IPL

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Lumecca is an IPL device that uses intense light pulses to target skin discoloration, such as age spots, sun damage, vascular lesions, and rosacea. We can also target any reds or browns with this quick in-office treatment. 

-Pregnancy or nursing 

-Under 18 years of age (unless there is parents consent) 

-Permanent implant in the treated area such as metal plates and screws, silicone implants or an injected chemical substance 

-Current or history of cancer, especially skin cancer, or pre-malignant moles 

-Impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases such as AIDS and HIV, or use of immunosuppressive medications 

-Severe concurrent conditions such as cancer, cardiac disorders, epilepsy, uncontrolled hypertension, and liver or kidney diseases 

-A history of diseases stimulated by heat, such as recurrent Herpes Simplex in the treatment area (prophylactic treatment may be given) 

-Any active condition in the treatment area, such as sores, psoriasis, eczema and rash as well as excessively/freshly tanned skin 

-History of skin disorders such as keloid scarring, abnormal wound healing, as well as very dry, cracked, ulcerated, infected and fragile skin 

-Tattoos, permanent make-up, pigmented lesions (to be kept) 

-Any medical condition that might impair skin healing 

-Poorly controlled endocrine disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid dysfunction 

-Any surgical, invasive, ablative procedure in the treatment area in the last 3 months or before complete healing 

-Use of Isotretinoin (Accutane) within 6 months prior to treatment

-local pain, skin redness (erythema), swelling (edema),

-damage to the natural skin texture (crust, blister, burn), change of pigmentation (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation)

-scarring

Although these effects are rare and expected to be temporary, any adverse reaction should be reported immediately

-Avoid any type of tanning 3-4 weeks prior to treatment 

-Use at least 30 SPF sunblock for 3-4 weeks prior to treatment

-Avoid irritant topical agents for 2-3 days before treatment. 

-Avoid anticoagulants for 7-10 days prior to treatment, if medically permitted. 

-Be aware that hair reduction may occur at the site of treatment

-Sun block should be used for 3 weeks following each treatment session. 

-Moisturizer may be applied after each treatment. 

-Make-up may be applied immediately after the treatment if skin is intact.

-Pigmented lesions will become darker for a period of 1-2 weeks before starting to lighten. 

-Local inflammation around the lesions, manifested as some redness and swelling, may accompany the response as part of the healing process. 

-Blood capillaries will clot and appear darker for 1-2 weeks before disintegration. Some redness and swelling may accompany the response, as part of the healing process. 

-Some skin tightening may occur immediately, which may decline for 1-2 months, but will improve then, as new collagen fibers are produced. 

-All 3 lesions: brown, red and loose skin may improve simultaneously. 

-No complete clearance is guaranteed

For optimal results, 3-6 monthly treatments are recommended, followed by yearly maintenance treatments as needed. 

See below.