How many sessions of M22™ are needed to see an improvement in skin tone?

With M22™, you may notice a feeling of refinement even after a single session, as surface spots darken slightly and then shed. However, overall tone and redness tend to improve gradually over 3 to 5 sessions, and the time at which you perceive results may vary individually depending on the condition of your pigmentation and blood vessels.

Is M22™ treatment very painful? Is anesthesia needed?

With M22™, you feel a brief stinging sensation like a rubber band snapping and a warm heat when the light is emitted. The contact cooling on the handpiece works simultaneously, so most patients undergo the procedure without anesthesia, but if you are sensitive to pain, you can use a numbing cream after consultation.

Can I apply makeup and resume daily activities immediately after M22™ treatment?

If you have significant pigmentation, you may experience mild redness and fine crusting at the pigmented areas right after M22™ treatment, which can make it difficult to apply makeup immediately. The fine crusts on the pigmented areas may fall off over 7 to 10 days, so during that time, avoid rubbing or irritation and strong sunlight.

Can freckles or redness that improved with M22™ come back?

The pigmentation and redness treated with M22™ are maintained for a considerable period, but they may reappear due to UV exposure, sudden temperature changes, or hormonal influences. Using sunscreen and undergoing periodic maintenance treatments can help prolong the results, though individual results vary.

How often and how many sessions of M22™ are recommended?

M22™ treatments are typically performed at intervals of 3 to 4 weeks to allow the skin time to recover, and a course often consists of about 3 sessions. Depending on whether pigmentation or blood vessels are more prominent, we adjust the filter and energy settings and modify the number of sessions. Afterward, the intervals may be widened for maintenance.

I've heard that hyperpigmentation can occur after M22™ IPL. Is that true?

As with any light-based energy treatment, M22™ may cause temporary hyperpigmentation, which usually fades gradually over time. Avoiding treatment right after tanning or during periods of strong UV exposure, and following post-treatment care with sun protection and moisturizing, can help reduce the likelihood of this occurring.

Gentle enough for sensitive skin M22™

A pigment laser that delivers consistent energy from start to finish, reducing discomfort while lightening scattered freckles and blemishes.

Treatment Time: Approximately 5–10 minutes
Anesthesia: Topical anesthetic cream
Recovery Time: Micro-crusts: 7–10 days
Recommended Interval: Every 3–4 weeks, 2 or more sessions

Anti-aging Pigment Laser

M22

What is M22?

M22™ is a multi-platform device that combines IPL (intense pulsed light) with multiple wavelength filters and a laser module. It is used for pigmented lesions such as freckles, melasma, and spots, as well as for improving redness, broken capillaries, and overall skin tone.

01 Spots
02 Redness
03 Skin Texture

Mechanism

How M22 works

M22™ filters intense pulsed light containing multiple wavelengths to deliver only the necessary range to the epidermis and superficial dermis. The filtered light is selectively absorbed by melanin and hemoglobin in the blood, converting to heat. Pigment is pushed to the surface and sheds, while dilated blood vessels gradually reduce. With a large treatment window and contact cooling, the entire face is treated evenly, improving both tone and redness.

Blood vessels and pigment present in the skin
Laser targets blood vessels and pigment
Cleansed skin

Effects

M22 results

Helps improve mixed spots
Helps improve skin radiance and tone
Helps improve superficial spots, freckles, age spots, and redness

Device Specifications

Manufacturer: Lumenis · Israel — Imported by Lumenis Be (Korea) Ltd.
Official Product Name: M22™ (Domestically approved product name "MyBom", model M22 and 2 others)
Energy source and mechanism: IPL (broadband pulsed light, approximately 400–1,200 nm) delivered through cutoff filters
Target depth and layer: Epidermis and superficial dermis (pigment, superficial blood vessels). ResurFX module targets dermal fractional layer
Proprietary Technologies: OPT™ (Optimal Pulse Technology) · ExpertFilters™ (automatic filter recognition) · CoolScan
Consumables, tips, and handpieces: Universal IPL handpiece + 9 ExpertFilters™ (cutoff 515–755 nm)

Who It's For

Have uneven skin tone with a mix of light spots and redness
Are bothered by redness on the cheeks that shows through makeup
Have been putting off pigment treatment due to concerns about downtime
Want to improve overall skin tone and texture in one session

Adverse Effects

Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

The most common reaction after M22™ treatment is mild redness, which usually subsides within a few hours. Fine crusts on pigmented areas naturally fall off over 7–10 days.

