Lumecca®​ is the most powerful and effective Intense Pulsed Light therapy (IPL) to remove visible veins and capillaries, pigmentation, sun damage, vascular lesions, rosacea, redness, acne scarring and melasma. This popular anti-ageing treatment is a quick and comfortable light photo facial treatment with visible results after the first session to restore a clear complexion and rejuvenated skin tone. ​

Lumecca® can be used on any part of the body with excellent results. This treatment has a high specificity and selectivity for pigmentation created by sun damage and also redness caused by rosacea, making it one of the most powerful lasers for its purpose.

IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. It is a procedure where a high-intensity pulse of light is used to treat areas of the skin where there is sun damage, age spots, dark spots, rosacea, redness, acne scars, or fine lines and wrinkles. IPL is also commonly referred to as IPL photofacial, photorejuvenation, or broadband light.

You can use IPL on the face, neck, chest and hands to treat pigmentation, sun damage acne scarring and wrinkles, redness including Rosacea, capillaries, and veins.  IPL is most commonly performed on the face, neck, chest and hands since those are usually the body parts that are exposed to the sun most often.

For contraindications to our Laser Facials please see list below. If you are uncertain about any of the contraindications, please contact The Look by Louise Laser Clinic on 01204 450181.

Fitzpatrick Scale 4-6 (TYPE IV-VI) cannot be treated with IPL Laser 

Epilepsy

Please check with your neurologist if you are uncertain, we may ask you to provide a doctors note

Active Infection and Cold Sores

Photosensitizing Medication 

History of Skin Cancer on the treatment area (Requires medical clearance note from a doctor) so please consult.

Vitiligo (May still have treatment if vitiligo has never been present on the area being treated.)

Any botox/fillers within the last 14 days.

Current sunburn on the treatment area

Self or spray tan 7 days pre or post-treatment

These are not contraindications:

• Those with a history of cold sores should be aware that they may be triggered by heat/light and prophylactic antiviral medication is recommended.
• Those with known keloid scarring should be educated about their increased risk of keloid formation. Okay to treat, just avoid the area of hypertrophic or keloid scar.
• For bearded clients, it’s ideal to come in clean-shaven or with only up to 2 days of stubble, as we will avoid areas with facial hair growth.

Immediate Benefits

• Deep Clean: Vaporises Dirt and Removes Bacteria
• Brighten: Dull Complexions and Unevenness, Fading Sun, Age and Acne Damage
• Wrinkle Release: Leaving Skin Smoother and Tighter
• Remove Spots: Helps Get Rid of Acne
• High efficiency of treatment due to high peak power and optimized output.

Long-term Benefits of Regular Treatments

• Complete photorejuvenation in 1 or 2 treatments for most patients versus 4-6 treatments with standard IPL’s.
• Stimulates Collagen and Elastin Production for Firmer Skin
• Reduces the Visible Appearance of Pores
• Evens Skin Tone and Texture
• Reduces Hyperpigmentation and Melasma
• Clears acne and helps prevent future breakouts.
• Reduces Overall Redness
• Reduces Visible Scarring From Acne Lesions and Cysts.
• Diminishes Visible Broken Capillaries

After your first treatment, you will immediately notice cleaner, clearer, brighter, and smoother skin.

Over the next 24-48 hours you may see a darkening of the pigmented spots. During the following week the pigmented skin will flake off, (with minimal downtime), leading to an overall more even and uniform complexion.

When treating vascular areas, you may see the capillaries blanch ( disappear) or change in colour which will dissipate after several days.

Regular, frequent treatments lead to optimal results. Improvements will accelerate after each additional session. Please note that everyone’s skin is unique and individual results may vary.

An improved skin appearance can be noted after the first session, however for optimal results we recommend starting the process off with a course of 6 Lumecca facials, and to maintain those results we recommend maintenance courses of 3 Lumecca facials.

Multiple sessions provide maximum better results. The treatment regime depends on the severity of skin damage, skin type, type of treatment (vascular vs sun damage), and energy settings.

We recommend 1 session spaced 3 weeks apart or if preferred can be monthly but no sooner. Once you have achieved your personal skin goals like clearing acne, sun damage, or scarring, we do recommend a fortnightly to monthly facial to maintain your results. On average, The Look by Louise clients receives 1-3 facials per month.

No, not at all. You’ll feel a mild tingling sensation that is noticeable but not painful.  During your Lumecca treatment there will be a bright flash of light and a slight prickly sensation. Redness and a slight warming of the skin are normal and usually subside within an hour enabling you to return to normal activities almost immediately.

The most common side effects of laser facials can be erythema, redness and/or minor swelling. This will settle within 24 – 48 hours after treatment.

The following precautions should be adhered to after your treatment:

• Avoid sun exposure or the use of tanning beds for the duration of your course of treatments and up to 4 – 6 weeks after treatment.
• Do not use any self-tan products for at least 2 weeks after your treatment and at least 10 days after treatment.
• Do not pick or scratch the treated area
• Avoid rough handling of the area treated
• Avoid very hot baths, showers for 48 hours after treatment.
• Avoid steam baths and saunas for 1 week after treatment.
• Avoid rough sports for 24-48 hours.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Use sun cream, SPF 50 after treatment
• Try to use cleansing products that have been developed for sensitive skin for 2 – 3 days after treatment.
• Be gentle when dry or rubbing the area treated.

We will carry out a small, painless patch test, usually on the treatment area on the day prior to the procedure.

You will then be closely monitored to check for any signs of allergies. If there are no signs of allergy we can then safely proceed with treatment.

 

We offer treatments to anyone 18 years of age or above. Valid photo ID is required if necessary by the clinic.

Individual treatments are priced at £175 per session. A recommended course of 3 is priced at £450 (saving £75) and 6 sessions at £800

Please note our Laser Facials are only available at present from our Skin Health Clinic located in Bolton, Lancashire. 

Yes. This treatment is available to purchase using our PayL8r® Finance option. Please ask any member of our team for more information.

Cancellations and Reschedules more than 48 hours in advance:

You are allowed to cancel or reschedule an appointment more than 48 hours in advance. Simply sign in to our online booking portal.

If you arrive late, we have no other option but to simply reduce your treatment time accordingly to avoid cutting the next client’s appointment short.

Yes! We have on-street parking as our clinic is located in a residential area of the beautiful Lancashire countryside, which means no stress and added parking costs like most other city center laser clinics.