Lumecca IPL Photofacial
Lumecca is one of the most powerful intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments on the market. This treatment delivers up to 3 times more energy than other IPLs and drastically improves pigmentation, superficial vessels, and overall skin tone. Lumecca provides a photo-facial through the delivery of a comfortable light treatment and can be used on all areas of the body. The most common areas of treatment are those that are regularly exposed to the sun. This often includes the face, neck, décolletage, legs, hands and arms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of Lumecca IPL Photofacial
Improves skin tone and texture, reduces visible signs of aging, treats sun damage and hyperpigmentation, removes unwanted blood vessels and minimizes redness/inflammation.
What does it feel like?
Patients report a tingly or a mild snap sensation. Most patient report to tolerate the treatment well with no or very minimal discomfort. There is no need for anesthetic.
What is the downtime?
There is no physical downtime and social downtime for most patients is very minimal. An IPL treatment targets and causes the pigment to surface first and then it dissipates. Depending on the severity of underlaying pigment each patient will experience a different recovery and social downtime. However make-up can be applied 1 day post-treatment so most people do return to their normal activities right away.
How long does it take?
Depending on the treatment area, Lumecca treatment typically takes 20-30 minutes.
How many treatment sessions will I need?
Recommended treatments protocol is a series of three sessions. However most patients do see a significant improvement in just 1-2 sessions compared to a standard IPL which requires 4-6 sessions.
When will I see results?
Lumecca provides excellent results in as little as 1-3 sessions, compared to other IPL treatments that can take 4-6 sessions. After just a single session, patients notice significant improvements in their complexion and clarity of the skin.