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Candela GentleYAG Pro

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Nd:YAG laser · 1064nm Nd:YAG

Technology: Nd:YAG Laser

Classification & configurations

Category group: Hair removal (diode, alexandrite, Nd:YAG, IPL)

Discontinued

At a glance

New-unit reference · older model
$44,900–$48,900Reported source: Manufacturer-provided · Aug 30, 2026
Used asking price
$22k–$60kReported source: Used listing · Aug 30, 2026
FDA status
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FDA
FDA ClearedK033172, K140122
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Latest price source dated: Aug 30, 2026

Read FDA-cleared indicationsExact wording from 2 FDA records

K033172 (Candela Corp., 2003)

The GentleYAG Family of Laser Systems is intended for: Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for treatment of PFB. The lasers are indicated on all skin types Fitzpatrick I-VI including tanned skin. Photocoagulation and hemostasis of pigmented and vascular lesions, such as but not limited to port wine stains, hemangioma, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venous lake, leg veins and spider veins. Coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. Benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue-black tattoos) and plaques. The laser is indicated for pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser treatments. The laser is also indicated for the reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar. Treatment of wrinkles.

Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.

K140122 (Candela Corp., 2014)

The GentleMAX Family of Laser Systems is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength: 7S5nm Temporary hair reduction. Stable long-term or permanent reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction isdefined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a treatment regime. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the 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. On all skin types (Fitzpatrick [- VI) including tanned skin. Treatment of benign pigmented lesions. Treatment of wrinkles. The photocoagulation of dermatological vascular lesions (such as pant-wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectasias) 1064nm Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for treatment of PFB. Permanent hair reduction isdefined as the 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 lasers are indicated on all skin types Fitzpatrick I-VI including tanned skin. Photocoagulation and hemostasis of pigmented and vascular lesions such as but not limited to port wine stains, hemangioma, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins and spider veins. Coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. Benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafd au ]ait macules, seborrheic keratosis, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratosis, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue-black tattoos) and plaques. The laser is indicated for pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser treatments. Reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar. Treatment of wrinkles. 1064nm Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., derniatophytes, Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and for yeast Candida Albicans, etc.)

Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.

Page updated: August 30, 2026 · How we verify

Older-model price references
New-unit reference$44,900–$48,900
Reported source: Manufacturer-provided · Aug 30, 2026
Used$22k–$60k
Reported source: Used listing · Aug 30, 2026

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Price sourcesSources, dates and configurations
New-unit reference (older model): $44,900–$48,900·Manufacturer-provided · Updated Aug 30, 2026[LIST] $44,900-$48,900 from the same Candela published promotional program, offers valid to June/September 2026. USD, excluding taxes, and requires Candela financing. Source: Candela promotional pages.
Used asking range: $22k–$60k·Used listing · Updated Aug 30, 2026[USED] Asking range $22,000-$60,000, observations 2005-2026. Sources: eBay 2024 GentleYAG Pro-U $60,000; DOTmed $22,000-$32,000. A $13,999 listing was excluded pending verification.
Key factsCompany, specifications and verification dates
Key facts
ManufacturerCandela
CompanyOwner: Apax Partners (funds advised by Apax) (private equity owned, since 2017) · Distribution: direct
Parent companyCandela Medical
Brand ownerCandela
Built by (OEM)Candela Corporation
CategoryNd:YAG laser
Technology1064nm Nd:YAG
FDA statusFDA Cleared
510(k) citationK033172, K140122
New-unit reference (older model)$44,900–$48,900
Used asking range$22k–$60k
ConsumablesNot published
Launch year2013
Latest price source datedAug 30, 2026
Manufacturer-source documents checkedNot published

Overview

Pro-series YAG-only version

FDA & regulatory detailClearance timeline, authorization route and citation notes
Authorized via 510(k)

FDA-cleared indications (verbatim)

K033172 (Candela Corp., 2003)

The GentleYAG Family of Laser Systems is intended for: Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for treatment of PFB. The lasers are indicated on all skin types Fitzpatrick I-VI including tanned skin. Photocoagulation and hemostasis of pigmented and vascular lesions, such as but not limited to port wine stains, hemangioma, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venous lake, leg veins and spider veins. Coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. Benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue-black tattoos) and plaques. The laser is indicated for pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser treatments. The laser is also indicated for the reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar. Treatment of wrinkles.

Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.

K140122 (Candela Corp., 2014)

The GentleMAX Family of Laser Systems is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength: 7S5nm Temporary hair reduction. Stable long-term or permanent reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction isdefined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a treatment regime. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the 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. On all skin types (Fitzpatrick [- VI) including tanned skin. Treatment of benign pigmented lesions. Treatment of wrinkles. The photocoagulation of dermatological vascular lesions (such as pant-wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectasias) 1064nm Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for treatment of PFB. Permanent hair reduction isdefined as the 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 lasers are indicated on all skin types Fitzpatrick I-VI including tanned skin. Photocoagulation and hemostasis of pigmented and vascular lesions such as but not limited to port wine stains, hemangioma, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins and spider veins. Coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. Benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafd au ]ait macules, seborrheic keratosis, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratosis, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue-black tattoos) and plaques. The laser is indicated for pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser treatments. Reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar. Treatment of wrinkles. 1064nm Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., derniatophytes, Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and for yeast Candida Albicans, etc.)

Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.

Marketed for

Nd:YAG — 1064nm Nd:YAG

Marketing claims are the manufacturer's own and are not the same as a cleared indication.

510(k) numbers

K033172, K140122

Parent company: Candela Medical

Legal manufacturer: Candela Corporation (United States)

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History6 tracked changes

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  1. August 30, 2026

    New price range

    44900-48900

    Source: Catalog update

  2. August 30, 2026

    Used price range

    20000-3800022000-60000

    Source: Catalog update

  3. August 5, 2026

    FDA status

    UnknownCleared

    Source: Catalog update

  4. August 5, 2026

    FDA indication

    Long-pulse 1064nm Nd:YAG hair removal, vascular lesions, wrinkles (family)

    Source: Catalog update

  5. August 5, 2026

    FDA K-numbers

    Source: Catalog update

  6. August 1, 2026

    Record created

    Added to The Aesthetic Index — August 2026

    Source: The Aesthetic Index editorial

Cite this data: The Aesthetic Index, "Candela GentleYAG Pro — pricing, FDA status and cost to own", aestheticindex.co (accessed September 24, 2026).

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