IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
IPL uses a broad spectrum of light to target pigment and visible redness. It is commonly used for sunspots, freckling and uneven tone, often with minimal downtime.
Lasers
Lasers use a single, focused wavelength. Non-ablative lasers like ClearLift address tone and texture with little downtime, while resurfacing lasers like Erbium address more advanced sun damage and texture with more recovery.
Choosing between them
Skin type, the depth of damage and how much downtime you can plan for all matter. Some plans use both at different stages.
Published by Pearl Med Spa, Boca Raton, FL. This article is for education only and is not medical advice; individual results vary.