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Fotona StarWalker PQX

Picosecond Tattoo/Pigment · Pico/nano adaptive QS Nd:YAG

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The Fotona StarWalker PQX typically sells new in the $100k–$150k range in the US, with used and refurbished systems around $60k–$90k. Fotona StarWalker PQX's FDA status is under verification by our research team. Figures are market estimates verified August 6, 2026.

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Key facts
ManufacturerFotona
CompanyOwner: Vitruvian Partners LLP (London private equity); AGIC Capital retains a minority stake (private equity owned, since 2021) · Distribution: hybrid (direct + distributor)
CategoryResurfacing, Tattoo & Vascular
TechnologyPico/nano adaptive QS Nd:YAG
FDA statusFDA status under verification
New price range$100k–$150k
Used price range$60k–$90k
ConsumablesNot published
Launch year2020
Last verifiedAugust 6, 2026
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Overview

MaQX pulse-stacking tattoo platform

FDA & regulatory status

FDA status under verificationRegulatory status under verification

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 We do not publish an indication or a clearance number for this profile until the record is confirmed against the FDA database.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

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Ownership and corporate changes at Fotona that can affect warranty, service and parts availability.

  1. Aug 2021

    Vitruvian Partners acquires Fotona

    Acquisition

    Vitruvian Partners acquired Fotona from AGIC Capital on August 24, 2021, at a reported ~EUR 700M / ~$820M valuation. The figure is a press estimate; terms were officially undisclosed. AGIC retained a minority stake.

    Source: Vitruvian and AGIC press releases; Bloomberg

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History

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  1. August 1, 2026

    Record created

    Added to The Aesthetic Index — August 2026

    Source: The Aesthetic Index editorial

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