Photorejuvenation
Lumecca IPL
Color correction for the visible signs of sun damage and aging.
Series
Series of 3
Starting at
$1,200
Session time
20 to 30 min
Downtime
5 to 7 days mild healing
At a glance
- Best for
- Brown spots, sun damage, redness, uneven tone.
- Not for
- Melasma without evaluation, recent tans, some deeper skin tones.
- Sessions
- Series of 3.
- Session time
- 30 to 45 minutes.
- Comfort
- A quick snapping sensation, usually very tolerable.
- Downtime
- Spots often darken, then flake off over several days; makeup can go back on at 72 hours.
- First changes
- After the flaking clears.
- Full results
- After the series.
Lumecca is for color.
Color is tone: the brown spots, redness, and small vessels you can see. Pigment clusters and vessels sit below where skincare works, which is why they fade a little and keep coming back. Lumecca is intense pulsed light that targets brown and red directly. Treated spots often darken over a few days, then flake away, and tone usually looks more even as the sessions build. Color correction for the visible signs of sun damage and aging.
It is not a texture treatment, and it isn't right for every skin tone or every kind of pigment. Melasma behaves differently from sun spots and can worsen with the wrong light treatment, and deeper skin tones need careful evaluation before any light-based work. That evaluation happens before anything is booked.
The Mechanism
How it works
Lumecca delivers broad-spectrum light into the skin in carefully calibrated pulses. The light is selectively absorbed by two targets: melanin (the pigment that creates sun spots, freckles, and age spots) and hemoglobin (the blood in vascular lesions like broken capillaries and rosacea-related redness). When the light hits these targets, it converts to heat. The heat damages the unwanted pigment and vascular structures while leaving the surrounding skin intact. Over the following days, your body recognizes the damaged pigment as something to clear away. Sun spots darken first, then flake off naturally. Vascular lesions break down and are absorbed.
The treatment itself takes 15 to 25 minutes for the face, longer if we're adding neck and chest. I cleanse the skin thoroughly, apply protective eye shields (these are mandatory, IPL is bright), and apply a cool gel that helps light transmission. The Lumecca handpiece moves systematically across the treatment area, delivering pulses of light. You'll see a bright flash with each pulse, even through closed eyes and eye shields. The sensation is often described as a quick rubber band snap, followed by a warm sensation. Most clients describe it as easily tolerable. No numbing is required.
What makes Lumecca different from gentler IPL platforms is its peak energy density, up to three times that of standard IPL. That means deeper pigment can be reached. Vascular lesions that wouldn't respond to weaker light can be cleared. And the overall result is more substantial correction in fewer sessions.
The Fit
Who it's for, who it's not
Who it's for
- Women with sun damage, age spots, or melasma (with caveats, see below)
- Visible broken capillaries on the face
- Rosacea-related redness and flushing
- Uneven, blotchy skin tone
- Loss of "luminosity" or that healthy-glow quality
- Anyone in their 30s or older with cumulative sun history
- Anyone preparing for a special event (the brightening shows quickly)
Who it's not for
- Active sunburn or very recent tanning (real or self-applied)
- Fitzpatrick skin types V, VI (I test cautiously and may not proceed)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active skin infection or open wounds in the treatment area
- Certain types of melasma (case-by-case, patch test required)
- Anyone taking light-sensitizing medications
- Anyone with a history of seizures triggered by light
- Anyone expecting one session to do what three are designed to do
The Philosophy
Why I sell this as a series of 3
Pigment correction is not a one-and-done treatment. Here's why: melanin sits in your skin at different depths. Surface-level pigment, the most visible sun spots and age spots, comes up first, in the days after your first Lumecca session. But deeper pigment, the kind you can barely see but that contributes to overall dullness, requires repeated, spaced sessions to fully clear.
The same is true for vascular work. Broken capillaries and rosacea-flushing patterns often have multiple layers of vessels involved. The first session disrupts the most visible. The second reaches what was hidden underneath. The third refines what remains.
A single Lumecca session brightens. The series is what builds the clearer, more even tone most clients are looking for. The price you pay for the planned series reflects the full correction, paying for one session and stopping there is paying for a glimpse of what the plan can do.
The Session
What to expect
- 01
Pre-treatment (5 to 10 minutes)
No numbing required. I cleanse the skin thoroughly, apply protective eye shields (these are mandatory, IPL is bright), and apply a cool gel that helps light transmission.
- 02
The treatment itself (15 to 25 min face, longer for face + neck + chest)
The Lumecca handpiece moves systematically across the treatment area, delivering pulses of light. You'll see a bright flash with each pulse, even through closed eyes and eye shields. The sensation is often described as a quick rubber band snap, followed by a warm sensation. Most clients describe it as easily tolerable.
