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Light therapy is often the treatment chosen for areas of pigmentation and redness in the skin. Both IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and BBL (BroadBand Light) are light therapy treatments.
BBL is the acronym for Broad Based Light source, and is a brand name of a particular IPL machine. IPL is the acronym for Intense Pulsed Light. Laser is an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. Laser indicates a single wavelength of light that will then be absorbed by the target being treated. Most commonly, the "target" is pigment (freckles, sun spots, or hair follicles), oxyhemoglobin (blood vessels, redness of the face), or water (skin rejuvenation). IPL uses multiple wavelengths of light to treat several conditions during the same treatment. In the past, most IPLs were not as effective as lasers for treating certain conditions such as telangectasias or spider veins. Best of luck,Suneel Chilukuri, M.D.
BBL is a type of IPL. I've used different IPL systems and like the BBL best. It offers several unique advantages, such as integrated contact cooling, the ability to dial in the exact temperature setting for the cooling tip, and the ability to use a small spot size for treatment of a...
Melasma is a very common stubborn condition. While there are no permanent solutions there are many good ways to manage this condition. BBL is probably not the best treatment for melasma as light based therapies can make the condition worse. I would suggest following a good skin care...
Thank you for your question.Certain IPL/BBL devices can treat olive skin types, while being performed by a very knowledgeable provider. Settings of these devices vary with skin types and it is important to use the correct settings. There are skincare products and treatments that can be...
