lumecca laser photofacial in Richmond VA

IPL Skin Treatments

Lumecca IPL Laser Photofacial

What is Lumecca™?

Lumecca is the most powerful intense pulsed light (IPL) to treat pigmented and vascular lesions. After just one use, patients notice significant improvements in the complexion and clarity of the skin. Lumecca operates using photothermolysis, which provides a photofacial through the delivery of a comfortable light treatment. 

What are the benefits of a Laser PhotoFacial ?

In just 1-3 laser photofacial sessions, Lumecca IPL treatments improve the appearance of: 

  • age spots (red/brown pigmentations)
  • vascular lesions such as facial telangiectasias (spider veins) and poikiloderma (red or brown spots)
  • rosacea (redness) 
  • freckles
  • sun damage

What areas can be treated with a PhotoFacial? 

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. 

What should I expect during and after a laser PhotoFacial? 

During laser photofacial 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. 

How many PhotoFacial sessions are recommended? 

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. 

How quickly will I see results?

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. 

How can I get started?

Before scheduling this service, we require a consultation with one of our Aesthetic Nurses. Please call (804) 517-5168 to schedule your consultation today!

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infographic for Lumecca IPL laser photofacial showing sun damage, freckles, vascular lesions, and age spots

FAQs

Those with tanned or naturally darker skin (Fitzpatrick Scale 5 or 6) may not be good candidates for IPL treatments due to the risk of unwanted changes to skin pigmentation.

Avoid direct, excessive sun exposure or tanning one month prior to Lumecca IPL Photofacial treatments. 

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 an IPL treatment. It is recommended to avoid direct sunlight and tanning. 

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