Cheongdam BBL HERO: Be Sure to Check These Preparations Before Treatment

For those preparing for BBL HERO treatment, which continues to be popular in Cheongdam-dong, we would like to share some important information. You likely made an appointment after setting aside your valuable time, but imagine how disappointing it would be to visit the clinic on the day of treatment only to be told, “Treatment will be difficult today.”

In fact, some people visit without any preparation and have to turn back because of their skin condition or the medications they are taking. In other cases, insufficient preparation may prevent them from achieving the results they expected.

Since you are investing considerable time and money, preparing for treatment in advance is just as important as the clinic’s expertise when it comes to achieving an appropriate outcome.

Table of Contents

• Check for tanning and sun exposure

• Check your current medications and skin conditions

• Stop irritating home-care products and routines

• Manage your skin condition on the day of treatment

1. Check for tanning and sun exposure

The first thing to check is your history of sun exposure. BBL HERO is a device that uses light to treat pigmentation and redness in the skin. This light reacts to black or red colors, so what happens if your skin has recently become tanned from activities such as playing golf or traveling?

It may become difficult to distinguish blemishes from your normal skin tone. If the skin is darkened overall, laser energy may be absorbed by the surface of normal skin rather than the lesion, increasing the risk of burns or blistering. Therefore, if you are planning treatment, it is safest to avoid artificial tanning for at least two to four weeks beforehand and to apply sunscreen carefully during outdoor activities to maintain your natural skin tone.

If you have just returned from a vacation, it may be a wise choice to consult with the medical staff and postpone your appointment slightly.

2. Check your current medications and skin conditions

The second important point is to inform the clinic in advance about any medications you are currently taking or skin problems you are experiencing. Some medications contain ingredients that make the skin hypersensitive to light, known as “photosensitivity.”

Acne medications and some antibiotics fall into this category. If you are taking these medications and are exposed to intense light, unexpected reactions may occur.

In addition, if you carry the herpes virus that causes blisters around the lips, you may need to take an antiviral medication in advance of treatment. The heat or irritation from the laser may reactivate the dormant virus, causing blisters to spread across the face.

3. Stop irritating home-care products and routines

As the treatment date approaches, some people exfoliate or apply generous amounts of functional cosmetics because they want to make their skin look cleaner. However, it is best to refrain from these activities for about one week before treatment.

In particular, cosmetics containing retinol (vitamin A), high-concentration vitamin C products, and scrubs may temporarily make the skin barrier thinner and more sensitive. If heat energy is delivered while the skin is in this sensitive state, stimulation that would normally be tolerable may feel more irritating, or redness may last longer. Before treatment, it is best to put your skin into “rest mode.” Instead of functional products, care for your skin mainly with a gentle moisturizing cream to help maintain a strong skin barrier.

4. Manage your skin condition on the day of treatment

Finally, there is your condition on the day of treatment. If your skin is rough and your body temperature fluctuates because you drank too much the night before or did not get enough sleep, the treatment results may be reduced. Since the skin is also part of the body, recovery and the skin’s response to the laser are generally better when you are in good overall condition.

Getting enough sleep and drinking plenty of water to keep the skin hydrated can be helpful. Also, rather than arriving with heavy makeup on, visiting with only light skin care applied can help reduce irritation caused by cleansing. Even if you wash your face after arriving at the clinic, it is still better to make your skin comfortable beforehand.

Prepared skin does not lie. If you carefully follow the four points discussed today, you may be able to achieve good results in proportion to the cost of your BBL HERO treatment. 청담비비엘히어로피부과 is here to provide careful consultations and help you prepare for clear, radiant-looking skin.

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written directly by 라리안청담의원

for informational purposes in compliance with

Article 56 of the Medical Service Act and its Enforcement Decree.

All treatments and surgeries may result in

inappropriate reactions,

so please receive treatment

after sufficient consultation with medical professionals.

Director Kang Ji-yeon, 라리안청담의원