Are you someone who suffers from trying to find various ways to deal with rosacea, vascular lesions, or hyperpigmentation (dark/age spots) on a daily basis? Then look no further as Elysium Beauty Clinic located in Maple has the solution for your problems without having to use excessive products or aftercare! The Lumecca-Photofacial IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is the perfect option for everyone in any age range. It is a very simple procedure that has helped thousands of people and kept long-term results as well as being relatively painless and quick. Of course, as with any other treatment, this is not a one-and-done procedure and does require a minimum of at least 3 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart for optimal results and it is not a permanent fix. If the skin is in a bad condition then more sessions may be necessary in which case, our staff at Elysium Beauty Clinic will advise on the best option for each individual.
Precautions
The results can last anywhere from 6 months up to a year at which point, maintenance sessions may be required once in a while to alleviate any recurring symptoms. Additionally, frequent sun exposure can result in more pigmentation for people prone to experiencing sun spots and may also require more sessions if this persists. Getting the Lumecca IPL done is a very simple, quick, and fairly painless procedure as it just gives a bit of a prickly sensation which is very tolerable. Depending on the area (Whole face approx 1 hour), the process can take an hour to complete, while it may be much quicker for individual small spots. It is important to note that there are precautions to be taken before and after the procedure to keep optimal results which consist of avoiding any type of tanning 5-7 weeks prior and avoiding certain skin appliances such as retinol and other specific types of cleansers a couple of days before having Lumecca performed.
Aftercare
In terms of post-care instructions, the client should be aware that redness and swelling may be present and completely normal but typically lasts a few days and can subside quicker as it varies per person. Additionally, the skin will be at its most vulnerable state right after the procedure so we would advise avoiding irritating the skin as much as possible (Ex. overusing skincare products, heat, heavy exercise, hot water) and most importantly avoiding the sun otherwise pigmentation may reoccur. Therefore, the best time range for doing this procedure season-wise would be around winter when the sun is not as present. If you plan to go outside in sunny weather or reside somewhere it is frequently sunny, sunblock is a must-have. Lastly, any sun/age spots will first darken before improving so please do not be alarmed if you notice this, just give the skin time to heal and it will improve on its own over time and leave you looking better and spotless! Contact Elysium Beauty Clinic at our Maple location to receive a consultation if you are someone who is looking for a more long-term solution to your skin-care-related problems!