- 03
Immediately after
Pigmented areas, sun spots, age spots, will appear noticeably darker. This is the desired response. The pigment has been brought to the surface and will flake off in the coming days. Vascular areas may look temporarily flushed or pinker. The overall skin may have a "warm" feeling for an hour or two.
- 04
That day
You can return to normal activities, but avoid heat (saunas, hot tubs, intense exercise) and direct sun for the rest of the day. SPF is mandatory if going outside.
The Honest Part
Downtime, day by day
No guessing, no surprises. Here's exactly what each day looks like, proactively, so you can plan your week.
Day of treatment
Sun spots noticeably darker, almost like "coffee grounds." Vascular areas may look slightly pink. Mild warmth. SPF 50+ mandatory.
Day 1 to 3
The darkened pigment continues to darken slightly. Treated areas may feel a bit "tight" or dry. Avoid actives, hot water, and heat.
Day 4 to 7
The pigment begins to slough off naturally. It can look like fine "coffee grounds" flaking off the surface, do not pick or peel. Let it shed on its own. By the end of week 1, most clients are seeing dramatically brighter, more even skin.
Week 2
Most healing is complete. You may notice continued brightening for another week or two as the deeper response settles.
Beyond
Continue strict SPF protection. Future sun exposure will create new pigment and undo the work you just paid for.
The Payoff
Results timeline
Immediate
Pigmented spots visibly darker, this is the expected and desired response. Not yet your result.
Days 4 to 10
Pigment flakes off naturally. This is when you'll see the most dramatic brightening from session 1.
After session 2 (4 weeks later)
Deeper pigment cleared. Vascular correction more visible. Tone more even.
After session 3 (4 weeks after that)
Plan complete. Maximum brightening and tone correction achieved.
1 to 3 months
Continued refinement as the skin settles into its new baseline.
Beyond
Results last 1 to 2 years with diligent SPF. Annual maintenance Lumecca is the single best investment in keeping your tone where it is.
The Investment
Pricing
| Area | Series Structure | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lumecca Face | Series of 3 | $1,200 |
| Lumecca Face & Neck | Series of 3 | $1,800 |
| Lumecca Chest | Series of 3 | $1,200 |
| Lumecca Face, Neck & Chest | Series of 3 | $2,500 |
| Lumecca Hands | Series of 3 | $800 |
| Lumecca Arms | Series of 3 | $1,500 |
Lumecca Face
Series of 3
$1,200
Lumecca Face & Neck
Series of 3
$1,800
Lumecca Chest
Series of 3
$1,200
Lumecca Face, Neck & Chest
Series of 3
$2,500
Lumecca Hands
Series of 3
$800
Lumecca Arms
Series of 3
$1,500
Most clients combine this with other treatments in a Signature Plan, where pricing is consolidated and discounted compared to individual purchases. See the plans for details.
Your Plan
Prep & aftercare
Before your treatment
- No sun exposure or tanning for 4 weeks before treatment (this is the strictest requirement on my menu)
- No self-tanner for 2 weeks before
- Discontinue retinoids 5 to 7 days before
- No active skin treatments (peels, etc.) within 2 weeks
- Disclose all medications during your consult, some are contraindicated
- Avoid blood thinners 48 hours before, if medically appropriate
- Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin
After your treatment
First 24 hours
- Gentle cleansing only
- No hot water
- No exercise, saunas, or hot tubs
First week
- Strict SPF 50+ every 2 hours when outdoors
- No retinoids or actives
- Gentle moisturizer only
- Do not pick or scrub the darkening pigment, let it shed naturally
Ongoing
- SPF is non-negotiable
- Reintroduce retinoids after 2 weeks if your skin tolerates them
- Vitamin C serums are excellent for maintaining and extending Lumecca results
The Details
Frequently asked
Most clients combine this with other treatments for full results
A single treatment moves one lever. The Signature Plans pair complementary treatments into a sequenced plan, with better results and consolidated pricing.
Have a safety or candidacy question first? Bring it to the consultation.
Sometimes the answer is "not this," and you'll leave knowing why.
Not ready to book? Text me a quick question at 970-214-8362. I reply personally between appointments and during business hours.
Ready to map out your plan?
Every plan starts with a complimentary consult, we'll talk through your goals, history, and budget, then build the plan that fits.
Not ready to book? Text me a quick question at 970-214-8362. I reply personally between appointments and during business hours.
Not sure where to start?
You do not have to know what to book, or even what to call it. If your skin or body has started looking different and you are not sure why, start with what you are noticing, and I will help you understand what may be behind it.