Introduction
BBL (Bio-Bio-Pulsed Light) is currently the most advanced intense pulsed light (IPL) technology, adding a forced cooling function to IPL, allowing patients to receive higher energy treatments and achieve better anti-aging results.
The 1927nm thulium laser is a leading laser treatment for mesotherapy, playing a significant role in combating photoaging and is currently Liton Laser’s primary promoted product.
To further achieve optimal anti-aging results, BBL and thulium laser can be used in combination for the best anti-aging solution.
What is BBL?
BBL is a new generation of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy device. Its unique multi-pulse technology allows for adjustable pulse width and energy, resulting in greater comfort. New cooling technology reduces the risk of burns. It is suitable for anti-aging (stimulating collagen), pigmentation, vascular issues, enlarged pores, wrinkles, rosacea, acne scars, facial sagging, and hair removal. It is currently one of the least painful phototherapy skin rejuvenation treatments available.
What is Thulium Laser?
The 1927nm fractional thulium laser is a solid-state laser with an output wavelength of 1927-1940nm. It belongs to the long-pulse infrared laser category and uses fractional scanning output. The main target chromophore of the thulium laser is water, but melanin and hemoglobin in the skin also absorb laser energy. It falls under the category of non-ablative to microablative treatment. When applied to the skin, it exhibits a dermal-epidermal effect, with higher heat accumulation and temperature rise in the dermis than in the epidermis. The thulium laser penetrates to a greater depth, resulting in a significant thermal diffusion effect on the skin. It is one of the important instruments in 3D mesotherapy for whitening and anti-aging.
BBL Laser Anti-Aging Advantages
BBL is a photon device with gene-based anti-aging functions, clinically validated for ten years. Research conducted by Stanford University and published in the top dermatology journal JID shows that long-term, regular BBL treatment can reverse the gene arrangement of photo-aged skin, revitalize aging cells, and slow down the skin aging process.
BBL is touted as the most comfortable photon skin rejuvenation treatment, primarily due to its core technology: intelligent sub-pulse and cooling system. This ensures more uniform and gentle photon energy and allows for efficient and precise control of skin temperature in the treatment area. Therefore, after BBL treatment, the epidermal temperature changes little, while deep target tissues accumulate sufficient thermal stimulation, making it effective, safer, and more comfortable.
BBL anti-aging treatments typically use a 560nm handpiece, which is the optimal wavelength for anti-aging and skin rejuvenation.
Advantages of Thulium Laser Anti-Aging
Traditional laser technology often stops at the “breakdown” stage—achieving skin remodeling through thermal or photothermal effects; while mesotherapy (such as manual hyaluronic acid injections) focuses on the “repair” stage—directly delivering nutrients to the skin.
The unique feature of thulium lasers lies in their unprecedented integration of “breakdown” and “repair,” achieving a leap from single-point intervention to synergistic repair. It possesses both photothermal effects and the ability to open skin channels, delivering nutrients such as growth factors.
1. Texture Repair.
Thrulium laser treatment precisely accumulates heat, causing aged collagen to contract and restructure, forming a firming support and effectively minimizing pores, resulting in visibly smoother skin.
2. Whitening Revolution.
The 1927nm wavelength itself has a pulverizing effect on superficial pigmentation. Combined with whitening ingredients such as tranexamic acid immediately after the procedure, it’s equivalent to first “dispersing pigmentation” and then “blocking its transport,” thus achieving a progressive improvement in skin tone evenness.
3. Safety Margin.
Compared to picosecond lasers, thulium lasers are more effective at improving skin texture; and compared to mesotherapy, it achieves transdermal delivery without needle marks or bleeding, truly achieving “the effect of invasiveness, the form of non-invasiveness.”
BBL and Thulium Laser Combined Solution
In combined BBL and thulium laser treatment, we follow the procedure of completing the deep skin treatment first, and then beginning the superficial skin treatment.
Therefore, BBL treatment should be performed first, followed by the thulium laser. The order of treatment is very important.
1. BBL Deep Skin Treatment
Intense pulsed light (IPL) can rapidly and effectively break down facial pigment particles, improving overall skin quality and effectively addressing acne, wrinkles, enlarged pores, and photo-aged skin. The intense pulsed light generated by BBL photofacial rejuvenation produces a photochemical effect on the skin, restoring its original elasticity, stimulating fibroblast precursor cells to secrete more collagen, smoothing fine wrinkles, and lifting and firming the skin.
In addition, BBL can penetrate the skin without damage and be selectively absorbed by pigment clusters in the tissue and hemoglobin in the blood vessels. Without damaging normal tissue cells, it can destroy and decompose dilated blood vessels, pigment clusters, and pigment cells, thereby achieving the effects of removing spots, whitening, and reducing redness.
Treatment steps:
- Wear goggles and keep your eyes closed throughout the treatment.
- Apply a special cooling gel to the treatment area. During treatment, gently place the light guide crystal of the photofacial device’s treatment head onto the skin to be treated and begin releasing intense pulsed light. You will feel a warm sensation as the beams of light enter.
- The treatment gel is water-soluble; simply rinse with water after treatment.
2. Thulium laser mesotherapy
The core of laser cosmetic procedures lies in the competition for target chromophores. In improving skin texture and combating aging, water is the absolute protagonist. The choice of different wavelengths determines the depth and manner in which energy acts on the skin:
1550nm (classic non-ablative laser): Moderate water absorption, deep penetration, effectively stimulating collagen regeneration, but relatively “gentle” on epidermal pigmentation and dullness, appearing less potent.
10600nm (ablative CO2 laser): Extremely high water absorption, achieving significant effects by instantly vaporizing surface tissue, but the accompanying oozing and scabbing (usually lasting two weeks) deters many urban professionals.
