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Gemini vs ClearSilk (2026)

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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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Price comparison

Price comparison: Laserscope Gemini vs Sciton ClearSilk
Attribute	Laserscope Gemini	Sciton ClearSilk
New price range	Not published	Not published
Used asking range	$10k–$20kSource not documented	Not published
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New price range

Laserscope Gemini: Not published
Sciton ClearSilk: Not published

Used asking range

Laserscope Gemini: $10k–$20kSource not documented
Sciton ClearSilk: Not published

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Laserscope Gemini

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Sciton ClearSilk

Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Laserscope Gemini vs Sciton ClearSilk
Attribute	Laserscope Gemini	Sciton ClearSilk
Consumable cost / lock-in	—	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Laserscope Gemini: —
Sciton ClearSilk: —

Service cost

Laserscope Gemini: Not published
Sciton ClearSilk: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Laserscope Gemini vs Sciton ClearSilk
Attribute	Laserscope Gemini	Sciton ClearSilk
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK034011 Read FDA indication wording “The Laserscope GeminiT Laser System & Accessories is indicated for: KTP/532 Applications: Dermatology: To treat moderate inflamatory acne vulgaris; ND:YAG/1 064 Applications: Dermatology: For use in the Dermatological Applications for the treatment of facial wrinkles. It is also intended to effect stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction in skin types I - VI through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction is defined as a long-term, stable, reduction in the number of hairs re-growing after a treatment regimen. J. Rationale for Substantial Equivalence The Laserscope Gemini Surgical Laser System and Accessories share the same substantially equivalent to: the Laserscope Lyra G Surgical Laser System and Accessories; the Laserscope Aura 'DL" Series Surgical Laser Systems (KTP/532, KTPIYAG TM and Nd-YAGI1 064 Configurations);and, the Laserscope Lyra Laser System and Accessories. Details are provided in the Substantial Equivalence Section of this submission.”	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

Laserscope Gemini: FDA ClearedK034011
Read FDA indication wording
“The Laserscope GeminiT Laser System & Accessories is indicated for: KTP/532 Applications: Dermatology: To treat moderate inflamatory acne vulgaris; ND:YAG/1 064 Applications: Dermatology: For use in the Dermatological Applications for the treatment of facial wrinkles. It is also intended to effect stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction in skin types I - VI through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction is defined as a long-term, stable, reduction in the number of hairs re-growing after a treatment regimen. J. Rationale for Substantial Equivalence The Laserscope Gemini Surgical Laser System and Accessories share the same substantially equivalent to: the Laserscope Lyra G Surgical Laser System and Accessories; the Laserscope Aura 'DL" Series Surgical Laser Systems (KTP/532, KTPIYAG TM and Nd-YAGI1 064 Configurations);and, the Laserscope Lyra Laser System and Accessories. Details are provided in the Substantial Equivalence Section of this submission.”
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: Laserscope Gemini vs Sciton ClearSilk
Attribute	Laserscope Gemini	Sciton ClearSilk
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Laserscope Gemini: 0 recorded pairings
Sciton ClearSilk: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Laserscope Gemini: —
Sciton ClearSilk: —

Approved reviews

Laserscope Gemini: 0
Sciton ClearSilk: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Laserscope Gemini vs Sciton ClearSilk
Attribute	Laserscope Gemini	Sciton ClearSilk
Manufacturer	Laserscope	Sciton
Built by (OEM)	Laserscope	Sciton Inc.
Category	KTP/532 & Nd:YAG Vascular	KTP/532 & Nd:YAG Vascular
Technology	KTP 532nm + long-pulse 1064nm (Nd:YAG)	Non-ablative 1064nm bulk heating (Nd:YAG)
Launch year	2005	2019
Status	Legacy-used-market	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Laserscope Gemini: Laserscope
Sciton ClearSilk: Sciton

Built by (OEM)

Laserscope Gemini: Laserscope
Sciton ClearSilk: Sciton Inc.

Current alternatives

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

Sciton ClearV

KTP/532 & Nd:YAG Vascular

New: —

Lutronic DermaV

KTP/532 & Nd:YAG Vascular

New: $90k–$120k

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