Cocoon Medical Primelase Excellence/HR
Diode laser · 755/810/940/1060nm high-power diode
The Cocoon Medical Primelase Excellence/HR typically sells new in the $60k–$95k range in the US, with used and refurbished systems around $30k–$50k. Cocoon Medical Primelase Excellence/HR holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication. Figures are market estimates verified August 6, 2026.
What it's actually cleared for: Diode permanent hair reduction, PFB, all skin types
Last verified: August 6, 2026 · How we verify
New: $60k–$95k|Used: $30k–$50kmarket estimate, no email required
| Manufacturer | Cocoon Medical |
|---|---|
| Company | Owner: Huadong Medicine Co., Ltd. (SZ: 000963), via Huadong Medicine Aesthetics Investment HK Ltd (subsidiary, since 2018) · Distribution: hybrid (direct + distributor) |
| Category | Hair Removal & IPL |
| Technology | 755/810/940/1060nm high-power diode |
| FDA status | FDA Cleared |
| New price range | $60k–$95k |
| Used price range | $30k–$50k |
| Consumables | Not published |
| Launch year | 2016 |
| Last verified | August 6, 2026 |
Bottom line
The Spanish heavyweight — up to 4,800 watts of diode power, configurable across four wavelengths (755, 810, 940, 1060nm), and large spots putting its coverage speed in the same conversation as MeDioStar and BARE HR at a friendlier price, typically $70k-110k in the US. Barcelona-based Cocoon was acquired by Sinclair (itself under AMP/Huadong ownership), which broadened distribution but made the US support story more layered than a single-brand shop. A legitimately powerful, clinically well-regarded machine — the decision hinges on your comfort with the domestic service infrastructure behind it.
Overview
Up to 4800W Spanish diode
How it works
The science
High peak power is the core thesis: 4,800W through large apertures hits effective follicular fluences with very short pulse durations, better matching the thermal relaxation time of coarse hair while sparing the epidermis. The four-wavelength menu configures for your demographics — 755 for fine/light hair, 810 as workhorse, 940 for depth, 1060 for Fitzpatrick V-VI safety — with blended emission on multi-wavelength handpieces. Sub-zero-capable contact tip cooling keeps the epidermis protected even at aggressive fluences; both static high-fluence and dynamic in-motion protocols supported.
Patented tech
Cocoon's high-peak-power diode stack architecture and intensified contact-cooling tip design enabling the short-pulse/high-fluence protocols the brand is known for; the configurable multi-wavelength handpiece system is proprietary to the platform.
Origin
Barcelona, Spain (Cocoon Medical, now under the Sinclair umbrella).
FDA & regulatory status
What it's actually cleared for:
Diode permanent hair reduction, PFB, all skin types
510(k) numbers
K191321
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
Competitive: $75-135 underarms, $150-250 Brazilian, $275-450 full legs, using speed to win on package value — six-session Brazilians at $800-1,200 are a common anchor offer. Large-area male treatments sustain aggressive membership pricing.
Consumables & recurring cost
No per-shot consumables; ongoing costs limited to gel and eventual handpiece/diode service — near-zero marginal treatment cost, the whole point of high-power diode ownership.
Ideal for
Best-fit practice
Price-sensitive but volume-ambitious operators — LHR chains, ethnically diverse urban markets needing 1060nm capability, medspas wanting near-flagship throughput without a $140k Sciton invoice. Less ideal for buyers who prioritize a deep single-brand US service bench above all.
Compliance
Medical director & delegation
Class IV device with usual state-by-state oversight; $1,500-3,000/month outsourced. Verify operator licensing per state before staffing around 15-minute appointment models.
Contraindications & screening
Pregnancy, active or recent tan, photosensitizing medications, active cutaneous infection, tattoos in the field, non-pigmented hair; the 1060nm option de-risks darker types, but conservative test spots on Fitzpatrick VI remain best practice at this power class.
Ownership
Warranty & service
US terms typically 1-2 years through Sinclair/Cocoon's American channel; extended negotiable ~$7k-12k/year; service depth varies by region — pin down parts-stocking locations and guaranteed response times. Third-party familiarity is growing but not universal.
Resale & used market
Mid-tier — roughly 35-45% at years 3-4, with used Primelase units actively traded internationally, supporting liquidity even when US demand is thin. Corporate ownership churn hasn't helped brand equity — document service history meticulously.
Chains using this device
No confirmed chain deployments recorded yet.
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History
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August 5, 2026
Warranty & service
US terms typically 1-2 years through Sinclair/Cocoon's American channel; extended negotiable ~$7k-12k/year; service depth varies by region — pin down parts-stocking locations and guaranteed response times. Third-party familiarity is growing but not universal.
Source: Automatic record update
August 1, 2026
Record created
Added to The Aesthetic Index — August 2026
Source: The Aesthetic Index editorial
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