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OptiLIGHT vs StarLux 300 (2026)

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Lumenis OptiLIGHT vs Palomar StarLux 300
Attribute	Lumenis OptiLIGHT	Palomar StarLux 300
New price range	Not published	Not published
Used asking range	Not published	$6k–$14kSource not documented
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Used asking range

Lumenis OptiLIGHT: Not published
Palomar StarLux 300: $6k–$14kSource not documented

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Lumenis OptiLIGHT vs Palomar StarLux 300
Attribute	Lumenis OptiLIGHT	Palomar StarLux 300
Consumable cost / lock-in	—	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Lumenis OptiLIGHT: —
Palomar StarLux 300: —

Service cost

Lumenis OptiLIGHT: Not published
Palomar StarLux 300: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Lumenis OptiLIGHT vs Palomar StarLux 300
Attribute	Lumenis OptiLIGHT	Palomar StarLux 300
FDA status & indication	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.”	FDA ClearedK041086 Read FDA indication wording “StarLuxTM Pulsed Light System The StarLux pulsed light system is intended for the treatment of inflammatory acne (acne vulgaris) and for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions, including warts, scars and striae.”

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 StarLux 300: FDA ClearedK041086
Read FDA indication wording
“StarLuxTM Pulsed Light System The StarLux pulsed light system is intended for the treatment of inflammatory acne (acne vulgaris) and for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions, including warts, scars and striae.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Lumenis OptiLIGHT vs Palomar StarLux 300
Attribute	Lumenis OptiLIGHT	Palomar StarLux 300
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Lumenis OptiLIGHT: 0 recorded pairings
Palomar StarLux 300: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Lumenis OptiLIGHT: —
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Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Lumenis OptiLIGHT vs Palomar StarLux 300
Attribute	Lumenis OptiLIGHT	Palomar StarLux 300
Manufacturer	Lumenis	Palomar
Built by (OEM)	Lumenis Be Ltd.	Palomar Medical Technologies
Category	IPL platform	IPL platform
Technology	Optimal Pulse Technology IPL (IPL)	LuxR/LuxG pulsed light + laser handpieces (IPL)
Launch year	—	2004
Status	Current	Legacy-used-market
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Lumenis OptiLIGHT: Lumenis
Palomar StarLux 300: Palomar

Built by (OEM)

Lumenis OptiLIGHT: Lumenis Be Ltd.
Palomar StarLux 300: Palomar Medical Technologies

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