Lumecca IPL Treatment in Highlands Ranch & Lone Tree, CO

Lumecca enhances skin appearance typically within one to three treatments, effectively addressing the following:

• Age spots (red and brown discolorations)
• Vascular lesions, including spider veins and poikiloderma
• Rosacea (skin redness)
• Freckles
• Sun-damaged skin

Lumecca treatments are highly versatile and can improve skin appearance on various body parts like your face, neck, chest, hands, arms, shoulders, and legs. Commonly used to address facial wrinkles, sun spots, age spots, rosacea, and freckles, IPL also treats sun damage and pigmentation on the chest, hands, and arms and reduces the visibility of small veins on the legs. 

We’ll provide specific instructions to help you prepare for your treatment, but some general practices we encourage our patients to take include: 

• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun and skip tanning beds for at least 4 weeks before treatment to prevent skin complications.
• Use Sunscreen: Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily, even on cloudy days.
• Stop Certain Skincare Products: Cease using products with retinoids, alpha and beta hydroxy acids, and benzoyl peroxide one week before your session.
• Avoid Skin Irritants: Do not wax, undergo chemical peels, or get collagen injections for two weeks before your appointment.
• Clean Your Skin: Ensure your skin is free from makeup, lotions, and perfumes on the day of the treatment.
• Compile Your Medical History: Inform your practitioner about any medications or medical conditions that might affect the treatment.
• Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water leading up to your appointment to keep your skin hydrated.

During your treatment, the Lumecca IPL device will emit a bright flash of light that might feel like a light snap of elastic on your skin. You may experience redness and a slight warming sensation after treatment, which usually subsides within an hour. 

Over the next day or two, pigmented spots will likely begin to darken. These pigmented lesions will flake off over the course of the following week, and you should start to have a more even skin tone.

For vascular lesion treatments, the vein may blanch and disappear. The vein could also change color, which will dissipate after a few days.

You should see some improvement in your skin after the very first session, with even better results after multiple sessions. Your specific number of sessions will depend on factors like the severity of skin damage, skin type, type of treatment (vascular vs sun damage), and the energy settings of the Lumecca device.

Your skin will continue to look younger and more radiant over time, with the most visible results after one to two weeks. You can improve the final result by scheduling multiple photofacial sessions. For vascular treatments such as facial telangiectasias, you can expect to see results in up to two weeks.

Lumecca treatments are generally considered to be mild to moderately uncomfortable. If you've had IPL treatment in the past, the technology has improved greatly, and Lumecca is less uncomfortable compared to other IPLs.

Most patients describe the sensation as similar to a light snap from a rubber band against the skin. The discomfort is usually brief and can be managed with topical anesthetics if necessary.

Most patients do not experience side effects, and skin reactions typically resolve in a few hours. However, your skin will temporarily be more sensitive to sunlight. We recommend avoiding direct sunlight and tanning for at least two weeks after treatment.

Lumecca IPL stands out from other IPL treatments primarily due to its enhanced efficiency, effectiveness, and safety features. Here's how Lumecca compares to traditional IPL systems:

• Higher Peak Power: Lumecca operates at a higher peak power compared to standard IPL devices. It delivers more energy with each pulse of light, which can effectively target and treat skin imperfections more quickly and effectively.

• Optimized Wavelengths: Lumecca uses specific wavelengths that work more efficiently on pigments and vascular lesions. It’s more effective in treating pigmented and vascular issues like sun spots, rosacea, and spider veins, often giving better results in fewer treatments.

• Faster Results: Lumecca often delivers visible improvements much faster than other IPL treatments. Many patients see significant changes after just one session, whereas other IPL systems might require multiple sessions to see similar outcomes.

• Reduced Treatment Time: Lumecca can cover larger treatment areas in less time compared to other treatment options. Your sessions will be quicker and more convenient (without compromising your results).

• Safety and Comfort: Lumecca treatments are both safe and comfortable. There’s a lower risk of side effects like skin irritation or burns, which can be more common with less advanced IPL technologies.

Yes! We are excited to offer the addition of Pro-Nox to any treatment or procedure at Park Meadows Aesthetics! Pro-Nox (Nitrous Oxide), also known as laughing gas, helps patients to relax, yet remain awake during treatment and is delivered through a small mask over the nose. As the gas begins to work, the patient becomes less agitated and nervous. The effects of nitrous oxide are mild. It is safe to use, and quickly eliminated from the body. If you're interested in adding this to your treatment or procedure, let us know!