LUMECCA IPL & MORPHEUS8
Non-Surgical Skin Rejuvenation
Two treatments with two different jobs: Lumecca IPL for brown spots and redness, Morpheus8 for acne scars and loose skin.
Sessions
1 to 3 for most plans
Downtime
None to 3 days
Results
2 weeks to 3 months
WHAT IT TREATS
Most skin damage falls into two groups: color and texture. Lumecca IPL treats the first and Morpheus8 treats the second, without surgery.
Sun damage
Spots, freckling, uneven tone
Redness
Rosacea and broken capillaries
Uneven texture
Rough patches and enlarged pores
Fine lines
Around the eyes, mouth and forehead
Acne scars
Rolling and boxcar scars
Two treatments
Lumecca for color. Morpheus8 for texture.
Brown spots and redness sit near the surface, so Lumecca treats them with light. Acne scars and lines sit deeper, where Morpheus8 reaches them with fine needles and radiofrequency. If you have both, one plan can cover both.
Lumecca · intense pulsed light
Lumecca
Intense pulsed light (IPL)
Lumecca is an IPL photofacial. Pulses of filtered light are absorbed by excess pigment and small visible blood vessels, which your body then breaks down and clears. It’s used on the face, neck, chest and hands, the areas that see the most sun.
Why Lumecca
Lumecca puts its energy into the 500 to 600 nanometer range, the wavelengths that pigment and blood vessels absorb best. Older IPL devices often take 4 to 6 sessions to do what Lumecca does in 1 to 3. Fewer sessions also means fewer weeks of avoiding the sun.
Who it suits
Lumecca is best for lighter skin (Fitzpatrick I to III) with sun spots or rosacea. It isn’t used on deeper skin tones or over a tan, since the light can’t tell skin pigment from a sunspot. Melasma is another no. Heat can make it darker, so we use IMAGE Lightening Lift peels instead.
WHAT IT FEELS LIKE
Each pulse is a quick, warm snap, and the cooled sapphire tip takes most of the sting out. No numbing is needed. A full face takes about 20 to 30 minutes, and skin stays pink and warm, like a mild sunburn, for a few hours afterward.
sessions
about four weeks apart
days of downtime
back to work the same day
Lumecca · What to expect
Your Lumecca appointment, step by step.
SPF every day, starting tomorrow.
Before
Avoid sun, tanning and self-tan on the area. Come in with clean skin and no makeup on the day.
During
A cooling gel, protective eyewear, then bright flashes and a quick, warm snap on the skin with each pulse.
Aftercare
A mild sunburn feeling for a day or two. Keep the area out of the sun and wear SPF every day.
Results
Spots darken and flake away within a week or two. Tone looks clearer after every session in your series.
Morpheus8 · radiofrequency microneedling
Morpheus8
Radiofrequency microneedling
Morpheus8 pairs microneedling with radiofrequency energy. Insulated needles release heat at their tips, which tightens existing collagen and starts new collagen forming. It’s used on the face and neck, including the thin skin under the eyes, and on the body for crepey skin and stretch marks.
WHY MORPHEUS8
Standard microneedling relies on the needles alone. Morpheus8 adds radiofrequency heat at the tip of each needle and reaches up to 4 millimeters deep on the face. Depth is set area by area, shallow under the eyes and deeper along the jawline, so one session works on surface texture and looser skin together.
Who it suits
Morpheus8 is safe on every skin tone, Fitzpatrick I to VI, because the insulated needles release heat below the surface. It’s best for acne scarring and early loose skin, and it isn’t used during pregnancy or over active breakouts. Heavy jowls are a job for a surgeon, and we’ll say so at your consultation.
WHAT IT FEELS LIKE
Numbing cream goes on 45 to 60 minutes beforehand, and most of the treatment then feels like prickly heat. Bony spots like the forehead and jawline feel it more. A full face takes about 20 to 30 minutes, and faint grid marks from the needles usually fade within a week.
sessions
four to six weeks apart
days of downtime
mild redness and swelling
Morpheus8 · What to expect
Your Morpheus8 appointment, step by step.
