Treatment guide · Toronto
Lumecca IPL
Targeted light for sun marks and redness.
Lumecca is a higher-intensity form of intense pulsed light (IPL). Pigment and tiny vessels absorb the light, and the resulting heat breaks them down so the body can clear them. Changes may be visible within one to two weeks.
Many clients consider it for sun damage, freckles, age spots, rosacea-related redness and vascular lesions, typically on lighter to medium skin. Preparation matters: avoid sun and tanning for two weeks, shave rather than wax, and disclose any photosensitizing medications. Darker skin carries a higher risk, and other options may suit better. Please discuss suitability with a licensed practitioner at a partner spa.
At a glance
- Duration
- Typically 15–30 minutes
- Sessions
- Typically 1–3; changes may appear within 1–2 weeks
- Downtime
- None to minimal
- Ideal for
- Sun damage, freckles, age spots, rosacea redness, vascular lesions; lighter to medium skin
- Investment
- Set by partner spas — confirmed at your consultation.
Often considered for
Questions clients ask
- How should I prepare?
- Avoid sun and tanning for two weeks, shave rather than wax, and tell your practitioner about any photosensitizing medications.
- Will spots look darker first?
- Pigmented spots may darken before flaking away, which is typically part of the process.
- Can darker skin be treated?
- There is a higher risk of complications, so alternatives may suit better. A practitioner will advise.
Find out if IPL suits your sun spots or redness
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Jenny is an independent consultant, not a medical practitioner. Treatment details are educational; your plan is confirmed with a licensed practitioner at a partner spa. Individual results vary.