LUMECCA™ IPL Treatments in South Africa

At Dr Nerina Wilkinson + Associates, our approach is bespoke and tailored to solve your specific skincare concerns.

Before we schedule any procedures, patients must undergo a comprehensive examination including a VISIA Skin Analysis. This allows us to create a personalised, results-driven, treatment plan and accurately track progress.

Dr Nerina Wilkinson has a set standard of individualised care and expertise which is reflected by the entire team. Our team of experts has a wealth of knowledge and continuously delivers outstanding results by using state-of-the-art medical devices and products, sparing no expense to create a safe and luxurious environment where all your skincare concerns can be addressed.

Each LUMECCA™ IPL treatment approach is completely bespoke and formulated around an individual’s concerns and desired results.

Skin Rejuvenation (Photo Facial): 

Light energy penetrates the dermis and is converted into heat energy. The heat causes controlled inflammation within the dermis after which the skin responds by releasing regenerative growth factors. Fibroblasts are also stimulated and produce new collagen and elastin, giving the skin a lifting and tighter effect.

Pigmented Lesions: 

Light energy is absorbed by the pigmented lesion and converted to heat energy. This results in the pigment breaking up. The pigment then either desquamates (flakes) off the surface of the skin or is absorbed and removed by the lymphatic system, therefore, improving the appearance of sun damage and pigmented age spots.

Vascular Lesions: 

Light energy is absorbed by the oxyhemoglobins (red pigment found in blood vessels). The light energy turns into heat energy and results in the coagulation of the blood vessels. The coagulated blood is then absorbed and removed by the lymphatic system improving the appearance of redness and broken blood vessels.

The ideal candidates for LUMECCA™ IPL Treatments include those who wish to achieve improvements in the following:

• Skin rejuvenation (photo facial) 
• Pigmentation 
• Sun-damage/sunspots 
• Skin redness/vascularity 

Always start with a professional consultation with qualified and experienced specialists for an in-depth analysis of your skin and to reach a good understanding of your skincare concerns and goals.

Our unique and comprehensive VISIA Skin Analysis is available for you to discuss and analyse your concerns and goals and for our team of specialists to provide bespoke advice. Schedule your VISIA Skin Analysis today.

LUMECCA™ IPL treatments is used to combat signs of ageing, pigmentation, and vascular lesions on the  neck, chest, face, back, and hands.

IPL is a wide spectrum light emitted by a xenon flash tube producing calibrated pulsed light. The energy is absorbed by substances called chromophores (targets), contained in the skin. These chromophores are then destroyed creating a healing response that can be seen as improved collagen and elastin, lightening of pigmented lesions, and reduction of skin redness and vascular lesions.

After each session, patients notice significant improvements in the overall complexion and clarity of the skin.

LUMECCA™ IPL is extremely effective at improving the appearance of:

• Age spots (red/brown pigmentations)
• Small facial veins such as facial telangiectasias (spider veins) and poikiloderma
• Rosacea (redness)
• Freckles
• Sun damage

Pigmented lesions (sunspots) and vascular lesions will show improvement after every treatment. Skin rejuvenation will continue to improve over the next 3 months as a result of collagen stimulation.

Pigmented lesions may require 2 – 4 sessions depending on the depth of the lesions and will also require maintenance sessions to prevent new pigmented lesions from surfacing. 

Vascular lesions may require 4 – 6 treatments and will require maintenance sessions to prevent the reformation of new vascular lesions.

Pigmented lesions may require 2 – 4 sessions depending on the depth of the lesions and will also require maintenance sessions to prevent new pigmented lesions from surfacing.

Vascular lesions may require 4 – 6 treatments and will require maintenance sessions to prevent the reformation of new vascular lesions.

Skin rejuvenation is usually done as a course of 6 IPL treatments at 4 – 6 week intervals and this is recommended once annually for optimal results.

Treatment time will vary according to the size of the area being treated and can therefore vary from 15 minutes – 120 minutes.

Redness and localised swelling can be expected on the day of the treatment. Please keep in mind that pigmented lesions will first appear darker before lifting from the skin. Vascular lesions may also appear bruised or darker before eventually lightening. The expected full recovery time is 4 – 7 days.

Treatment cost will depend on the size of the area being treated, and you can therefore expect a cost of R 3 250 – R5 550 per treatment. The cost includes a bespoke aftercare pack consisting of relevant product minis to aid the recovery of your skin post-treatment.

DIAMOND LUMECCA IPL TREATMENT

We also offer a more holistic approach which includes treatment of the face, chest, neck, and hands for R 9 450. The cost includes a full-size Skin Tech IPLase and a bespoke aftercare pack consisting of relevant product minis as above.

There are alternative treatments that we utilise to improve the appearance of age spots, small facial veins, rosacea, freckles and sun damage.

I-Peel-L Bespoke combines LUMECCA™ IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy and a Skin Tech Easy TCA Pain Control Peel to address various skin concerns on the face, neck, chest and hands, such as sun damage, wrinkles, pigmentation and more.

ME® LINE Peels: The purpose of the ME LINE® chemical peel technique is to gently exfoliate your skin by dissolving the bonds between the cells in the top layer of your skin to stimulate cell turnover and as a result, obtain an even tone and healthy glowing skin.

Dermalux LED Light Therapy: LED Light Therapy uses a combination of pure visible red, blue and infra-red light to stimulate the deeper skin tissue. It can be used as a stand-alone treatment or combined with various other treatments to optimise results and assist in healing.

Book a consultation with one of our Skincare Specialists to discuss your specific concerns and we’ll provide you with a personalised assessment and treatment plan with honest feedback on how to achieve your desired results.

When a qualified Skincare Specialist performs IPL treatments in a sterile medical environment the risks diminish significantly. IPL treatments can be safely performed on all Fitzpatrick skin types.

When a qualified Skincare Specialist performs LUMECCA™ IPL in a sterile medical environment the risks diminish significantly. 

If prone to fever blisters it is possible to experience a fever blister break out after IPL due to inflammation in the skin. It is important to inform your Skincare Specialist if you have a history of fever blisters, as fever blister medication needs to be started 3 days before the treatment to prevent HZ activation. 

Rare adverse effects such as severe prolonged erythema, transient hypo- or hyperpigmentation, light scabbing, and small water blisters have been reported. While the majority of people do not experience these complications, it is important to be aware of these and discuss them with your Skincare Specialist.

LUMECCA™ BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS