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Frax Pro vs Mosaic 3D (2026)

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Purchase cost: No new-price range is on file for either Frax Pro or Mosaic 3D. Request current quotes to compare purchase costs.
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Device A

Non-Ablative Fractional

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Device B

Non-Ablative Fractional

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys) vs Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D
Attribute	Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys)	Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D
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Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys)

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Supplies & running costs

Supplies & running costs: Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys) vs Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D
Attribute	Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys)	Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D
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Supplies & restrictions

Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys): Supply details not yet documented.
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FDA status & indications

FDA status & indications: Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys) vs Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D
Attribute	Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys)	Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D
FDA status & indication	FDA record cited — see scopeK161162, K192951, K212492 Record scope: K212492 separately lists Nordlys and Frax Pro configurations. Nordlys IPL and Nd:YAG indications are not Frax Pro indications. Apply the Frax 1550/1940 sections to the installed applicator and console; the catalog’s parenthetical Nordlys name does not make the platforms interchangeable. Read FDA indication wording “Ellipse Nordlys system is intended to be used in dermatology, as tabled below: • Permanent Hair Reduction (defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime) (overall 600-950nm). • Treatment of Telangiectasias (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Port Wine Stains (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions (eg Mottled Pigmentation, Ephilides) and Benign Vascular Lesions (eg Diffuse Redness) (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Rosacea (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Poikiloderma of Civatte (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Benign Epidermal Pigmented Lesions (eg Lentigo Solaris) (400-720nm). • Treatment of Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris (530-750nm). Using Nd:YAG Laser, (1064 nm): • Treatment of Leg vessels (0.1 -3.0 mm diameter). • Treatment of Benign Vascular Lesions. • Treatment of Venous Lakes. • Treatment of Port Wine Stains. • Treatment for Clear Nail defined as: Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and/or yeasts Candida albicans, etc.). • Treatment of benign cutaneous lesions, such as warts. • Podiatry (ablation, vaporization, incision, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue), including: - Matrixectomy. - Periungal and subungal warts - Plantar warts. Using Frax 1550 Laser, (1550 nm): • The Frax 1550 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, as well as for skin resurfacing procedures.”	FDA record cited — see scopeK233550 Record scope: The January 2, 2024 record names Lutronic MOSAIC 3D. The cited indication is coagulation and fractional resurfacing; this summary does not add disease-specific claims. Indication scope checked October 2, 2026; see the full labeling for the selected configuration. Read FDA indication wording “The MOSAIC 3D Laser System is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, as well as for fractional skin resurfacing procedures.”

FDA status & indication

Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys): FDA record cited — see scopeK161162, K192951, K212492
Record scope: K212492 separately lists Nordlys and Frax Pro configurations. Nordlys IPL and Nd:YAG indications are not Frax Pro indications. Apply the Frax 1550/1940 sections to the installed applicator and console; the catalog’s parenthetical Nordlys name does not make the platforms interchangeable.
Read FDA indication wording
“Ellipse Nordlys system is intended to be used in dermatology, as tabled below: • Permanent Hair Reduction (defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime) (overall 600-950nm). • Treatment of Telangiectasias (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Port Wine Stains (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions (eg Mottled Pigmentation, Ephilides) and Benign Vascular Lesions (eg Diffuse Redness) (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Rosacea (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Poikiloderma of Civatte (530-750nm or 555-950nm). • Treatment of Benign Epidermal Pigmented Lesions (eg Lentigo Solaris) (400-720nm). • Treatment of Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris (530-750nm). Using Nd:YAG Laser, (1064 nm): • Treatment of Leg vessels (0.1 -3.0 mm diameter). • Treatment of Benign Vascular Lesions. • Treatment of Venous Lakes. • Treatment of Port Wine Stains. • Treatment for Clear Nail defined as: Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and/or yeasts Candida albicans, etc.). • Treatment of benign cutaneous lesions, such as warts. • Podiatry (ablation, vaporization, incision, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue), including: - Matrixectomy. - Periungal and subungal warts - Plantar warts. Using Frax 1550 Laser, (1550 nm): • The Frax 1550 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, as well as for skin resurfacing procedures.”
Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D: FDA record cited — see scopeK233550
Record scope: The January 2, 2024 record names Lutronic MOSAIC 3D. The cited indication is coagulation and fractional resurfacing; this summary does not add disease-specific claims. Indication scope checked October 2, 2026; see the full labeling for the selected configuration.
Read FDA indication wording
“The MOSAIC 3D Laser System is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, as well as for fractional skin resurfacing procedures.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys) vs Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D
Attribute	Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys)	Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys): 0 recorded pairings
Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys): —
Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D: —

Approved reviews

Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys): 0
Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys) vs Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D
Attribute	Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys)	Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D
Manufacturer	Candela	Cynosure Lutronic
Built by (OEM)	Candela Corporation	Cynosure LLC
Category	Non-Ablative Fractional	Non-Ablative Fractional
Technology	1550nm + 1940nm fractional (Diode laser)	Fractional resurfacing laser
Launch year	2021	—
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturing relationship evidence	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.

Manufacturer

Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys): Candela
Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D: Cynosure Lutronic

Built by (OEM)

Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys): Candela Corporation
Cynosure Lutronic Mosaic 3D: Cynosure LLC

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