BBL™ is a highly effective treatment for a wide range of skin concerns, delivering younger-looking, healthier skin without needles or surgery. It is 4x faster and more powerful than traditional IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), making it one of the most advanced phototherapy treatments available today.
Key Benefits of BBL™:
Evens out skin tone: Fades sun damage, pigmentation, age spots, and freckles
Reduces redness and rosacea: Calms inflammation and targets visible blood vessels
Improves skin clarity: Treats active acne and minimises post-acne marks
Smooths fine lines and wrinkles: Boosts collagen for firmer, more youthful skin
Enhances skin texture: Leaves skin feeling softer, smoother, and more radiance.
Even skin tone
Significant reduction in pigmentation/ redness
Approx 45 minutes
1 day
3 sessions recommended
Results last 6-12 months
Dr Fiona McCarthy is the Founder & Medical Director of The Bronte Clinic. As a NHS consultant physician, she has over 25 years of medical experience and is a keen advocate of a measured & evidence-based approach to aesthetic treatments. Dr Fiona sees patients both in our London & Surrey clinics.
Dr Alpa Kanji is a Consultant Dermatologist at Guys & Thomas’ NHS Trust. She sees patients for a wide variety of medical dermatology conditions including eczema, psoriasis, acne, pigmentation disorders as well as providing mole checks and skin cancer screening.
Jessica Foreman is our experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner and sees patients in our Surrey clinic. Jessica is passionate about the transformative effect that improving skin health can have on a person’s confidence and self-esteem. In addition to her aesthetic practice, she continues to work as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the NHS.
Dr Carole Reid combines her aesthetic practice at The Bronte Clinic with a career in Emergency Medicine. Aesthetic Medicine is a natural fit for her, marrying the creativity and aesthetic flair of her previous career in fashion with the scientific and academic rigour of medicine.She derives huge satisfaction working between A&E and aesthetics and most enjoys talking with patients and helping them feel their best.
58 South Molton St,
Mayfair,
W1K 5SL
Tel: 0203 4882582
Most patients describe the sensation as a gentle warmth or a quick elastic-band snap against the skin—brief and easily tolerated.
The procedure itself takes no more than 30 minutes. However a thorough medical consultation is required prior to this to ensure this is the right treatment for you.
Most patients begin to see visible improvements in their skin within 7 to 10 days after their first broadband light (BBL) treatment. As your skin naturally regenerates, areas of pigmentation darken and flake away, revealing a clearer, more even complexion.
BBL works at a cellular level to stimulate collagen production and improve skin tone and texture over time. While initial results- such as brighter, more radiant skin – can appear after just one session, optimal results typically develop after a course of 3 to 5 treatments, spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart.
Early changes (7–10 days): Brighter skin, reduced redness, fading of pigmentation.
Progressive improvement: Ongoing collagen stimulation improves firmness, tone, and fine lines.
Long-term results: Skin continues to look clearer and healthier with consistent maintenance.
The results of broadband light (BBL) treatment can last several months to over a year, depending on your skin type, lifestyle, and how consistently you follow a personalised treatment plan. After an initial course of treatments, many patients enjoy brighter, clearer, and more even-toned skin for 6 to 12 months.
BBL works by targeting pigmentation, redness, and uneven texture while stimulating collagen production deep within the skin. To maintain long-lasting results, we typically recommend maintenance treatments every 3 to 6 months, along with daily use of high-quality SPF and a tailored skincare regimen.
