What Is Lumecca?
Lumecca by InMode is an Intense Pulse Light (IPL) that uses selective photothermolysis to treat pigmented and vascular lesions. The technology works by sending light through the skin and targeting melanin (for pigmented lesions) or hemoglobin (for vascular lesions). The absorbed light energy causes the lesion to fade during the days and weeks following treatment. Lumecca has the ability to decrease the appearance of pigmented and vascular lesions and improve macro-pores and fine lines while giving the skin a photo-rejuvenating look. Lumecca is safe for skin types I-IV.
Lumecca targets ​
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Pigmented lesions: hyperpigmentation (such as age and sun spots), dyschromia, melasma, and freckles.
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Vascular lesions such as port wine stains, facial, truncal, and leg telangiectasis, rosacea, erythema of rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of Civatte, superficial leg veins and venous malformations.
Lumecca cannot be used over the upper eyelid or lips or in areas that have tattoos or permanent makeup.
How Many Treatments & Cost?
Patients on average need 2-5 treatment sessions every 3-4 weeks. Patients can see a 90% improvement after the first treatment. Vascular lesions typically require more treatment sessions than pigmented lesions. Once ideal results are achieved, a maintenance schedule of 1-2x per year is recommended to keep results.
Pre & Post Treatment Advice:
PRE-TREATMENT
Avoid any type of tanning 3-4 weeks prior to treatment or use at least 30 SPF sunblock. Avoid irritant topical agents for 2-3 days prior to treatment (HAs, SAs, and glycolic containing items). Avoid anticoagulants for 7-10 days prior to treatment if medically permitted. Come to the appointment with clean skin (no makeup or lotions). A cooling gel is used on the skin along with a cooling strip to the handpiece for comfort, patients can expect minimal pain but options for topical pain relief can be offered for treatment sessions. Areas that have high density of hair follicles may experience permanent or temporary hair loss.
POST-TREATMENT
No downtime with Lumecca treatments. Use SPF 30 or greater sunblock for 3 weeks following treatment. Makeup and moisturizers may be used immediately after treatment on intact skin. The lesions will get darker at first. Avoid picking, scratching, or exfoliating the treated skin for 5-10 days.
Any concerns following treatment sessions, please call 5708982649 or 5702599743
Adverse reactions, Contraindications & Precautions:
Adverse reactions:
Discomfort or pain, excessive skin redness (erythema) and/or swelling (edema), damage to natural skin texture (crust, blister, and/or burn), change of pigmentation (hyper- or hypo-), and scarring.
Female patients with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian heritage can see increased hair growth when treated on the face and neck.
​Erythema lasting under 24 hours is a typical skin reaction after treatment sessions.
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Contraindications/Precautions:
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PRECAUTIONS
History of diseases that are stimulated by heat, such as herpes simplex, in the treatment area. Areas can still be treated following a prophylactic regimen.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
Current or past history of skin cancers or pre-malignant moles.
Pregnancy Or Nursing
Vitiligo
Certain autoimmune diseases.
Severe medical conditions such as cardiac or sensory disturbances.
Any active condition in the treatment area such as rash, sores, psoriasis, eczema.
History of skin disorders such as keloids, abnormal wound healing, or dry/fragile skin
Use of Isotretinoin (Accutane) within 6 months of prior to treatment Known photosensitivity or drugs causing photosensitivity.
Disease that may be stimulated by light such as epilepsy, lupus, and urticaria.
Skin types V and VI or excessively tanned skin from sun, tanning beds, and/or tanning creams or sprays within the last 2 weeks prior to treatment.