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excel V vs ClearSilk (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $84,200–$110k for excel V. No new-price range is on file for ClearSilk. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under ktp/532 and nd:yag vascular. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

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KTP/532 & Nd:YAG Vascular

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KTP/532 & Nd:YAG Vascular

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Cutera excel V vs Sciton ClearSilk
Attribute	Cutera excel V	Sciton ClearSilk
New price range	$84,200–$110kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 30, 2026	Not published
Used asking range	$34,950–$70kReported source: Used listing · Aug 30, 2026	Not published
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New price range

Cutera excel V: $84,200–$110kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 30, 2026
Sciton ClearSilk: Not published

Used asking range

Cutera excel V: $34,950–$70kReported source: Used listing · Aug 30, 2026
Sciton ClearSilk: Not published

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Cutera excel V

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Cutera excel V vs Sciton ClearSilk
Attribute	Cutera excel V	Sciton ClearSilk
Consumable cost / lock-in	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Cutera excel V: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Sciton ClearSilk: —

Service cost

Cutera excel V: Not published
Sciton ClearSilk: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Cutera excel V vs Sciton ClearSilk
Attribute	Cutera excel V	Sciton ClearSilk
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK132185 Read FDA indication wording “Family of CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers The Cutera Family of CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers is intended for use in surgical and aesthetic applications in the medical specialties of dermatology and general and plastic surgery. 755 nm: The Family of CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers is indicated for temporary and permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin. Permanent hair reduction is defined as tong-term, stable reduction in hair counts observed atS6, 9,and 12 months after the end of a treatment regime. The Family of CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers is also indicated for: o treatment of benign pigmented lesions o treatment of wrinkles ol photocoagulation of dermatological vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas and telangiectasias 1064 nm: Dermatology: The Family of CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasias, rossosa, venus lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as, but not limited to, warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The lasers are also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age soots), solar lentigos (sun spots), caf4 au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques. Additionally, the lasers are indicated for pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser treatments.”	FDA ClearedK101916 Read FDA indication wording “The 755 nm Alexandrite system is designed for use in: The ClearScan ALX 755nm Alexandrite laser system with its accessories is indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I - VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions and wrinkles. Q-Switched 755 nrn Alexandrite Indications for Use: The JOULE 0-Switched 755 nm Alex Multi-Platform Systems with accessories are indicated for the following uses: Pigmented Lesions Tattoos The 1064 nm Nd:YAG Indications for Use: Coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, telangiectasias and rosacea. Removal of unwanted hair (for stable, long term or permanent hair reduction) through selective targeting of melanin in hair follictes and for the treatment of Pseudlofolliculitis Barbae (PFB). Treatment of facial wrinkles. The JOULE 1064 nm Nd:YAG with fiber delivery is indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.”

FDA status & indication

Cutera excel V: FDA ClearedK132185
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“Family of CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers The Cutera Family of CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers is intended for use in surgical and aesthetic applications in the medical specialties of dermatology and general and plastic surgery. 755 nm: The Family of CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers is indicated for temporary and permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin. Permanent hair reduction is defined as tong-term, stable reduction in hair counts observed atS6, 9,and 12 months after the end of a treatment regime. The Family of CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers is also indicated for: o treatment of benign pigmented lesions o treatment of wrinkles ol photocoagulation of dermatological vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas and telangiectasias 1064 nm: Dermatology: The Family of CoolGlide Aesthetic Lasers is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasias, rossosa, venus lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as, but not limited to, warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The lasers are also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age soots), solar lentigos (sun spots), caf4 au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques. Additionally, the lasers are indicated for pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser treatments.”
Sciton ClearSilk: FDA ClearedK101916
Read FDA indication wording
“The 755 nm Alexandrite system is designed for use in: The ClearScan ALX 755nm Alexandrite laser system with its accessories is indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I - VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions and wrinkles. Q-Switched 755 nrn Alexandrite Indications for Use: The JOULE 0-Switched 755 nm Alex Multi-Platform Systems with accessories are indicated for the following uses: Pigmented Lesions Tattoos The 1064 nm Nd:YAG Indications for Use: Coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, telangiectasias and rosacea. Removal of unwanted hair (for stable, long term or permanent hair reduction) through selective targeting of melanin in hair follictes and for the treatment of Pseudlofolliculitis Barbae (PFB). Treatment of facial wrinkles. The JOULE 1064 nm Nd:YAG with fiber delivery is indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Cutera excel V vs Sciton ClearSilk
Attribute	Cutera excel V	Sciton ClearSilk
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Cutera excel V: 0 recorded pairings
Sciton ClearSilk: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Cutera excel V: —
Sciton ClearSilk: —

Approved reviews

Cutera excel V: 0
Sciton ClearSilk: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Cutera excel V vs Sciton ClearSilk
Attribute	Cutera excel V	Sciton ClearSilk
Manufacturer	Cutera	Sciton
Built by (OEM)	Cutera Inc.	Sciton Inc.
Category	KTP/532 & Nd:YAG Vascular	KTP/532 & Nd:YAG Vascular
Technology	KTP 532nm + Nd:YAG 1064nm (Nd:YAG)	Non-ablative 1064nm bulk heating (Nd:YAG)
Launch year	2011	2019
Status	Legacy-used-market	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Cutera excel V: Cutera
Sciton ClearSilk: Sciton

Built by (OEM)

Cutera excel V: Cutera Inc.
Sciton ClearSilk: Sciton Inc.

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