Technology has advanced skincare treatment in many ways. Skin rejuvenation procedures like revitalizing facials and advanced laser therapies now play a pivotal role in enhancing skin aesthetics and addressing skin conditions.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology was developed in 1992 to treat spider veins, and the FDA approved the first IPL device in 1995. Since then, the technology has been refined in many ways and approved to treat many types of skin problems. IPL is a form of photorejuvenation — the use of light to treat skin conditions.

Lumecca is a breakthrough IPL treatment method for facial pigmentation, superficial blood vessels, sun damage, and other conditions. Its advanced IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology offers a non-invasive solution for promoting clearer, more radiant skin. In this article, we’ll look at what makes Lumecca stand apart from other forms of treatment and how it gets results.

What is Lumecca?

Lumecca is a light therapy technology that uses carefully calibrated light wavelengths to safely treat pigmentation, vascular lesions, and other skin problems. It is made by InMode, a global developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative medical technologies.

During treatments, a dermatologist places a Lumecca handheld device to a patient’s face, or other treatment area, and the device emits pulses of high-powered light onto the skin.

Lumecca is known for getting results with fewer treatments than similar IPL systems — 1 to 2 treatments rather than 6 to 8 treatments.

It achieves this by providing:

• More powerful bursts of light, which come from a Xenon lamp.
• A faster pulse rate.
• Deeper penetration of the skin.
• A large spot size, which is the width of the light beam, to cover the treatment area more quickly.
• Special filters to optimize the light for the patient’s condition.
• A sapphire tip to give patients a strong cooling sensation.

How Lumecca works

During a Lumecca IPL treatment, light pulses penetrate into the skin. The light is absorbed by melanin (the skin’s pigmentation) and hemoglobin (in vascular lesions, like the blood vessels in rosacea), which have a darker color than surrounding tissue. The light changes to heat, which disintegrates those dark spots and coagulates (or closes up) the blood vessels. However, the surrounding tissues are not harmed. As the body naturally clears away that leftover material, the spots or other problems fade away and the skin looks younger and healthier.

Benefits of Lumecca

Lumecca benefits give you access to a fast, painless procedure that restores your skin’s natural luminosity and clarity while reducing redness and treating sun damage. Let’s review some of the advantages of using Lumecca.

• Effective for various skin issues. Targets and reduces signs of hyperpigmentation, acne spots, freckles, rosacea, vascular lesions, broken capillaries, and sun damage, enhancing overall skin clarity and tone.
• Quick procedure with minimal discomfort. Using advanced IPL technology, a sapphire cooling tip, and a built-in cooling system, Lumecca sessions are fast and comfortable, providing a pleasant experience for patients.
• Long-term results and improvement in skin radiance. Patients experience lasting improvements in skin radiance and texture after just one or two sessions. This saves time and money.
• Little to no downtime. Typically, patients report nothing more than a little redness and a feeling of warmth in the treatment area for an hour or so after an IPL treatment. The only thing you need to do is use sunscreen and avoid exposure to the sun for a few weeks afterward.

Who can benefit from Lumecca?

Lumecca IPL treatments are often used to eliminate brown spots and sun-damaged skin on the face and neckline, as well as the arms, hands and legs. The next most-common request from patients is to use Lumecca to treat rosacea, which is red skin with visible small blood vessels.

An aesthetician can tailor your Lumecca treatment to address particular issues like discoloration, freckles, or visible veins, depending on your skin type and concerns. In addition to removing imperfections, this cutting-edge IPL technology encourages collagen formation, which leads to skin that is gradually firmer, smoother, and more radiant.

This method is also used to reduce symptoms linked to inflammatory dry eye disorders, ocular rosacea, and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Treating these health issues is crucial for skin health, as it not only alleviates uncomfortable symptoms but also promotes overall skin clarity and radiance by reducing inflammation and improving glandular function.

What to expect during and after the treatment

Before undergoing a Lumecca IPL session, it is helpful to have some idea of what to expect from the procedure in terms of sensations and any skin sensitivities that may occur. An important step to take is to avoid tanning and bright sunlight for at least two months both before and after your treatment. Ideally, you need to be as pale as possible because the IPL targets pigmented areas and breaks down the melanin which causes skin discoloration. If your skin is tanned or sunburned, the IPL can cause skin irritation and other unintended side effects.

Your healthcare professional will brief you on your specific treatment regimen, but here is a general look at the process.

Procedure steps and sensations

During a Lumecca treatment, your healthcare provider will press the device against your skin, and possibly pull it along the treatment area, as it emits bright flashes of light. Patients say the brief, intense burst of light feels like an elastic band snapping or a flicking sensation. For an hour or so, the treatment area might feel warm and there might be a little redness.

Patients generally report no pain or discomfort from this non-invasive technique.

Depending on the size of the area being treated and the skin condition, treatment might take 10-30 minutes.

Post-treatment care and recovery

Dark spots might become darker over the first day or two, but they will flake off in one to two weeks. Veins affected by vascular lesions may turn white or change color for a short period before going away. You can use makeup during this time.

Your skin might become more sensitive to sunlight following clinical treatment, so stay out of the sun and use sunscreen during the recovery period.

Lumecca results and maintenance

For treatment of sunspots and related problems, you most likely will see a difference in appearance and your skin’s overall tone and texture within a few days. Patients normally report noticing even better results within two weeks. For treatment of vascular conditions, it might be up to two weeks before results are visible.

A single treatment often is enough to give you clear radiant skin that looks younger and more vibrant. If the problem is bad enough, however, you may need a second treatment.

A mecca for skin care

With Lumecca IPL, you can greatly reduce the effects of sun damage, vascular lesions, acne, and other skin issues — all with little to no downtime and speedy healing.

Lumecca IPL therapy is available through Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health’s Dermatology Department, where patients can receive individualized attention for their skin issues. Our team of dermatologists is dedicated to improving your skin health and general well-being. We offer aesthetic, medical and surgical treatments in a welcoming, relaxing environment where your dermatologist can help you select the most appropriate treatment for your needs.

Contact our Dermatology office in Zephyrhills or Wiregrass today to schedule a consultation.

Our Team

Dr. Maria Hicks is a board certified dermatologist who is fluent in both English and Spanish. She specializes in skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema. She is also an expert in hair loss and incorporates solutions including PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections.  She is dedicated to educating her patients on their conditions and developing a solution to reverse or control their skin and hair loss concerns.

Dr. Lowella Esperanza is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has been serving Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health patients since 1996. Dr. Esperanza is passionate about helping her patients keep their skin healthy and pursue cosmetic solutions that best address their concerns. In addition to cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Esperanza specializes in performing skin cancer surgery as well as cosmetic procedures like Morpheus8, Botox, Juvederm, Radiesse, and Sculptra.

Dr. Florence Nappi is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She received her medical degree from the University of Florida, following which she completed her dermatology residency and served as Chief Resident at the University of South Florida. She has a passion for skin care and treats acne, skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea.

Bobbi Shireman joined Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health in 2005 and is the Lead Medical Aesthetician & Laser Specialist for the Dermatology office in Wiregrass and Zephyrhills. She works closely with the physicians and recommends treatment options to patients based on their unique needs. She offers Morpheus8 Microneedling, Lumecca, a variety of facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser treatments and hair removal.