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M22 IPL Photofacial
Gentle pulses of light even out your complexion — fading sun spots, redness, and tiny broken capillaries to leave skin clearer, brighter, and more uniform.
M22 IPL Photofacial or Pico Laser
Light and laser are not interchangeable, and the difference shows in what each one is asked to do here. The M22 is a broadband light platform; Pico is a picosecond laser. Reading the two columns side by side usually makes the choice obvious — and where it doesn't, a consultation will.
Side by side
Both even out tone. Our menu points the M22's broadband light at redness and visible vessels, and Pico's ultra-short pulses at stubborn pigment, scarring, and ink.
Drawn from our treatment menu and technology pages.
| Compare | M22 IPL PhotofacialLight Therapy | Pico LaserPico Brightening |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A broadband light (IPL) platform. Brown spots and visible vessels absorb the light and are warmed, with a separate ResurFX fractional mode for texture. | A picosecond laser. Pulses lasting trillionths of a second break pigment apart with pressure rather than heat, and the same energy prompts fresh collagen. |
| Best for | Redness and rosacea-type flushing, sun damage and brown spots, uneven tone, visible vessels and capillaries, dullness, rough texture. | Sun and brown spots, melasma and stubborn pigment, uneven tone and dullness, acne scars and texture, unwanted tattoo ink. |
| How it feels | A quick, warm snap with each pulse — a little like a light rubber band. | A brief snapping sensation during the pulses. |
| Downtime | Little to none. Skin may look slightly pink, and brown spots can darken briefly before flaking away over the following days. | Typically minimal. You may see temporary redness, or slight darkening of the treated spots as pigment clears. |
| Sessions & rhythm | 45 minutes, face or face and neck. A five-session course is available. | 30 minutes. Course length is decided at consultation; a five-session course is available, and tattoo removal is priced per session. |
| Good to know | IPL works best on certain skin types, so your provider assesses your skin first — and will talk through other options if IPL isn't the right fit. | Settings are tailored to your skin type, so Pico can be used thoughtfully across a range of skin tones. |
Which is right for you
Choose this when
M22 IPL Photofacial
- 01Redness, flushing, or visible capillaries are what you notice first.
- 02Sun damage sits across the whole face and you want overall clarity.
- 03You'd like texture addressed within the same platform, through its ResurFX mode.
Choose this when
Pico Laser
- 01Pigment is stubborn — melasma, or spots that gentler approaches have left behind.
- 02Acne scars and texture are part of the concern.
- 03You're looking to clear unwanted tattoo ink.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between IPL and a laser?
IPL is broadband light: it warms the pigment and vessels that absorb it. Pico is a laser delivering pulses so short they break pigment apart with pressure rather than heat. On our menu, IPL is pointed at redness, vessels, and sun damage; Pico at stubborn pigment, scarring, and ink.
Is either right for my skin tone?
IPL works best on certain skin types, so your provider assesses your skin before recommending it. Pico's settings are tailored to your skin type and it can be used thoughtfully across a range of skin tones. That decision belongs in a consultation, not on a web page.
How many sessions will I need?
Our menu offers a five-session course for each, and says Pico's course length is decided at consultation. Your provider sets the plan once they have seen your skin.
