At Faulkner Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, Lumecca IPL is generally well-tolerated. You may feel a slight snapping sensation as the light pulses reach your skin, but it is not usually considered painful. After treatment, mild redness or a warm sensation in the treated area is common and typically resolves within a few hours. Pigmented spots may become darker initially before flaking off, and the skin may feel slightly dry for a few days.

Typically, we recommend a series of 1 to 3 treatments to achieve optimal results, with each spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. However, your treatment plan may vary depending on the severity of the skin concerns you wish to treat.

We use intense pulsed light in Rockville to treat a variety of skin concerns, delivering quick, long-lasting results. Each 30-minute session helps improve skin tone and texture, with results lasting 6 to 12 months. The benefits of Lumecca include:

• Fast Results: Many patients notice improvements after just one session, though multiple treatments are often recommended for optimal results.
• Minimal Downtime: Lumecca has little to no downtime, with most people able to return to their normal activities immediately after treatment. There may be mild redness or a feeling of warmth in the treated area, which typically subsides within a few hours.
• Non-invasive: Since it’s a non-surgical treatment, there’s no need for incisions or injections, making it a safer and less invasive alternative to other skin rejuvenation procedures.

Lumecca IPL stands out from other IPL devices due to its large spot size and high pulse repetition rate, allowing for faster, more efficient treatments. Results appear quickly, as dark spots darken before naturally flaking off within a week. Since this treatment does not require a consultation, you can begin your sessions right away. When booking your appointment, a member of our team will discuss your aesthetic goals and how Lumecca can help you achieve them.

Lumecca uses a high-energy light that your skin absorbs and converts into heat. The heat targets specific chromophores in the skin, such as melanin (pigment) and hemoglobin (blood vessels). This allows Lumecca to effectively treat pigmentation and redness while leaving the surrounding tissue unharmed.

Lumecca is an advanced IPL system, delivering up to 3 times more energy than traditional IPL treatments, making it highly effective with fewer sessions needed. Lumecca IPL offers precise skin correction without excessive energy levels, allowing our team to:

• Reduce Pigmentation: Lumecca is particularly effective at treating sunspots, age spots, and freckles caused by sun exposure. It targets and breaks down the pigment (melanin) in the skin, which helps to lighten and reduce the appearance of discoloration.
• Treats Vascular Lesions: It addresses vascular issues like broken capillaries, rosacea, and redness in the skin. The intense light energy selectively targets and reduces the appearance of small blood vessels and redness on the face and other parts of the body.
• Improves Skin Texture: The treatment can improve overall skin texture by stimulating collagen production. Collagen is a protein that supports the skin’s structure, and an increase in collagen leads to smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.
• Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles: While Lumecca is primarily focused on pigmentation and vascular issues, the collagen stimulation it promotes can also lead to a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time.
• Improves Overall Skin Tone: Lumecca helps to even out skin tone by targeting hyperpigmentation (dark spots) and redness, leading to a brighter and more uniform complexion.

Proper preparation and post-treatment care play a crucial role in achieving optimal results. Contact our team to learn more about how intense pulsed light in Rockville can improve your skin.

Lumecca IPL is a versatile treatment that addresses multiple areas of the body, including the face, neck, chest, hands, and arms. It is particularly effective for Fitzpatrick skin types I to III, while individuals with darker skin tones may require additional evaluation to determine suitability. When booking your appointment, share your medical history and treatment goals so our team can tailor a plan that delivers the best results for your skin type and concerns.