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Mary Lupo, MD answers: What is the difference between IPL treatment and IPL Photofacial?

They are listed as two seperate categories on this site and have very different satisfaction levels


Mary Lupo, MD
9 months ago
By Mary Lupo, MD - New Orleans Dermatologist

IPL and IPL photofacial are used interchangeably, but there are vast differences in the power of various machines. In my experience (I have been doing IPL since 1999), the Ellipse and Lumenis devices give better results. It is best to discuss the options with your dermatologist, providing they have experience. You can also use the physician finder on company web sites, but be sure the doctors have other credentials, not just that they bought a machine. Good luck.

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