IPL photofacial · Hillcrest, San Diego
Lumecca IPL Photofacial
A pulse of light that lifts sun spots and calms redness in the same visit. Clearer, more even skin, usually in one or two treatments.
- Brown spots
- Redness
- Uneven tone
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Why this light is different
What Is Lumecca IPL?
Intense pulsed light is a broad flash filtered to the colors that pigment and blood absorb. Lumecca, by InMode, concentrates its output in the 500 to 600 nm band, where melanin and hemoglobin soak up light most strongly. That focus is why InMode reports full photorejuvenation in one or two sessions for most patients, versus four to six with standard IPL.
- 1
Absorb
Brown pigment and tiny red vessels drink in the pulse.
- 2
Heat
That energy turns to heat, breaking up pigment and closing vessels.
- 3
Clear
Spots surface and shed; redness fades over the following weeks.
Two targets, one treatment
What Lumecca Treats
Face, neck, chest, hands and arms: anywhere years of sun have collected.
Brown
Sun Spots & Pigment
Flat spots that darken, lift and flake away.
- Sun spots and age spots
- Freckles
- Sun damage on the chest, hands and scalp
Red
Redness & Capillaries
Vessels that fade so skin looks calmer and clearer.
- Diffuse facial redness
- Rosacea-prone flushing
- Small broken capillaries
For a single stubborn vein, see Vasculaze. For glow with no flaking at all, try the GlowTox Facial.
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Lumecca Before & After
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Your Skin, Next
Text a photo of the spots or redness you want gone and we will suggest a plan.
Text 442.655.8617The people pictured are not Conjure or Satori clients. These photos show what IPL can do for some skin; your nurse will talk through likely results for yours.
The coffee-grounds phase
IPL Downtime: What Peppering Looks Like
Spots look worse before they look better. Here is the usual arc.
- Right after
Warm & flushed
Mild pinkness, like a light sunburn, for a few hours.
- Day 1
Calming down
Pinkness fades. Spots begin to look darker. Makeup is usually OK.
- Days 2–3
Darker flecks
Spots turn deeper brown, like pepper or coffee grounds.
- Days 4–7
Flaking off
Flecks lift and shed on their own. No picking or scrubbing.
- Weeks 2–4
Clearer tone
Skin looks brighter; redness keeps easing. Next session if planned.
Your appointment
A Lumecca Visit, Start to Finish
Check
Skin type, recent sun and medications are reviewed first.
Prep
Clean skin, a cool gel layer and protective eyewear.
Pulse
Quick flashes across each area; a full face takes minutes.
Protect
Moisturizer, broad-spectrum SPF and sun-avoidance tips.
Is it right for you?
Who Lumecca Suits Best
- Type I
- Type II
- Type III
- Type IV
- Type V
- Type VI
InMode positions Lumecca for skin types I to IV. Deeper skin tones (V and VI) are not treated with IPL here.
- Lighter to medium skin with sun spots or freckles
- Redness or broken capillaries on the cheeks and nose
- Sun-worn scalp, décolleté or backs of the hands
- Not currently tanned, with sun exposure kept low beforehand
IPL is skipped during pregnancy, on tanned or recently sun-exposed skin, while taking photosensitizing medications such as isotretinoin or certain antibiotics, and on skin with an active infection or flare.
Deeper skin tone or melasma? Ask about our Brightening & Hyperpigmentation Peel, PRX Biorevitalization or Opus Plasma.
Photofacial pricing
Lumecca IPL Cost
Your quote depends on the areas treated and the visits planned.
Message CONJURE1 and the areas you want treated; other areas are quoted.
Satori Medical Aesthetics sets Lumecca pricing, which is subject to change. You will know the total before your first pulse.
Ask us anything
IPL Photofacial FAQ
Cost, peppering, sessions and skin types. Compare every option on the med spa menu.
How much is an IPL photofacial in San Diego?
A series of 3 is $1,500 for the face. Send a message to 442.655.8617 with code CONJURE1 and list any other areas you want cleared, such as neck, chest or hands, for a quote.
What is Lumecca IPL?
Lumecca is an intense pulsed light device from InMode. InMode says it puts out up to three times more energy in the green-to-yellow wavelengths that brown pigment and red vessels absorb best.
Does IPL work on sun spots and age spots?
Yes. Sun spots, age spots and freckles absorb the light, darken for several days, then flake off. Flat brown spots from sun exposure usually respond best.
Can Lumecca help rosacea and facial redness?
It targets diffuse redness, flushing and small broken capillaries, which can make rosacea-prone skin look calmer. It manages the look of redness; it does not cure rosacea itself.
How many Lumecca sessions will I need?
InMode reports complete photorejuvenation in one or two treatments for most patients, compared with four to six on standard IPL. If a second visit is needed, it is usually about a month later, followed by a yearly touch-up.
What is the downtime after an IPL photofacial?
