IPL Machines
Intense pulsed light for hair, skin and vascular work
IPL (intense pulsed light) machines are the multi-tool of the aesthetic clinic: hair reduction, photorejuvenation, pigmentation, vascular lesions and acne protocols from a single platform with swappable cut-off filters. Medical-grade IPL (Lumenis M22, Sciton BBL) is a different class of device from the low-cost imports sold to home users — pulse control, cooling and filter quality determine both results and safety.
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Lumenis
M22
Modular multi-application platform: IPL with nine cut-off filters, Nd:YAG and ResurFX modules. One of the most versatile skin platforms ever sold — huge used market.
Used from €12,000
Lumenis
Stellar M22
Lumenis's multi-application IPL and laser platform, the successor to the M22 with Optimal Pulse Technology. One chassis covers hair removal, vascular and pigmented lesions, and skin rejuvenation depending on which handpieces are fitted, which is what makes it hold value: it replaces several single-purpose devices.
Used from €23,000
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Buying guide
Prioritise per-flash cost and lamp lifetime — cheap IPL heads can cost more per year than the machine. Check that the filter set covers the treatments you actually sell (a 640nm-only unit is a hair machine, not a skin machine). For Irish buyers, confirm the seller can show calibration records; IPL output drifts and an uncalibrated head under-treats silently.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a professional IPL machine?
Medical-grade platforms run €25,000–€80,000 new. Used M22s and BBLs in good order trade at €10,000–€30,000 in Ireland and the UK depending on handpieces included.
Is IPL as good as laser for hair removal?
For permanent hair reduction, no — laser wins on depth and selectivity. IPL earns its keep on skin treatments: pigmentation, redness, photorejuvenation, where it outperforms a hair laser.
What are the running costs of an IPL machine?
Lamp/head replacement is the main cost — typically €800–€3,000 per head with lifetimes of 50,000–1,000,000 flashes depending on brand. Budget the per-flash cost into your treatment pricing.