Meaning of IPL

IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light.  It basically lets you know that this is light based treatments and not a true laser.  One of the best IPL's on the market is the Sciton BBL as it has one of the broadest ranges of light and most power to achieve great results in less treatments.  The IPL is great for redness and brown spots, does very little for wrinkles, but can be used to tighten the skin if the device has a filter for this and has the power to go into the infrared spectrum. Although it is a great device to have, be weary of those who have nothing else in their office. This can lead to overpromises with this device and attempts to use it for everything from leg veins treatment to acne scars to blond hair removal (no laser or IPL can do this).  Ask to see results from the doctor themselves not just the ones the company sends.  Lastly, I have seen patients burned by others using this device so dont be fooled into thinking that because it is not a laser it cant burn you...it certainly can if used at the wrong settings