IPL is great for hair removal, and treating unwanted brown-spots and redness.

Eric M. Joseph, MD answers: Differences between IPL and LED skin treatment?

Trying to choose between 6

Intense Pulse Light (IPL)

  treatments or 24 sessions of sitting in front of an Infrared/Red light skin therapy lamp. The latter is more passive and is less expensive. Both are at the same derm's office. Does anyone know the differences?


Eric M. Joseph, MD
5 months ago
By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

We have been using the Palomar StarLux for several years with great success. It's FDA approved for permanent hair removal, and PhotoFacials. A PhotoFacial uses IPL to eliminate unwanted brown spots and redness from conditions like rosacea.

For specific information about LED therapy, you should ask your dermatologist. I'm not sure what benefits you'll get from LED.

Best regards.

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