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. In just 1-3 sessions Lumecca improves the appearance of:
- Age spots (red/brown) pigmentations
- Vascular lesions such as facial telangiectasias (spider veins) and poikiloderma
- Rosacea (redness)
- Freckles
- Sun damage
LUMECCA PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
- Avoid any tanning for 6 weeks prior to treatment. This includes any form of self-tanners.
- Do not use any retinol products (or products containing tretinoin) or exfoliants on the area to be treated for one week. Avoid Accutane (or isotretinoin products) for 6 months prior.
- Let our practitioner know if you have a history of hyperpigmentation.
- Photosensitizing medications including doxycycline and minocycline should be discontinued three days prior to the treatment.
- Anticipate a social “downtime” of 2-3 days before any redness, swelling and sloughing of the sunspots has subsided.
- Avoid retinol and other irritant topical agents (Benzoyl peroxide, AHAs, BHAs) for 4 days prior to treatment.
- If applicable, please come clean-shaven in the areas to be treated
LUMECCA POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
- You may have a mild sunburn (burning) sensation following the treatment that is usually gone within a few hours. Skin redness is normal and may last a few days.
- There may be a slight amount of swelling.
- Crusting or blistering is uncommon and not serious. Pigmented areas may begin to flake after a few days.
- Cold compresses may be useful for the first 24 hours.
- Your skin will be fragile for 2-3 days. Use gentle cleansers, do not rub the skin, and avoid hot water during this time.
- Do not use any retinoids, tretinoins, alpha or beta hydroxy products, vitamin C products, scrub, exfoliate, or have chemical peels performed on the areas treated area for one week.
- Makeup can be applied immediately if the skin is not broken. We recommend mineral based makeup.
- Avoid the sun and use sun block.
- Avoid excessive heat or friction to the treated area (heavy exercise, saunas).
- Sunspots and age spots will DARKEN with the treatments BEFORE they begin to respond and resolve. This is expected and a normal part of the process. Do not pick, scrub and exfoliate these spots. Allow them to shed on their own.