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Reveal Your Clearest, Brightest Skin

Concierge Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery offers IPL photofacial treatments with the Lumecca device in Northbrook for patients seeking to correct sun damage, pigmentation, and vascular concerns. Lumecca's intense pulsed light technology delivers noticeable results faster than traditional IPL systems, helping you achieve a clearer, more radiant complexion.

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What Is IPL Photofacial with Lumecca?

IPL (intense pulsed light) photofacial is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses broad-spectrum light to target pigmentation, vascular lesions, and other signs of sun damage. The Lumecca device represents the most advanced IPL technology available, delivering higher peak power than conventional IPL systems for more efficient treatment and faster results.

Over the following days and weeks, the body's natural processes clear away the treated pigmentation and broken-down vessel fragments, revealing clearer, more even-toned skin beneath. Lumecca is particularly effective for treating the face, neck, décolletage, and hands—areas commonly affected by sun exposure.

Benefits of IPL Photofacial with Lumecca

Lumecca IPL photofacial offers significant advantages, including:

  • Most powerful IPL system available for faster, more dramatic results
  • Effectively treats brown spots, age spots, and sun damage
  • Reduces redness, rosacea, and visible blood vessels
  • Evens skin tone and improves overall complexion clarity
  • Non-invasive with no incisions or needles
  • Minimal downtime—return to activities the same day
  • Comfortable treatment with built-in cooling technology
  • Often requires fewer sessions than traditional IPL
  • Can treat face, neck, chest, and hands
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Are You a Candidate for IPL Photofacial?

You may be a good candidate for IPL Photofacial in Northbrook if you:

  • Have brown spots, age spots, or sun spots you wish to eliminate
  • Experience redness, rosacea, or visible facial blood vessels
  • Want to improve overall skin tone and clarity
  • Have fair to medium skin tones (darker skin requires careful evaluation)
  • Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Have not recently tanned or used self-tanning products
  • Have realistic expectations about treatment outcomes

IPL works best on untanned skin with good contrast between the pigmented lesions and surrounding tissue. 

Why Choose Concierge Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery?

Concierge Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery features the premium Lumecca IPL system, recognized as the gold standard in intense pulsed light technology. Our Northbrook providers are extensively trained in IPL techniques and can customize treatments for different skin types and concerns.

We take a thorough approach to skin health, often combining IPL with other treatments like chemical peels, medical-grade skincare, or laser resurfacing for comprehensive rejuvenation. Our commitment to personalized care ensures you receive the protocol best suited to your skin's unique needs.

What to Expect Before, During, and After

Consultation and Cost

  • Your provider will evaluate your skin type, concerns, and treatment goals
  • A thorough skin assessment will identify target areas and appropriate treatment settings
  • You'll receive information about the recommended number of sessions
  • Pricing varies depending on the treatment area; your provider will discuss costs and any available packages
  • Pre-treatment instructions include avoiding sun exposure, tanning, and certain skincare ingredients for 2 to 4 weeks before treatment

Procedure Steps

  • The treatment area is cleansed and prepared
  • Protective eyewear is provided to shield your eyes from the light
  • A cooling gel may be applied to enhance comfort and light transmission
  • The Lumecca handpiece is positioned on the skin, and light pulses are delivered
  • You may feel a warm sensation and light snapping with each pulse
  • The device's sapphire tip provides cooling to protect the skin and enhance comfort
  • Treatment typically takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on the area
  • The cooling gel is removed, and soothing products may be applied

Recovery and Results Timeline

  • Mild redness and warmth similar to a light sunburn are common immediately after treatment
  • Pigmented spots often darken initially before flaking off over 7 to 14 days
  • Most patients return to normal activities immediately; makeup can typically be applied right away
  • Avoid sun exposure and use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ diligently during healing
  • Initial improvement is visible within 1 to 2 weeks as treated pigmentation clears
  • Optimal results develop over 2 to 4 weeks after each session
  • Most patients achieve significant improvement in 1 to 3 sessions
  • Annual maintenance treatments help address new sun damage
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Conditions Treated

Lumecca IPL effectively addresses:

Pigmentation

  • Brown spots and age spots
  • Sun damage and sun spots
  • Freckles
  • Hyperpigmentation

Vascular Concerns

  • Rosacea and facial redness
  • Spider veins and broken capillaries
  • Vascular lesions

Overall Skin Quality

  • Uneven skin tone
  • Dull, lackluster complexion
  • Early signs of photoaging

Alternative Treatments

Concierge Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery offers additional options for skin correction:

  • Laser resurfacing for more aggressive treatment of texture and pigmentation
  • Chemical peels for surface-level exfoliation and tone improvement
  • BBL (BroadBand Light) for comprehensive skin rejuvenation
  • Laser vein treatment using Nd:YAG for deeper or larger vessels

Schedule Your IPL Photofacial Consultation in Northbrook

The team at Concierge Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery is here to help you address sun damage and uneven skin tone with advanced Lumecca IPL technology. Contact our Northbrook office today to schedule your consultation.

FAQs

How many IPL treatments will I need?

Does IPL photofacial hurt?

What happens to the dark spots after IPL treatment?

Is there downtime after IPL photofacial?

Can IPL be used on darker skin tones?

How long do IPL results last?

How many IPL treatments will I need?

Many patients see significant improvement after just 1 to 2 Lumecca treatments. Some may benefit from a series of 3 sessions spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart for optimal results. Your provider will recommend a plan based on your skin's condition.

Does IPL photofacial hurt?

Most patients describe the sensation as a warm snap similar to a rubber band. Lumecca's integrated cooling system enhances comfort throughout the treatment. Most patients tolerate the procedure well without numbing.

What happens to the dark spots after IPL treatment?

Treated pigmented lesions typically darken immediately after treatment. Over the following 7 to 14 days, this darkened pigment rises to the surface and flakes off naturally, revealing clearer skin beneath.

Is there downtime after IPL photofacial?

Downtime is minimal. You may experience mild redness for a few hours, and darkened spots will be visible as they shed over 1 to 2 weeks. Most patients return to work and social activities immediately.

Can IPL be used on darker skin tones?

IPL works best on lighter skin tones where there is good contrast between pigmented lesions and surrounding skin. Patients with darker skin require careful evaluation to minimize the risk of pigmentation changes. Your provider will assess your candidacy.

How long do IPL results last?

Results are long-lasting for treated lesions. However, new sun damage can develop with continued UV exposure. Diligent sun protection and periodic maintenance treatments help preserve your results.

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