Meet HEROic™: The Celebrity-Favourite IPL Everyone’s Talking About

Danielle Kerrigan-Lowe
By Danielle Kerrigan-Lowe

Danielle is the Marketing Manager for ConsultingRoom.com, the UK’s largest aesthetic information website. 

If you’re looking for smoother, firmer, more radiant skin — and fast — Dr Nina Bal’s clinic in London now offers Sciton’s BBL HEROic™, a next-generation intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment. Known as the “Ferrari” of IPL, this treatment has already become a favourite among celebrities like Victoria Beckham, Lindsay Lohan, and Kim Kardashian.

What Makes BBL HEROic™ Different?

BBL HEROic™ combines BroadBand Light (BBL) with High-Energy Rapid Output with Intelligent Control (HEROic™). That means it can tackle multiple skin concerns in one session, including:
It’s faster than traditional IPL, firing up to 10–11 pulses per second, so treatments are quicker without compromising results.
What Makes BBL HEROic™ Different?

How the Treatment Works

A handpiece delivers pulses of light to your skin. Darker pigments and small blood vessels absorb the energy, which gently breaks down sun spots, redness, and flushing. At the same time, it stimulates your skin’s collagen and elastin, leaving it smoother, firmer, and more radiant.
The device automatically adjusts to the contours of your face or body, and a cooling sapphire tip keeps the treatment comfortable. Sessions usually take 30–60 minutes, making it easy to fit into a lunch break.

What to Expect

  • Minor darkening and flaking of brown spots a few days after treatment
  • Noticeable improvements in 3–4 weeks for the face and 3–5 weeks for the body
  • Optimal results usually require three treatments a month apart, with optional annual maintenance sessions

Who Can Benefit

BBL HEROic™ is suitable for anyone 18 or older looking to improve skin tone, texture, and overall radiance. It works on most skin types and is ideal for treating pigmentation, redness, acne, and rosacea.

Dr Nina Bal on BBL HEROic™

“HEROic is a fantastic addition to my clinic. It’s fast, effective, and treats a range of skin concerns in a single session. My patients notice smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin, plus there’s minimal downtime — it’s perfect for busy lives.”

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