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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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.