An improved skin appearance can be noticed after the first session.

Multiple sessions provide even better results.

Treatment regime depends on the severity of skin damage, skin type, type of treatment (vascular vs sun damage) and energy settings.

Sun damage and skin complexion results can be seen within a few days of the first session. The skin will continue to look clearer over time with the most visible results after one to two weeks.

Having multiple photofacial sessions will improve the final results. For vascular treatments such as thread veins, results can often be seen immediately with optimum results visible within 2 weeks.

You may see a darkening of pigmented spots over the first 24-48 hours following your treatment. Over the course of the week the treated pigmentation will flake off, leading to an evening out of skin tone.

After treatment for vascular lesions such as thread veins you may see the vein blanch and disappear, or a colour change in the vessel which dissipates after a few days.

Yes all IPL treatments will require a patch test and at this consultation we can discuss your concerns and also advise whether more than one treatment will be required for best results.

Lumecca™ has been FDA approved to treat Fitzpatrick Skin types I-IV so you are completely safety-assured with this treatment.

Lumecca can be used on all areas of the body and is suitable for all skin types and tones.

The most common areas of treatment are zones that are regularly exposed to the sun.

This often includes the face, neck, décolletage, legs, hands and arms.

Lumecca operates using photothermolysis, which provides a photofacial through the delivery of a comfortable light treatment. 

During Treatment there will be a bright flash of light from the lumecca that feels like a light elastic sensation.

Redness ans a slight warming of the skin are normal after treatment and usually subsides within an hour.

Over the next 24 – 48 hours you may see a darkening of pigmented spots; in the week afterwards the pigmented lesions flake off, leading to an evening out of skin tone.

After treating vascular lesions you may see the vein blanch and disappear or a colour change in the vessel which dissipates after a few days.

After a consultation and assessment, which we can offer you prior to booking your first treatment to initially assess your condition and advise you on your results, we apply an ultrasound gel to the area being treated.

During the Lumecca™ treatment, there will be bright flashes of light from the Lumecca™ hand piece that feel like a light elastic band sensation against the surface of the skin.

Don’t worry – you will be wearing a pair of protective goggles through the treatment to protect your eyes.

Usually the actual treatment lasts for around 5-10 minutes* and the skin will feel slightly ‘sunburnt’ afterwards.

*Duration depends on area being treated.

At your initial appointment or consultation session, we will assess your skin and talk through your specific requirements.

Often we will use our VISIA complexion analysis system here to show you the exact scientific details of what we plan to treat and the results you can look forward to.

Depending on the severity of skin damage and type of treatment (vascular vs sun damage) we will then be able to prescribe a treatment plan to suit your requirements.

Usually between 2 and 4 sessions will be required depending on the severity of the sun damage present.

Yes absolutely! We are committed to providing a first class service to all of our patients and clients at Beau Boutique and are always happy to discuss your specific concerns or requirements ad discuss what results we can provide you with from the Lumecca treatments.

We also use the most advanced technology in the form of the VISIA Complexion Analysis Scanner which allows us to identify and specific skin concerns that you may have but be unsure about.

You can contact us via telephone and arrange a callback from one of our experts, you can email us with your enquiries, or you can arrange an in-clinic consultation with the relevant practitioner to discuss your requirements, expectations and get advice on which of our treatments is going to be most effective for you.

Telephone: 01303 814000 or CONTACT US via our enquiry form.

Although in some cases, the removal of pigmentation issues may be long lasting, often a maintenance session is advisable every 6-12 months following the initial treatment course.