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What is an IPL Photofacial?

IPL with Lumecca

Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, also called a photofacial, can improve the color and texture of your skin without the need for invasive surgery. Skin discoloration due to sun exposure for long periods of time can manifest brown spots that appear along the face, chest, hands and other parts of the body. Lumecca IPL can rid skin of these blemishes and can also help minimize vessels and rosacea by using photothermolysis, which delivers the photofacial through dynamic light treatment.

With our advanced Lumecca services, you have the option to reduce age spots, sun damage, vessels and rosacea and can expect superior clearance in 1-3 treatments compared to the standard 4-6 treatments with a traditional IPL. Whether your areas of concern are brown or red, our IPL can exceed your expectations in getting the clearance you desire.

IPL Photofacial FAQs

 

Lumecca Pre-Care

  • Avoid sun exposure 30 days prior to treatment.

  • Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30 or higher.

  • Do not apply self-tanners or spray tans for 3 to 4 weeks before treatment.

  • Avoid the use of any retinol, retinol products, salicylic products, or exfoliation products 30 days prior to treatment.

  • Notify the provider if you have any cosmetic tattooing on or near the area to be treated.

  • If possible, please come to your appointment with the treatment area clean and without any make-up or cosmetic products.

  • Avoid treatment is pregnant or nursing.

Lumecca Post-Care

  • A mild sunburn-like sensation is expected. This usually lasts 2-24 hours but can persist up to 72 or more.

  • Mild swelling and/or redness may be seen on the treatment site, but usually resolves in 2-3 days. Over-the-counter 100% aloe-vera gel may ease redness or inflammation.

  • Your brown and red spots will get darker for the first several days (up to 7) and then start to crust off. This is normal and desired.

  • Minor crusting, peppering, and peeling of the skin is a common side effects of this treatment. DO NOT pick at the treated areas, instead allow the peppering to shed naturally. In rare cases, blistering may occur.

  • Apply a cold compress or cold pack to the treated area for 10-15 minutes every hour for the next few hours, only if needed (i.e very warm or painful like sunburn).

  • Keep the area clean. Wash gently and avoid the use of exfoliants, scrub brushes, and loofah sponges until the sensitivity of the treated area is returned to normal and peppering has resolved.

  • Avoid sun exposure, including sunlamps and tanning beds 30 days after treatment.

  • Use a broad spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher, reapply as directed.

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