About This Treatment
BroadBand Light Therapy
BBL HERO is broadband light for sun damage, pigment, and redness. Dr. Brian Rike, DO, performs the corrective BBL HERO steps and most BBL HERO treatments, including the Face 3-Step, at R Med+Spa in Durango, priced at $550–$600. Andrea Rike performs BBL step 3, mainly the 640 nm Forever Young filter. Downtime is minimal: treated pigment can darken and flake over 1–2 weeks, and redness usually fades within hours.
BBL below the face? See BBL Body Contouring: chest, hands & arms light therapy at $450/hour.
What does BBL cost? See published prices: Face 3-Step $550–$600, body $450/hr. Not phone-only.
Key Benefits
- Reduces sun damage, age spots & pigmentation
- Calms redness, rosacea & melasma
- Treats active acne & prevents future breakouts
- Improves skin tone, texture & pore size
- Stimulates collagen for firmer, more youthful skin
- Can be used on face, neck, chest & body
- Comfortable treatment with sapphire cooling technology
What to Know
Treatment Details
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is BBL HERO in Durango?
The corrective BBL HERO Face 3-Step is $550–$600, BBL Body is $450 per hour, and Forever Young maintenance is priced at consultation. See our price list for current pricing.
Who performs BBL HERO?
Dr. Brian Rike, DO, performs the corrective BBL HERO steps and most BBL HERO treatments, including the Full 3-Step. Andrea Rike performs laser hair removal (BBL BARE) and BBL step 3, mainly the 640 nm Forever Young filter treatment.
How many treatments will I need?
Most patients see excellent results after 3 treatments. Some conditions may require up to 5 initial treatments, followed by yearly or quarterly maintenance for best long-term results.
Is BBL HERO safe for all skin types?
BBL HERO is safe and effective for most skin types. During your consultation we'll assess your skin to ensure BBL is the right fit and select the ideal settings for your complexion.
What is the downtime?
BBL HERO has minimal to no downtime. Treated pigment spots may temporarily darken (the coffee-grounds effect) before flaking off over 1–2 weeks. Redness typically resolves within a few hours.
Can BBL HERO treat hair removal and skin tightening?
Yes. We offer BBL BARE for hair removal and BBL Skin Tyte II for non-surgical skin tightening using infrared light to stimulate collagen remodeling, without downtime.
Should I choose BBL HERO or Halo?
BBL HERO targets color, like pigment and redness; Halo targets texture and collagen. They can be combined in one plan.
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BBL HERO in Durango
Dr. Brian Rike, DO, performs the corrective BBL HERO steps and most BBL HERO treatments, including the Full 3-Step, at R Med+Spa, 679 E 2nd Ave, Unit 1, Durango. Patients come to us from Durango and the Four Corners, including Farmington, Cortez, and Pagosa Springs.
Andrea Rike performs laser hair removal (BBL BARE) and BBL step 3, mainly the 640 nm Forever Young filter treatment, after corrective work is done. Those visits are annual or quarterly and are explained on our Forever Young BBL page.
What BBL HERO Treats
BBL HERO is broadband light used for sun damage, age spots, pigmentation, redness and rosacea, active acne, and uneven tone, texture, and pore size.
Treatment areas include the face, neck, chest, hands, arms, and body. Light below the face is billed hourly; see BBL Body for chest, hands, and arms.
Your Visit and Downtime
BBL HERO uses sapphire contact cooling. Most people feel a light rubber-band snap with warmth. A full face typically takes about 30–45 minutes.
Downtime is minimal. Treated pigment can darken and flake off over 1–2 weeks, and redness usually fades within hours. Individual results vary.
Compare BBL HERO and Halo
BBL HERO targets color: pigment and redness. Halo targets texture and collagen. They can be stacked in one plan when both are on your list.
For the side-by-side, including when light is enough and when to stack, see Halo vs BBL HERO.
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