A discussion - Laser versus IPL™ versus VPL™ (Variable Pulsed Light)

There is a lot of confusion in the Aesthetics Industry today. Two years ago, laser experts said Pulsed Light(PL) was no comparison to laser. They said it was underpowered and not very effective for any treatments other than hair removal IF the hair was considerably darker than the skin. They were partially correct. Most early generation PL's were fixed pulsed, underpowered devices trying to compete with the much more powerful laser.

Pulsed Light, Intense Pulsed Light , and Variable Pulsed Light (VPL™)

Pulsed Light, or Intense Pulsed Light Sources are being used today around the world to treat: Unwanted hair - on all body parts and skin types (except white hair); Vascular Lesions; Rosacea, Spider Veins, Thread Veins, Cherry Spots; Facial Blood Vessels; Telangiectasia; Port Wine Stains & Hemangiomas; Sun Damage / Freckles; Fine lines and wrinkles; Tattoos...

What is micro pulsing and why is it better than a single pulse (the VPL™ advantage)?

The purpose of any photo-thermal treatment is to raise the temperature of the target to a critical level, usually about 70°C, while making sure the surrounding tissue, and in particular the epidermal melanin layer, stays at a safe level (usually less than 45-50°C). The majority of any visible light which falls on skin tissue is absorbed by the melanin in the epidermis, the melanin in the hair shaft and red blood cells (red blood cells absorb mainly blue, yellow and green light).