WHAT IS LUMECCA IPL?

IPL(Intense Pulsed Light) is a non-invasive technology that uses light therapy to eliminate age spots, sun spots, freckles and other unsightly discolorations of the skin. It also treats benign vascular lesions such as superficial capillaries and rosacea. This can be a great option for people who are concerned about an uneven skin tone and are seeking a quality, convenient treatment.

Advanced Lumecca IPL technology works by emitting powerful pulses of light wavelengths, which creates a thermal effect. These wavelengths penetrate the dermis and are absorbed by the pigment in the skin, destroying the damaged skin cells without causing harm to the healthy cells. This, in turn, reduces the appearance of spots, freckles, and other lesions in order to restore a smooth skin tone. 

After just one or two treatment sessions, many patients see a noticeable improvement in their skin tone, with a reduction in spots, blemishes, and redness.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

BENEFIT

The Lumecca IPL device is highly effective due to its optimised power and output. With a high pulse repetition rate and an inbuilt cooling tip, patients have the opportunity to reach their skin goals in fewer treatments than other IPL devices, and with greater comfort.

  • – Reduction of pigmented lesions (sun spots)
  • – Reduction of vascular lesions
  • – Skin rejuvenation
  • – Acne treatment

* Pigmented lesions are spots that appear due to an excess of pigment in the skin, which can include age spots, sun damage, poikiloderma, and freckles. Vascular lesions are caused by blood vessels and can include telangiectasias, angiomas, and rosacea.

PROCEDURE

  • Time of Procedure: 30 mins 
  • Course of Procedures: generally 2~3 sessions but it depends on the treatment result, 1 month apart

DOWNTIME & AFTERCARE

After treatment, it is normal to experience some heat and redness in the treated area. Your pigmented spots may then darken over the next 24-48 hours, and vascular lesions may change color. These are also normal effects of the IPL treatment process. In the following days and weeks, your skin tone will become more even and pigmented spots may flake off, leaving you with a smoother complexion. Patients are advised to apply physical sunscreens to avoid sunlight.

Before & After

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FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers
  • avoid skin irritation or intentional skin tanning. 
  • Sun-screen is advisable when outdoors during daylight hours.
  • discontinue any irritant topical agents for 2-3 days prior to treatment.
  • shave the area being treated prior to their scheduled treatment
  • avoid anticoagulants such as aspirin throughout the treatment regimen if medical condition permits and pertinent to physician approval. Anticoagulants increase the possibility of bruising
  • You will experience mild to moderate erythema (redness) for up to 24 hours
  • Mild to moderate micro crusting or ‘scabbing’ dependant on the amount of pigment in the area lasting 2 – 4 weeks
  • Mild sensitivity for 1- 3 days post treatment
  • Skin may feel dry from day 3-14 while the skin is healing, keep hydrated to aid healing
  • Mild bruising can occur post treatment lasting up to 72 hours
  • Blood vessels may appear darker post treatment (due to coagulation)
  • Cherry angiomas will be brown in colour (not red) and can take up to 2 weeks to fall off
  • Avoid picking or pulling any ‘scabs’
  • Avoid heat inducing activities for 24-48 hours post treatment (avoid hot baths, massage, sun and UV exposure, scratching, excessive sweating, etc)
  • All mechanical and thermal exposure to the treated area must be avoided.
  • Avoid unprotected UV exposure If an exposed area is treated, sun block should be used routinely for a minimum 3 weeks following the treatment.
  • Active ingredients perfumed creams on the treatment area for approx. 5 days or as instructed
  • avoid make up for 12 – 24 hours (mineral make up is advised if you must apply it for down time)
  • Avoid AHA/ BHA and Vitamin A/Retinol for at least 5 days
  • Do not pick or pull at the micro crusting
  • Do not exfoliate for up to 2 weeks post IPL treatment for pigmentation
  • Do not have any other resurfacing treatment for 2 – 4 weeks
  • You will experience mild to moderate erythema (redness) for up to 24 hours
  • Mild to moderate micro crusting or ‘scabbing’ dependant on the amount of pigment in the area lasting 2 – 4 weeks
  • Mild sensitivity for 1- 3 days post treatment
  • Skin may feel dry from day 3-14 while the skin is healing, keep hydrated to aid healing
  • Mild bruising can occur post treatment lasting up to 72 hours
  • Blood vessels may appear darker post treatment (due to coagulation)
  • Cherry angiomas will be brown in colour (not red) and can take up to 2 weeks to fall off
  • Avoid picking or pulling any ‘scabs’
  • Avoid heat inducing activities for 24-48 hours post treatment (avoid hot baths, massage, sun and UV exposure, scratching, excessive sweating, etc)
  • All mechanical and thermal exposure to the treated area must be avoided.
  • Avoid unprotected UV exposure If an exposed area is treated, sun block should be used routinely for a minimum 3 weeks following the treatment.
  • Active ingredients perfumed creams on the treatment area for approx. 5 days or as instructed
  • avoid make up for 12 – 24 hours (mineral make up is advised if you must apply it for down time)
  • Avoid AHA/ BHA and Vitamin A/Retinol for at least 5 days
  • Do not pick or pull at the micro crusting
  • Do not exfoliate for up to 2 weeks post IPL treatment for pigmentation
  • Do not have any other resurfacing treatment for 2 – 4 weeks