BBL
Filtered BroadBand Light targets selected pigment and vessels.
First in Alabama. Here at PETRO.
BBL HEROic
Extraordinary light.
Intelligently delivered.
For spots, redness and the way your skin reflects light. Dr. Petro pairs BroadBand Light with motion-tracking technology that coordinates where each pulse lands.
Explore the intelligence See the light in your skin
The evolution
Light. Speed.
Intelligence.
HERO
High Energy Rapid Output adds faster delivery, enhanced cooling and more peak power.
HEROic
Motion tracking and Intelligent Control coordinate pulse placement across the skin.
Inside the intelligence
Selected light.
A specific response.
Choose a concern or a filter. Watch where the light is absorbed, what changes beneath the surface and what you may notice afterward.
The selected filter515515 nm cutoff
Skin Positioning System
A moving handpiece.
A known position.
The overhead sensor follows the handpiece in three-dimensional space. It measures where the handpiece is, how it is oriented and how quickly it moves.
Six degrees of freedom: movement along three axes, plus roll, pitch and yaw.
PositionTrackingPulse deliveryCoordinated
Brown spots / Melanin
The spot holds
extra pigment.
Melanin gives skin its color. A sun spot contains a more concentrated patch of it near the surface.
What you may noticeA brown spot before treatment.
The science, a little closer
The plan is personal
Dr. Petro makes the plan.
Dr. Petro selects the filter, settings and treatment area for your skin. HEROic coordinates the delivery. The cooled sapphire window helps keep the surface comfortable.
The Sciton filter collection
Different glass.
Different possibilities.
These are the actual interchangeable filters. Each selects a band of light; the tissue that absorbs it determines the response. Choose a number to follow that response beneath your skin.
The number describes a filter’s wavelength selection, not its strength. 532+ selects 500–650 nm. ST identifies the SkinTyte filters. 640S is the separate SkinSmooth filter and program; it is not pictured in this collection. Dr. Petro chooses the filter, energy, timing and cooling for your skin.
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The intelligence
is in the delivery.
A sensor that follows the handpiece
The arm supports the Skin Positioning System sensor. It tracks the handpiece’s location and orientation in three dimensions as Dr. Petro moves across your skin. It does not treat the skin itself.
A system that coordinates the light
Intelligent Control processes that motion information. Autodynamic Pulsing coordinates pulse placement as speed, direction and angle change, with the aim of even coverage over flat and curved areas.
Cooling at the point of contact
The cooled sapphire window meets your skin as light passes through it. Surface cooling and coordinated delivery work together; Dr. Petro still chooses the filter, treatment area and settings.
What does “six degrees of freedom” mean?
The system tracks movement forward and back, side to side, and up and down, plus rotation around those three axes. This lets it respond to how the handpiece actually moves over a cheek, forehead or body contour. The advance from HERO to HEROic is this motion-aware coordination, added to HERO’s rapid delivery and cooling.
The right light.
The right target.
What can BBL HEROic treat?
Selected freckles and sun spots, diffuse redness, visible small vessels and certain benign red lesions such as cherry angiomas. Different protocols can address acne, unwanted hair or skin quality. A changing or unexplained spot needs assessment before cosmetic treatment.
What happens to brown spots?
Melanin absorbs selected light and converts it to heat. Treated spots can darken before the superficial pigment sheds over the following days. Spot clearance is gradual; BBL does not erase the skin’s tendency to make pigment or replace sun protection.
What happens to redness and vessels?
Hemoglobin absorbs selected light. The resulting heat affects the targeted vessel; successful treatment is followed by gradual clearance and reduced visibility. Vessel size, depth and background skin color influence the plan.
Is a filter number a single wavelength?
BBL produces a broad spectrum. A conventional cutoff filter excludes shorter wavelengths and transmits a range above its cutoff. A narrow-band filter such as 532+ selects a more specific band. The cartridge’s color identifies the filter; it is not a literal picture of light traveling through your skin.
What should I expect afterward?
Temporary warmth and redness are common. Pigmented areas may look darker or speckled before shedding, and vascular responses can include temporary swelling or discoloration. Dr. Petro explains the expected response for your selected filters and areas.
Why combine BBL with MOXI?
They do different jobs. BBL targets selected pigment and vessels; MOXI creates superficial thermal zones for renewal of tone and texture. A combined plan can address both when it fits your skin and recovery schedule.
The faces of PETRO
BBL HEROic before & after
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Individual results vary. Lighting, expression and timing may differ between photographs.
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See the treatment.
BBL HEROic prices
Treatment prices
| Treatment area or option | Price |
|---|---|
| Face | $450 |
| Neck | $350 |
| Chest | $450 |
| Face + neck | $700 |
| Face + chest | $700 |
| Neck + chest | $700 |
| Face + neck + chest | $1,100 |
| Hands | $200 |
| Arms | $850 |
| Legs | $850 |
| Rosacea treatment | $300 |
| Selected broken capillaries | $150 |
Per treatment. Standard prices; packages and promotions are listed separately.
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Your Questions.
Before You Decide.
Is BBL A Laser?
BBL is a form of intense pulsed light, also called a photofacial. It uses a range of light wavelengths. MOXI is a fractional laser. They are different technologies with different roles in a treatment plan.
What About Recovery?
BBL is often described as a low-downtime treatment. Ask what that means for your skin, including possible visible changes, sun protection and when to resume your usual routine. Your treatment area and settings matter.
Should I Combine BBL With MOXI?
Sometimes the plan includes both. BBL and MOXI address different aspects of skin appearance, so ask what each would contribute and how a combined treatment changes recovery and cost. Read The MOXI Guide.
What Does BBL HEROic Cost?
Ask for current pricing for your treatment area and whether the proposed plan includes one appointment or a series. Call (205) 824-6334 or arrange a consultation before choosing.
Keep Exploring.
The Laser EditionEmail me the illustrated guide →Dark SpotsThe Pigment Conversation →Facial RednessWhat You Notice →Lasers & LightExplore The Options →
Individual results and recovery vary. Visit PETRO at 903 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216.
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When color and texture both matter
BBL HEROic + MOXI
BBL targets selected pigment and vessels. MOXI adds fractional surface renewal. Dr. Petro decides whether the two belong in the same visit.
Treatment prices
| Treatment area or option | Price |
|---|---|
| Face | $850 |
| Chest | $750 |
| Face + neck | $1,100 |
| Neck + chest | $1,100 |
| Face + neck + chest | $1,550 |
Per combined treatment. Dr. Petro determines whether to combine or separate the visits.
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