Reduce pigmentation, redness and sun damage with Lumecca IPL in Oxford. Doctor led, medical grade treatment for clearer, brighter and more even skin tone.
Lumecca Treatment Overview
IPL, also known as Intense Pulsed Light, is one of the most effective non invasive treatments for pigmentation, sun damage, facial redness and uneven skin tone. At Cannelle Skin Clinic in Oxford, we use advanced IPL technology including Lumecca, a high energy, medical grade system designed to deliver fast, precise and impressive results. All treatment plans are overseen within our doctor led environment to ensure safety, suitability and optimal outcomes for every patient.
IPL targets pigment and vascular irregularities using controlled pulses of broad spectrum light. This allows for improvement in sunspots, age spots, freckles, broken capillaries, redness, rosacea and overall skin dullness. Lumecca, in particular, is known for delivering higher peak power and improved light penetration, making it more effective than many standard IPL devices.
Patients choose IPL and Lumecca because they offer visible results with minimal downtime, restoring clarity and brightness to the skin while improving overall complexion. Whether your goal is to reduce sun damage, soften redness or brighten skin tone, IPL provides a powerful and reliable solution suitable for face, neck, chest and hands.
IPL works by emitting high intensity pulses of light that are absorbed by pigment and vascular structures within the skin. When the targeted chromophores absorb this light, they heat up and break down, allowing the body to remove them naturally over time. This process reduces sun damage, pigmentation, broken vessels and redness.
Lumecca builds on this principle by delivering higher energy output in shorter pulses, allowing for:
IPL and Lumecca are commonly used for:
The light penetrates the skin without damaging surrounding tissue. Over the following days and weeks, pigmentation darkens before shedding, and redness gradually reduces. With every session, the skin becomes clearer, more even and visibly brighter.
Your appointment begins with a consultation to assess your skin type, sun damage levels and suitability for IPL or Lumecca. Eye protection is worn during the procedure. The handpiece is applied to the skin, delivering short pulses of light with a mild snapping or warm sensation. Treatment time varies depending on the area, typically twenty to forty five minutes.
Advanced cooling technology helps maintain comfort during treatment. Most patients tolerate IPL very well, even on more sensitive areas of the face.
Straight after treatment, your skin may appear slightly flushed or warm, similar to mild sun exposure. Pigmented spots often darken immediately and may look more noticeable for several days. Redness from vascular treatments may fade within hours.
Makeup can usually be worn the same day unless otherwise advised.
For pigmentation concerns, darkening of brown spots occurs immediately and they gradually flake or fade over the next seven to fourteen days. Redness and flushed areas settle within a few hours to a couple of days depending on skin sensitivity. Over the following weeks, the complexion becomes clearer, brighter and more even. Full results typically develop within two to three weeks, and multiple sessions may be recommended for optimal improvement.
After IPL, avoid direct sun exposure and apply SPF daily. The skin may feel warm or sensitive for the first twenty four to forty eight hours. Avoid hot showers, steam rooms, saunas and intense exercise for twenty four hours. Do not pick or scrub darkened pigment spots as they will naturally shed. Use gentle skincare for several days and avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids and active ingredients until advised. Makeup can be applied once sensitivity subsides.
Our patients return to us year after year for natural, balanced results. Every review reflects our commitment to precision, safety and a personalised approach to aesthetic care.
I had two waxings and a biofacial today. Holly was excellent, knowledgeable, and impeccable in her attention. The products also felt really lovely – the hot wax was painless and the facial products felt luxurious. The whole experience was the best I’ve ever had. Will come back.
I go to Cannelle for facials, manicures and pedicures. They are professional, skilled, and attentive to my needs. It’s a lovely and relaxing environment. Mursal gives such wonderful treatments. She is very knowledgable about skin care and very gentle in the application of the products. I see her every 6 weeks for a facial and my skin has never looked better.
Patients visit Cannelle in Oxford for IPL because they want clearer, brighter and more even skin without downtime. Concerns typically include sun damage, persistent redness, freckles, rosacea or uneven pigmentation. A typical journey involves a course of three to five sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, depending on the severity of the concern.
