface, we also offer BroadBand Light® Therapy (BBL). Both treatments are done using our practice's advanced JOULE® laser system, which uses intense bursts of light to break down pigment while boosting your skin's natural collagen production. The result is healthier, more even skin with fewer dark spots or rough patches. Both IPL and BBL offer transformative change for your skin with little to no downtime. To learn more about intense pulsed light, BroadBand Light Therapy, or any of our laser skin treatments, contact our practice in Chicago, IL.
How Does IPL/BBL Therapy Work?
Photofacial treatments usually take 20 – 30 minutes and can be performed at our convenient Chicago, IL offices. To prepare for the procedure, your technician will wash and dry your skin before placing goggles over your eyes to protect them. The IPL/BBL treatment is administered using a handheld device that will pass over the skin while emitting pulses of light energy. While many patients will feel some discomfort during the IPL photofacial, it's generally tolerable, especially since the treatment takes so little time. When we're finished, we'll talk about what you can expect as your skin heals. There is usually no downtime after IPL or BBL treatments, but you will need to take some special precautions (such as wearing sunscreen) to protect your skin.
What Are the Benefits of IPL/BBL?
If you are concerned about the appearance of age spots, spider veins, freckles, acne, rosacea, or other common skin concerns, you may be an ideal candidate for IPL or BBL therapy. We offer a selection of BBL options at our Chicago, IL offices and will help guide you to the treatment that's right for you. Some of the benefits of photofacials include:
- Smoother skin tone and texture
- Refreshed, rejuvenated skin aesthetic
- Calming, spa-like treatment that contributes to total skin health
- Balancing of pigmentation and age spots
Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery Reviews
I've lived in Chicago for 20 years, and have visited a handful of different med spas and have been under the care of a couple of other plastice surgeons in the Chciago Metro area. However, no experience was as wonderful as mine with Dr. Simon at Northwestern. I've lost and gained quite a bit of weight over the last 15 years or so and decided to have chin lipo, and couldn't be happier. I feel and look amazing, and will not go back to another Doctor now. His PA MoniKa is equally as lovely, and caring as Dr. Moradian himself. I would recommend Dr. Moradian, his staff, and his practice to everyone I know!
Five stars is not enough. I came to Dr. Moradian for an upper bleph - my results were phenomenal. I didn't want to look surprised or crazy; I wanted to look like I got a good night's sleep. And that is exactly what he delivered. He and NSPS also went the extra mile to make sure I was comfortable. Dr. Moradian is truly a talented surgeon and I was lucky to find him.
I visited Dr Fine and his team after a failed breast reconstruction after being treated for cancer with mastectomy, chemo and radiation. From the first visit, there were noticeable differences between my prior surgeon and him. He and his team are empathetic and make their patients feel at ease and cared for. At each visit, he and his team have spent a lot of time with me. The visits never feel rushed. At my first visit, he looked at my infected reconstructed breast with an exposed implant and calmly explained what was necessary to fix it. He then explained the procedure he thought would be helpful and showed me before and after pictures of patients who had undergone the suggested surgery. The end result was gorgeous, by the way, in all of these pictures---even in post radiation patients. In this visit alone, he spent more time with me than my prior surgeon had spent with me over multiple visits. He answered all my very detailed questions. In my first visit with my prior surgeon, before my mastectomy, my husband and I were left alone in an exam room for about an hour with a saline-filled implant and silicone-filled implant on the counter to look at. The surgeon I went to before spent about 20 minutes with me in that visit and did not go into detail. The choices presented to me were implant reconstruction with saline- or silicone-filled implants or an abdominal flap procedure that takes 2-4 months to recover from. I am very career-oriented and don't have 2 months to take off of work. Dr Fine, on the other hand, gave me the option of a latissimus dorsi flap with a significantly shorter recovery time, lower complication rate, and better aesthetic result. He gives you his honest opinion based on 30 years of experience. He tells you the hard truths: such as that 50% of implant reconstructions fail after radiation therapy. I wish I would have known that before I started on this journey because I would have made very different choices. The icing on the cake was when he took out the infected implant in his office, which makes a woman feel really terrible and ugly and scared, and his very kind PA told me I have beautiful eyes. Wow. What a caring team.
I visited Dr Fine and his team after a failed breast reconstruction after being treated for cancer with mastectomy, chemo and radiation. From the first visit, there were noticeable differences between my prior surgeon and him. He and his team are empathetic and make their patients feel at ease and cared for. At each visit, he and his team have spent a lot of time with me. The visits never feel rushed. At my first visit, he looked at my infected reconstructed breast with an exposed implant and calmly explained what was necessary to fix it. He then explained the procedure he thought would be helpful and showed me before and after pictures of patients who had undergone the suggested surgery. The end result was gorgeous, by the way, in all of these pictures---even in post radiation patients. In this visit alone, he spent more time with me than my prior surgeon had spent with me over multiple visits. He answered all my very detailed questions. In my first visit with my prior surgeon, before my mastectomy, my husband and I were left alone in an exam room for about an hour with a saline-filled implant and silicone-filled implant on the counter to look at. The surgeon I went to before spent about 20 minutes with me in that visit and did not show me any before or after pictures. The choices presented to me were implant reconstruction with saline- or silicone-filled implants or an abdominal flap procedure that takes 2-4 months to recover from. I am very career-oriented and don't have 2 months to take off of work. Dr Fine, on the other hand, gave me the option of a latissimus doors flap with a significantly shorter recovery time, lower complication rate, and better aesthetic result. He gives you his honest opinion based on 30 years of experience. He tells you the hard truths: such as that 50% of implant reconstructions fail after radiation therapy. I wish I would have known that before I started on this journey because I would have made very different choices. The icing on the cake was when he took out the infected implant in his office, which makes a woman feel really terrible and ugly and scared, and his very kind PA told me I have beautiful eyes. Wow. What a caring team.
Dr. Moradian performed an incredible job! He’s one of the sweetest and compassionate doctors/surgeons I’ve ever encountered. He made me feel incredibly comfortable and relieved, putting all my anxieties to rest. I underwent a transaxillary breast augmentation, and I’m thrilled with the results. All of my friends and family are blown away by my outcome. I have a new sense of confidence that has changed my life. While I was in my recovery room, Dr. Moradian not only took care of me but also spoke to my family and answered all their questions. He exudes a sense of safety and ensures that you receive the best possible outcomes. He took the time to personally check up on me and kindly encouraged me to reach out to him. Dr. Moradian genuinely cares about your concerns and takes the time to explain everything in detail. I am so fortunate to have found him!
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Restore Your Skin's Glow
It's easy to take your skin's health for granted, but as age and environmental exposure start to take their toll, it's common to start noticing problems with tone and texture. If your skin could use a refresh, schedule a consultation at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery to see if you qualify for intense pulsed light or BroadBand Light Therapy. We are proud to perform skin rejuvenation treatments for Chicago, IL patients using some of the most sophisticated techniques in the field. Arrange your appointment to learn more.
