SkinSmooth in Los Gatos, CA
Rough texture, stubborn fine lines, and enlarged pores can make your complexion appear tired and aged, no matter how rigorous your at-home skincare routine is. At Advanced Aesthetic Dermatology, we are proud to offer BBL HEROic™ SkinSmooth™, a breakthrough, non-invasive light therapy engineered to target and refine the skin's surface.
We offer this advanced treatment under the direction of Dr. Patrick Bitter Jr., a global luminary who has helped shape Sciton’s BroadBand Light innovations. The SkinSmooth protocol utilizes a specialized 640S wavelength filter to deliver precise, rapid-pulsed light energy into the dermal layers, triggering deep collagen remodeling without disrupting the skin's surface. It is the ultimate solution for those who want smooth, tight, radiant skin without the recovery time of traditional resurfacing lasers.
BBL HEROic™ SkinSmooth™ is an innovative, light-based treatment designed to soften early signs of aging, refine crepey skin, and dramatically improve overall skin quality. Unlike traditional ablative lasers that remove outer layers of skin to smooth texture, SkinSmooth delivers controlled, gentle dermal heating to stimulate your body’s natural collagen production while leaving the skin surface intact.
At our Los Gatos clinic, we customize the SkinSmooth protocol to meet your exact aesthetic goals:
Stand-Alone Texture Refinement: Perfect for treating early wrinkles, creepiness, and large pores.
The Ultimate Treatment Add-On: Seamlessly paired with standard BBL HEROic™ pigmentation treatments to correct both color and texture in a single visit.
The Pre-Event Polish: A highly sought-after, no-downtime refresh to give your skin a flawless, photo-ready glow before major milestones.
Your BBL HEROic™ SkinSmooth™ treatment is performed in our comfortable Los Gatos office and requires no topical numbing or anesthesia. The treatment is incredibly fast, efficient, and relaxing.
SkinSmooth is specifically calibrated to address textural issues that interfere with a flawless, light-reflective complexion. We use this revolutionary system to target:
Enlarged Pores: Refines and shrinks pore structures by firming the surrounding skin.
Crepey Skin: Plumps and tightens thin, crinkled skin on the face, neck, and chest.
Fine Lines: Gently smooths early wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
Rough Skin Texture: Evens out rough patches for a touchably soft, velvet-like finish.
The advanced BBL HEROic™ platform is designed for rapid delivery over both small and large areas. While popular for the face, SkinSmooth is effective at refining crepey skin and texture irregularities on the neck, chest/décolletage, hands, and arms, allowing you to achieve youthful, smooth skin from head to toe.
BBL HEROic™ SkinSmooth™ provides biological benefits that elevate your skin's health and appearance:
Accelerated Collagen Remodeling
By delivering precise dermal heating, the SkinSmooth protocol gently signals your body to synthesize fresh, healthy collagen and elastin fibers. This naturally tightens and plumps the skin from within.
Instant, Light-Reflective Radiance
Rough skin absorbs light, resulting in a dull, shadowy appearance. By smoothing out superficial micro-imperfections, SkinSmooth allows light to bounce evenly off your face, giving you a natural, makeup-free luminosity.
Seamless Complement to Advanced Treatments
SkinSmooth works in perfect harmony with other therapies. When added to a traditional BBL HEROic™ pigment treatment or paired with a HydraFacial, it delivers multi-dimensional rejuvenation to address tone, texture, and hydration simultaneously.
BBL HEROic™ SkinSmooth™ is safe, gentle, and highly effective for almost all skin types (Fitzpatrick Scales I-V). It is the perfect treatment for individuals who are starting to notice early signs of aging, crepey skin, or a rough texture, and want a preventive, age-delaying solution.
Because it requires zero downtime, this protocol is also recommended for busy professionals, individuals prepping for upcoming events, or anyone who wants a visible skin refresh without interrupting their active lifestyle.
One of the greatest benefits of the SkinSmooth treatment is the complete lack of a recovery period. You can walk out of our clinic and immediately return to your normal daily schedule, including work, exercise, and social activities.
To support and protect your skin's natural rejuvenation process, we recommend a few simple aftercare steps:
Daily Sun Protection: Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher physical sunscreen daily and avoid prolonged direct sun exposure.
Gentle Skincare: Keep your skin hydrated with a gentle moisturizer. You may resume using active ingredients like retinols or acids 24 to 48 hours after your session.
No Makeup Restrictions: You are free to apply cosmetics immediately after your treatment if desired.
Many patients notice an immediate, healthy glow and a softer skin texture within just a few days of their first session. Because collagen remodeling takes time, your results will continue to improve, showing progressive tightening and pore reduction over the next several weeks.
With proper skincare and sun protection, the refined texture and radiant benefits of a SkinSmooth treatment series can last for several months. To maintain a smooth, youthful complexion through continuous collagen stimulation, we recommend a series of 3 to 6 sessions spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart, followed by seasonal maintenance treatments.
When choosing light-based therapies, your choice of provider is the single most important factor. Dr. Patrick Bitter Jr. is a world-renowned board-certified dermatologist and the pioneering developer of the FotoFacial® procedure.
Dr. Bitter is widely recognized as a global master of BroadBand Light technology, having trained over 12,000 providers worldwide and personally performed over 45,000 light-based treatments. When you receive a BBL HEROic™ SkinSmooth™ treatment at Advanced Aesthetic Dermatology, you are receiving care designed and perfected by the pioneer of modern light-based skin rejuvenation.
No. Most patients describe the treatment as very comfortable. You will feel a soothing, gentle warmth as the handpiece moves over your skin. BBL HEROic™ features advanced, built-in sapphire cooling technology that continuously protects your skin's surface, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience without the need for topical numbing creams.
While standard BBL HEROic™ treatments focus heavily on targeting discoloration, sun spots, and visible blood vessels, the SkinSmooth protocol utilizes a specialized 640S wavelength filter. This wavelength is designed to target and warm the dermis, stimulating collagen production, tightening the skin, shrinking pores, and refining overall skin texture.
Yes! Because there is no peeling, redness, or downtime associated with the SkinSmooth protocol, it is an exceptional "pre-event" skin refresher. We recommend scheduling your treatment 2 to 5 days before your special event to allow the immediate, radiant "afterglow" to fully develop.
Absolutely. SkinSmooth is highly customizable and is frequently performed as an add-on to traditional BBL HEROic™ color-correcting treatments. It also pairs beautifully with injectables, medical-grade facials, or non-ablative fractional lasers (like MOXI®) for a complete, 360-degree rejuvenation of both skin tone and texture.