During the first few sessions, pigmentation darkens and gradually fades, while redness and broken capillaries begin to reduce. As the course progresses, the skin becomes noticeably brighter and more uniform in tone. Many patients incorporate annual maintenance sessions to keep pigmentation and redness under control and to maintain a clear, luminous complexion.
IPL can be combined with complementary treatments such as chemical peels, Hydrafacial, microneedling or skin boosters for enhanced results and improved long term skin health.
IPL and Lumecca offer a safe, effective and non invasive way to treat pigmentation, redness and sun damage while improving overall skin clarity and radiance. They target unwanted pigment and broken vessels with precision, helping to brighten uneven tone, soften redness, reduce sunspots and restore a more uniform complexion. As the skin heals and regenerates, it appears clearer, smoother and visibly rejuvenated. Regular treatments can significantly improve long term skin quality, making IPL an excellent choice for maintaining a bright, healthy and even skin tone.
We offer tailored treatment plans designed to target pigmentation, sun damage and redness, helping to improve overall clarity and skin tone.
All bookings include a personalised consultation with your practitioner.
Final pricing may vary based on your treatment plan and clinical assessment.
“Pricing is per session unless the treatment name includes (x2), (x3), or another session quantity. Multi-session listings represent package pricing.”
All prices are in GBP
Session | Price |
Lumecca consultation | Free |
Lumecca per area | £250 |
Lumecca package of 3 | £660 |
Explore our frequently asked questions from patients in oxford considering Lumecca.
IPL treatments start from £250 at Cannelle Skin Clinic. The final price depends on the area treated and the number of sessions recommended. View the full price list here.
IPL is ideal for patients wanting to address sun damage, pigmentation, redness or uneven tone. Suitability is assessed during your consultation to ensure safe treatment for your skin type.
Yes. When performed within a doctor led environment using medical grade technology such as Lumecca, IPL is considered very safe.
Mild redness, warmth or temporary darkening of pigmentation are normal and expected. These effects settle within several days.
Most patients benefit from a course of three to five sessions spaced four to six weeks apart.
You may feel a mild snapping or warm sensation during treatment, but most patients find IPL very tolerable.
Yes. IPL is highly effective for reducing redness, flushing and broken capillaries associated with rosacea.
Yes. IPL can significantly lighten or remove freckles and sun induced pigmentation.
Downtime is minimal. You may experience mild redness and temporary darkening of pigment, but normal activities can continue the same day.
Choosing IPL at Cannelle Skin Clinic means receiving treatment within a doctor led environment where precision, safety and results come first. Based in Oxford, we use advanced IPL and Lumecca technology to treat pigmentation and redness effectively while maintaining skin health. Under the guidance of Dr Mattia Parducci, each treatment plan is tailored to your skin concerns, ensuring natural, clear and consistent improvements with minimal downtime. Our focus on patient education, comfort and long term skin health ensures a high quality, results driven experience.
Dr Mattia is an experienced aesthetic doctor with a background in Trauma, Intensive Care, and Plastic Surgery. His approach focuses on regenerative and anti-ageing medicine, using science-led techniques to support the skin’s natural repair systems and deliver refined, natural results.
At Cannelle Skin Clinic, your care is guided by a highly skilled medical and aesthetic team. Under the leadership of Dr Mattia Parducci, our Medical Director and Aesthetic Doctor, every treatment is built on clinical expertise and a commitment to natural, confident results. Supporting him is our Clinic Manager and Senior Therapist, Lauren Mariani, who leads our team of expert therapists. Together, they bring advanced knowledge, precision, and a genuinely warm approach to every patient journey.
Cannelle Skin Clinic is easy to reach from Oxford and the surrounding areas. We are located in Summertown, just 10 to 15 minutes from Oxford city centre. Oxford Station and Oxford Parkway are both around 10 to 12 minutes by taxi, with frequent buses running along Banbury Road that stop a short walk from the clinic. If you are driving, there is convenient on-site and nearby street parking, with additional short-stay options available around Summertown.
Nearby landmarks include Summertown shops, St Edward’s School, Oxford High School, Wolfson College and Cutteslowe Park. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to our helpful team by WhatsApp, Phone, Email or request a call back.