Common Symptoms

Mild redness, fine crusts, temporary darkening of pigmented areas

Rare Symptoms

Pigmentation, blisters, burns

If Symptoms Persist

If adverse reactions persist or worsen, please contact the clinic where you received the treatment.
Other rare adverse reactions and individual risk factors will be explained in detail during your pre-treatment consultation.

FAQ

M22™, frequently asked questions

If you have a lot of pigmentation, you may experience mild redness immediately after M22™ treatment, along with fine crusting on the areas where pigmentation was present, which can make it difficult to apply makeup right away. The fine crusts on the pigmented areas may fall off over 7 to 10 days, so during that time, avoid rubbing or scrubbing and protect the skin from strong sunlight.

Aftercare

Post-Treatment Care

Do not rub the fine crusts on pigmented areas; let them fall off naturally.
Avoid direct strong sunlight for about ten days and apply sunscreen thoroughly.
Avoid saunas, jjimjilbangs (Korean steam rooms), and washing your face with hot water for one week after treatment.
Instead of scrubs or peels, focus on soothing and replenishing moisture for a few days.

COMPARISON

What is the difference between M22™, RevLite® SI, enlighten III, and PICOPLUS?

Light Source IPL broadband Q-switched Nd:YAG Nd:YAG Nd:YAG picosecond

Wavelength 400–1,200 nm with filter cut 1,064 · 532 nm 532 · 670 · 1,064 nm 1,064 · 532 · 595 · 660 nm

Pulse Width — 5–20 ns 750 ps + 2 ns 450 ps

Target Epidermal and superficial dermal pigmentation + superficial blood vessels 1,064: dermal pigmentation / 532: epidermal pigmentation 1,064: deep dermal / 670: epidermal to superficial / 532: epidermal Epidermal basal layer to deep dermal pigmentation

Handpiece Universal IPL + 9 ExpertFilters™ (515–755 nm) Smart Infinite Wavelength-specific handpieces + fractional Zoom · Picotoning collimated · Gold toning

Recovery Fine crusting 7–10 days Minimal downtime Minimal downtime Redness several hours to 1 day, crusting 3–7 days

Recommended Interval 2 or more sessions at 3–4 week intervals 5–10 sessions at 1–2 week intervals 5–10 sessions at 1–2 week intervals Toning: 2–4 weeks / Tattoo: 6–8 weeks

Synergy

Treatments that pair well with M22™

HEALHOUSE’S M22

What makes Heal House’s M22™ different

HEAL POINT 01

Genuine products Accurate shots Exact dosage

All five Heal House branches use only genuine products, under the same standards. This applies to tips, cartridges, and medications alike. We use the agreed number of shots and dosage as planned, and disposable supplies are never reused. We deliver the exact amount precisely where it is needed.

HEAL POINT 02

Same procedure, different design

Even with the same equipment and medication, results vary depending on who receives the treatment and how it is applied
. This is because skin type, thickness, and degree of sagging differ from person to person. A higher number of shots or larger dosage does not necessarily mean better results.
A different design leads to different outcomes.

A specialist examines the patient's skin condition and designs a customized treatment

HEAL POINT 03

We read your skin first

We recommend only what your skin truly needs at this moment.

3D Skin Analysis

We analyze your current skin condition, including elasticity, sagging, and texture.
Specialist Consultation

A dermatologist directly examines your skin and plans the treatment direction.
Customized Design

We determine the necessary treatments, areas, and dosages.
Pain Management

We prepare measures to reduce discomfort before the procedure.
Performed by a Specialist

The procedure is performed precisely while monitoring your skin's response.
Follow-up Appointment

We consistently manage changes in your skin.

HEAL POINT 04

Both consultation and treatment are performed by board-certified dermatologists

Only 2% of doctors in South Korea are board-certified dermatologists. All procedures at Heal House are performed by a dermatologist with over 1,000 cases of experience. The design, the procedure, and the responsibility all lie with the specialist you meet in the consultation room.

HEALHOUSE’S M22

Heal House
M22™ Treatment Branches

Heal House's Promise

While everyone chases the same standard of beauty,
Heal House studies your most radiant, authentic moments.

Design tailored to your facial structure

We consider the balance of your facial features and bone structure to find
the most natural line that suits your face.
Treatments we would recommend to our own family

A dermatologist with over 10 years of experience prioritizes the safest methods and performs each procedure with care.
Beauty that is most true to you

Rather than artificial change, we help you get closer to the moment when your skin was at its most radiant.

Gentle enough for sensitive skin M22™

What is M22?

How M22 works