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PicoSure Pro vs PicoWay (2026)

The biggest practical difference is cost of entry: PicoWay's new pricing is $100k–$150k, while PicoSure Pro's is $100k–$140k. These are different technologies: PicoWay is Nd:YAG, PicoSure Pro is Alexandrite. Both are used for picosecond tattoo/pigment, so choose on consumable cost per treatment, cleared indications and how many treatments you can realistically book each month.

Category group: Resurfacing & pigment (ablative, fractional, picosecond, vascular)

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Candela PicoWay vs Cynosure PicoSure Pro
Attribute	Candela PicoWay	Cynosure PicoSure Pro
New price range	$100k–$150k	$100k–$140k
Used asking range	$45k–$75k	$60k–$95k
Payback calculator	View ROI calculator	View ROI calculator
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New price range

Candela PicoWay: $100k–$150k
Cynosure PicoSure Pro: $100k–$140k

Used asking range

Candela PicoWay: $45k–$75k
Cynosure PicoSure Pro: $60k–$95k

Payback calculator

Candela PicoWay: View ROI calculator
Cynosure PicoSure Pro: View ROI calculator

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Candela PicoWay

Cynosure PicoSure Pro

Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Candela PicoWay vs Cynosure PicoSure Pro
Attribute	Candela PicoWay	Cynosure PicoSure Pro
Consumable cost / lock-in	Economics are shot-metered, from a published distributor list (Indonesia, March 2023; currency as published, not converted): flashlamp/rear-tip set IDR 32,000,000 per 4-6 million shots; annual PM kit IDR 62,850,000 per 1-2 million shots; laser head assembly IDR 335,000,000 per 12-18 million shots; 15mm window IDR 550,000 per 500,000 shots. A per-treatment figure is not available because it depends on shot count per case. Resolve 532 handpiece refurbishment is offered unpriced (Parts4Laser).	No true per-treatment consumable — but the alexandrite architecture means periodic lamp/laser-head service, and the Cynosure service contract functions as the de facto consumable. Contract and out-of-warranty repair pricing are not published — get them in writing before you sign.
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Candela PicoWay: Economics are shot-metered, from a published distributor list (Indonesia, March 2023; currency as published, not converted): flashlamp/rear-tip set IDR 32,000,000 per 4-6 million shots; annual PM kit IDR 62,850,000 per 1-2 million shots; laser head assembly IDR 335,000,000 per 12-18 million shots; 15mm window IDR 550,000 per 500,000 shots. A per-treatment figure is not available because it depends on shot count per case. Resolve 532 handpiece refurbishment is offered unpriced (Parts4Laser).
Cynosure PicoSure Pro: No true per-treatment consumable — but the alexandrite architecture means periodic lamp/laser-head service, and the Cynosure service contract functions as the de facto consumable. Contract and out-of-warranty repair pricing are not published — get them in writing before you sign.

Service cost

Candela PicoWay: Not published
Cynosure PicoSure Pro: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Candela PicoWay vs Cynosure PicoSure Pro
Attribute	Candela PicoWay	Cynosure PicoSure Pro
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK162454, K170597, K191685, K220853 “The PicoWay laser system is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength: 532nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick skin types I-III to treat the following tattoo colors: red, yellow and orange. 785nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick skin types II-IV to treat the following tattoo colors: green and blue. 1064nm: Removal of tattoos for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) to treat the following tattoo colors: black, brown, green, blue and purple. The PicoWay laser system is also indicated for benign pigmented lesions removal for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. The Resolve handpiece (1064 nm) is also indicated for the treatment of acne scars in Fitzpatrick Skin Types II-V.”	FDA ClearedK210226 “PicoSure Workstation (K210226) PicoSure Workstation (K173199) RevLite Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser System (K133254) 755nm: The PicoSure Workstation is indicated for tattoo and benign pigmented lesions removal including but not limited to: Nevus of Ota, Hori macules (nevus of Hori), and Melasma. The PicoSure Workstation with the 2mm and 6mm hand pieces and the Focus Array are indicated for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles in Skin Types I – IV. 532nm: The PicoSure 532-nm delivery system is indicated for tattoo removal and benign pigmented lesions removal in Skin Types I- III. 1064nm: The PicoSure 1064-nm delivery system is indicated for tattoo and benign pigmented lesions removal. 755 nm: The PicoSure Workstation is indicated for tattoo and benign pigmented lesions removal. The PicoSure Workstation with the 2mm and 6mm handpieces and the Focus Array are indicated for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles in Skin Types I-IV. 532 nm: The PicoSure 532 nm Laser Delivery System is indicated for tattoo removal and benign pigmented lesion removal in Skin Types I-III. 1064 nm: The PicoSure 1064 nm Laser Delivery System is indicated for tattoo and benign pigmented lesions removal. 1064 nm: Tattoo Removal (dark ink: blue and black) Dermal Pigmented Lesions; including but not limited to; Nevus of Ota, Lentigines, Nevi, Melasma and Café-au-lait Removal or lightening of hair with or without adjuvant preparation.”

