Cynosure TempSure Envi
Monopolar RF Tightening · 300W monopolar RF, Therapeutic Logic Control
The Cynosure TempSure Envi typically sells new in the $30k–$60k range in the US, with used and refurbished systems around $12k–$25k. Cynosure TempSure Envi's FDA status is under verification by our research team. Figures are market estimates verified August 6, 2026.
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| Manufacturer | Cynosure |
|---|---|
| Company | Owner: Hahn & Company (South Korean private equity) (private equity owned, since 2024) · Distribution: direct |
| Category | RF Microneedling, Tightening & HIFU |
| Technology | 300W monopolar RF, Therapeutic Logic Control |
| FDA status | FDA status under verification |
| New price range | $30k–$60k |
| Used price range | $12k–$25k |
| Consumables | Not published |
| Launch year | 2018 |
| Last verified | August 6, 2026 |
Bottom line
The entry-level monopolar RF tightening box that Cynosure reps love to bundle into multi-device deals, and it does exactly what cheap RF does: mild, temporary collagen stimulation that photographs poorly and retains clients decently. No consumables, nearly idiot-proof to delegate, and pencils out fine as a membership/add-on service — but do not buy it expecting an Ultherapy or Thermage competitor. Buy it used or as a throw-in on a Potenza/Elite iQ package; paying full list for a standalone Envi is how medspas end up with a coat rack. As a recurring-revenue "toning facial" workhorse under a membership model, it earns its keep.
Overview
No-downtime facial tightening; also surgical handpieces
How it works
The science
300-watt monopolar RF at 4MHz through small (10-20mm) handpieces with a return pad, bulk-heating dermis to ~42-45C and holding it via the Therapeutic Logic Control timer to trigger collagen denaturation and neocollagenesis. Cleared use: non-ablative treatment of mild-to-moderate facial wrinkles and rhytids; body attachments (FlexSure wraps, TempSure Firm head) add soft-tissue heating and temporary cellulite-appearance work. Painless, no-downtime, 30-45 minutes, series of 4-6 plus maintenance — results real but subtle, skewing "skin quality" over visible lifting. Best responders: thin-skinned patients late 30s-50s with early laxity; it will disappoint significant jowling.
Patented tech
Therapeutic Logic Control (TLC) reads tissue impedance/temperature and starts the treatment timer only once target temp is reached — genuinely useful for consistency across operators, but it's a control algorithm, not a new energy source. The 4MHz "less impedance, more comfort" claim is standard monopolar physics dressed in marketing.
Origin
Westford, Massachusetts (Cynosure, now Cynosure Lutronic) — genuinely US-built.
FDA & regulatory status
FDA status under verification — see our FDA guide. We do not publish an indication or a clearance number for this profile until the record is confirmed against the FDA database.
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
~$200-500 per facial session, $400-800 neck/body, 4-6 session packages ($1,000-2,500) with quarterly maintenance; slots naturally into $150-300/month memberships. Revenue per hour is modest — profitability depends on delegating to an aesthetician where state law allows.
Consumables & recurring cost
Effectively none — reusable handpieces, grounding pad, conductive gel. Annual disposable spend negligible — the single best argument for owning one.
Ideal for
Best-fit practice
Established medspas needing a painless, delegate-able retention service for 35-60-year-olds not ready for needles or downtime. Poor fit as a first or only device — it cannot headline a menu. Works best where injectable traffic already exists to cross-sell.
Compliance
Medical director & delegation
Non-ablative RF commonly delegated to RNs or aestheticians under standing orders, but delegation varies hard by state; you still need a medical director and good-faith exams where required.
Contraindications & screening
Implanted electronic devices (hard no for monopolar RF), pregnancy, metal implants in the field, active skin disease at the site. RF is color-blind — safe across Fitzpatrick types.
Ownership
Warranty & service
1-year standard; extended ~$5-10k/year; Cynosure's post-merger service turbulence is documented — budget for slow field response in some regions and get loaner terms in writing. The box itself is simple and reliable.
Resale & used market
Plentiful at ~$12-30k used against $50-75k negotiated new — steep depreciation because supply is high. Bad for sellers, excellent for buyers; a certified-refurb Envi is one of the better value plays in RF.
Chains using this device
No confirmed chain deployments recorded yet.
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History
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August 1, 2026
Record created
Added to The Aesthetic Index — August 2026
Source: The Aesthetic Index editorial
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