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ResurFX vs Fraxel Dual (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $90k–$120k for Fraxel Dual. No new-price range is on file for ResurFX. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under non-ablative fractional. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

Non-Ablative Fractional

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Device B

Non-Ablative Fractional

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module) vs Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)
Attribute	Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module)	Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)
New price range	Not published	$90k–$120kSource not documented
Used asking range	Not published	$20k–$45kSource not documented
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New price range

Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module): Not published
Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): $90k–$120kSource not documented

Used asking range

Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module): Not published
Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): $20k–$45kSource not documented

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module) vs Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)
Attribute	Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module)	Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)
Consumable cost / lock-in	—	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module): —
Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.

Service cost

Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module): Not published
Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module) vs Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)
Attribute	Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module)	Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK170060 Read FDA indication wording “The subject Lumenis M22 System has connection capability with the following available treatment handpieces, for multiapplication treatment options. All handpieces are designed for aesthetic and dermatological skin procedure applications, as follows: xx The Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) handpiece with a spectrum of 400-1200nm (with 10 different filters) is indicated for: • Benign epidermal lesions, including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides (freckles) and tattoos • Cutaneous lesions, including warts, scars and striae • Benign cutaneous vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, erythema of rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of Civatte, leg veins and venous malformations • Removal of unwanted hair from all skin types, and to effect stable long term, or permanent* hair reduction in skin types I-V through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles • Mild to moderate inflammatory Acne (Acne vulgaris) x The Nd:YAG Laser handpiece with a wavelength of 1064 nm (Multi-Spot Nd:YAG) is indicated for: • The coagulation and hemostasis of vascular lesions and soft tissue, including the treatment and clearance of superficial and deep telangiectasias (venulectasias) and reticular veins (0.1 - 4.0 mm. diameter) of the leg • The removal of unwanted hair from all skin types, and to effect stable long term, or permanent* hair reduction in skin types I-V through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles • The non-ablative treatment of facial wrinkles x ResurFX module and handpiece, with wavelength of 1565 nm, is indicated for: • Use in dermatological procedures requiring fractional skin resurfacing and coagulation of soft tissue x The Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser Handpiece with a wavelength of 1064nm is indicated for: • Removal of dark tattoos • Treatment of pigmented lesions *Note Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. The ResurFX System with wavelength of 1565 nm, is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring fractional skin resurfacing and coagulation of soft tissue.”	FDA ClearedK130193, K062303 Read FDA indication wording “1550 nm: The Fraxel 1550 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, as well as for skin resurfacing procedures. It is also indicated for treatment of dyschromia and cutaneous lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), actinic keratosis, and melasma, and for treatment of periorbital wrinkles, acne scars and surgical scars. 1927 nm: The Fraxel 1927 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, treatment of actinic keratosis, and treatment of pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots) and ephelides (freckles).”

FDA status & indication

Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module): FDA ClearedK170060
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“The subject Lumenis M22 System has connection capability with the following available treatment handpieces, for multiapplication treatment options. All handpieces are designed for aesthetic and dermatological skin procedure applications, as follows: xx The Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) handpiece with a spectrum of 400-1200nm (with 10 different filters) is indicated for: • Benign epidermal lesions, including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides (freckles) and tattoos • Cutaneous lesions, including warts, scars and striae • Benign cutaneous vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, erythema of rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of Civatte, leg veins and venous malformations • Removal of unwanted hair from all skin types, and to effect stable long term, or permanent* hair reduction in skin types I-V through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles • Mild to moderate inflammatory Acne (Acne vulgaris) x The Nd:YAG Laser handpiece with a wavelength of 1064 nm (Multi-Spot Nd:YAG) is indicated for: • The coagulation and hemostasis of vascular lesions and soft tissue, including the treatment and clearance of superficial and deep telangiectasias (venulectasias) and reticular veins (0.1 - 4.0 mm. diameter) of the leg • The removal of unwanted hair from all skin types, and to effect stable long term, or permanent* hair reduction in skin types I-V through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles • The non-ablative treatment of facial wrinkles x ResurFX module and handpiece, with wavelength of 1565 nm, is indicated for: • Use in dermatological procedures requiring fractional skin resurfacing and coagulation of soft tissue x The Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser Handpiece with a wavelength of 1064nm is indicated for: • Removal of dark tattoos • Treatment of pigmented lesions *Note Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. The ResurFX System with wavelength of 1565 nm, is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring fractional skin resurfacing and coagulation of soft tissue.”
Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): FDA ClearedK130193, K062303
Read FDA indication wording
“1550 nm: The Fraxel 1550 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, as well as for skin resurfacing procedures. It is also indicated for treatment of dyschromia and cutaneous lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), actinic keratosis, and melasma, and for treatment of periorbital wrinkles, acne scars and surgical scars. 1927 nm: The Fraxel 1927 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, treatment of actinic keratosis, and treatment of pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots) and ephelides (freckles).”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module) vs Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)
Attribute	Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module)	Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module): 0 recorded pairings
Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module): —
Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): —

Approved reviews

Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module): 0
Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module) vs Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)
Attribute	Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module)	Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)
Manufacturer	Lumenis	Solta
Built by (OEM)	Lumenis Be Ltd.	Solta Medical Inc.
Category	Non-Ablative Fractional	Non-Ablative Fractional
Technology	1565nm erbium-glass fractional scanner (Erbium)	1550nm + 1927nm thulium fractional
Launch year	2014	2009
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module): Lumenis
Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): Solta

Built by (OEM)

Lumenis ResurFX (M22/Stellar module): Lumenis Be Ltd.
Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): Solta Medical Inc.

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