What is Lumecca?
Lumecca is a powerful Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment designed to improve the appearance of pigmentation, sun damage, redness and superficial vascular lesions, leaving the skin looking clearer, brighter and more even.
Lumecca delivers high-intensity light energy at a 580 nm wavelength, which targets specific chromophores within the skin. The energy is absorbed by pigment and blood vessels, helping to break down unwanted pigmentation and reduce the appearance of superficial vascular concerns.
Lumecca is an excellent treatment for patients wanting to address visible signs of sun damage and pigmentation while improving overall skin clarity and tone.
All our Lumecca treatments are performed by our Skin Therapists under the direct supervision of Dr. Michelle Hutton.
A Visia Skin Analysis and consultation will determine whether Lumecca is suitable for you and which treatment protocol will provide the best results.
HOW DOES LUMECCA WORK?
At Hutton Medical, our Lumecca treatments use a 580 nm wavelength. This wavelength is absorbed by chromophores within the skin, particularly melanin and haemoglobin, allowing us to target unwanted pigmentation and superficial vascular concerns.
The light energy is converted into heat within the targeted structures, helping to break down unwanted pigment and reduce the appearance of superficial blood vessels while leaving the surrounding skin relatively unaffected.
LUMECCA PRE AND POST CARE
PRE CARE :
- No active sun tan or tanning bed use for 3–4 weeks prior to treatment.
- No self-tan for 7–10 days prior to treatment.
- Do not undergo treatment over an active sunburn.
- No active infections present in the treatment area.
- Inform your Skin Therapist of all medications and supplements you are taking.
- Certain medications may increase photosensitivity and may mean that treatment needs to be postponed.
- Not during pregnancy.
- A full consultation and skin assessment will be performed before treatment.
Stop active skincare products such as :
- Retinoids
- Strong exfoliating acids
- Certain acne treatments
- Other products that may increase skin sensitivity
POST CARE :
- Erythema (redness) and mild oedema (swelling) may occur following treatment.
- Pigmented areas may become darker following treatment before gradually fading.
- Treated pigmentation may temporarily appear darker or form a light crust before naturally shedding.
- No active tanning post-treatment or in between treatments.
- Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ daily and reapply as required.
- No active ingredients or potentially irritating skincare products for approximately 5 days post-treatment, or as advised by your Skin Therapist.
- Avoid excessive heat, hot baths and saunas for 24–48 hours following treatment.
- Ice or a cool compress, wrapped in a clean cloth, can be used to soothe the area if required.
- Do not pick, scratch or exfoliate treated areas while the skin is healing.
