Cynosure Elite iQ
Dual-wavelength platform · 755/1064nm + Skintel melanin reader
Technology: Alexandrite Laser
Classification & configurations
Category group: Hair removal (diode, alexandrite, Nd:YAG, IPL)
At a glance
- New price
- $85k–$115kSource not documented
- Used asking price
- $45k–$70kSource not documented
- FDA status
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Read FDA-cleared indicationsExact wording from 2 FDA records
K193426 (Cynosure, LLC, 2020)
755nm: The Elite iQ laser is indicated for stable long-term or permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9 or 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. It is used for skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and wrinkles. 1064nm: The Elite iQ laser is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venous lakes, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of Civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigines (age spots), solar lentigines (sunspots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, 755 nm: The Cynosure Elite+ Laser is indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowting when measured 6, 9, or 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. It is used for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and wrinkles. 1064 nm: The Cynosure Elite+ Laser is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic 755mn laser: Temporary hair reduction. Stable long-term or permanent hair reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. 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 I - VI) including tanned skin. Treatment of benign pigmented lesions. Treatment of wrinkles.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K240396 (Cynosure, LLC, 2024)
755nm: The Elite iQ PRO Laser System is indicated for stable long-term or permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9 or 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. It is used for skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and wrinkles. 1064nm: The Elite iQ PRO Laser System is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venous lakes, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of Civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigines (age spots), solar lentigines (sunspots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratosis and plaques. The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. Additionally, the laser is indicated for the treatment of pseudo folliculitis barbae (PFB) and for stable long-term or permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair reduction is defined as 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 Skintel Reader is intended as an objective measurement tool for examining skin melanin content for determining and setting a test spot starting fluence.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
Page updated: September 4, 2026 · How we verify
Axis runs $0–$115k. Reference figures, not current offers. Used asking prices are not completed-sale values.
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Key factsCompany, specifications and verification dates
| Manufacturer | Cynosure |
|---|---|
| Company | Owner: Hahn & Company (South Korean private equity) (private equity owned, since 2024) · Distribution: direct |
| Parent company | Cynosure Lutronic |
| Brand owner | Cynosure |
| Built by (OEM) | Cynosure LLC |
| Category | Dual-wavelength platform |
| Technology | 755/1064nm + Skintel melanin reader |
| FDA status | FDA Cleared |
| 510(k) citation | K193426, K240396 |
| New price range | $85k–$115k |
| Used asking range | $45k–$70k |
| Consumables | Not published |
| Launch year | 2020 |
| Pricing | Not published |
| Manufacturer-source documents checked | Not published |
Overview
Current Cynosure HR flagship
How it worksTechnology and manufacturing
How the technology works
Light heats follicle pigment enough to disable it — hence 6-8 sessions timed to growth cycles. Same wavelengths treat pigmented lesions, facial and leg veins; Nd:YAG does wrinkles and onychomycosis.
Cooling is forced chilled air, not cryogen.
Patented technology
Skintel — an FDA-cleared handheld melanin reader that measures actual melanin density and recommends starting settings; genuinely useful for reducing operator guesswork and burns with rotating techs. iQ added Skintel integration to the Elite dual-wavelength lineage.
Origin
US-built (Westford, Massachusetts area); post-merger supply chain varies — verify.
FDA & regulatory detailClearance timeline, authorization route and citation notes
FDA-cleared indications (verbatim)
K193426 (Cynosure, LLC, 2020)
755nm: The Elite iQ laser is indicated for stable long-term or permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9 or 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. It is used for skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and wrinkles. 1064nm: The Elite iQ laser is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venous lakes, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of Civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigines (age spots), solar lentigines (sunspots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, 755 nm: The Cynosure Elite+ Laser is indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowting when measured 6, 9, or 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. It is used for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and wrinkles. 1064 nm: The Cynosure Elite+ Laser is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic 755mn laser: Temporary hair reduction. Stable long-term or permanent hair reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. 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 I - VI) including tanned skin. Treatment of benign pigmented lesions. Treatment of wrinkles.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
K240396 (Cynosure, LLC, 2024)
755nm: The Elite iQ PRO Laser System is indicated for stable long-term or permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9 or 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. It is used for skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and wrinkles. 1064nm: The Elite iQ PRO Laser System is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venous lakes, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of Civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigines (age spots), solar lentigines (sunspots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratosis and plaques. The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. Additionally, the laser is indicated for the treatment of pseudo folliculitis barbae (PFB) and for stable long-term or permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair reduction is defined as 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 Skintel Reader is intended as an objective measurement tool for examining skin melanin content for determining and setting a test spot starting fluence.
Verbatim from the FDA 510(k) summary, retrieved 8 Sep 2026.
Marketed for
Alexandrite — 755/1064nm + Skintel melanin reader
Marketing claims are the manufacturer's own and are not the same as a cleared indication.
Parent company: Cynosure Lutronic
Legal manufacturer: Cynosure LLC (United States)
Applicant on the FDA record
Cynosure, LLCThe applicant named on the FDA record can differ from the brand shown on the device.
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Treatment & running costs
Treatments
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Source notes
LaserGCC and LaserXParts catalogs; service figure from a UAE dealer AMC. 30 Aug 2026 research pass.
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ComplianceScreening and contraindications on the manufacturer's record
Contraindications & screening
Pregnancy, recent tanning (especially before Alexandrite work), photosensitizing meds, recent isotretinoin, active infection/herpes in the area, tattoos in the field, suspicious pigmented lesions. Skintel reduces but does not replace assessment and test spots.
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September 4, 2026
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Cite this data: The Aesthetic Index, "Cynosure Elite iQ — pricing, FDA status and cost to own", aestheticindex.co (accessed September 24, 2026).
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