FDA status & indication

Candela PicoWay: FDA ClearedK162454, K170597, K191685, K220853
“The PicoWay laser system is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength: 532nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick skin types I-III to treat the following tattoo colors: red, yellow and orange. 785nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick skin types II-IV to treat the following tattoo colors: green and blue. 1064nm: Removal of tattoos for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) to treat the following tattoo colors: black, brown, green, blue and purple. The PicoWay laser system is also indicated for benign pigmented lesions removal for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. The Resolve handpiece (1064 nm) is also indicated for the treatment of acne scars in Fitzpatrick Skin Types II-V.”
Cynosure PicoSure Pro: FDA ClearedK210226
“PicoSure Workstation (K210226) PicoSure Workstation (K173199) RevLite Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser System (K133254) 755nm: The PicoSure Workstation is indicated for tattoo and benign pigmented lesions removal including but not limited to: Nevus of Ota, Hori macules (nevus of Hori), and Melasma. The PicoSure Workstation with the 2mm and 6mm hand pieces and the Focus Array are indicated for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles in Skin Types I – IV. 532nm: The PicoSure 532-nm delivery system is indicated for tattoo removal and benign pigmented lesions removal in Skin Types I- III. 1064nm: The PicoSure 1064-nm delivery system is indicated for tattoo and benign pigmented lesions removal. 755 nm: The PicoSure Workstation is indicated for tattoo and benign pigmented lesions removal. The PicoSure Workstation with the 2mm and 6mm handpieces and the Focus Array are indicated for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles in Skin Types I-IV. 532 nm: The PicoSure 532 nm Laser Delivery System is indicated for tattoo removal and benign pigmented lesion removal in Skin Types I-III. 1064 nm: The PicoSure 1064 nm Laser Delivery System is indicated for tattoo and benign pigmented lesions removal. 1064 nm: Tattoo Removal (dark ink: blue and black) Dermal Pigmented Lesions; including but not limited to; Nevus of Ota, Lentigines, Nevi, Melasma and Café-au-lait Removal or lightening of hair with or without adjuvant preparation.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Candela PicoWay vs Cynosure PicoSure Pro
Attribute	Candela PicoWay	Cynosure PicoSure Pro
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Candela PicoWay: 0 recorded pairings
Cynosure PicoSure Pro: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Candela PicoWay: —
Cynosure PicoSure Pro: —

Approved reviews

Candela PicoWay: 0
Cynosure PicoSure Pro: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Candela PicoWay vs Cynosure PicoSure Pro
Attribute	Candela PicoWay	Cynosure PicoSure Pro
Manufacturer	Candela	Cynosure
Built by (OEM)	Syneron Medical Ltd.	Cynosure LLC
Category	Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment	Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment
Technology	532/730/785/1064nm picosecond Nd:YAG (Nd:YAG)	755nm picosecond alexandrite (higher energy) (Alexandrite)
Launch year	2015	2022
Status	Current	Current
OEM platform	—	—

Manufacturer

Candela PicoWay: Candela
Cynosure PicoSure Pro: Cynosure

Built by (OEM)

Candela PicoWay: Syneron Medical Ltd.
Cynosure PicoSure Pro: Cynosure LLC

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