Mild redness for a few hours is typical. Treated spots then turn darker, like coffee grounds or pepper flecks, for about five to seven days before they shed. Most people go back to work the same day and wear makeup the next.
Why do my spots look darker after IPL?
That peppering is the pigment being drawn up to the surface. Leave it alone, keep skin moisturized and protected from the sun, and it flakes off on its own within about a week.
Does Lumecca hurt?
Each pulse feels like a quick warm snap against the skin. The handpiece tip is cooled and most people need no numbing. Bony or thin areas can feel a little sharper.
Is Lumecca safe for darker skin tones?
InMode lists Lumecca for Fitzpatrick types I through IV, with a separate filter for types III and IV. It is not offered on deeper skin tones, where the light can affect normal pigment. Your nurse confirms your skin type before treatment and may suggest another option.
Who should not have IPL?
IPL is skipped during pregnancy, on tanned or recently sun-exposed skin, while taking photosensitizing medications such as isotretinoin or certain antibiotics, and on skin with an active infection or flare. Melasma can be aggravated by heat and light, so it is usually treated with other options.
Lumecca vs Vasculaze: which one do I need?
Lumecca treats broad areas of sun spots plus redness at the same time. Vasculaze is a laser aimed at individual visible veins and vessels. Many people start with Lumecca for overall tone and add Vasculaze for stubborn vessels.
Who performs Lumecca at Conjure?
Registered nurses with Satori Medical Aesthetics treat every Lumecca client, under the medical direction of Dr. James Veltmeyer, MD, at 1450 Washington St, Hillcrest.
How do I prepare for a Lumecca IPL photofacial?
Avoid sun, tanning beds and self-tanner on the area for at least 2 to 4 weeks and wear SPF 30 or higher every day. Your nurse will tell you how long to pause retinoids, acids and scrubs. Tell your nurse about all medicines, including antibiotics that make skin sensitive to light, isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past six months, pregnancy, cold sores and melasma. Come with clean skin and no makeup, lotion or sunscreen on the area.
What should I do after Lumecca IPL?
Expect pinkness for a few hours, then darker spots that flake off on their own over about 1 to 2 weeks. Do not pick or scrub them. Skip hot showers, saunas and hard workouts for 48 hours, use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer, and wear SPF 30 or higher with limited sun for at least 4 weeks.
When should I call after Lumecca IPL?
Call or text 442.655.8617 if you have blisters, open sores, crusting that oozes or turns yellow, pain or swelling that gets worse instead of better, a fever, a cold sore outbreak, or white or dark patches that do not fade. Call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing, or swelling of the face, lips or throat.
Aftercare
Lumecca IPL Before and After Care
Simple steps for calm skin and clear, even results. Always follow your nurse's specific instructions.
Before Your Appointment
- Avoid sun, tanning beds, spray tans and self-tanner on the area for at least 2 to 4 weeks before your visit. Come untanned, and wear SPF 30 or higher every day.
- Your nurse will tell you how long to pause retinoids, acids, scrubs and hydroquinone on the area, often about a week.
- Tell your nurse about all medicines and supplements. Some antibiotics, acne pills and other drugs make skin sensitive to light. Never stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
- Tell your nurse if you took isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past six months, are pregnant or nursing, get cold sores, have melasma, or have cosmetic tattoos in the area.
- Reschedule if you have a sunburn, rash, open sore, cold sore or active flare in the area.
- Shave the area the day before if it has hair, and come with clean skin: no makeup, lotion, oil or sunscreen.
After Your Treatment
- Expect pinkness and warmth, like a mild sunburn, for a few hours. A cool compress can help.
- Sun spots and freckles turn darker, like coffee grounds, over 1 to 2 days. This is normal.
- Darker spots flake off on their own over about 1 to 2 weeks. Do not pick, scrub or exfoliate them.
- Skip hot showers, saunas, hot tubs and hard workouts for 48 hours.
- Wear SPF 30 or higher every day and limit sun on the area for at least 4 weeks.
- Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer. Skip retinoids, acids and scrubs for about a week, or until your nurse says it is OK.
- Makeup is usually fine the next day if the skin is not broken or blistered.
- Check with your skin therapist before waxing, a facial or a peel on the area.
- Right afterPinkness and warmth, like a mild sunburn, for a few hours.
- Day 1Pinkness fades. Spots start to look darker. Makeup is usually OK.
- Days 2 to 3Spots look darkest, like pepper or coffee grounds. Do not pick.
- Days 4 to 7Darker flecks start to flake off on their own. Keep up SPF.
- Week 2 and beyondLast flecks shed and tone looks clearer. Next session in about 4 weeks if planned.
When to call us
Call or text 442.655.8617 if you have blisters, open sores, crusting that oozes or turns yellow, pain or swelling that gets worse instead of better, a fever, a cold sore outbreak, or white or dark patches that do not fade.
Call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing, or swelling of the face, lips or throat.
General guidance; follow your provider's instructions, and call us with concerns.
Clear the Spots, Keep Your Calendar
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