Lumecca (IPL)
Lumecca IPL the most powerful intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy available to treat pigmentation, pigmented lesions, redness and vascular lesions. It is a Health Canada approved device that offers unmatched results, with significant improvements in skin complexion, clarity and overall radiance within a single treatment
Lumecca is the most powerful intense pulsed light (IPL) to treat pigmented and vascular lesions. Lumecca operates using photothermolysis, which provides a photofacial through the delivery of a comfortable light treatment.
An IPL photofacial uses double and triple pulses of light, depending on your skin type and condition. Using a broad spectrum of light produces a ripple effect that reaches several layers deep into the skin. The depth of this penetration, as well as the specific light wavelength, are carefully controlled.The intense pulsed light warms up the skin and uses heat to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. These light pulses not only target superficial pigmentation or redness, but also penetrate to the collagen-stimulating layers of the skin.
Result: Your skin is stimulated to produce new collagen and connective tissue, giving your skin a younger, smoother appearance.
Sun-damaged skin
Enlarged pores
Fine lines and wrinkles
Rosacea
Age spots (sun-induced freckles)
Most benign brown pigments
Dilated blood vessels
Redness caused by broken capillaries (telangiectasia)
Lumecca can be used on all areas of the body. The most common areas of treatment are zones that are regularly exposed to the sun. This often includes the face, neck, décolletage, legs, hands and arms.
Avoid direct, excessive sun exposure or tanning one month prior to treatment.
During treatment there will be a bright flash of light from Lumecca, and a sensation on your skin that feels like a light snap from an elastic band. Redness and a slight warming of the skin are normal after treatment and usually subside within an hour. Over the next 24-48 hours you may see a darkening of pigmented spots; in the week afterwards the pigmented lesions flake off, leading to an evening out of skin tone. After treating vascular lesions you may see the vein blanch and disappear or a color change in the vessel which dissipates after a few days.
An improved skin appearance can be noted after the first session. Multiple sessions provide even better results. Treatment regime depends on the severity of skin damage, skin type, type of treatment (vascular vs sun damage) and energy settings.
Sun damage and skin complexion results can be seen a few days after the first session. The skin will continue to look younger and more brilliant over time with most visible results after 1-2 weeks. Having multiple photofacial sessions will improve the final result. For vascular treatments such as facial telangiectasias, results can be seen in up to 2 weeks.
Most patients do not experience any side effects and any skin reaction usually resolves within a few hours. Patients may find they are sensitive to sunlight immediately after treatment. It is recommended to avoid direct sunlight and tanning.