It is precisely between this “powerful but difficult to recover from” and “gentle but limited” approach that the 1927nm thulium laser precisely fills the gap. Its water absorption rate is approximately 10 times that of 1550nm, falling precisely within a “just right” range.
Thulium lasers can precisely target the junction between the epidermis and dermis (mesoderm). This area is the core of melanin production, fine line formation, and moisture loss. The resulting “non-ablative-microablative” effect preserves the integrity of the stratum corneum while simultaneously performing internal thermal remodeling.
Treatment steps:
Thoroughly cleanse the skin.
Apply the treatment for 30 minutes.
Select the appropriate spot size, shape, energy, and pulse width based on your skin problem, and begin treatment.
Soothe and calm, moisturize, and apply sunscreen.
3. Considerations for Parameter Selection
Spot Scanning Direction: Random scanning is recommended. Horizontal or vertical scanning concentrates heat, resulting in relatively stronger pain.
Energy Density: Depending on the severity of the skin lesions, a maximum of 10-12 J/cm² is recommended. Energy density also determines the recovery period: approximately 3 days for 6 J/cm² and 7 days for 8 J/cm².
Energy and Pulse Width: Higher energy results in stronger ablation; a longer pulse width results in stronger thermal effects.
Spot Spacing: Closer spot spacing leads to greater heat accumulation and a larger ablation area. A spacing of 0.7 or higher is generally recommended (0.6 or lower results in stronger pain).
Number of Repetitions: Depending on the skin problem, continuous mode is recommended for skin rejuvenation, while random mode is recommended for fine lines, scars, and pigmentation.
Thulium laser key technologies
1. Clinical treatment parameters
| Index | Commonly used range | Remark |
| Wavelength | 1927 nm / 1940 nm | 1927nm is better for pigments, while 1940nm is more precise for textures. |
| Pulse energy | 1.6 mJ – 300 mJ | Recommended usage for whitening mode: 2-5 mJ; Recommended usage for repair mode: 10+ mJ |
| Pulse Width | 0.1 ms – 20 ms | A longer pulse width increases heat accumulation, which is beneficial for collagen regeneration. |
| Spot size | 100 μm – 300 μm | The finer the micropores, the faster the recovery. |
| Coverage density | 1 – 1000 dots/cm² | The density of microchannels is determined |
2. Key machine specifications
Laser source: Thulium-doped fiber laser, possessing extremely high beam quality.
Scanning system: Employs a magnetic levitation mirror or high-frequency scanner to ensure uniform micropore arrangement and prevent localized heat buildup that could cause burns.
Cooling device: Contact cooling (sapphire window, 5°C-20°C) is standard to protect the epidermis.
Peak power: Between 10W and 40W, with output stability controlled within 2%.
Comparison of Intense Pulsed Light Technology
| Technology | Wavelength range | Core features | Advantages | Target audience |
| IPL | 400 ~ 1200nm | Multifunctional therapy | Low price and wide applicability | Mild pigmentation, rosacea, skin rejuvenation |
| BBL | 400 ~ 1400nm | Intelligent control, high comfort | Outstanding anti-aging effect | For those with aging skin and those seeking comprehensive improvement |
| OPT | 400 ~ 1200nm | Uniform pulses and high safety | Low pain and fast recovery | Sensitive skin or first-time users |
| AOPT | 400 ~ 1200nm | Tunable sub-pulse + dedicated filter | Targeted treatment for stubborn problems | Acne, deep angiopathy |
| DPL | 500 ~ 600nm | Narrow-spectrum light, concentrated energy | Significant effect after one treatment | Superficial blood vessels, pigmented lesions |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is the combined treatment of BBL and thulium laser effective?
BBL has wavelength range of 500nm to 1400nm, which penetrates to the dermis, making it a non-invasive deep skin treatment.
Thulium laser has a wavelength of 1927nm/1940nm, penetrating to the mesoderm (between the epidermis and dermis), offering a non-ablative to micro-ablative treatment of the superficial epidermis.
Therefore, combining BBL treatment with thulium laser treatment provides comprehensive treatment from deep to superficial layers of the skin, resulting in excellent therapeutic effects.
Q2: How do I purchase high-quality BBL machines and thulium lasers?
There are many BBL machines and thulium laser manufacturers, but if you consider machine quality, treatment results, professionalism, and stability,
you could consider Liton Laser. This is a beauty equipment manufacturer with 25 years of experience, possessing BBL and thulium laser production capabilities and clinical training services.
Q3: What is the treatment order for BBL and thulium laser?
In fact, there is no strict requirement for the order of these two treatments. However, Liton Laser recommends following a deep-to-superficial treatment logic: first, achieve a thermal effect on the deeper layers of the skin, and then proceed with thermal stimulation to the superficial layers. This allows the skin to receive comprehensive treatment from the inside out.
Therefore, in actual treatment, we usually choose to use BBL treatment first, followed by thulium laser.
High-quality BBL and Thulium Laser
A high-quality BBL machine should have multiple wavelength filters for versatile treatment applications and a forced cooling function, allowing the crystal on the contact surface to condense into ice during treatment. It should also be able to be set with multiple sub-pulses to buffer energy and release it gradually.
A high-quality thulium laser should have a wavelength of 1927nm and offer multiple modes and various treatment tips. The beam diameter should be 300μm to open skin channels, improve product absorption, and enhance treatment results.
If you need to purchase high-quality BBL machines and 1927nm thulium lasers, please feel free to contact us. We not only provide excellent aesthetic equipment, but also offer clinical treatment guidelines.
Conclusion
The combined treatment of BBL and thulium laser has excellent therapeutic effects on facial anti-photoaging (anti-aging).
If you require facial rejuvenation and skin tightening, it is recommended to try combined treatments, which are safer and more likely to achieve the best results.
