Lumecca IPL in West Hollywood
Clearer, more even skin.
Lumecca IPL fades sun spots, age spots and redness in 1 to 3 short sessions.
Dr. FisherMD, Medical Director
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- 4.8 from 204 Google reviews
- Sun spots, redness and rosacea
- Free consultation
- Dr. FisherMD, Medical Director
- KianaPA-C
- YiweiPA-C
- MeleniePA-C
- 15 to 20
- Minutes for a full face
- 1 to 3
- Sessions for most plans
- 3 to 4
- Weeks between sessions
- 1 to 2
- Weeks for spots to flake off
Ranges Dr Refresh publishes for Lumecca. Your provider sets the plan. Individual results vary.
What Lumecca IPL treats.
- Sun spots and age spots
- Brown spots from years of sun darken, lift and flake off over one to two weeks.
- Freckles and hyperpigmentation
- Lightens freckles and patchy brown areas for a more even tone.
- Redness and rosacea
- Targets the dilated vessels behind flushing and rosacea-related redness.
- Broken capillaries and spider veins
- Fades small visible vessels on the face and body.
- Uneven tone and fine lines
- Evens overall tone and gently supports collagen for smoother-looking skin.
- Sun damage on the neck, chest and hands
- Treats the same spots and discoloration beyond the face.
What is Lumecca IPL?
Lumecca IPL is an intense pulsed light treatment, often called a photofacial, that fades sun spots, age spots, freckles and redness by sending bright pulses of light into the skin. The light is absorbed by pigment and by small blood vessels, which break down and clear over the next one to two weeks. It suits adults with fair to medium skin who have visible sun damage, uneven tone or rosacea. Very dark skin tones may not be good candidates because of the risk of pigment changes, so your provider may suggest another option.
A full face takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Most plans are 1 to 3 sessions, spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart, and many people see a clear change after the first. Expect a few hours of redness, and dark spots that look darker for several days before they flake away. At Dr Refresh in West Hollywood, Lumecca IPL pricing is set at your free consultation, based on the areas and sessions you need.
Why Lumecca.
Real Dr Refresh results
Sun damage and uneven tone, cleared on a West Hollywood patient. Results vary.
Even tone in 1 to 3 visits
Many patients see a real change after the first session.
About 20 minutes
A full face is done in 15 to 20 minutes, no numbing cream needed.
A calm studio on La Cienega
A quiet treatment room in West Hollywood, under Dr. Fisher's medical direction.
How Lumecca IPL works.
IPL stands for intense pulsed light. Unlike a single-wavelength laser, it sends out a broad band of light that your provider filters and adjusts for your skin and your concern. Brown pigment in sun spots and red pigment in small, visible blood vessels soak up that light and heat up. Dark spots rise to the surface, turn darker and flake off, while the vessels behind redness collapse and are cleared by the body. The same light also nudges collagen, which helps overall tone and fine texture.
- Targets brown spots and redness
- Settings adjusted to your skin
- No needles or numbing
IPL works on pigment and vessels. For loose skin or deeper texture, your provider may pair it with Morpheus8 or Forma RF.
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Lumecca IPL vs Morpheus8.
| Lumecca IPLPulsed light | Morpheus8RF microneedling | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Spots, redness, rosacea | Loose skin, texture, scars |
| Sessions | 1 to 3 | 1 to 3 |
| Spacing | 3 to 4 weeks | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Needles | Not included | Included |
| Recovery | Spots flake off in 1 to 2 weeks | 24 to 48 hours |
| Free consultation | Included | Included |
| Book now | Ask about Morpheus8 |
They solve different problems and are often combined: IPL for color, Morpheus8 for firmness and texture.
Lumecca IPL before and after.
Drag to compare. Dr Refresh IPL patients in West Hollywood. Individual results vary.
Lumecca IPL results, day by day.
The visit
About 15 to 20 minutes for a full face. A quick snap with each pulse, then warmth.
Days 1 to 3
Redness like a mild sunburn fades. Dark spots turn darker, a sign it is working.
Weeks 1 to 2
Darkened spots flake off on their own, showing clearer skin.
3 to 4 weeks
Next session if your plan calls for one. Many patients book yearly upkeep.
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“I feel better than I have in years. Energized, youthful, confident.”
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Lumecca IPL questions, answered.
What is Lumecca IPL and how does it work?
Lumecca is an intense pulsed light (IPL) device. Its light is absorbed by melanin in brown spots and by hemoglobin in small blood vessels, which breaks down discoloration and redness and also stimulates collagen. At Dr Refresh in West Hollywood, many patients see a clear change in one or two sessions.
What skin concerns does it treat?
Sun spots, age spots, freckles, hyperpigmentation, redness, rosacea, broken capillaries and spider veins. It also improves overall tone and can soften fine lines through collagen stimulation.
How many Lumecca IPL sessions will I need?
Many patients see real results after one session. Most plans are one to three sessions, spaced three to four weeks apart, depending on how much pigment or redness you have.
Does it hurt?
Most people describe a quick snap, like a rubber band against the skin, followed by brief warmth. It is usually well tolerated without numbing cream, and a full face takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
What is the downtime after IPL?
You may have redness and warmth for a few hours, similar to a mild sunburn. Dark spots look darker for several days before flaking off. Most people go back to their normal routine right away.
Lumecca IPL before and after: when will I see results?
Dark spots darken within the first one to three days, which means the treatment is working. Over the next one to two weeks they flake off and fade, showing clearer, more even skin.
How long do the results last?
Treated pigment does not come back, but new sun damage can form with more UV exposure. Daily sunscreen protects your result, and many patients book a yearly maintenance session.
Who is a good candidate?
Adults with fair to medium skin tones who have visible sun damage, uneven pigment or redness. Very dark skin tones may not be suitable because of the risk of pigment changes, so your provider may recommend a different treatment.
Can Lumecca IPL treat rosacea?
Yes. IPL is a common non-invasive option for rosacea-related redness and visible blood vessels. The light targets hemoglobin in dilated vessels, which collapse and are cleared by the body.
How much does Lumecca IPL cost in West Hollywood?
Lumecca pricing at Dr Refresh depends on the areas treated and how many sessions you need, so it is set at your free consultation. You will see the plan total before anything begins, and treat-now, pay-later financing is available.
How should I prepare for IPL?
Avoid sun exposure, self-tanners and tanning beds for at least two to four weeks before your visit. Stop retinoids and any light-sensitizing medications as your provider directs, and arrive with clean skin free of makeup, lotion and sunscreen.
What aftercare do you recommend?
Use a gentle moisturizer and broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day. Skip sun, hot showers, saunas and hard exercise for 24 to 48 hours, and let darkened spots flake off on their own without picking or scrubbing.
Important safety information
Lumecca is a light-based treatment performed by licensed medical providers under the direction of Dr. Fisher, MD, our Medical Director. Temporary effects can include redness, warmth, mild swelling, darkening of treated spots, and light crusting that clears within about a week. Skin can be more sensitive to the sun afterward. Rarely, lighter or darker patches can occur, most often in darker skin tones, and in rare cases may be permanent.
Not everyone is a candidate. Your provider decides suitability at consultation based on your skin tone, recent sun exposure, medications and medical history. Results vary and no outcome is guaranteed. This page is not medical advice.
