based IPL devices?
A laser is a high energy device that controls the way energized atoms release photons or light energy A LED (light emitting diode) is a light with no filament and little heat that is illuminated by the movement of electrons in a semiconductor material. Q: Why should I choose LED-based systems? A: ==> Laser based systems: * Are medical devices that must be operated under the care of a physician (usually either a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon). * Require a cooling application to the face prior to the treatment. * Will generate heat on the patients face and if improperly used, it can and will burn the skin. * Cannot be used on a person with medium to dark skin. Darker skin will absorb too much light and the person will be burned. * Costs for laser treatments are generally between $350 and $700, with some dermatologists charging up to $1000 per treatment. Multiple treatments are required. ==> LED-based systems: * Are not medical devices and do not have to be operated in a doctors offi