Gentle products only for a few days.
Before
Pause retinoids and exfoliating acids for a few days. We apply numbing cream when you arrive, about 45 minutes ahead.
During
Warmth and pressure as the handpiece moves across each area. Bonier spots like the jawline feel a little stronger.
Aftercare
Redness and mild swelling, like a light sunburn. Gentle cleanser and moisturizer only, makeup after 24 to 48 hours, daily SPF.
Results
An early glow within a few weeks. Firmness and smoothness keep improving for up to three months as new collagen forms.
Two treatments, one visit
Tight & Bright
Lumecca IPL brightens and clears discoloration. Microneedling (without RF) tightens and remodels collagen deep in the skin. One visit a month, and add an IMAGE I PEEL facial between visits for the Ultimate Diamond Glow.
Ideal for
Sun spots, redness, uneven tone, texture, fine lines and loss of firmness. Best for lighter skin tones (Fitzpatrick I to III).
Questions
What clients ask us most.
Lumecca
How much does Lumecca IPL cost?
A full-face Lumecca session at Laser Focus is $300, and spot treatments for a smaller area of discoloration are $150. Face and neck is $400, and adding the chest brings it to $500. A 3-session face series is $825, which is $75 less than booking each session separately, and the 4-session series is $1,050.
What’s the difference between IPL and laser?
IPL uses a broad range of filtered light, where a laser uses one wavelength. That range lets Lumecca treat brown spots and redness in the same pass, across your whole face. A laser is more precise on a single target. For general sun damage and redness, IPL covers more ground in one session, with no downtime.
How do I prepare for an IPL photofacial?
Avoid tanning of any kind, including self-tanner, for 2 to 4 weeks before each session, which is why fall and winter are the easiest seasons to start. Stop retinol and exfoliating acids 3 days ahead. Tell us about any medications too, since some antibiotics and acne medications like isotretinoin make skin more sensitive to light.
What should I avoid after IPL?
Leave the darkened spots alone. They flake off on their own, and picking can leave a mark. Skip hot showers and workouts for the first 24 hours, since heat keeps redness around longer. Between sessions, wear SPF 30 or higher every day and hold off on retinol and scrubs until the flaking stops.
How long do IPL results last?
Results last as long as you protect them. Lumecca clears the sun damage you have now, but new sun exposure creates new spots, and rosacea redness tends to come back over time. A touch-up once a year keeps both in check, and daily SPF does most of the work.
Morpheus8
How much does Morpheus8 cost?
A full-face Morpheus8 session at Laser Focus is $1,000, or $2,500 for a series of 3. Face and neck is $1,500, or $3,500 for 3. Under-eye treatment is $600, or $1,300 for 3. The total depends on the area and how many sessions your skin needs, which we’ll map out at your consultation.
How do I prepare for Morpheus8?
Stop retinol and exfoliating acids 3 days before, and arrive with clean skin and no makeup. If you get cold sores, tell us when you book. Treatment around the mouth can trigger an outbreak, and an antiviral taken beforehand helps prevent one. Skip alcohol the night before, since it makes bruising more likely.
What should I avoid after Morpheus8?
Use only a gentle cleanser and moisturizer for the first 24 hours, and skip makeup until the next day. Avoid workouts and anything that makes you sweat for 48 hours. Hold off on retinol and exfoliants for a week, and keep treated skin out of direct sun while it heals.
How long do Morpheus8 results last?
Results typically hold for 12 to 18 months after a series of 3. Collagen keeps breaking down with age, so one maintenance session a year keeps your skin close to where you finished. Daily SPF and a retinol at home help them last longer.
Can I combine Morpheus8 and IPL?
Yes. Lumecca treats color and Morpheus8 treats texture, so one doesn’t undo the other. We alternate them 2 to 4 weeks apart instead of booking both on the same day, which gives your skin time to recover between sessions. Want IPL and microneedling in one visit? Ask about our Tight & Bright package, which uses standard microneedling without RF.