Candela PicoWay
Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment · 532/730/785/1064nm picosecond Nd:YAG
Technology: Nd:YAG Laser
Classification & configurations
Category group: Resurfacing & pigment (ablative, fractional, picosecond, vascular)
At a glance
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- $100k–$150kSource not documented
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- $45k–$75kSource not documented
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Read FDA-cleared indicationsExact wording from 4 FDA records
K162454 (Syneron Candela Corporation, 2017)
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.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K170597 (Syneron Candela Corporation, 2017)
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. The Resolve handpieces are also indicated for treatment of wrinkles in Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K191685 (Candela Corporation, 2019)
The PicoWay laser system is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength 532 nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick skin types I‐III to treat the following tattoo colors: red, yellow and orange. 730 nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick skin types II‐IV to treat the following tattoo colors: green and blue. 785 nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick skin types II‐IV to treat the following tattoo colors: green and blue. 1064 nm: 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.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K220853 (Candela Corporation, 2022)
The PicoWay laser system is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength: * 532 nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-III to treat the following tattoo colors: red, yellow and orange. * 730 nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV to treat the following tattoo colors: green and blue. * 785 nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick Skin Types II-IV to treat the following tattoo colors: green and blue. * 1064 rm: Removal of tattoos for all Fitzpatrick Skin Types 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 11-V and for treatment of Melasma for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. The Resolve handpieces (532 mn HE, 532 rm, and 1064 nm) are also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles in Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. The Resolve Fusion handpiece (532 nm) is indicated for benign pigmented lesions removal for Fitzpatrick Skin Types IIV. The PicoWay laser system is indicated for the following at the specified wavelengths: 532 nm: * Treatment of Melasma for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. * Treatment of caf6 au lait macules (CALMs) for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. * Treatment of Lentigines for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. 730 nm: * Treatment of Lentigines for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. 1064 nrm: * Treatment of Melasma for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. * Treatment ofNevus of Ota for Fitzpatrick Skin Types III-IV.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
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Key factsCompany, specifications and verification dates
| Manufacturer | Candela (Syneron) |
|---|---|
| Company | Owner: Apax Partners (funds advised by Apax) (private equity owned, since 2017) · Distribution: direct |
| Parent company | Candela Medical |
| Brand owner | Candela |
| Built by (OEM) | Syneron Medical Ltd. |
| Category | Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment |
| Technology | 532/730/785/1064nm picosecond Nd:YAG |
| FDA status | FDA Cleared |
| 510(k) citation | K162454, K170597, K191685, K220853 |
| New price range | $100k–$150k |
| Used asking range | $45k–$75k |
| Consumables | Shot-metered: flashlamp/rear-tip set IDR 32,000,000 per 4-6M shots; annual PM kit IDR 62,850,000 per 1-2M shots; laser head assembly IDR 335,000,000 per 12-18M shots; 15mm window IDR 550,000 per 500K shots. |
| Launch year | 2015 |
| Pricing | Not published |
| Manufacturer-source documents checked | Not published |
Overview
Shortest pulse durations; Resolve fractional handpieces
How it worksTechnology and manufacturing
How the technology works
Picosecond pulses — hundreds of times shorter than Q-switched nanosecond lasers — shatter pigment photoacoustically (mechanical shockwave) rather than primarily heating it: better ink/pigment fragmentation with less collateral thermal damage.
Core wavelengths 1064nm and 532nm, optional 785nm and 730nm handpieces for stubborn blues, greens, titanium inks. Clears multicolor tattoos, benign pigmented lesions, nevus of Ota; 1064nm pico is among the safest pigment options for darker skin.
Resolve fractional handpieces focus the beam into microscopic high-intensity zones creating dermal vacuoles that stimulate remodeling for acne scars, wrinkles, tone with minimal downtime.
Patented technology
Resolve and Resolve Fusion are holographic fractional handpieces (beam-splitting optics turning a pigment laser into a low-downtime rejuvenation device); PicoWay markets among the shortest pulse durations (~250-450 ps) and highest peak powers in the pico class.
Origin
Developed by Syneron-Candela; manufactured in Israel (Yokneam), US HQ Marlborough, Massachusetts — verify current site.
FDA & regulatory detailClearance timeline, authorization route and citation notes
FDA-cleared indications (verbatim)
K162454 (Syneron Candela Corporation, 2017)
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.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K170597 (Syneron Candela Corporation, 2017)
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. The Resolve handpieces are also indicated for treatment of wrinkles in Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K191685 (Candela Corporation, 2019)
The PicoWay laser system is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength 532 nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick skin types I‐III to treat the following tattoo colors: red, yellow and orange. 730 nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick skin types II‐IV to treat the following tattoo colors: green and blue. 785 nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick skin types II‐IV to treat the following tattoo colors: green and blue. 1064 nm: 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.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K220853 (Candela Corporation, 2022)
The PicoWay laser system is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength: * 532 nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-III to treat the following tattoo colors: red, yellow and orange. * 730 nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV to treat the following tattoo colors: green and blue. * 785 nm: Removal of tattoos for Fitzpatrick Skin Types II-IV to treat the following tattoo colors: green and blue. * 1064 rm: Removal of tattoos for all Fitzpatrick Skin Types 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 11-V and for treatment of Melasma for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. The Resolve handpieces (532 mn HE, 532 rm, and 1064 nm) are also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles in Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. The Resolve Fusion handpiece (532 nm) is indicated for benign pigmented lesions removal for Fitzpatrick Skin Types IIV. The PicoWay laser system is indicated for the following at the specified wavelengths: 532 nm: * Treatment of Melasma for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. * Treatment of caf6 au lait macules (CALMs) for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. * Treatment of Lentigines for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. 730 nm: * Treatment of Lentigines for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. 1064 nrm: * Treatment of Melasma for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. * Treatment ofNevus of Ota for Fitzpatrick Skin Types III-IV.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
Marketed for
Nd:YAG — 532/730/785/1064nm picosecond Nd:YAG
Marketing claims are the manufacturer's own and are not the same as a cleared indication.
Parent company: Candela Medical
Legal manufacturer: Syneron Medical Ltd. (Israel)
Applicant on the FDA record
Syneron Candela CorporationThe applicant named on the FDA record can differ from the brand shown on the device.
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Treatment & running costs
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Supplies & recurring costs
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).
Source notes
Published distributor parts list (IDR, March 2023) plus Parts4Laser refurbishment listing. Currency as published, not converted.
30 Aug 2026 research pass.
Additional supply notes
Shot-metered: flashlamp/rear-tip set IDR 32,000,000 per 4-6M shots; annual PM kit IDR 62,850,000 per 1-2M shots; laser head assembly IDR 335,000,000 per 12-18M shots; 15mm window IDR 550,000 per 500K shots.
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Pregnancy, recent tanning, isotretinoin, active infection, gold therapy history, allergic/reactive tattoo ink responses; melasma demands conservative settings and honest recurrence counseling.
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August 1, 2026
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Cite this data: The Aesthetic Index, "Candela PicoWay — pricing, FDA status and cost to own", aestheticindex.co (accessed September 24, 2026).
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