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V-beam Vs. IPL, How do They Differ?

asked 6 months ago by Skitterish in Boston, MA
Latest answer by Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD
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Tags: alternative, benefit, effectiveness

I would like to get IPL but have read too mush about potential harm to subcutaneous layers, and long term side effects. What is the risk for V-beam long term side effects? Vis-a-vis IPL, how deeply does the V-beam penetrate? Also I have heard it called a "pulsed dye laser" Can you explain a little about what that means and how it works?

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V-Beam and IPL are different devices that can achieve similar results.

V-Beam and IPL are different devices that can achieve similar results. The V-Beam is a single wavelength device ( a LASER ) with wavelengths in the range of 585 nm to 600 nm. It includesonly ONE wavelength of light within each pulse emitted. It absorbs hemoglobin (its target within blood vessels) and destroys capillaries and other small vessels. The IPL stands for Intense Pulse Light and it includes MULTIPLE light wavelengths within the same pulse emitted. There are many different ranges... more
Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD

Miami Dermatologic Surgeon

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