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AcuPulse vs Phoenix CO2 (2026)

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: AcuPulse, $90k–$130k; Phoenix CO2, $59,995 (Rohrer-advertised price). Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under CO2 fractional/ablative. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

CO2 Fractional/Ablative

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Device B

CO2 Fractional/Ablative

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Lumenis AcuPulse vs Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2
Attribute	Lumenis AcuPulse	Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2
New price range	$90k–$130kSource not documented	$59,995 (Rohrer-advertised price)Reported source: Manufacturer-provided · Sep 23, 2026
Used asking range	$25k–$50kSource not documented	Not published
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New price range

Lumenis AcuPulse: $90k–$130kSource not documented
Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2: $59,995 (Rohrer-advertised price)Reported source: Manufacturer-provided · Sep 23, 2026

Used asking range

Lumenis AcuPulse: $25k–$50kSource not documented
Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2: Not published

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Lumenis AcuPulse vs Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2
Attribute	Lumenis AcuPulse	Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2
Consumable cost / lock-in	None for standard aesthetic use (disposable tips exist for GYN applications). Budget eventual optics/arm service rather than per-case cost.	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Lumenis AcuPulse: None for standard aesthetic use (disposable tips exist for GYN applications). Budget eventual optics/arm service rather than per-case cost.
Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2: —

Service cost

Lumenis AcuPulse: Not published
Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Lumenis AcuPulse vs Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2
Attribute	Lumenis AcuPulse	Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK180597, K082809, K100415, K212703 Read FDA indication wording “The Lumenis AcuPulse Family of CO2 Laser Systems, Delivery Devices and Accessories (AcuPulse, AcuPulse 40WG and AcuPulse DUO), is indicated for the vaporization, incision, excision, ablation or photocoagulation of soft tissue in the surgical specialties of: ENT, Gynecology, Laparoscopic Surgery including GYN Laparoscopy, Aesthetic Surgery, Dental and Oral Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery and Podiatry. The intended use of the Lumenis AcuPulse Family of CO2 Laser Systems, Delivery Devices and Accessories (AcuPulse, AcuPulse 40WG and AcuPulse DUO), is for the performance of specific surgical applications in the surgical specialties of ENT, Gynecology, Laparoscopic Surgery33 including GYN Laparoscopy, Aesthetic Surgery, Dental and Oral Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery and Podiatry as follows: Dermatology The Lumenis AcuPulse Family of CO2 Laser Systems, Delivery Devices and Accessories (AcuPulse, AcuPulse 40WG and AcuPulse DUO), is indicated for use in dermatology and plastic surgery for the following applications: • Ablation, vaporization, excision, incision and coagulation of soft tissue in the performance of: - Laser skin resurfacing - Laser dermabrasion - Laser burn debridement • Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) for the treatment of: - Wrinkles, rhytids and furrows (including fine lines and texture irregularities). • Laser skin resurfacing (ablation, and/or vaporization) of soft tissue for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of: - Keratosis, including actinic and seborrheic keratosis, seborrhoea vulgares, seborrheic wart and verruca seborrheica.”	FDA ClearedK110434 Read FDA indication wording “The equipment is used for human tissue vaporization, coagulation in dermatology and plastic surgery, general surgery, gynecology, podiatry, dental and otorhinolaryngology.”

FDA status & indication

Lumenis AcuPulse: FDA ClearedK180597, K082809, K100415, K212703
Read FDA indication wording
“The Lumenis AcuPulse Family of CO2 Laser Systems, Delivery Devices and Accessories (AcuPulse, AcuPulse 40WG and AcuPulse DUO), is indicated for the vaporization, incision, excision, ablation or photocoagulation of soft tissue in the surgical specialties of: ENT, Gynecology, Laparoscopic Surgery including GYN Laparoscopy, Aesthetic Surgery, Dental and Oral Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery and Podiatry. The intended use of the Lumenis AcuPulse Family of CO2 Laser Systems, Delivery Devices and Accessories (AcuPulse, AcuPulse 40WG and AcuPulse DUO), is for the performance of specific surgical applications in the surgical specialties of ENT, Gynecology, Laparoscopic Surgery33 including GYN Laparoscopy, Aesthetic Surgery, Dental and Oral Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery and Podiatry as follows: Dermatology The Lumenis AcuPulse Family of CO2 Laser Systems, Delivery Devices and Accessories (AcuPulse, AcuPulse 40WG and AcuPulse DUO), is indicated for use in dermatology and plastic surgery for the following applications: • Ablation, vaporization, excision, incision and coagulation of soft tissue in the performance of: - Laser skin resurfacing - Laser dermabrasion - Laser burn debridement • Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) for the treatment of: - Wrinkles, rhytids and furrows (including fine lines and texture irregularities). • Laser skin resurfacing (ablation, and/or vaporization) of soft tissue for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of: - Keratosis, including actinic and seborrheic keratosis, seborrhoea vulgares, seborrheic wart and verruca seborrheica.”
Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2: FDA ClearedK110434
Read FDA indication wording
“The equipment is used for human tissue vaporization, coagulation in dermatology and plastic surgery, general surgery, gynecology, podiatry, dental and otorhinolaryngology.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Lumenis AcuPulse vs Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2
Attribute	Lumenis AcuPulse	Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Lumenis AcuPulse: 0 recorded pairings
Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Lumenis AcuPulse: —
Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2: —

Approved reviews

Lumenis AcuPulse: 0
Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Lumenis AcuPulse vs Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2
Attribute	Lumenis AcuPulse	Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2
Manufacturer	Lumenis	Rohrer Aesthetics
Built by (OEM)	Lumenis Be Ltd.	Rohrer Aesthetics LLC
Category	CO2 Fractional/Ablative	CO2 Fractional/Ablative
Technology	CO2 10600nm fractional (SuperPulse) (CO2 fractional)	Fractional + fully ablative CO2 (CO2 fractional)
Launch year	2010	2015
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Lumenis AcuPulse: Lumenis
Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2: Rohrer Aesthetics

Built by (OEM)

Lumenis AcuPulse: Lumenis Be Ltd.
Rohrer Aesthetics Phoenix CO2: Rohrer Aesthetics LLC

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