
Jazi Romero, FNP-C, Clinical Director
February 2026
Winter Skin SOS: 4 Reasons Sciton BBL Is Perfect for Glowing Skin in Amarillo
The harsh winter winds sweeping across the Texas Panhandle don't just make you reach for a heavier coat. They can leave your skin looking tired, uneven, and years older than you feel. If you've noticed that your complexion seems dull despite your best skincare efforts, or if sun damage from summers past has become impossible to hide, you're not alone. Many patients walk into Awaken Medical Aesthetics in Amarillo frustrated by dark spots that won't fade, persistent redness that makeup can't cover, and a complexion that doesn't reflect how vibrant they feel inside.
We've got good news. Winter is actually the perfect time to address these concerns with Sciton BBL (BroadBand Light) therapy.
At Awaken Medical Aesthetics, Clinical I specialize in advanced light-based treatments that deliver real, visible results, the kind that make you stop avoiding mirrors and start feeling confident in your skin again. While winter weather can be brutal on your complexion, it also creates ideal conditions for transformative treatments like BBL that require reduced sun exposure for optimal healing and results.
Here are four reasons why our Amarillo patients make Sciton BBL their winter skincare priority and why you should too!
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Inside The Edit
1. Finally Erase Years of Sun Damage and Stubborn Discoloration
You've probably tried everything: brightening serums, expensive creams, chemical peels, but those brown spots and patches just won't budge. That's because surface-level products can't reach the deeper layers where sun damage actually lives.
The reality is that every hour spent outdoors without protection, every sunburn from childhood, every summer at the lake has left its mark on your skin at a cellular level. These damaged cells create the freckles, age spots, and uneven tone that make you look older and more tired than you are.
Sciton BBL works differently from anything in your medicine cabinet. Using precisely calibrated pulses of broad-spectrum light energy, BBL penetrates below the skin's surface to target and break down the excess melanin responsible for discoloration. Your body then naturally eliminates these fragmented pigment cells, revealing clearer, more even-toned skin underneath.
Patients at Awaken Medical Aesthetics consistently see dramatic improvement in:
- Stubborn age spots and sun spots that have resisted other treatments
- Freckling across the face, chest, and hands
- Melasma and hormonal pigmentation
- Overall skin brightness and clarity
Winter's reduced UV exposure means your newly treated skin can heal without the risk of new sun damage undoing your results. Starting BBL now gives you the clear, radiant complexion you want by the time spring arrives.
2. Turn Back the Clock with Natural Collagen Stimulation

Fine lines don't appear overnight; they're the result of years of collagen breakdown that accelerates with sun exposure, age, and environmental stress. When winter's dry air hits, these lines become more pronounced, and your skin may feel thinner and less resilient than it once did.
Here's what makes BBL different from superficial treatments: the light energy doesn't just work on the surface. It penetrates deep into the dermal layers where it jumpstarts your skin's natural collagen production. Think of it as waking up your skin's repair mechanisms and reminding it how to act young again.
- Skin that feels genuinely firmer to the touch
- Smoother overall texture that makes makeup glide on effortlessly
- Fine lines around the eyes and mouth are becoming less noticeable
- A plumper, more youthful appearance that looks completely natural
The collagen-building effects continue for months after your treatment series, meaning your skin actually continues improving long after your last session. This progressive improvement is why patients often say BBL gave them results that creams and facials never could.
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3. Calm Persistent Redness and Visible Blood Vessels

If you struggle with redness, you know how frustrating it is to feel like your face is always flushed, even when you're perfectly calm. Cold Amarillo winters make this worse: the combination of harsh outdoor wind and dry indoor heating creates the perfect storm for irritated, red, blotchy skin.
For patients dealing with rosacea, broken capillaries, or general facial redness, this constant inflammation isn't just cosmetic; it affects confidence. You might find yourself avoiding photos, piling on heavy makeup, or feeling self-conscious in bright lighting.
BBL technology offers genuine relief by targeting the hemoglobin in visible blood vessels. The light energy causes these dilated vessels to collapse and be reabsorbed by your body, significantly reducing the appearance of:
- Diffuse redness across the cheeks, nose, and chin
- Broken capillaries and spider veins on the face
- Rosacea flare-ups and persistent flushing
- Uneven skin tone caused by vascular irregularities
With my advanced training in laser technology, your BBL treatment will be customized to your specific skin concerns and sensitivity levels. Redness often requires a gentler approach with gradually increased settings over multiple sessions to achieve lasting results without irritation.
Book BBL4. Reclaim Your Natural Radiance and That Enviable Glow

