What is the difference between IPL and BBL facial treatments?

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I am 50 ish and have sun damaged skin and brown spots. I have read that BBL treats fine lines also. Looking for something to give me more even skin tone, erasing brown spots that REALLY works.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.IPL (intense pulse light) and BBL (broad band light) provide the same type of treatment, just different names. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment.I hope this helps.

Hooman Khorasani, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.IPL (intense pulse light) and BBL (broad band light) are the same type of treatment under different names. These treatments work well for improving skin tone, reducing redness and erasing brown spots.
As always, an in-person consultation with a board certified dermatologist with cosmetic training is the best way to assess your needs and provide medical advice.

James Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSC · Answer

IPL and BBL are the same thing, just different words. IPL is the typical way to describe it. It stands for Intense Pulsed Light. I certainly has been shown to work on brown spots. If you are interested in learning more and how it works, check out a link I posted to an article I wrote on the topic. James P. Bonaparte, MD, MSc, FRCSCJB Cosmetics and Facial Surgery Center of OttawaHead and Neck Surgerypracticing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAssistant Professor, University of OttawaOttawa, Ontario, Canada

Jennifer Greer, MD · Answer

IPL and BBL are actually just different names for the same treatment. IPL stands for intense pulsed light, and BBL for broad band light. They are essentially the same treatment, but marketed by different companies. This is similar to Fraxel, Pixel and Profractional- they are all fractional laser treatments, with different brand names.

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Interesting question.IPL is intense pulse lightBBL is broad band light, which is a type of IPL.BBL also stands for Brazilian butt lift (fat transfer to the bottom) and bilateral breast lift.IPL, BBL, skin peels, Hydrafacial MD, and microneedling with prp can all offer  treatments for hyperpigmentation, acne, and general skin Rejuvenation.Best. Dr Brecht Seattle, Wa

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