Bardot Beauty Medical Aesthetics

BBL: OUR GO-TO FOR BROWNS & REDS 🤎❤️

BroadBand Light (BBL) is one of our favourite treatments for targeting two of the biggest skin concerns: brown pigmentation and redness.

☀️ BROWNS: Sun damage, freckles, age spots and uneven pigmentation.

❤️ REDS: Rosacea-related redness, visible blood vessels and sun-induced redness.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER BBL?

🤎 Browns get darker before they get lighter.

Pigment absorbs the light energy, often darkening and rising toward the surface. Over the following 7–14 days, these spots gradually flake away as your skin naturally renews itself.

❤️ Reds can flare before they calm.

Temporary redness, warmth and mild swelling are expected. Treated vessels may initially appear more noticeable before gradually fading.

WHY DO WE SPACE TREATMENTS 4 WEEKS APART?

Your skin needs time to recover, clear treated pigment and respond to the light energy.

We typically space BBL sessions approximately 4 weeks apart, adjusting for your skin, response and treatment goals.

✨ The goal isn’t just brighter skin. It’s clearer, more even-toned skin with less visible sun damage and redness.

At Bardöt, we treat the pigment and vascular changes contributing to your skin concerns—not just what you see on the surface.

Skin first. Always.

MOXI vs. SUPER MOXI ✨
Same wavelength. Different capabilities. Different results.

Not all lasers are created equal. And not every patient needs the most aggressive treatment.

Both MOXI and Super MOXI use 1927 nm non-ablative fractional laser technology to improve pigmentation, skin texture and overall skin quality.

But there are some important differences.

✨ MOXI | The Refresh

Our go-to for patients looking to maintain healthy skin, prevent visible signs of aging and improve early sun damage.

✔️ Mild pigmentation and sun damage
✔️ Uneven skin tone
✔️ Early textural changes
✔️ Preventative skin rejuvenation
✔️ Minimal downtime

Think brighter, smoother, healthier-looking skin without committing to aggressive resurfacing.

🔥 SUPER MOXI | The Next Generation

Super MOXI takes the same 1927 nm technology and expands its capabilities with greater power, treatment density and delivery efficiency.

✔️ More established sun damage
✔️ Uneven pigmentation
✔️ Rough skin texture
✔️ More intensive skin rejuvenation
✔️ Efficient treatment of larger areas

Super MOXI allows us to deliver a more intensive fractional treatment when clinically appropriate, while still offering gentler treatment options.

THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE?

MOXI is an excellent treatment for maintaining skin quality.

Super MOXI gives us a wider range of treatment parameters to address more significant concerns.

Does that mean Super MOXI is always better?

Absolutely not.

More energy doesn’t automatically mean better results.

Your skin type, pigmentation, sensitivity, treatment history and tolerance for downtime all influence which treatment is right for you.

At Bardöt, we don’t choose the laser first.

We assess your skin first. Then we choose the technology and settings that make sense.

Because the goal isn’t the strongest laser.

It’s the right treatment for YOUR skin.

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Book your consultation to find out which treatment is right for you.

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The laser is just the beginning.

Laser treatments work by creating a controlled injury in the skin. That injury stimulates the body’s natural healing response, which is what helps remodel collagen, improve texture, reduce pigmentation, and create the results we’re aiming for.

In other words, the laser starts the process—but the healing is what makes the skin.

That’s why post-care needs to be evidence-based and consistent. During recovery, your skin barrier is more vulnerable, and the products you use can either support healing or create unnecessary irritation.

Many products claim to reduce redness, shorten downtime, or improve results. But not every claim is supported by strong science, and adding too many products can complicate healing.

It’s simple:

✨ Clean gently and follow your treatment-specific instructions.
✨ Hydrate with CeraVe or Cetaphil every 4 hours, as directed, to support the skin barrier.
✨ Protect with shade and sun avoidance throughout recovery, adding sunscreen once your skin is ready.

Hale Derma may be used as needed, according to your post-treatment instructions.

These products are included in our laser treatments because caring for your skin afterwards is part of the treatment—not an optional extra.

Post-care doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated. It needs to be consistent, gentle, and supported by evidence so your skin can heal properly.

5 THINGS I WORRY ABOUT AS A MEDICAL DIRECTOR, SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO.

1. Is this actually the right treatment for you?

Just because we have the technology doesn’t mean you need it. I worry about your diagnosis, anatomy, skin type, medical history and whether there’s a better option—even if we don’t offer it.

2. What could go wrong?

Vascular occlusions, burns, infections, scarring, pigment changes and delayed complications. I think about the risks before we ever begin, not after something happens.

3. Is the person treating you qualified?

Training, licensing, competency and clinical judgment matter. I worry about who is performing your treatment, what they’re qualified to do and whether they know when to stop.

4. What happens after you leave?

Complications don’t follow business hours. I worry about your recovery, your medications, your follow-up and making sure you can reach someone qualified when you need help.

