Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave
Hydradermabrasion · Hydrogen-water hydradermabrasion + contour roller
Technology: Hydradermabrasion
Classification & configurations
Category group: Facial & wellness (hydradermabrasion, facials, recovery)
At a glance
- New price
- $28k–$40kSource not documented
- Used asking price
- $15k–$22kSource not documented
- FDA status
- Supplies & recurring costs
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Sources and verified data on file
Data on file
- Recurring consumables
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- FDA
- Registered — no device clearance identified
- Used asking prices
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Key factsCompany, specifications and verification dates
| Manufacturer | Cartessa Aesthetics |
|---|---|
| Company | Owner: Founder-owned (Gabe Lubin, Founder & CEO) (family / founder owned, since 2017) · Distribution: via distributor — Cartessa Aesthetics is itself the US distributor |
| Parent company | Cartessa Aesthetics |
| Brand owner | Cartessa Aesthetics |
| Built by (OEM) | Cartessa Aesthetics |
| Category | Hydradermabrasion |
| Technology | Hydrogen-water hydradermabrasion + contour roller |
| FDA status | Registered — no device clearance identified |
| New price range | $28k–$40k |
| Used asking range | $15k–$22k |
| Consumables | Not published |
| Launch year | 2019 |
| Pricing | Not published |
| Manufacturer-source documents checked | Not published |
Overview
Popular HydraFacial alternative via Cartessa
How it worksTechnology and manufacturing
How the technology works
A three-solution hydradermabrasion platform: a spiral-tip aqua-delivery handpiece sweeps an AHA solution (lactic/glycolic) for exfoliation, a BHA solution (salicylic) for pores and congestion, and hydrogen-enriched water as the antioxidant step, with simultaneous vacuum extraction.
The hydrogen-water angle rests on molecular hydrogen's hydroxyl-radical scavenging — a real biochemical phenomenon with thin clinical dermatology evidence, but genuine differentiation from HydraFacial's serum approach.
An electroporation/microcurrent contact handpiece drives actives deeper; a roller massage function handles lymphatic work. Treats dullness, congestion, dehydration, mild texture, oily/acne-prone skin as a no-downtime maintenance facial.
Patented technology
ShenB's hydrogen-water generation module — an electrolysis system saturating water with H2 in the machine — plus multi-solution spiral tips and the electroporation handpiece. None of it exotic; the packaging of all three in one cart is the product.
Origin
South Korea (ShenB Co., Ltd.); exclusive US distribution by Cartessa (same partnership behind Virtue RF).
FDA & regulatory detailClearance timeline, authorization route and citation notes
FDA's device listing carries SkinWave under Cartessa Aesthetics as a powered dermabrasion brush (product code GFE, Class I, 510(k)-exempt). No 510(k) applies. Checked 8 Sep 2026.
FDA-cleared indications (verbatim)
Not applicable — no device clearance identified. FDA establishment registration or device listing is not a clearance and carries no cleared indication.
Marketed for
Hydradermabrasion — Hydrogen-water hydradermabrasion + contour roller
Marketing claims are the manufacturer's own and are not the same as a cleared indication.
Parent company: Cartessa Aesthetics
Legal manufacturer: Cartessa Aesthetics (United States)
Regulatory data comes from public FDA records and may lag recent updates. Confirm the applicable status and documentation before purchase.
Treatment & running costs
Treatments
Sessions & timing
No treatment schedule documented yet.
What practices charge
No sourced treatment price on file.
Supplies & recurring costs
Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Annual service & support
No annual service cost documented yet.
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ComplianceScreening and contraindications on the manufacturer's record
Contraindications & screening
Active infections or open lesions, severe inflammatory acne or rosacea flares, isotretinoin use, recent peels/laser, salicylate allergy for the BHA step; electroporation/microcurrent adds pregnancy and pacemakers. One of the most forgiving devices in the room.
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History2 tracked changes
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September 8, 2026
FDA status
Unknown → Registered-Cosmetic
Source: Record correction
August 1, 2026
Record created
Added to The Aesthetic Index — August 2026
Source: The Aesthetic Index editorial
Cite this data: The Aesthetic Index, "Cartessa Aesthetics Skinwave — pricing, FDA status and cost to own", aestheticindex.co (accessed September 24, 2026).
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