Great questions. IPL is a wonderful tool and in my practice, the very best way to resolve broken capillaries and overall redness. It also can, in the same treatment, get rid of age related brown spots, give and overall radiance and the Sciton BBL has been shown to slow skin aging and is without a doubt, the best in class form of IPL.That being said, an IPL treatment is like a car race and both the car and the driver matter. IPL is a very operator-dependent procedure and you want to seek out someone with a lot of experience and training who focuses on light and laser treatments.
I could not agree more with the answer provided by Dr. Eshaghian. IPL is a great treatment for redness and pigment, and can be used for facial rejuvenation, acne and hair removal. These devices all use the same technology to provide results. Look for a provider who has experience and takes care to explain the treatment and expectations. Any IPL device can cause complications (such as burns) so finding someone who knows what they are doing is much more important than the manufacturer of the device.