Intense Pulsed Light

Aleksandra Predota, Board-Certified APRN FNP-C in Middletown, RI

Why choose Scientiphika Medical Spa for your Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatment?
  • Every patient receives dedicated personal care.
  • Patients typically begin seeing results after their first visit!
  • Our convenient location in Middletown, RI has appointment times that work with many busy schedules.
  • We offer same-day aesthetic service appointments.
  • Call us today for our introductory pricing

How do I know that the Spectrum Laser IPL is right for me?

  • Scientiphika Med Spa’s Spectrum Laser effectively treats a variety of skin conditions including pigmentation, uneven texture and tone, acne, age spots, sun damage, moles, birthmarks, rosacea, and broken blood vessels.
  • IPL is also a very popular choice for hair reduction!
  • Unlike lasers, IPL can treat a variety of skin conditions at the same time.
  • Also unlike traditional lasers, IPL isn’t a focused beam of light. Instead, IPL delivers pulses of multiple wavelengths of light across the skin.
  • As the light penetrates down to the second layer of skin, it allows the cells to absorb its energy, heat up, and eventually destroy the pigmentation within the cell.

What can I expect during my IPL treatment?

  • The benefits of IPL are many and include minimal discomfort, no injections or incisions, and no downtime.
  • Allow 15 to 60 minutes for your treatment, depending on the size of the area and desired results.
  • Following the application of an anesthetic numbing cream, during the treatment you may simply notice a warm sensation and snapping feeling (like a rubber band) during treatment.
  • Right after the IPL treatment, you’re welcome to re-apply your makeup, if desired.

How long before I will see results?

  • Depending on your aesthetic goals, a series of 3 treatments may be recommended in order to see the best results
Before & After Photos
FAQ's
How does IPL work?

IPL works on the same principles that lasers do – light energy is absorbed by targeted cells (chromophores) with color in the skin. The light energy is converted to heat energy, which causes damage to the specific target area. The light heats cells in the skin and breaks them down. The body then removes the damaged tissue naturally. 

How does it feel?

During the procedure, people may feel a pinching sensation. Some individuals have described this as a feeling  similar to an elastic band being “snapped” on the skin. The treatment sensation is typically described as moderate and very tolerable. 

What do I need to be aware of before my appointment?

  • It is imperative that you avoid significant sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 4 weeks prior to your treatment. 
  • Avoid applying self-tanner for 2 weeks prior to treatment. 
  • Avoid aspirin and Ibuprofen for one week prior to your treatment. Inform the doctor if you are taking blood thinners or regularly take aspirin or ibuprofen. 
  • Avoid alcohol for 2 days prior to treatment. 
  • Inform the doctor if have taken Accutane (oral acne medication) in the past year.