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CO2RE vs HELIX (2026)

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Purchase cost: No new-price range is on file for either CO2RE or HELIX. Request current quotes to compare purchase costs.
Practice fit: Both are listed under CO2 fractional/ablative. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

CO2 Fractional/Ablative

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Device B

CO2 Fractional/Ablative

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Candela CO2RE vs DEKA HELIX
Attribute	Candela CO2RE	DEKA HELIX
New price range	Not published	Not published
Used price reference	$25k–$45kSource not documented	Not published
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New price range

Candela CO2RE: Not published
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Used price reference

Candela CO2RE: $25k–$45kSource not documented
DEKA HELIX: Not published

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Supplies & running costs

Supplies & running costs: Candela CO2RE vs DEKA HELIX
Attribute	Candela CO2RE	DEKA HELIX
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Supplies & restrictions

Candela CO2RE: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
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DEKA HELIX: Supply details not yet documented.
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FDA status & indications

FDA status & indications: Candela CO2RE vs DEKA HELIX
Attribute	Candela CO2RE	DEKA HELIX
FDA status & indication	FDA record cited — see scopeK151655, K181523 Record scope: K181523 names the CO2RE Laser System and includes separate standard, fractional and surgical handpiece indications. K151655 is the earlier cited platform record. Included handpieces and applicable labeling determine scope; a platform clearance is not a statement that every accessory is supplied. Read FDA indication wording “The CO2RE is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: aesthetic surgery (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee). The CO2RE is indicated for dermatological procedures requiring ablation, coagulation and resurfacing of soft tissue, including skin. The Standard Handpiece of the CO2RE System is indicated for the following: Dermatology & Plastic Surgery The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery in the performance of: x laser skin resurfacing x laser dermabrasion x laser burn debridement. Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) for the treatment of: x wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows (including fines lines and texture irregularities) Clinical literature demonstrates that skin resurfacing of wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows with CO2 laser increases the amount of sub-epidermal collagen.”	FDA record cited — see scopeK222221 Record scope: 510(k): K222221 (decision 4 Jan 2023). Checked 4 Sep 2026. Read FDA indication wording “The Helix Laser System with its accessories is intended for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: aesthetic surgery (dermatology and plastic surgery). CO2 Handpieces The Helix CO2 handpieces with wavelength of 10600 nm are indicated for use for the particular indications as follows: Dermatology & Plastic Surgery The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery in the performance of: * laser skin resurfacing * laser derm-abrasion * laser burn debridement. Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) of soft tissue for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of: warts, acne scars, nevi epidermal, syringoma. Vaporization/coagulation of warts. Scanning unit The Helix Scanning unit, with wavelength of 10600 nm is indicated for: •Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) of soft tissue The Helix Scanning unit, with wavelength of 1570 nm, is indicated for: • Use in dermatological procedures requiring fractional skin resurfacing and coagulation of soft tissue The Helix Scanning unit, with wavelengths of 10600 nm & 1570nm is indicated for laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) of soft tissue.”

FDA status & indication

Candela CO2RE: FDA record cited — see scopeK151655, K181523
Record scope: K181523 names the CO2RE Laser System and includes separate standard, fractional and surgical handpiece indications. K151655 is the earlier cited platform record. Included handpieces and applicable labeling determine scope; a platform clearance is not a statement that every accessory is supplied.
Read FDA indication wording
“The CO2RE is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: aesthetic surgery (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee). The CO2RE is indicated for dermatological procedures requiring ablation, coagulation and resurfacing of soft tissue, including skin. The Standard Handpiece of the CO2RE System is indicated for the following: Dermatology & Plastic Surgery The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery in the performance of: x laser skin resurfacing x laser dermabrasion x laser burn debridement. Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) for the treatment of: x wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows (including fines lines and texture irregularities) Clinical literature demonstrates that skin resurfacing of wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows with CO2 laser increases the amount of sub-epidermal collagen.”
DEKA HELIX: FDA record cited — see scopeK222221
Record scope: 510(k): K222221 (decision 4 Jan 2023). Checked 4 Sep 2026.
Read FDA indication wording
“The Helix Laser System with its accessories is intended for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: aesthetic surgery (dermatology and plastic surgery). CO2 Handpieces The Helix CO2 handpieces with wavelength of 10600 nm are indicated for use for the particular indications as follows: Dermatology & Plastic Surgery The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery in the performance of: * laser skin resurfacing * laser derm-abrasion * laser burn debridement. Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) of soft tissue for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of: warts, acne scars, nevi epidermal, syringoma. Vaporization/coagulation of warts. Scanning unit The Helix Scanning unit, with wavelength of 10600 nm is indicated for: •Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) of soft tissue The Helix Scanning unit, with wavelength of 1570 nm, is indicated for: • Use in dermatological procedures requiring fractional skin resurfacing and coagulation of soft tissue The Helix Scanning unit, with wavelengths of 10600 nm & 1570nm is indicated for laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) of soft tissue.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Candela CO2RE vs DEKA HELIX
Attribute	Candela CO2RE	DEKA HELIX
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Candela CO2RE: 0 recorded pairings
DEKA HELIX: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Candela CO2RE: —
DEKA HELIX: —

Approved reviews

Candela CO2RE: 0
DEKA HELIX: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Candela CO2RE vs DEKA HELIX
Attribute	Candela CO2RE	DEKA HELIX
Manufacturer	Candela	DEKA
Built by (OEM)	Syneron Medical Ltd.	DEKA M.E.L.A. S.r.l.
Category	CO2 Fractional/Ablative	CO2 Fractional/Ablative
Technology	Fractional CO2 10600nm dual-ring scanning (CO2 fractional)	Combined CO2 and non-ablative resurfacing platform (CO2 fractional)
Launch year	2011	—
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturing relationship evidence	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.

Manufacturer

Candela CO2RE: Candela
DEKA HELIX: DEKA

Built by (OEM)

Candela CO2RE: Syneron Medical Ltd.
DEKA HELIX: DEKA M.E.L.A. S.r.l.

Current alternatives

Current catalog models in related categories. Confirm availability and configuration with the supplier.

Alma Hybrid

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New-equipment price not yet documented.

Cynosure Lutronic eCO2 3D

CO2 Fractional/Ablative

New-equipment price not yet documented.

DEKA SmartXide Punto

CO2 Fractional/Ablative

New-equipment price reference

$60k–$90k

Source not documented

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DEKA SmartXide Tetra PRO (CoolPeel)

CO2 Fractional/Ablative

New-equipment price reference

$90k–$125k

Source not documented

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