Head to head
HydraFacial Syndeo vs Skinwave (2026)
Compare purchase costs, running costs and the evidence behind each device.
Read the comparison overview
- Purchase cost
- Catalog new-price ranges: HydraFacial Syndeo, $25k–$49k; Skinwave, $28k–$40k. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
- Practice fit
- Both are listed under hydradermabrasion. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.
Hydradermabrasion
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New price range
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- $25k–$49kSource not documented
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- $28k–$40kSource not documented
Used asking range
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- $20k–$30kSource not documented
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- $15k–$22kSource not documented
Payback calculator
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- View ROI calculator
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- View ROI calculator
Next step
Consumable economics
Consumable cost / lock-in
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- BeautyHealth's FY2025 report lists at least three single-use tips per Hydrafacial treatment. Solutions, peels and boosters vary by protocol. Ask for a written supply quote for your planned menu. We have not verified a per-treatment cost for this model.
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Service cost
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- Not published
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- Not published
FDA clearance
FDA status & indication
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- Registered — no device clearance identified
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- Registered — no device clearance identified
Which chains run each
Chain adoption
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- 5 recorded pairings
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- 0 recorded pairings
Chains using it
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- OrangeTwist(Reported)
- LaserAway(Confirmed)
- VIO Med Spa(Confirmed)
- The Covery(Reported)
- Ever/Body(Reported)
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- —
Approved reviews
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- 0
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- 0
Specs and platform
Manufacturer
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- BeautyHealth
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- Cartessa Aesthetics
Built by (OEM)
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- Edge Systems LLC
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- Cartessa Aesthetics
Category
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- Hydradermabrasion
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- Hydradermabrasion
Technology
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- Hydradermabrasion (vortex serum delivery) (Hydradermabrasion)
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- Hydrogen-water hydradermabrasion + contour roller (Hydradermabrasion)
Launch year
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- 2022
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- 2019
Status
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- Current
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- Current
Manufacturer source record
- BeautyHealth HydraFacial Syndeo
- No linked source on file.
- Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
- No linked source on file.
Current alternatives
Current catalog models in related categories. Confirm availability and configuration with the supplier.
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