Is IPL the same as red light therapy?

RLT is different from laser or intense pulsed light (IPL) therapies because it doesn’t cause damage to the skin surface. Laser and pulsed light therapies work by causing controlled damage to the outer layer of the skin, which then induces tissue repair.

Is IPL the same as blue light treatment?

When our Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) energy-based treatment is paired with the Blu-U® Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator and the Levulan® Kerastick, this incredible procedure can even be used to treat actinic keratoses (rough, scaly patches) which can develop into precancerous lesions.

Can IPL damage eyes?

The fact that IPL is not a laser may give people a false sense of security regarding damage to the eye. The cases presented give evidence that periorbital IPL treatment may permanently affect pigmented intraocular structures.

Does IPL shrink pores?

The IPL energy also stimulates collagen production, which may help shrink enlarged pores and reduce the appearance of fine lines, enhancing the skin’s overall health and appearance.

Does IPL improve collagen?

In the process of heating up your skin, IPL encourages the production of more collagen. It stimulates the natural process by which your body repairs all kinds of damage. Once produced, the collagen goes to work on improving the effects of sun damage and the other factors that make your skin look more age.

Is IPL better than laser?

IPL is like using a strong light bulb and is usually cheaper than laser treatments. IPL works best for those with dark hair, as those with darker and thicker hair absorb the light a lot better so the results will show better.

Is IPL the same as laser?

It is often mistaken that IPL and lasers are the same. IPL is an Intense Pulse Light that treats using a full spectrum of light with different scattered wave lengths, while a laser uses one specific wavelength of light.

What is the difference between BBL and IPL?

IPL and BBL are actually just different names for the same treatment. IPL stands for intense pulsed light, and BBL for broad band light. They are essentially the same treatment, but marketed by different companies. This is similar to Fraxel, Pixel and Profractional- they are all fractional laser treatments, with different brand names.

Are led photofacial better than IPL?

As the name suggests, IPL photofacial delivers very high energy to the skin whereas LED light therapy uses a lower energy level. During an IPL treatment, light is absorbed more deeply while LED is considered a gentler therapy. Thus, IPL provides a more effective treatment outcome in a broad range.