Cynosure (mfg Jeisys) Potenza

RF Microneedling · 4-mode mono/bipolar 1&2MHz RF microneedling

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What it's actually cleared for: RF microneedling cleared for electrocoagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue in dermatologic procedures (OEM Jeisys)

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Bottom line

The most configurable RF microneedling platform on the US market — four RF modes where most rivals have one — backed by Cynosure's national sales and service network. Right buy if you want one device covering tightening, scars, laxity, and topical-infusion treatments; the LaserAway partnership has pushed consumer awareness up meaningfully since 2024. Catch: you're paying a premium for versatility most operators never fully use, and Cynosure's corporate turbulence makes service-contract diligence non-negotiable.

Overview

Tiger Tip semi-insulated needles; Fusion tip

How it works

The science

Needles deliver RF heat into the dermis to trigger collagen and elastin remodeling while the micro-injuries stimulate healing. Potenza's differentiator: four switchable modes — monopolar or bipolar RF at 1MHz or 2MHz — so you can push deep bulk heating (monopolar 1MHz) for laxity or shallow focused energy (bipolar 2MHz) for surface texture on one console. Depths ~0.5-4.0mm depending on tip; single-needle tips for spot work on individual scars or lesions. Treats wrinkles, acne scarring, laxity, texture, pores on face and body, workable across all skin types with appropriate settings.

Patented tech

Tiger Tip needles are semi-insulated — insulation stops partway up the shaft so energy treats multiple dermal layers per pass instead of a single coagulation point. The Fusion Tip (CP-21) uses a pressure/air-pocket design to drive topicals deeper into channels, supporting serum-enhanced upsells.

Origin

Manufactured by Jeisys Medical, South Korea (GUDID records confirm); Cynosure is the brand and US distributor, not the factory.

FDA & regulatory status

FDA ClearedCleared via 510(k)

What it's actually cleared for:

RF microneedling cleared for electrocoagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue in dermatologic procedures (OEM Jeisys)

510(k) numbers

K192545; K201685; K180561

Regulatory data is compiled from public FDA 510(k) records and may lag recent clearances. Always confirm status with the manufacturer before purchase.

Treatment economics

What practices charge

~$800-1,200 full face, face-and-neck $1,200-1,500; standard course 3 sessions 4-6 weeks apart (~$2,400-3,600 packaged). LaserAway's national rollout has introduced ~$500-700/session promo pricing in competitive metros, which pressures independents. Spot treatments ~$150-400.

Consumables & recurring cost

Single-use tips ~$100-200 each from Cynosure depending on type and volume commitments. At 30 treatments/month budget ~$36k-70k/year — build it into pricing from day one.

Ideal for

Best-fit practice

Established medspas and derm practices with trained providers who will exploit the mode flexibility across a broad menu — laxity patients 40s-60s, acne-scar patients 20s-30s, all-skin-type markets. A single-provider studio doing basic RF microneedling gets similar revenue from cheaper platforms.

Compliance

Medical director & delegation

Class II 510(k)-cleared RF microneedling — under medical oversight everywhere; physician or mid-level delegation varies by state, RNs commonly treating under standing orders, estheticians generally excluded. Verify before your hiring plan.

Contraindications & screening

Implanted electronic devices, pregnancy, active skin infection or inflammatory conditions, recent isotretinoin, keloid history, metal implants near the zone. Darker skin types need conservative settings to manage PIH risk despite all-skin-type positioning.

Ownership

Warranty & service

~1 year standard; extended ~$5k-10k/year post-warranty; get Cynosure service-network commitments in writing given ownership/restructuring history.

Resale & used market

Used units ~$25k-45k with moderate liquidity — decent brand recognition but a thinner buyer pool than Morpheus8; values softened as LaserAway promo pricing commoditizes the treatment name.