Pearl Laser: Q&A

Ask a Question

IPL or Pearl Laser Treatment for Brown Spots, Fine Wrinkes and Acne Scars

I am a 40 year old women with moderate sun damage, some fine lines around the eyes & red marks/small indents on my cheeks from Acne. I have been told the Pearl (nonfractional) goes 100 microns deep into the skin vs 1000 microns for a Pearl Fractional, & that is the same depth as an IPL. Is this correct & if so, can I really expect better results from the Pearl (non-fractional) than an IPL? Can you tell me what to expect for the recovery period for the Pearl compared to the IPL and Fractional?

Tags:
age 35-44 sun damage comparison final result recommendation
Comment on this
2 Doctor Answers | Asked by 6836anon in San Diego
+1

Pearl Laser

For red marks, IPL is best, and the browns, the IPL is my preferred device. They are two totally different devices and are complementary, not either-or choices. The IPL is non-ablative, and will not tighten the skin the way Pearl or fractional will. I like to use all 3 on patients with specific concerns. Pearl/Fractional micro ablates the skin in a fractional pattern, the IPL covers everything.
+1

Pearl vs. IPL

It's difficult to say exactly how much recovery time you will need from a procedure, especially when we're talking about IPL, Pearl and Pearl Fractional.  Each of these treatments can vary greatly in their intensity, which will in turn influence the recovery period.   Generally speaking, Pearl should be better able to address color and texture than IPL.  For any acne scars, pitting or deeper lines, I would definitely recommend the Pearl Fractional... more

You might also like...

Real Stories

Ouch! - Melbourne, Australia

Hello all, my experience. i am a 55 year old male farmer and have worked outdoors most...

View 53 related stories

Before + After Photos

Pearl Pearl
View 23 Pearl Laser photos
Doctors will not see your comments on their answers. If you'd like to follow up, please go here to ask another question.

Comments (0)

Ask a Question

These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.

Welcome Back

Sign in with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Forgot your password?

Don't have an account? Create one now.

Join RealSelf

Join with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Please enter a valid email address
 Did you mean ?

By creating an account, you are indicating that you have read and accept the RealSelf Terms of Use.

Already a member? Sign In.

Retrieve your password

Enter your username or email address and we will send you a link to login.

Check your email

Check your email. We've sent you a link to reset your password.

Ok