Lumecca IPL
Chronic sun exposure, environmental pollutants, and natural vascular changes gradually leave behind uneven pigmentation, brown sun spots, and visible facial redness. These surface irregularities alter light reflection, often giving the skin a dull or prematurely aged appearance, even when the underlying tissue remains firm.
At On The Glow Medspa & Aesthetics in Porter Ranch, photo-rejuvenation protocols utilize Lumecca IPL by InMode: an advanced Intense Pulsed Light technology engineered to deliver safe skin renewal. By targeting excess melanin and vascular lesions in the upper dermal layers, Lumecca breaks down unwanted pigment and calms facial flushing, revealing a clear, uniform tone.
Fades brown sun spots, targets vascular redness, improves overall skin clarity, and stimulates superficial collagen.
Minimal. Mild post-treatment redness and darkening of pigment spots (flaking like coffee grounds) typically resolve in 5 to 7 days.
Visits take approximately 30 to 45 minutes, including preparation and treatment.
Pigment clearance is long-lasting, with annual maintenance recommended to manage ongoing environmental exposure.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a non-invasive optical technology that delivers broad-spectrum light pulses across specific wavelengths. Unlike single-wavelength lasers, IPL utilizes selective photothermolysis to simultaneously target two key chromophores in the skin: melanin (brown pigment) and hemoglobin (red vascular tissue).
Lumecca is a breakthrough Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) that delivers up to 3X more energy in the 500-600 nm range to improve efficacy for vascular and pigmented lesions. It is optimized for light and dark skin, increasing the potential for clinicians to treat a variety of skin types and conditions such as facial pigmentation, superficial vessels, skin texture, and photodamage.
An IPL treatment session begins with a comprehensive skin analysis to evaluate baseline pigmentation, vascularity, and skin type. The face is thoroughly cleansed, protective eye goggles are placed over the eyes, and a cool gel is applied to the skin to enhance light transmission and surface cooling.
The practitioner applies the Lumecca handpiece across the facial treatment zones. With each pulse, patients experience a brief sensation often described as a light snap, accompanied by a quick flash of bright light. The handpiece features a built-in sapphire cooling tip that cools the outer layer of skin throughout the pulse sequence to ensure comfort. Treatment typically concludes within 20 to 30 minutes, followed by the application of a soothing physical sunscreen.
Lumecca uses photothermolysis, which provides a photofacial through the delivery of a comfortable light treatment. It gently heats the targeted skin tissue, damaging the pigmented or vascular lesions, which the body then naturally removes.
Sensation
A light snap of a rubber band.
Post-Treatment
Redness and a slight warming of the skin are normal and typically subside within an hour.
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Lumecca IPL is frequently performed on the full face, but it is also highly effective for treating sun damage on the neck, décolletage, shoulders, and backs of the hands. IPL Laser treatments commonly treat the following:
Fades brown spots, freckles, and solar lentigines caused by UV radiation.
Reduces persistent facial flushing, broken capillaries, and telangiectasias.
Smooths dark discoloration remaining after acne or skin trauma.
Unifies overall surface discoloration to enhance natural light reflection.
IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light therapy, offers numerous benefits for skin rejuvenation. It helps reduce age spots, sun damage, and redness by targeting pigmentation beneath the skin's surface. This non-invasive treatment can also minimize fine lines and improve overall skin tone and texture. Suitable for various skin types, IPL promotes collagen production, leading to firmer and more youthful-looking skin. With minimal downtime and discomfort, it's a convenient option for those seeking effective results without surgery.
Lumecca IPL is an ideal treatment for light to medium skin tones (Fitzpatrick types I–IV) presenting with sun damage, age spots, freckles, facial redness, or rosacea.
IPL is not recommended for darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick types V–VI) due to an increased risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It is also contraindicated for individuals with active sun tans, recent self-tanner application, active skin infections, photo-sensitizing medication use, or active pregnancy. A complete skin evaluation and patch test are conducted at On The Glow prior to treatment to confirm candidacy and safety parameters.
Lumecca IPL involves minimal downtime, allowing patients to resume normal daily activities immediately after treatment. Mild redness and a warm sensation similar to a light sunburn are common post-procedure, usually subsiding within a few hours to 24 hours.
Over the 24 to 48 hours following treatment, targeted brown spots will darken and rise to the skin's surface, taking on an appearance often compared to fine coffee grounds. These darkened spots naturally flake off over 5 to 7 days on the face (and up to 2 weeks on the body).
To ensure safe healing, patients should observe these instructions:
Initial vascular clearing and a reduction in surface redness are often visible within a few days post-treatment. As darkened brown spots naturally flake off over 5 to 7 days, the underlying skin reveals a clearer, more uniform tone.
While noticeable clearance occurs after a single Lumecca session, a protocol of 2 to 3 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart is typically recommended to achieve full correction of stubborn pigmentation and vascular lesions. Results are long-lasting, though routine sun protection and periodic annual maintenance treatments at On The Glow help preserve skin clarity against ongoing environmental exposure.
Delivering safe, high-potency light treatments requires strict protocols and accurate skin assessment. At On The Glow Medspa & Aesthetics, our physician-led team uses Lumecca’s high peak power with calibrated settings tailored to each patient's Fitzpatrick skin type and pigmentation profile.
Serving patients in Porter Ranch, Granada Hills, Northridge, Chatsworth, and across the San Fernando Valley, our practice prioritizes patient safety, precise energy delivery, and transparent post-care guidance to optimize skin clarity.
Lumecca delivers up to 3 times more energy in the 500–600 nm spectrum than traditional IPL systems. This higher peak power allows it to target red and brown pigments more efficiently, often achieving complete results in 1 to 2 sessions rather than 4 to 6.
Most patients report minimal discomfort. The sensation is typically described as a brief, warm snap against the skin. Lumecca's built-in sapphire cooling tip cools the skin surface continuously to maximize patient comfort.
Targeted brown spots absorb the light energy, darken over 24 to 48 hours, and rise to the surface of the skin. They resemble fine coffee grounds before naturally flaking away within 5 to 7 days.
No. Patients must avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanning products for at least 4 weeks prior to treatment. Active tans increase epidermal melanin, which can lead to unwanted burns or hyperpigmentation during IPL.
While significant improvement is seen after a single session, a series of 2 to 3 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart yields optimal tone clearance and vascular reduction.
Treatment cost depends on the size of the area treated (e.g., full face, neck, chest, or hands) and whether a package of sessions is selected. Pricing details are reviewed transparently during the initial consultation, with 20% off available for new clients.
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