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enlighten III vs PicoLazer (2026)

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: enlighten III, $90k–$130k; PicoLazer, $99,995 (Rohrer-advertised price). Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under picosecond tattoo/pigment. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

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Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment

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Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Cutera enlighten III vs Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer
Attribute	Cutera enlighten III	Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer
New price range	$90k–$130kSource not documented	$99,995 (Rohrer-advertised price)Reported source: Manufacturer-provided · Oct 1, 2026
Used price reference	$40k–$65kSource not documented	Not published
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New price range

Cutera enlighten III: $90k–$130kSource not documented
Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer: $99,995 (Rohrer-advertised price)Reported source: Manufacturer-provided · Oct 1, 2026

Used price reference

Cutera enlighten III: $40k–$65kSource not documented
Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer: Not published

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Supplies & running costs

Supplies & running costs: Cutera enlighten III vs Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer
Attribute	Cutera enlighten III	Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer
Supplies & restrictions	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. View running-cost details	Supply details not yet documented. View running-cost details

Supplies & restrictions

Cutera enlighten III: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
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Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer: Supply details not yet documented.
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FDA status & indications

FDA status & indications: Cutera enlighten III vs Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer
Attribute	Cutera enlighten III	Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK160488, K172077, K182997 Read FDA indication wording “The enlighten III laser system is intended for use in surgical and aesthetic applications in the medical specialties of dermatology and general and plastic surgery. 1064 nm: The 1064 nm wavelength of the enlighten III laser system is indicated for: • treatment of benign pigmented lesions on patients with all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) • tattoo removal for dark colored tattoo inks and for multicolored tattoos containing dark colored tattoo inks on patients with all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) 532 nm: The 532 nm wavelength of the enlighten III laser system is indicated for: • treatment of benign pigmented lesions on patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III • tattoo removal for lighter colored tattoo inks, including red and yellow inks, on patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III 670 nm: The 670 nm wavelength of the enlighten III laser system is indicated for treatment of benign pigmented lesions on patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III.”	FDA record cited — see scopeK192583 Record scope: 510(k): K192583. Checked 4 Sep 2026. Read FDA indication wording “The PicoLazer laser system is intended for use in surgical and aesthetic applications in the medical specialties of dermatology and general and plastic surgery. 1064 nm: The 1064 nm wavelength of the PicoLazer laser system is indicated for: • treatment of benign pigmented lesions on patients with all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) • tattoo removal for dark colored tattoo inks and for multicolored tattoos containing dark colored tattoo inks on patients with all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI). 532 nm: The 532 nm wavelength of the PicoLazer laser system is indicated for: • treatment of benign pigmented lesions on patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III • tattoo removal for lighter colored tattoo inks, including red and yellow inks, on patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III”

FDA status & indication

Cutera enlighten III: FDA ClearedK160488, K172077, K182997
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“The enlighten III laser system is intended for use in surgical and aesthetic applications in the medical specialties of dermatology and general and plastic surgery. 1064 nm: The 1064 nm wavelength of the enlighten III laser system is indicated for: • treatment of benign pigmented lesions on patients with all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) • tattoo removal for dark colored tattoo inks and for multicolored tattoos containing dark colored tattoo inks on patients with all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) 532 nm: The 532 nm wavelength of the enlighten III laser system is indicated for: • treatment of benign pigmented lesions on patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III • tattoo removal for lighter colored tattoo inks, including red and yellow inks, on patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III 670 nm: The 670 nm wavelength of the enlighten III laser system is indicated for treatment of benign pigmented lesions on patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III.”
Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer: FDA record cited — see scopeK192583
Record scope: 510(k): K192583. Checked 4 Sep 2026.
Read FDA indication wording
“The PicoLazer laser system is intended for use in surgical and aesthetic applications in the medical specialties of dermatology and general and plastic surgery. 1064 nm: The 1064 nm wavelength of the PicoLazer laser system is indicated for: • treatment of benign pigmented lesions on patients with all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) • tattoo removal for dark colored tattoo inks and for multicolored tattoos containing dark colored tattoo inks on patients with all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI). 532 nm: The 532 nm wavelength of the PicoLazer laser system is indicated for: • treatment of benign pigmented lesions on patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III • tattoo removal for lighter colored tattoo inks, including red and yellow inks, on patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Cutera enlighten III vs Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer
Attribute	Cutera enlighten III	Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Cutera enlighten III: 0 recorded pairings
Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Cutera enlighten III: —
Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer: —

Approved reviews

Cutera enlighten III: 0
Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Cutera enlighten III vs Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer
Attribute	Cutera enlighten III	Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer
Manufacturer	Cutera	Rohrer Aesthetics
Built by (OEM)	Cutera Inc.	Rohrer Aesthetics LLC
Category	Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment	Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment
Technology	532/670/1064nm pico+nano (Picosecond)	Picosecond tattoo and pigment laser (Picosecond)
Launch year	2016	—
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturing relationship evidence	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.

Manufacturer

Cutera enlighten III: Cutera
Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer: Rohrer Aesthetics

Built by (OEM)

Cutera enlighten III: Cutera Inc.
Rohrer Aesthetics PicoLazer: Rohrer Aesthetics LLC

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