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OptiLIGHT vs EsteLux (2026)
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- Purchase cost
- No new-price range is on file for either OptiLIGHT or EsteLux. Request current quotes to compare purchase costs.
- Practice fit
- Both are listed under IPL platform. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.
IPL platform
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New price range
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- Not published
- Palomar EsteLux
- Not published
Used asking range
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- Not published
- Palomar EsteLux
- $3k–$8kSource not documented
Payback calculator
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
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- Palomar EsteLux
- View ROI calculator
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Browse current modelsConsumable economics
Consumable cost / lock-in
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- —
- Palomar EsteLux
- —
Service cost
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- Not published
- Palomar EsteLux
- Not published
FDA clearance
FDA status & indication
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- FDA ClearedDe Novo: DEN200028, K193500
Read FDA indication wording
“Universal IPL with a spectrum of 400-1200nm (with different filters) is indicated for: Improvement of signs of Dry Eye Disease (DED) due to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), also known as evaporative dry eye or lipid deficiency dry eye, in patients 22 years of age and older with moderate to severe signs and symptoms of DED due to MGD and with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. IPL is to be applied only to skin on the malar region of the face, from tragus to tragus including the nose (eyes should be fully covered by protective eyewear). IPL is intended to be applied as an adjunct to other modalities, such as meibomian gland expression, artificial tear lubricants and warm compresses.”
- Palomar EsteLux
- FDA ClearedK020453
Read FDA indication wording
“The EsteLux™ Pulsed Light system is intended for permanent hair reduction. It is also indicated for photocoagulation of dermatological vascular lesions, photothermolysis of blood vessels (treatment of facial and leg veins), and the treatment of benign pigmented lesions. The CoolRoller™ is intended to provide pre-cooling of the epidermis, to reduce thermal injury to the epidermis, and to reduce pain and patient discomfort associated with light applications.”
Which chains run each
Chain adoption
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- 0 recorded pairings
- Palomar EsteLux
- 0 recorded pairings
Chains using it
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- —
- Palomar EsteLux
- —
Approved reviews
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- 0
- Palomar EsteLux
- 0
Specs and platform
Manufacturer
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- Lumenis
- Palomar EsteLux
- Palomar
Built by (OEM)
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- Lumenis Be Ltd.
- Palomar EsteLux
- Palomar Medical Technologies
Category
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- IPL platform
- Palomar EsteLux
- IPL platform
Technology
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- Optimal Pulse Technology IPL (IPL)
- Palomar EsteLux
- Pulsed light multi-handpiece
Launch year
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- —
- Palomar EsteLux
- 2003
Status
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- Current
- Palomar EsteLux
- Legacy-used-market
Manufacturer source record
- Lumenis OptiLIGHT
- No linked source on file.
- Palomar EsteLux
- No linked source on file.
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