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These are two very different types of laser/light devices.The Affirm is a laser, a non-ablative fractional laser that penetrates through the skin. The IPL is light device that mainly works on the surface of the skin.The Affirm actually penetrates through the skin making microscopic holes through the epidermis and into the dermis. This acts to remove unwanted pigment (brown spots) from the skin, remove sun damage and rebuild collagen. The overall effect after a series of 4-6 treatments is more even skin tone, and smoother skin.The IPL is a light device that works on brown spots and redness or small blood vessels. A series of treatments will help even skin tone but does little for rebuilding collagen and tightening skin.The two devices actually complement each other and when used in combination produce excellent results as minimal downtime treatments.
IPL (intense pulsed light) is not a laser, but rather avery bright light that, shone on the skin, helps even out minor color irregularities - especially red and brown spots. It stays mainly on the surface. The Affirm fractional laser is a concentrated laser that makes pinpoint penetrations through the skin down to where the collagen can be stimulated. It is ideal if there are fine lines. It works as much from underneath the skin as from the surface. Depending on the main goal, you could start with one treatment type, wait abouit 3 months, then evaluate to see if the other would be feasible.
The great benefit here is that you get 2 laser treatments simultaneously. The Fraxel and most similar systems are generally 1540nm wavelength laser that emit fractional energy 800 microns to 1600 microns into the skin. The Affirm emits 2 wavelengths 1 that most of the energy ends up at 300...
Thank you for your question. The Affirm laser is a fractional resurfacing technology to remove wrinkles, improve skin texture and pigmentation. After 10 days of treatment you should see some skin tightening. Please make sure you seek treatment from a board-certified specialist.
Thermage or Pelleve which are both radiofrequency devices are designed to heat and tighten the skin. This creates an overall tightening or lifting effect. The affirm is a fractionated laser that is primarily designed to treat early wrinkles, pigmentation and create an overall...
