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Which Gives Better Results in Skin Appearance and Texture, IPL or LHE Photofacial?

asked 8 months ago by Layali
Latest answer by F. Victor Rueckl, MD
Question viewed 219 times
Tags: alternative, effectiveness

Which gives better results in skin appearance and texture, the IPL or LHE photofacial? I know that some say LHE is the newer technology and it gives better results for hair removal but I'm more concerned with the laser effects on the overall appearance of acne, scars, fine lines/wrinkles, broken capillaries, etc.

2 answers to Which Gives Better Results in Skin Appearance and Texture, IPL or LHE Photofacial?

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IPL vs LHE

IPL targets colors in the skin, like reds and browns, which is why it's effective to treat hyperpigmentation, freckles, flushing from rosacea, small capillaries, and other brown/red spots. Texture is not greatly improved with either IPL or LHE, as no skin is removed during either of these. If you want significant textural changes, you will need to do eMatrix or Fraxel, something semi-ablative. LHE photofacials are minimally effective at best. I have seen little to no results from these... more
F. Victor Rueckl, MD

Las Vegas Dermatologist

www.lakesdermatology.com

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IPL will remove some reds and browns from the skin. Skin texture is improved with ablative and non ablative technolgies.

If you want to get rid of redness, freckles and age spots, IPL is a good Choice. If you want to improve texture, I would recommend some type of resurfacing with ablative or non ablative technologies like the eMatrix, Fraxel Restore or Fraxel Repair Lasers or even a TCA Peel. The LHE photofacial will not change the texture very much and is not as effective at getting rids or reds and browns in the skin as other technologies.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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