What is the difference between BBL and IPL?

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Is it just the manufacturers or is there a difference in overall treatment and effectiveness?

Steven K. White, Sr., MD · Answer

IPL Indicated one wave-Length ; BBL covers and array of wave-lengths depending on the problem you are treating.  We use IPL with velashape and BBL on faces, arms, etc.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

BBL is broad-band light that covers an array of wavelengths. To me, none of these are that great for treating aesthetic skin issues because the wavelengths are very high. Most aesthetic skin issues are best targeted in the 500-600 range. IPL (intense pulsed light) targets those ranges much better. A lot of IPLs are in the 600-700 range, but if you can find someone who has an IPL in the 500 range, that will target much more aesthetic needs and discolorations. I just got the InMode Lumecca which is 515 and 580 and the effects of it are better than any BBL or IPL I've seen before. And I've had pretty much every manufacturer at one time or another. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
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