Head to head

Affirm vs Fraxel FTX (2026)

Compare purchase costs, running costs and the evidence behind each device.

Read the comparison overview

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

Device A

Non-Ablative Fractional

View full device profile →

Device B

Non-Ablative Fractional

View full device profile →

Price comparison

Price comparison: Cynosure Affirm vs Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Attribute	Cynosure Affirm	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
New price range	Not published	Not published
Used asking range	$8k–$15kSource not documented	Not published
Payback calculator	View ROI calculator	View cost details
Next step	Explore this model’s specs and owner reviews. For new-equipment inquiries, browse current models. Browse current models

New price range

Cynosure Affirm: Not published
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Not published

Used asking range

Cynosure Affirm: $8k–$15kSource not documented
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Not published

Payback calculator

Cynosure Affirm: View ROI calculator
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: View cost details

Next step

Cynosure Affirm

Explore this model’s specs and owner reviews. For new-equipment inquiries, browse current models.

Browse current models

Solta Medical Fraxel FTX

Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Cynosure Affirm vs Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Attribute	Cynosure Affirm	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
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

Cynosure Affirm: —
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.

Service cost

Cynosure Affirm: Not published
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Cynosure Affirm vs Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Attribute	Cynosure Affirm	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK080006 Read FDA indication wording “1064nm: The Cynosure Affirm Family laser is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions, such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), Caf6 au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucea, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques. The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. 1320nm: The Cynosure Affirm Family laser is indicated for use in general surgery and dermatology for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. It is also indicated for the treatment of periorbital and perioral wrinkles. It is also indicated for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. 1440nm: The Cynosure Affirm Family laser is indicated for use in general surgery and dermatology for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. It is also indicated for the treatment of periorbital and perioral wrinkles and pigmented lesions. The XPL Pulsed Light System Handpiece is intended for permanent hair reduction and the treatment of dermatological vascular lesions, facial and leg veins, benign pigmented lesions, and inflammatory acne. The Affirm Family System Laser Attachment is intended for: Er:YAG 2,940 nm - for skin resurfacing and for the incision, excision, ablation or vaporization of soft bodily tissues.”	FDA ClearedK242142 Read FDA indication wording “1550 nm: The Fraxel 1550 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, as well as for skin resurfacing procedures. It is also indicated for treatment of dyschromia and cutaneous lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sunspots), actinic keratosis, and melasma, and for treatment of periorbital wrinkles, acne scars and surgical scars. 1927 nm: The Fraxel 1927 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, treatment of actinic keratosis, and treatment of pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sunspots) and ephelides (freckles).”

FDA status & indication

Cynosure Affirm: FDA ClearedK080006
Read FDA indication wording
“1064nm: The Cynosure Affirm Family laser is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions, such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), Caf6 au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucea, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques. The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. 1320nm: The Cynosure Affirm Family laser is indicated for use in general surgery and dermatology for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. It is also indicated for the treatment of periorbital and perioral wrinkles. It is also indicated for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. 1440nm: The Cynosure Affirm Family laser is indicated for use in general surgery and dermatology for the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. It is also indicated for the treatment of periorbital and perioral wrinkles and pigmented lesions. The XPL Pulsed Light System Handpiece is intended for permanent hair reduction and the treatment of dermatological vascular lesions, facial and leg veins, benign pigmented lesions, and inflammatory acne. The Affirm Family System Laser Attachment is intended for: Er:YAG 2,940 nm - for skin resurfacing and for the incision, excision, ablation or vaporization of soft bodily tissues.”
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: FDA ClearedK242142
Read FDA indication wording
“1550 nm: The Fraxel 1550 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, as well as for skin resurfacing procedures. It is also indicated for treatment of dyschromia and cutaneous lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sunspots), actinic keratosis, and melasma, and for treatment of periorbital wrinkles, acne scars and surgical scars. 1927 nm: The Fraxel 1927 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, treatment of actinic keratosis, and treatment of pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sunspots) and ephelides (freckles).”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Cynosure Affirm vs Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Attribute	Cynosure Affirm	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Cynosure Affirm: 0 recorded pairings
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Cynosure Affirm: —
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: —

Approved reviews

Cynosure Affirm: 0
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Cynosure Affirm vs Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Attribute	Cynosure Affirm	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Manufacturer	Cynosure	Solta Medical
Built by (OEM)	Cynosure LLC	Solta Medical Inc.
Category	Non-Ablative Fractional	Non-Ablative Fractional
Technology	1320/1440nm Combined Apex Pulse	Fractional resurfacing laser
Launch year	2007	—
Status	Discontinued	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Cynosure Affirm: Cynosure
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Solta Medical

Built by (OEM)

Cynosure Affirm: Cynosure LLC
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Solta Medical Inc.

Current alternatives

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

Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)

Non-Ablative Fractional

New: $90k–$120k

Lutronic LaseMD Ultra

Non-Ablative Fractional

New: $60k–$90k

Palomar/Cynosure Icon

Non-Ablative Fractional

New: $70k–$100k

Candela Frax Pro (Nordlys)

Non-Ablative Fractional

New: —

Get a free recommendation Browse by goal

Device and company names are trademarks of their respective owners. The Aesthetic Index is not affiliated with or endorsed by any manufacturer, distributor or lender named here, except as disclosed. Price figures are references, not current offers. Check each device’s source notes. Not medical, legal or regulatory advice.