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Candela CO2RE

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CO2 Fractional/Ablative · Fractional CO2 10600nm dual-ring scanning

Technology: CO2 Fractional Laser

Classification & configurations

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

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At a glance

New price
$90k–$120kSource not documented
Used asking price
$25k–$45kSource not documented
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FDA
FDA ClearedK151655, K181523
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Read FDA-cleared indicationsExact wording from 2 FDA records

K151655 (Syneron Medical, Ltd., 2015)

The CO2RE is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: aesthetic surgery (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee). The CO2RE is indicated for dermatological procedures requiring ablation, coagulation and resurfacing of soft tissue, including skin. The Standard Handpiece of the CO2RE System is indicated for the following: Dermatology & Plastic Surgery The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery in the performance of: x laser skin resurfacing x laser dermabrasion x laser burn debridement. Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) for the treatment of: x wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows (including fines lines and texture irregularities) Clinical literature demonstrates that skin resurfacing of wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows with CO2 laser increases the amount of sub-epidermal collagen.

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

K181523 (Syneron-Candela Corp, 2018)

The CO2RE is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: aesthetic surgery (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee). The CO2RE is indicated for dermatological procedures requiring ablation, coagulation and resurfacing of soft tissue, including skin. The Standard Handpiece of the CO2RE System is indicated for the following: Dermatology & Plastic Surgery The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery in the performance of: • laser skin resurfacing • laser dermabrasion • laser burn debridement. Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) for the treatment of: • wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows (including fines lines and texture irregularities) Clinical literature demonstrates that skin resurfacing of wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows with CO2 laser increases the amount of sub-epidermal collagen.

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

Page updated: August 6, 2026 · How we verify

New and used price references
New$90k–$120k
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Used$25k–$45k
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Consumable cost per treatment

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Price sourcesSources, dates and configurations
New: $90k–$120k·Researched estimate — no dated source on file yet; not a quote.
Used asking range: $25k–$45k·Researched estimate — no dated source on file yet; not a quote.
Key factsCompany, specifications and verification dates
Key facts
ManufacturerCandela (Syneron)
CompanyOwner: Apax Partners (funds advised by Apax) (private equity owned, since 2017) · Distribution: direct
Parent companyCandela Medical
Brand ownerCandela
Built by (OEM)Syneron Medical Ltd.
CategoryCO2 Fractional/Ablative
TechnologyFractional CO2 10600nm dual-ring scanning
FDA statusFDA Cleared
510(k) citationK151655, K181523
New price range$90k–$120k
Used asking range$25k–$45k
ConsumablesNot published
Launch year2011
PricingNot published
Manufacturer-source documents checkedNot published

Overview

Simultaneous superficial+deep modes; Intima GYN variant

How it worksTechnology and manufacturing

How the technology works

A 10,600nm fractional CO2; energy absorbed by tissue water ablates microscopic columns and coagulates surrounding dermis, driving collagen remodeling and tightening.

Modes — Light, Mid, Deep, Fusion — control ablation depth and density: fine lines, wrinkles, photodamage, texture, acne scars, benign lesions; a surgical handpiece supports excisional/ablative derm procedures. Fusion combines superficial and deep injury patterns in one pass.

Downtime scales from 2-3 days (Light) to 7-10 days (Deep/Fusion full-face).

Patented technology

The dual-ring scanning architecture: the scanner splits energy between the core and ring of each scan spot, allowing simultaneous treatment at two depths/intensities — the mechanism behind Fusion mode and a genuine workflow advantage. Everything else is competent conventional fractional CO2 engineering.

Origin

Developed by Syneron Medical, Yokneam, Israel; manufactured in Israel, sold/serviced by Candela (Marlborough, MA).

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

FDA-cleared indications (verbatim)

K151655 (Syneron Medical, Ltd., 2015)

The CO2RE is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: aesthetic surgery (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee). The CO2RE is indicated for dermatological procedures requiring ablation, coagulation and resurfacing of soft tissue, including skin. The Standard Handpiece of the CO2RE System is indicated for the following: Dermatology & Plastic Surgery The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery in the performance of: x laser skin resurfacing x laser dermabrasion x laser burn debridement. Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) for the treatment of: x wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows (including fines lines and texture irregularities) Clinical literature demonstrates that skin resurfacing of wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows with CO2 laser increases the amount of sub-epidermal collagen.

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

K181523 (Syneron-Candela Corp, 2018)

The CO2RE is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: aesthetic surgery (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee). The CO2RE is indicated for dermatological procedures requiring ablation, coagulation and resurfacing of soft tissue, including skin. The Standard Handpiece of the CO2RE System is indicated for the following: Dermatology & Plastic Surgery The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery in the performance of: • laser skin resurfacing • laser dermabrasion • laser burn debridement. Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) for the treatment of: • wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows (including fines lines and texture irregularities) Clinical literature demonstrates that skin resurfacing of wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows with CO2 laser increases the amount of sub-epidermal collagen.

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

Marketed for

CO2 fractional — Fractional CO2 10600nm dual-ring scanning

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

510(k) numbers

K151655, K181523

Parent company: Candela Medical

Legal manufacturer: Syneron Medical Ltd. (Israel)

Applicant on the FDA record

Syneron Medical, Ltd.The applicant named on the FDA record can differ from the brand shown on the device.

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ComplianceScreening and contraindications on the manufacturer's record

Contraindications & screening

Recent isotretinoin, keloid history, active infection with mandatory HSV prophylaxis, Fitzpatrick IV-VI (PIH risk), impaired wound healing (diabetes, immunosuppression, smoking), recent deep peels or radiation. Downtime tolerance and sun-avoidance compliance are part of candidacy.

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History1 tracked change

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  1. August 1, 2026

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    Added to The Aesthetic Index — August 2026

    Source: The Aesthetic Index editorial

Cite this data: The Aesthetic Index, "Candela CO2RE — pricing, FDA status and cost to own", aestheticindex.co (accessed September 24, 2026).

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