Lumecca

Lumecca is an intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment that enhances brightness, radiance, and even skin tone, resulting in rejuvenated and healthy-looking skin.

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What is Lumecca?

Lumeca uses intense pulsed light (IPL) with a higher light concentration to improve skin quality by penetrating deeper into the tissues, achieving better results. It is ideal for treating skin conditions such as pigmentation or blood vessels, as “the light targets the spot and alters it so it begins to fade,” explains Dr. Juan Carlos Lloreda. Regarding blood vessels, Lumeca absorbs the hemoglobin to lighten the lesion, which gradually improves in the days following treatment.

What is Lumecca used for?

Lumecca treatment is ideal for hyperpigmentation (such as skin spots and freckles), blood vessels, broken capillaries, conditions like rosacea, sun damage, acne scars, stretch marks, enlarged pores, and noticeable improvement in skin texture. In addition to addressing these diverse conditions, it stimulates collagen production to improve skin firmness.

Benefits

It is non-invasive, requires no downtime, produces a mild warming sensation, and results are noticeable from the first session.
Lumecca treatment improves the skin’s appearance by enhancing brightness, radiance, and an even tone, resulting in overall rejuvenated and healthy-looking skin, thanks to the stimulation of collagen production.
It effectively treats tissue irregularities. One of the properties of this light is its bactericidal effect, which helps control the formation of new comedones.
It can be used on any area of the body, but Lumecca treatment is most commonly applied to sun-exposed areas such as the face, neck, décolletage, hands, arms, or legs.
It is ideal for treating freckles, age spots or sun-induced pigmentation, as well as visible veins, telangiectasias, or redness on any part of the body.

Duration

The treatment may require between 4 and 6 sessions, spaced 15 to 20 days apart. The physician will determine the exact number of sessions based on the treatment goals. Each session typically lasts between 15 and 20 minutes.

The results are long-lasting if the individual maintains a lifestyle that supports skin care, including a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, hydration, and sun protection. Maintenance sessions may also be necessary.

Application process

The Lumecca application process begins with cleansing the skin, followed by the application of a conductive gel to use the device that emits light pulses over the treatment area. The patient is also required to continue part of the treatment at home using the products recommended by the specialist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many sessions of Lumecca are necessary to see results?

The number of recommended sessions will be determined by the medical team; however, they are generally more than three, with variations based on the patient’s condition and treatment goals. Results depend on the medical condition and the skin’s responsiveness, and improvements will become progressively noticeable throughout the course of the treatment.

Is Lumecca treatment painful?

Lumecca treatment is generally not considered painful by patients, beyond a mild warming or tingling sensation in the treated area.

Can I be exposed to the sun after Lumecca treatment?

It is recommended not to do so, especially after sessions. Additionally, everyone, regardless of the treatments they undergo, should use sun protection to prevent damage caused by photoaging.

How much time does each Lumecca session last?

Sessions are usually short, lasting between 15 and 30 minutes depending on the treatment goal. They can be scheduled 15 days apart, typically requiring 4 to 5 sessions, according to Dr. Juan Carlos Lloreda.

What are the contraindications for intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment?

It is not recommended for patients with photosensitivity or tanned skin; they should avoid intense sun exposure for at least 7 days prior to the session. It is also contraindicated for pregnant or breastfeeding women and for individuals with active skin infections.

Contraindications

Lumecca is not recommended for tanned skin; patients should avoid intense sun exposure for at least 7 days prior to the session. It is also not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or for individuals with conditions such as photosensitivity, untreated active skin infections, or other contraindications.

Patients undergoing this treatment typically experience minimal side effects, limited to mild swelling, redness, and a slight warming sensation in the treated area. It is recommended to avoid sun exposure, use sunscreen, and keep the skin hydrated with products prescribed by the treating physician.