Lumecca IPL Photofacial in Seattle, WA
If you’ve been dealing with discoloration, visible veins, or lingering sun damage, you already know how hard it is to treat with just skincare alone. Lumecca IPL takes a smarter approach, using light to break up unwanted pigment without damaging your surrounding skin.
Sound like something you want to try? Our small, skilled team at Lux Aesthetics brings years of medical and aesthetic experience to every appointment. We’re ready to support your skin for the long haul with a variety of aesthetic services in Seattle, Washington.
What Is Lumecca IPL?
Lumecca IPL is one of the most powerful ways to treat uneven skin tone and redness without intense downtime. This light-based treatment targets issues like age spots, freckles, broken capillaries, and rosacea. Most people see a noticeable glow-up after just one session.
It works by sending pulses of light deep into your skin to break up pigment and redness at the source. It’s fast, comfortable, and super precise, making it one of the go-to IPL treatments in Seattle to get a more radiant complexion.
What to Expect During Treatment With Lumecca
We start every session with a quick check-in on your skin history. After we cleanse the treatment area, you put on protective eyewear, and we apply a cool gel to keep things comfortable.
Then, we glide the handheld Lumecca device over your skin as it delivers controlled pulses of light. The light breaks up extra pigment and redness so your body can naturally clear it away in the days that follow.
Most people say it feels like a quick snap, similar to a rubber band on your skin. It’s totally manageable and will be over before you know it. The whole thing takes about 20 minutes, and there’s no downtime, so you can get back to your day right after.
What Concerns Can Be Treated With Lumecca?
Lumecca zeroes in on uneven tone and visible veins to leave your skin looking calmer and more even. Some of the top concerns we treat include:
- Freckles
- Vascular lesions
- Sun damage
- Age spots
- Hyperpigmentation
- Rosacea
- Capillaries
- Broken blood vessels on the face
- Acne scars
What to Expect After Treatment
Redness and a slight warming of the skin are normal after treatment and usually subsides within an hour.
You may see a darkening of pigmented spots over the next 24-48 hours. In the week after, the pigmented lesions flake off to reveal a more even skin tone.
If we’ve treated vascular lesions, you may see the vein blanch and disappear or a color change in the vessel. Don’t worry - that should go away in a few days.
Am I a Good Candidate for Lumecca IPL?
You may be a great candidate for Lumecca if you:
- Want to treat sun damage, age spots, redness, or uneven skin tone
- Have fair to medium skin tones (we’ll assess this during your consult)
- Have not had recent sun exposure in the treatment area (within the past 4 weeks)
- Are not using photosensitizing medications (like certain antibiotics or Accutane)
- Are not currently pregnant or nursing
- Are not using retinoids, AHAs, or self-tanners in the days leading up to treatment
Why Choose Lux Aesthetics for Lumecca IPL in Seattle?
Lumecca IPL is one of the best treatments out there for sun damage and discoloration, and at Lux Aesthetics, we know how to use it well. With years of hands-on experience and medical training, we know the ins and outs of skin anatomy and light-based technology. Our providers have clinical backgrounds in anesthesia, dermatology, and surgical nursing. In other words, we have all the tools needed to give your skin the treatment it deserves.
We’re a boutique practice in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood, which means no rushed appointments or generalized care. You get honest recommendations from a team that knows your name. When your skin is in experienced hands, great results come naturally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients see improvement after just one session. We typically recommend a series of three treatments spaced a few weeks apart.
Lumecca’s advanced technology gives you faster and longer-lasting results compared to other IPL devices, which often require five to six sessions and longer treatment times.
To get the best possible results, follow these tips:
- Stay out of the direct sun and apply SPF daily.
- Let pigmented spots naturally flake off without picking or scrubbing.
- Keep your skin hydrated with gentle moisturizers.
- Don’t use retinoids, exfoliants, or other harsh skincare products for at least one week after treatment.
Many patients notice a brighter, more even skin tone within a week. Pigmented lesions typically darken and flake off within seven to 10 days, while improvements in redness and vascular lesions may take a few weeks.
Avoid sun exposure, self-tanners, and tanning beds for at least four weeks before your appointment. You’ll also want to pause any use of retinoids, exfoliants, or acids a few days prior. Come in with clean skin, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Yes, but timing is everything. Lumecca can be paired with treatments like microneedling, facials, or Hydrafacials, as long as they’re spaced out properly to avoid irritation. We’ll guide you through the best treatment schedule based on your skin goals.
Time to Give Your Skin a Boost
You don’t need to settle for sun damage or uneven tone. With the right tools and professionals who know what they’re doing, you can have beautiful skin. Call 425 331 9092 to book your Lumecca IPL consultation at Lux Aesthetics in Magnolia, Seattle.
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