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Vectus vs LightSheer ST (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $70k–$95k for Vectus. No new-price range is on file for LightSheer ST. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under diode laser. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

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Diode laser

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Diode laser

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Cynosure Vectus vs Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC
Attribute	Cynosure Vectus	Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC
New price range	$70k–$95kSource not documented	Not published
Used asking range	$18k–$35kSource not documented	$4k–$10kSource not documented
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New price range

Cynosure Vectus: $70k–$95kSource not documented
Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: Not published

Used asking range

Cynosure Vectus: $18k–$35kSource not documented
Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: $4k–$10kSource not documented

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Cynosure Vectus

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Cynosure Vectus vs Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC
Attribute	Cynosure Vectus	Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC
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 Vectus: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: —

Service cost

Cynosure Vectus: Not published
Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Cynosure Vectus vs Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC
Attribute	Cynosure Vectus	Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK120622 Read FDA indication wording “5 10(k) Number (if known): It Palomar Vectus Laser The Palomar Vectus Laser is intended for all Fitzpatrick skin types, including tanned skin for use In aesthetic, dermatology, general and plastic surgery applications for the treatment of: * The treatment of vascular lesions, such as angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions. " Treatment of leg veins. " The treatment of benign pigmented lesions. " Hair removal and permanent hair reduction. * Treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae. The SkinteT-M Reader is intended as an objective measurement tool for examining skin. melanin content for determining and setting a test spot starting fluence.”	FDA ClearedK053628 Read FDA indication wording “LightSheer® DuetTM Laser System LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are indicated for use in surgical, aesthetic, and cosmetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, and dermatology. The LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are intended for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I - VI), including tanned skin. LightSheer® DuetTM Laser Systems with LightSheerV ET T M Laser Handpiece is indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, including angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions, and the treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae. The LightSheer® Dueftm Laser System with LightSheer® ET Tm Laser Handpiece is also indicated for hair removal, permanent hair reduction, and the treatment of benign pigmented lesions and leg veins. LightSheer®DuetTM Laser Systems with LightSheer®HSTh Laser Handpiece is indicated for the treatment of benign vascular and pigmented lesions, hair removal, and permanent hair reduction.”

FDA status & indication

Cynosure Vectus: FDA ClearedK120622
Read FDA indication wording
“5 10(k) Number (if known): It Palomar Vectus Laser The Palomar Vectus Laser is intended for all Fitzpatrick skin types, including tanned skin for use In aesthetic, dermatology, general and plastic surgery applications for the treatment of: * The treatment of vascular lesions, such as angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions. " Treatment of leg veins. " The treatment of benign pigmented lesions. " Hair removal and permanent hair reduction. * Treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae. The SkinteT-M Reader is intended as an objective measurement tool for examining skin. melanin content for determining and setting a test spot starting fluence.”
Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: FDA ClearedK053628
Read FDA indication wording
“LightSheer® DuetTM Laser System LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are indicated for use in surgical, aesthetic, and cosmetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, and dermatology. The LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are intended for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I - VI), including tanned skin. LightSheer® DuetTM Laser Systems with LightSheerV ET T M Laser Handpiece is indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, including angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions, and the treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae. The LightSheer® Dueftm Laser System with LightSheer® ET Tm Laser Handpiece is also indicated for hair removal, permanent hair reduction, and the treatment of benign pigmented lesions and leg veins. LightSheer®DuetTM Laser Systems with LightSheer®HSTh Laser Handpiece is indicated for the treatment of benign vascular and pigmented lesions, hair removal, and permanent hair reduction.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Cynosure Vectus vs Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC
Attribute	Cynosure Vectus	Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC
Chain adoption	1 recorded pairing	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	Foxy Box Laser + Wax Bar(Confirmed)	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Cynosure Vectus: 1 recorded pairing
Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Cynosure Vectus: Foxy Box Laser + Wax Bar(Confirmed)
Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: —

Approved reviews

Cynosure Vectus: 0
Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Cynosure Vectus vs Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC
Attribute	Cynosure Vectus	Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC
Manufacturer	Cynosure	Lumenis
Built by (OEM)	Palomar Medical Technologies	Lumenis Be Ltd.
Category	Diode laser	Diode laser
Technology	810nm high-power diode, large spot (Diode laser)	800nm diode, ChillTip (Diode laser)
Launch year	2012	1999
Status	Current	Legacy-used-market
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Cynosure Vectus: Cynosure
Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: Lumenis

Built by (OEM)

Cynosure Vectus: Palomar Medical Technologies
Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: Lumenis Be Ltd.

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