Lumenis
Lumenis develops energy-based technologies used in medical and aesthetic care. The company name identifies the manufacturer; M22 identifies a particular treatment platform in its portfolio.
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Understanding M22 IPL.
M22 IPL uses carefully controlled pulses of light to address selected pigmentation and visible redness, helping bring a more even-looking complexion into focus.
Lumenis is the manufacturer behind the M22 platform. At London Finsbury Clinic in King’s Cross, our M22 IPL treatment page explains the skin concerns we treat and how appointments are planned. Here, discover what makes IPL different from a laser and where it fits alongside our Korean skin and device treatments.
Explore M22 IPL treatment
The company, the platform and the light
M22
M22 is a modular system. Its manufacturer describes several possible technologies within the platform. A clinic’s actual configuration matters: a platform name alone does not mean every module or application is available.
Universal IPL
IPL means intense pulsed light. The M22 Universal IPL handpiece uses changeable filters and lightguides. These help the practitioner select light delivery for the concern and area being treated.
What IPL brings to skin treatment
IPL delivers a range of light wavelengths through a filter, rather than the single wavelength associated with a particular laser. Selected wavelengths interact with targets such as pigment and blood vessels. Settings, skin tone, recent sun exposure and the type of discolouration all influence the treatment choice.
Uneven pigmentation
Selected superficial pigment concerns can respond to light-based treatment. Identifying the cause is the first step: a sun spot, post-inflammatory pigmentation and melasma are different concerns and need different decisions.
Visible redness
IPL may be used for selected vascular concerns and visible redness. We look at the pattern and your skin history, then explain whether IPL or another approach offers the most useful route for you.
Photorejuvenation
This term describes improving the appearance of light-related skin changes. A more even-looking tone can make skin look fresher without adding facial volume or changing your natural features.
Controlled pulses, individually chosen settings
Lumenis describes Optimal Pulse Technology, or OPT, for M22 Universal IPL. Its purpose is to control light delivery. Filters, pulse settings, coverage and skin contact are practical parts of a treatment appointment; the device name is only one part of the care you receive.
We explain the sensations to expect and use the appropriate comfort measures. Protective eyewear is part of light-based treatment. Afterward, sun protection and straightforward skincare advice help you care for your skin as it settles. Temporary warmth or redness can occur, and treated pigment can darken before it clears.
IPL, laser, RF and HIFU: different roles
IPL and PicoSure Pro
Both are light-based approaches, but IPL and a picosecond laser deliver energy differently. The pattern of pigment, treatment history and skin tone guide the choice. Explore our PicoSure Pro manufacturer guide for the laser distinction.
RF skin firmness
Radiofrequency treatments such as VOLNEWMER (EVERESSE) focus on skin firmness through controlled heating. They serve a different purpose from treating visible pigment or redness with IPL.
Ultraformer MPT (HIFU)
Focused ultrasound is used at selected tissue depths for lifting and contour concerns. Choosing between light, radiofrequency and ultrasound starts with the change you want to see, rather than assuming one machine does everything.
Questions about Lumenis and M22
Is M22 IPL a laser?
IPL is intense pulsed light, not a single-wavelength laser. M22 is a modular platform that can also support separate laser technologies. Our IPL service should not be read as a listing of every possible M22 module.
Does every M22 have the same modules?
No. Lumenis lists Universal IPL, ResurFX, Multi-Spot Nd:YAG and Q-Switched Nd:YAG as platform technologies. Availability depends on the system and clinic. This guide describes the manufacturer’s platform, while our treatment page describes the service we offer.
Can I combine IPL with other skin treatments?
A coordinated plan can address more than one concern, but timing matters. Tell us about recent injectables, peels, laser appointments and your skincare so we can plan the sequence and give clear preparation advice.
Where can I read the manufacturer’s information?
The official Lumenis M22 overview describes the platform and its technologies. Manufacturer examples illustrate particular protocols and do not predict an individual patient’s result.
Find the right place to start
Bring your questions about pigmentation, redness or skin quality. We explain the options clearly, care about your comfort and include complimentary skincare advice to support your routine.
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