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StarWalker PQX vs Picofy (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $100k–$150k for StarWalker PQX. No new-price range is on file for Picofy. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Technology: StarWalker PQX: Nd:YAG. Picofy: Picosecond.
Practice fit: Both are listed under picosecond tattoo/pigment. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment

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Device B

Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Fotona StarWalker PQX vs InMode Picofy
Attribute	Fotona StarWalker PQX	InMode Picofy
New price range	$100k–$150kSource not documented	Not published
Used asking range	$60k–$90kSource not documented	Not published
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New price range

Fotona StarWalker PQX: $100k–$150kSource not documented
InMode Picofy: Not published

Used asking range

Fotona StarWalker PQX: $60k–$90kSource not documented
InMode Picofy: Not published

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Fotona StarWalker PQX

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Fotona StarWalker PQX vs InMode Picofy
Attribute	Fotona StarWalker PQX	InMode Picofy
Consumable cost / lock-in	—	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Fotona StarWalker PQX: —
InMode Picofy: —

Service cost

Fotona StarWalker PQX: Not published
InMode Picofy: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Fotona StarWalker PQX vs InMode Picofy
Attribute	Fotona StarWalker PQX	InMode Picofy
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK171227, K202172 Read FDA indication wording “The Fotona StarWalker Laser System Family, and its accessories, are intended for: 1064 nm wavelength in Q-switched mode: • Removal of dark (black, blue, brown) tattoo ink • Treatment of nevus of ota • Treatment of common nevi • Removal and lightening of unwanted hair • Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles. 1064 nm wavelength in long pulse mode: • Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for treatment of PFB. The laser is indicated for all skin types, Fitzpatrick I-VI, including tanned skin • Photocoagulation and hemostasis of benign pigmented and benign vascular lesions, such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomae, warts, telangiectasiae, rosacea, venous lake, leg veins and spider veins • Coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue • Treatment of wrinkles • Treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris. 532 nm wavelength in Q-switched mode (nominal delivered energy of 585 nm and 650 nm with the optional 585 nm and 650 nm dye converter handpieces): • Red, tan, purple and orange tattoo ink removal • Sky blue (light) tattoo ink removal […]”	FDA ClearedK261214 Read FDA indication wording “The PICO SHINING is intended for use in the following indications at the specified wavelength: 1064 nm wavelength • Removal of tattoos for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) to treat the following tattoo colors: black, brown, green, blue and purple • Benign pigmented lesions removal for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV • Treatment of acne scars in Fitzpatrick Skin Types II-V • Treatment of wrinkles as well as benign pigmented lesions in Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV 532 nm wavelength • Tattoo removal in Skin Types I - III • Treatment of benign pigmented lesions in Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV”

FDA status & indication

Fotona StarWalker PQX: FDA ClearedK171227, K202172
Read FDA indication wording
“The Fotona StarWalker Laser System Family, and its accessories, are intended for: 1064 nm wavelength in Q-switched mode: • Removal of dark (black, blue, brown) tattoo ink • Treatment of nevus of ota • Treatment of common nevi • Removal and lightening of unwanted hair • Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles. 1064 nm wavelength in long pulse mode: • Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for treatment of PFB. The laser is indicated for all skin types, Fitzpatrick I-VI, including tanned skin • Photocoagulation and hemostasis of benign pigmented and benign vascular lesions, such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomae, warts, telangiectasiae, rosacea, venous lake, leg veins and spider veins • Coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue • Treatment of wrinkles • Treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris. 532 nm wavelength in Q-switched mode (nominal delivered energy of 585 nm and 650 nm with the optional 585 nm and 650 nm dye converter handpieces): • Red, tan, purple and orange tattoo ink removal • Sky blue (light) tattoo ink removal […]”
InMode Picofy: FDA ClearedK261214
Read FDA indication wording
“The PICO SHINING is intended for use in the following indications at the specified wavelength: 1064 nm wavelength • Removal of tattoos for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) to treat the following tattoo colors: black, brown, green, blue and purple • Benign pigmented lesions removal for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV • Treatment of acne scars in Fitzpatrick Skin Types II-V • Treatment of wrinkles as well as benign pigmented lesions in Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV 532 nm wavelength • Tattoo removal in Skin Types I - III • Treatment of benign pigmented lesions in Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Fotona StarWalker PQX vs InMode Picofy
Attribute	Fotona StarWalker PQX	InMode Picofy
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Fotona StarWalker PQX: 0 recorded pairings
InMode Picofy: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Fotona StarWalker PQX: —
InMode Picofy: —

Approved reviews

Fotona StarWalker PQX: 0
InMode Picofy: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Fotona StarWalker PQX vs InMode Picofy
Attribute	Fotona StarWalker PQX	InMode Picofy
Manufacturer	Fotona	InMode
Built by (OEM)	Fotona d.o.o.	InMode Ltd.
Category	Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment	Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment
Technology	Pico/nano adaptive QS Nd:YAG (Nd:YAG)	Picosecond tattoo and pigment laser (FDA applicant may be Speclipse) (Picosecond)
Launch year	2020	—
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Fotona StarWalker PQX: Fotona
InMode Picofy: InMode

Built by (OEM)

Fotona StarWalker PQX: Fotona d.o.o.
InMode Picofy: InMode Ltd.

Current alternatives

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

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