There's a certain vitality that healthy skin has; a subtle luminosity that no highlighter on makeup contour can replicate. When your skin lacks this natural glow, you look exhausted even when you're well-rested, and aging becomes more apparent.
BBL addresses this at every level. By clearing pigmentation, building collagen, reducing redness, and improving overall skin quality, it creates a comprehensive transformation that brings back the radiance you thought was gone for good.
Patients consistently report:
- A noticeable glow that others comment on, even before makeup
- Skin that photographs beautifully in any lighting
- Enhanced clarity that makes you look refreshed and healthy
- Visible improvement after just one session, with continued enhancement over time
The minimal downtime associated with BBL means you can schedule treatments around your life without disruption. Many patients come in during lunch breaks and return to work immediately, with only minor redness that fades within hours.
Complimentary ConsultCombining BBL with Other Sciton Technologies for Maximum Results
While BBL delivers impressive results on its own, Jazi Romero often recommends combining it with complementary Sciton modalities for patients seeking comprehensive skin transformation.

Sciton Halo is a hybrid fractional laser that addresses texture concerns, deeper wrinkles, and significant sun damage by treating both superficial and deep skin layers simultaneously.
When paired with BBL, patients achieve both tone correction and texture refinement.

Sciton Moxi offers a gentler resurfacing option ideal for maintaining BBL results or for patients who want improvement with minimal downtime.
This non-ablative laser enhances skin quality and tone while being gentle enough for sensitive skin.
For patients committed to dramatic rejuvenation, Awaken Medical Aesthetics offers The Triple Threat:
My signature combination treatment using three different laser wavelengths in one session for comprehensive facial resurfacing. This advanced protocol addresses pigmentation, vascular concerns, texture, tone, and collagen stimulation all at once, delivering the kind of transformative results that typically require multiple separate treatments.
During your consultation, we will assess your specific concerns and recommend a treatment plan for overall skin rejuvenation tailored uniquely for you.
Deep Dive on IPL Photofacial with Sciton BBL at Awaken Medical Aesthetics
The sun damage staring back at you in the mirror didn't happen overnight. It's been building for years in layers your skincare routine can't reach. While creams work on the surface, decades of UV exposure have been breaking down collagen, dilating capillaries, and triggering stubborn pigmentation deep in your dermis. Our advanced IPL photofacial targets damage where it lives. Read more here.
Read More on BBL at AwakenWhy Winter Is Your Window of Opportunity
Light-based and laser treatments work best when your skin isn't being exposed to intense UV radiation.
Starting BBL now, during Amarillo's winter months, means you can complete an optimal treatment series while the Texas sun is at its weakest. By the time spring arrives and you're spending more time outdoors, your skin will be healed, protected, and absolutely glowing.
Experience the Awaken Difference
At Awaken Medical Aesthetics in Amarillo, every Sciton BBL treatment is performed by me. My medical background, combined with aesthetic artistry ensures that your treatment is not only safe and effective but truly personalized to your unique skin type, concerns, and goals.
Patients choose Awaken for results they can see and feel; the kind of improvement that makes the investment worthwhile and has them recommending us to everyone they know.
Ready to Transform Your Winter Skin?

If dullness, discoloration, redness, or aging skin is affecting your confidence, now is the time to take action. Winter won't last forever, and neither should your frustration with your complexion.
Schedule your personalized Sciton BBL consultation with Jazi Romero, FNP at Awaken Medical Aesthetics in Amarillo today and discover what truly effective skincare can do for you.
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