Lumecca Peak IPL
From £150
Intense pulsed light for pigmentation, redness and sun damage, at The Nightingale Wellness Clinic in Ipswich, Suffolk
20-minute consultation, £20
Depending on area
Face, neck, hands and décolletage
What Is Lumecca Peak IPL?
Lumecca Peak is a high-powered IPL (intense pulsed light) device for sun damage, pigmentation and redness. It delivers pulses of light that are absorbed by excess pigment and by small visible blood vessels, which the body then gradually clears.
Lumecca is designed to deliver more energy per pulse than many standard IPL systems, so treatment courses are often shorter. Many clients see a visible difference after one or two sessions, although results vary and your course is agreed at consultation.
Treated pigment usually darkens over the first few days, then flakes and fades over around 7 to 14 days. Redness and broken capillaries tend to look calmer as the skin settles.
Lumecca suits clients with sun spots, freckling, uneven tone and facial redness on the face, neck, hands or décolletage. Because light-based treatment depends on your skin type and recent sun exposure, every course at our Ipswich clinic starts with a consultation, and a patch test may be required.
Lumecca sits alongside PicoLase MD in our pigmentation options, and alongside Vasculaze for individual thread veins. Amy will recommend the right treatment for your skin, or a combination, at your consultation.
What Can Lumecca Help With?
Lumecca targets pigmentation and redness on the face and body
- Sun damage and sun spots
- Age spots and freckling
- Uneven skin tone
- Facial redness and flushing
- Redness associated with rosacea
- Broken capillaries
- Pigmentation on the hands, neck and décolletage
How Does It Work?
Light energy is absorbed by the pigment in sun spots and by the blood in small visible vessels. The targeted pigment and vessels are heated and broken down, then cleared by the body over the following weeks, while a cooled treatment head protects the surrounding skin.
Consultation
A 20-minute appointment to assess your skin and check every pigmented area. If Amy recommends a patch test, treatment goes ahead once it has settled.
Preparation
Your skin is cleansed, eye protection is fitted and a cooling gel is applied to the treatment area.
Treatment
Pulses of light are delivered across the area. Most people describe a quick warm snap, like an elastic band.
Review
Pigment darkens and flakes over one to two weeks. We review your skin and plan any further sessions, typically around four weeks apart.
Choose What Suits You
Consultation
£20
20 minutes. Required before your first treatment, so Amy can assess your skin. A patch test may be required to check how your skin responds to light.
Targeted Small Area
£150
45 minutes. For a targeted area of pigmentation or redness. Course of 3: £375, saving £75.
Full Face, Neck, Hands or Décolletage
£220
60 minutes. One area of your choice. Course of 3: £565, saving £95.
Full Face, Neck, Hands & Décolletage
£350
75 minutes. All four areas in one appointment. Course of 3: £875, saving £175.
Benefits
- Targets pigmentation and redness in one treatment
- Treats the face, neck, hands and décolletage
- Many clients need only a short course
- Minimal downtime, back to your day
- Consultation before every course
Consultation first
- Every pigmented area assessed before treatment
- Course agreed at consultation
- Written aftercare and SPF advice
Downtime & Results Timeline
Mild redness and warmth for a few hours, similar to a light sunburn.
Treated pigment darkens and can look like fine coffee grounds on the skin. Do not pick or scrub.
Darkened pigment flakes away and redness settles.
Your skin is reviewed and any further sessions in your course are planned. Results vary.
Treatment Details
Before and after your treatment
Avoid sun exposure, sunbeds and self-tan for four weeks before and after treatment, and wear SPF 50 every day. Because of this, IPL is usually best booked in the autumn and winter months. Mild redness and some swelling can last a few hours, and treated pigment darkens before flaking away over 7 to 14 days. Occasionally, bruising can appear where redness or small vessels are treated, and this fades over a few days. Rarely, IPL can cause blistering or changes in skin colour, which is why your skin is assessed carefully first. Written aftercare is always provided.
Is it right for me?
Lumecca is not suitable on recently tanned skin, during pregnancy, or while taking certain medications that make the skin more sensitive to light. Some skin types are not suitable for IPL, and a history of keloid scarring, an active skin infection or certain medical conditions can also affect suitability. Any mole or lesion that looks unusual is checked before treatment and may need a separate mole assessment first. A consultation is required before your first session, and a patch test may be required.
Pricing and courses
A consultation is £20 and takes 20 minutes, and a patch test may be required. A targeted small area is £150, one area (full face, neck, hands or décolletage) is £220, and all four areas together are £350. Courses of three are £375, £565 and £875, and must be used within 12 months of purchase. Your plan is confirmed at your consultation.
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From £150 · per Lumecca session
Every Lumecca course starts with a £20 consultation at The Nightingale Wellness Clinic, 364 Nacton Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9NA.
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