5. Are we doing what’s best for you—or what’s best for the business?

I worry about overtreatment, unnecessary procedures, unrealistic expectations and financial pressure influencing medical decisions.

THE BOTTOM LINE

You come to us for beautiful results.

I spend my time thinking about everything that needs to happen behind the scenes to make those results as safe, appropriate and predictable as possible.

That’s what a Medical Director is supposed to do.

Patients over profit. Diagnosis before device. Safety before aesthetics.

Ashley
Medical Director | Bardöt

Do lasers hurt?

They can—but your comfort is part of my treatment plan. 🤍

Some treatments feel like warmth or little snaps against the skin. Others are more intense. It depends on the laser, the area we’re treating and your individual sensitivity.

Pain should be managed so you can get the results you deserve. That’s why we pretreat and use a ramp-up model, increasing pain control when needed.

Your comfort plan may include topical prescription-strength numbing, Tylenol, dental blocks, injected lidocaine, prescription pain medication, Ativan and Penthrox, depending on your treatment and medical history. We’ll discuss what’s appropriate for you ahead of time, including how to use any prescribed medication safely.

During treatment, we keep checking in and adjust your pain management when needed. You don’t need to quietly push through discomfort.

And we plan for afterwards, too—so you know how to manage tenderness and when to contact us.

The right laser. The right treatment plan. A ramp-up comfort plan to help you get the results you deserve.

Why are we including BBL with every Moxi, Super Moxi, Halo & Tribrid treatment this fall?

Because treating skin aging means treating more than one concern.

✨ BBL treats the colour.
Brown spots, sun damage, redness and visible blood vessels.

✨ Lasers treat the texture.
Fine lines, pores, uneven texture, pigmentation and collagen remodelling.

The technologies work differently, which is exactly why we love combining them.

You can have beautifully smooth skin with persistent redness. Or perfectly even colour with visible pores and texture.

Our goal isn’t just better pigment or better texture. It’s better skin overall.

That’s why we’re including BBL with our fractional laser treatments this fall, where clinically appropriate.

Two complementary technologies. One comprehensive treatment plan.

Bardöt Medical | Skin First.

Learning starts with a course, a conference, or a new publication.

Then we obsess.

We study the science. Practise on paper. Work through settings, techniques, and treatment plans. Question our choices. Adjust. Try again.

Eventually, we become each other’s models. Family, friends, and colleagues volunteer as we build experience, carefully assess results, and refine our approach.

And after hundreds—even thousands—of treatments, we’re still asking:

How can we do this better?

Can we improve the result? Make recovery easier? Make the treatment more comfortable? Choose a better approach for this patient?

That’s how expertise develops.

Education. Training. Practice. Conferences. Following the evidence—and being willing to change when we learn something new.

An expert keeps learning, no matter how much experience they have.

Which laser is right for you?

It’s a bigger question than “Which laser is best?”

Laser technology is complicated. Some treatments are ablative, meaning they remove tiny areas of the skin’s surface. Others are non-ablative, heating the skin without removing that surface layer. Different wavelengths and settings reach different depths and address different concerns.

Take MOXI: its 1927 nm wavelength is often used for superficial sun damage, uneven tone and mild texture concerns. But if you’re also concerned about deeper texture or fine lines, we may need a different approach.

That’s where treatments that combine wavelengths, such as Halo Tribrid, can help. They allow us to address concerns at different depths in one treatment session. That can be more efficient, but the recovery still depends on the settings we choose for your skin.

The right plan depends on your skin and anatomy, your goals, your budget, and how much downtime fits your life.

Diagnosis before device. That’s why every laser plan starts with a consultation. ✨

Sun protection after laser isn’t a suggestion. It’s part of the treatment.

Your skin is healing after a laser treatment. Sun exposure during that time can increase the risk of dark marks, prolong redness, and compromise the even-toned result you came in for.

And it doesn’t take a beach day. A walk, a patio, or time in the car can add up.

For the first stage of healing, follow your specific aftercare instructions and keep treated skin out of direct sun. Once your provider says your skin is ready for sunscreen, use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, reapply when you’re outdoors, and add shade and a wide-brimmed hat.

The laser is what we do in clinic. Protecting the result is what you do afterward. 🤍

Why do I prescribe before a complication happens?

Because the best time to plan for a possible reaction is before we turn on the laser.

Energy based treatments can leave skin red or swollen. Some patients may develop breakouts, cold sores, or changes in pigmentation as they heal. Even a small spot can feel alarming when you weren’t expecting it.

Before treatment, I assess your skin, medical history, and the device we’re using. When your risk calls for it, I send prescriptions in advance and explain exactly when to use them. That might mean preventing a cold sore flare or making sure you have a clear plan if a concern appears.

A prescription isn’t necessary for every patient or every laser treatment. A plan is.

That’s why your consultation happens before your treatment—and why our care continues after you leave the clinic.