The IPL is one of the newer therapies for the facial rejuvenation.  Unlike the lasers, which use intense and focused light, the IPL uses intense broadband light.  Although the IPL delivers energy to both the superficial epidermis and the deeper dermis layers of the skin, the epidermis is spared from the damage.  Thus, there is virtually no recovery time.  In the studies that have been performed so far, the IPL can smooth the skin, remove age spots, freckles, melasma, and even visible blood vessels.  The IPL may tighten the skin and improve the fine lines, but it does not affect the wrinkles.