Cynosure SculpSure
Laser fat reduction (external) · 1060nm diode hyperthermic lipolysis
The Cynosure SculpSure typically sells new in the $100k–$165k range in the US, with used and refurbished systems around $15k–$40k. Cynosure SculpSure holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication. Figures are market estimates verified August 6, 2026.
What it's actually cleared for: 1060nm diode laser cleared for non-invasive lipolysis of abdomen, flanks, back and thighs
Last verified: August 6, 2026 · How we verify
New: $100k–$165k|Used: $15k–$40kmarket estimate, no email required
| Manufacturer | Cynosure |
|---|---|
| Company | Owner: Hahn & Company (South Korean private equity) (private equity owned, since 2024) · Distribution: direct |
| Category | Body Contouring |
| Technology | 1060nm diode hyperthermic lipolysis |
| FDA status | FDA Cleared |
| New price range | $100k–$165k |
| Used price range | $15k–$40k |
| Consumables | Not published |
| Launch year | 2015 |
| Last verified | August 6, 2026 |
Bottom line
SculpSure was Cynosure's 1060nm answer to CoolSculpting — four flat, hands-free diode applicators that melt fat with heat instead of freezing it in 25-minute cycles — and it worked well enough to earn a loyal operator base before Cynosure quietly stopped promoting it after the WarmSculpting rebrand fizzled. New-unit sales are effectively dead, which is exactly why this is one of the best value plays on the used market: working systems trade for $2,000-8,000, roughly 95% off the original ~$160k sticker. With zero per-treatment consumables, a single busy fat-reduction menu can pay the machine off in a week. The catch: an orphaned platform — budget third-party service and buy a parts unit if you can.
Overview
25-minute flat applicators, de-emphasized by Cynosure
How it works
The science
The 1060nm wavelength has selective affinity for adipose tissue and penetrates deep with minimal melanin absorption, making it safe across all Fitzpatrick types. Applicators heat subcutaneous fat to 42-47C for 25 minutes, inducing adipocyte apoptosis; damaged fat cells clear via the lymphatic system over 6-12 weeks. Pivotal data showed roughly 24% fat-layer reduction per treatment by ultrasound measurement. Continuous contact cooling keeps the dermis comfortable, and unlike cryolipolysis there is no documented risk of paradoxical adipose hyperplasia.
Patented tech
Cynosure's patented flat non-suction applicator frame system templating up to four applicators simultaneously — genuinely hands-free. The 1060nm hyperthermic lipolysis approach was a deliberate patent design-around of Zeltiq's cooling IP.
Origin
Westford, Massachusetts, USA (Cynosure, now Cynosure Lutronic).
FDA & regulatory status
What it's actually cleared for:
1060nm diode laser cleared for non-invasive lipolysis of abdomen, flanks, back and thighs
510(k) numbers
K150724; K160470; K171992; K182741
Regulatory data is compiled from public FDA 510(k) records and may lag recent clearances. Always confirm status with the manufacturer before purchase.
Recent industry events
How we source company dataOwnership and corporate changes at Cynosure that can affect warranty, service and parts availability.
- Jan 2024
Cynosure and Lutronic merge under Hahn & Company
MergerCynosure and Lutronic announced their merger on January 19, 2024, closing later that year to form Cynosure Lutronic, Inc. under South Korean private equity firm Hahn & Company; terms undisclosed. This followed CD&R's 2019 purchase of Cynosure from Hologic for $205M and Hahn's 2023 acquisition of Lutronic.
Source: PR Newswire (Jan 19, 2024); Hologic filings
Treatment economics
What practices charge
$300-600 per area per session in 2026, two sessions typically recommended; realistic package tickets $1,200-2,400 for abdomen-plus-flanks. Owners who bought used at $5k can undercut CoolSculpting shops by 40% at near-100% margin.
Consumables & recurring cost
None — no cycle cards, no gel pads, no per-treatment fees; only inexpensive applicator frames and straps. Always SculpSure's quiet economic advantage over CoolSculpting's card model.
Ideal for
Best-fit practice
A budget-conscious medspa or weight-loss clinic adding fat reduction without capital risk, or a CoolSculpting shop wanting a heat-based alternative for PAH-fearful patients. Not for buyers who need a manufacturer-backed flagship — this is a cash-flow device, not a brand device.
Compliance
Medical director & delegation
Class II aesthetic laser; most states require physician oversight with NP/PA/RN delegation per state laser rules; several allow laser-technician operation under protocol. Standard $1,500-3,000/month arrangements cover it.
Contraindications & screening
Pregnancy, active skin conditions or infection at the site, caution over tattoos in the zone (1060nm absorbs in dark ink). Not for significant visceral adiposity or weight-loss expectations.
Ownership
Warranty & service
New warranties are moot; Cynosure Lutronic still supports legacy systems but parts are tightening. Third-party techs service SculpSure readily — applicator diodes and chillers are the usual failure points.
Resale & used market
Values bottomed at $2,000-8,000 by year, applicator count, and diode health — further depreciation risk is minimal. Hold to end-of-life; the exit value is the cash it produced.
Chains using this device
No confirmed chain deployments recorded yet.
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History
Every tracked change to pricing, lifecycle status, FDA data and warranty terms — newest first.
August 5, 2026
Warranty & service
New warranties are moot; Cynosure Lutronic still supports legacy systems but parts are tightening. Third-party techs service SculpSure readily — applicator diodes and chillers are the usual failure points.
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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