Lumecca IPL
Reveal your skin’s natural radiance with Lumecca, the gold standard in intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments. Whether you’re looking to fade sun damage, reduce redness from rosacea, or eliminate stubborn age spots and freckles, Lumecca delivers powerful, visible results with minimal downtime. Just one session can noticeably improve skin tone, clarity, and overall complexion. Backed by science, IPL technology not only treats pigmentation and vascular concerns but also helps slow the skin’s aging process at a cellular level. Experience brighter, more even skin—effortlessly. Book your consultation today!
First time patients first go through a consultation so that our experts can better identify your needs! During your consultation, you are asked to complete a brief questionnaire that asks about your health conditions, general health history, past health issues, allergies etc. This will help us better assist you. The first appointment may take slightly longer compared to successive sessions.
What is Lumecca IPL?
Lumecca is one of the most advanced intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments available for targeting pigmented and vascular lesions. Often referred to as a Photofacial, it delivers remarkable improvements in skin tone and clarity after just one session. This treatment is highly effective for reducing red and brown spots, sun damage, freckles, age spots, rosacea, and facial veins by selectively targeting pigmentation. A recent 10-year Harvard study found that IPL treatments can slow the aging process at a cellular level, helping to maintain a youthful complexion over time.
The Lumecca IPL Treatment
Lumecca treatments typically take 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the treatment area, skin type, and specific concerns. It can be used on any part of the body, with the most common areas being those frequently exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck, décolletage, legs, hands, and arms. During the procedure, patients experience a bright flash of light and a mild elastic-like sensation. Temporary redness and warmth are normal post-treatment and usually fade within an hour.
The Benefits
- Superb anti-aging benefits without surgery
- Short treatment time with no downtime
- Helps with skin concerns that cannot be treated with other methods
- Fewer sessions required to achieve results
Treats:
- Hyper-pigmentation & discolouration
- Sun damage & age spots
- Freckle reduction
- Rosacea reduction
- Vascular lesions
FAQ's
The best candidate is someone who has an uneven complexion with signs of discoloration or visible veins on their skin. Lumecca treatments may also work to improve the look of fine lines.
- Fewer treatments are needed—just 1-2 sessions compared to the 6-8 typically required with other IPL devices.
- A high pulse repetition rate and larger treatment area allow for quicker sessions.
- The sapphire tip provides a strong cooling effect, eliminating the need for topical numbing.
- No downtime is required—this IPL treatment doesn’t cause peeling or prolonged redness. Post-care simply involves minimizing sun exposure and applying sunscreen for a few weeks.
Lumecca treatments typically take 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the treatment area, skin type, and specific concerns.
You may start noticing improvements in sun damage and skin tone within a few days of your first session. Your skin will continue to appear more youthful and radiant over time, with the most noticeable results emerging after 1-2 weeks. Multiple photofacial sessions can enhance the overall outcome. For vascular treatments like facial telangiectasias, results may take up to two weeks to become visible.
During the treatment, you’ll experience a bright flash of light from the Lumecca device, accompanied by a mild elastic-like sensation. It’s normal for the skin to appear slightly red and feel warm afterward, but this typically fades within an hour.
The procedure is painless and faster than treatments with other IPL systems, making it a quick and comfortable option.
In the first 24-48 hours, pigmented spots may darken before gradually shedding over the next week, revealing a more even skin tone. When treating vascular lesions, the vein may lighten, fade, or change color temporarily, with these effects diminishing within a few days.
Most patients do not experience any side effects and any skin reaction usually resolves within a few hours.
Expect a brief “downtime” of about 2-5 days as any redness, swelling, and flaking of sunspots subside. A mild sunburn-like sensation may occur after treatment but typically fades within a few hours.
You can receive a treatment every 3-4 weeks. Clients should avoid tanning and excessive sun exposure a month prior to the treatment.
Avoid tanning for at least 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after your treatment, and wear sunscreen. You should also avoid hot baths, massages, or any treatment that requires direct contact with the skin for the first 2 days after your treatment. You can apply makeup directly after your appointment, however make sure to apply SPF beforehand.
Before & Afters
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