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Vectus vs Milesman Compact (2026)

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

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: Vectus, $70k–$95k; Milesman Compact, $45k–$65k. 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.

Device A

Diode laser

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Device B

Diode laser

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Cynosure Vectus vs Milesman Compact
Attribute	Cynosure Vectus	Milesman Compact
New price range	$70k–$95kSource not documented	$45k–$65kSource not documented
Used asking range	$18k–$35kSource not documented	$20k–$35kSource not documented
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New price range

Cynosure Vectus: $70k–$95kSource not documented
Milesman Compact: $45k–$65kSource not documented

Used asking range

Cynosure Vectus: $18k–$35kSource not documented
Milesman Compact: $20k–$35kSource not documented

Payback calculator

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Cynosure Vectus

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Cynosure Vectus vs Milesman Compact
Attribute	Cynosure Vectus	Milesman Compact
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.
Milesman Compact: —

Service cost

Cynosure Vectus: Not published
Milesman Compact: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Cynosure Vectus vs Milesman Compact
Attribute	Cynosure Vectus	Milesman Compact
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 ClearedK203804 Read FDA indication wording “The Global Med Systems Milesman Compact Laser is intended for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures including hair removal and permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. It is intended for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types 1-VI), including tanned skin.”

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.”
Milesman Compact: FDA ClearedK203804
Read FDA indication wording
“The Global Med Systems Milesman Compact Laser is intended for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures including hair removal and permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. It is intended for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types 1-VI), including tanned skin.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Cynosure Vectus vs Milesman Compact
Attribute	Cynosure Vectus	Milesman Compact
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
Milesman Compact: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Cynosure Vectus: Foxy Box Laser + Wax Bar(Confirmed)
Milesman Compact: —

Approved reviews

Cynosure Vectus: 0
Milesman Compact: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Cynosure Vectus vs Milesman Compact
Attribute	Cynosure Vectus	Milesman Compact
Manufacturer	Cynosure	Milesman
Built by (OEM)	Palomar Medical Technologies	Milesman
Category	Diode laser	Diode laser
Technology	810nm high-power diode, large spot (Diode laser)	810nm 3600W portable diode (Diode laser)
Launch year	2012	2015
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Cynosure Vectus: Cynosure
Milesman Compact: Milesman

Built by (OEM)

Cynosure Vectus: Palomar Medical Technologies
Milesman Compact: Milesman

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