Lumecca Peak IPL
For brown spots and redness — the two things that make Charleston skin look older than it is.
Lumecca Peak IPL delivers broad-spectrum light absorbed selectively by brown pigment and by blood vessels, so one treatment addresses sun spots, redness, rosacea and capillaries together. Three to five sessions, three to four weeks apart.
Color is what people actually notice.
Ask someone what makes a face look tired and they will describe color before texture — a flush across the nose, brown patches on the cheekbones, small vessels at the nostril. Those are not aging exactly; they are accumulated damage, and they respond to light better than to anything else we own.
Lumecca Peak works because light can be tuned to be absorbed by specific targets. Brown pigment takes it up and fragments, surfacing over the following week as dark flecks that flake away. Dilated vessels absorb it too, heat, and collapse. The skin around both is left alone.
Six targets, one platform.
Sun spots
Discrete brown lesions from accumulated exposure. Often the fastest, most satisfying result.
Rosacea
Persistent central flushing calms measurably across a series.
Broken capillaries
Fine vessels at the nose and cheeks collapse and clear.
General redness
The overall ruddiness that foundation is bought to cover.
Freckling
Sun-induced freckling evens out — we will discuss what you want to keep.
What the appointment looks like.
Assessment
Skin tone, sun exposure history and pigment review. We confirm IPL is appropriate before booking.
Preparation
Cleanse, protective eyewear and cool gel. No numbing is usually needed.
Pulses
Twenty to thirty minutes of cooled pulses across the treatment area. Brief snaps of heat.
Aftercare
Redness for a few hours. Brown spots darken then flake by day seven. Daily SPF is mandatory.
One signature treatment, monthly.
Members choose one signature treatment each month and receive member pricing across the laser menu — including IPL series through the winter.
Frequently asked.
What does Lumecca IPL treat?
{{ s0 }}Discrete brown spots and sun damage, facial redness, rosacea, broken capillaries and general ruddiness. Light is absorbed selectively by pigment and by blood vessels, which is why one treatment can address both at once.
How is IPL different from MOXI?
{{ s1 }}IPL targets color — brown and red. MOXI targets texture and diffuse tone. If your complaint is distinct spots or visible vessels, IPL. If it is dullness and roughness, MOXI. Many patients benefit from both.
How many IPL sessions will I need?
{{ s2 }}Three to five, spaced three to four weeks apart. Brown spots often darken and flake off after the first session, which is a good sign; redness and rosacea improve more gradually across the series.
Is IPL safe for my skin tone?
{{ s3 }}This is determined by your provider and your skin.
What is the downtime?
{{ s4 }}Mild redness and warmth for a few hours, occasionally a day. Treated brown spots darken for three to seven days before flaking away — which is visible up close but easily covered.
Preserved. Never altered.
Consultations are unhurried and thorough. Historic King Street, Third Floor, downtown Charleston.