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IPL for Fat Loss?

I have heard so much lately concerning fat loss with IPL's but it is my understanding that it is the RF in lasers that cause fat loss. I am due to have an IPL next month and I would appreciate info on this. Thank you.

Asked 32 months ago by BARBARA in TEXAS in Conroe, Texas

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IPL for fat loss?

Hello, I am assuming that you are referring to the process of photorejuvenation when you refer to an IPL treatment. The IPL device that I know of very well was first developed by ESC in the early 1990's Since then there have been more that 15 different companies and each product has a twist on either how the light is filtered, adding suction, electrical current, etc. So to discuss each device and it's +/- is beyond the scope of this Blog. If any IPL company "could" reduce... more

Michael Kulick, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

IPL does not affect underlying fat.

Dear Barbara, I have been using a Palomar StarLux IPL for hair removal, and PhotoFacials for years. I have not seen fat-loss as a problem. I don't think fat-loss is possible with IPL, since the light energy does not penetrate through the skin. Best regards.