Lumecca IPL
Lumecca is the most powerful intense pulsed light (IPL) laser on the market to treat pigmented and vascular lesions. On the face, It is often referred to as a Photofacial, but can be used anywhereon the body. After just one use, patients noticeamazing improvements in the complexion, problematic acne, pore size and overall clarity of the skin.
It is the treatment of choice for treating red/brown spots and sun damage. Since the IPL is attracted to color, it will help get rid of freckles, age spots, Rosacea, acne and surgical scars and facial veins. Harvard recently did a study over 10 years that shows how an IPL slows down the aging process inside the cells, thus slowing down the overall aging of your skin!
BENEFITS OF IPL:
Lumecca is the most powerful intense pulsed light (IPL) laser on the market to treat pigmented and vascular lesions. It is often referred to as a Photofacial. After just one use, patients notice significant improvements in the complexion and clarity of the skin. It is the treatment of choice for treating red/brown spots and sun damage. Since the IPL is attracted to color, it will help get rid of freckles, age spots, Rosacea and facial veins. Harvard recently did a study over 10 years that shows how an IPL slows down the aging process inside the cells, thus slowing down the overall aging of your skin!
When Should I Have A Lumecca IPL Treatment?
A Lumecca IPL can be performed any time of the year. However, his laser seeks color therefore clients should avoid having a tan (real of fake) 3 weeks prior to the treatment.
Why Is The Lumecca IPL Better Than Other IPLs?
- The number of treatments is less: 1-2 treatments compared to 6-8 with other IPL devices.
- A high pulse repetition rate and a larger area that can be treated at a time to reduce the treatment time for each session.
- The tip of the device is made of sapphire which causes a strong cooling sensation and gets rid of the need for topical numbing.
- There is no recovery time: the IPL does not cause peeling or redness following treatment. The only things that are required post-treatment is limiting sun exposure and wearing sunscreen for a couple of weeks following treatment.
You can have a treatment every 4-6 weeks.
What Areas Do You Treat With A Lumecca?
You can use it everywhere on the body to achieve a clear complexion. The most common places are the: face, neck, décolletage, and hands as these areas are often exposed to the sun. However, arms, legs, shoulders, bald heads, and backs are becoming quite popular requested areas to be treated as people are looking to tackle sun damaged skin.
AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS:
DO NOT:
- USE HARSH TOPICAL PRODUCTS SUCH AS RETINOLS AND GLYCOLIC ACID PRODUCTS FOR ONE WEEK AFTER
- GET DIRECT SUN EXPOSURE ON THE TREATED AREA FOR 4-6 WEEKS BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR TREATMENT
- PICK, RUB, OR EXFOLIATE DARK SPOTS
- TAKE HOT SHOWERS, BATHS OR SAUNAS FOR AT LEAST48 HOURS AFTER
- PARTICIPATE IN STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES FOR 24-48 HOURS AFTER
- SMOKE FOR 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO TREATMENT
- APPLY SELF-TANNER FOR 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO TREATMENT. THE IPL WILL TARGET ANY ARTIFICIAL COLOR CAUSING BURNS.
REMEMBER:
- YOU MAY HAVE A MILD SUNBURN (BURNING) SENSATION FOLLOWING THE TREATMENT THAT IS USUALLY GONE WITHIN A FEW HOURS
- YOU MAY EXPERIENCE SWELLING. THIS IS NORMAL
- YOUR SKIN WILL BE FRAGILE FOR 2-3 DAYS, USE GENTLE PRODUCTS
- ANY DAMAGED OR PIGMENTED SKIN WILL DARKEN AFTER THE TREATMENTS FOR A FEW DAYS
- THIS DARKEN SPOTS WILL NATURAL SLOUGH OFF OWN THEIR OWN. IT'S IMPORTANT NOT TO PICK OR EXFOLIATE THEM PREMATURELY FOR AT LEAST 7 DAYS
- RESULTS CAN EXPECTED BETWEEN 4-14 DAYS AFTER TREATMENT. EVERYONE HAS A DIFFERENT JOURNEY, DON'T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS!
- SUNSCREEN IS A MUST ALL THE TIME, BUT ESPECIALLY AFTER IPL