Lumenis LightSheer Quattro
Diode laser · 805nm diode, 4 spot sizes
The Lumenis LightSheer Quattro typically sells new in the $90k–$120k range in the US, with used and refurbished systems around $50k–$75k. Lumenis LightSheer Quattro holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication. Figures are market estimates verified August 6, 2026.
What it's actually cleared for: Diode laser hair removal under LightSheer family clearances; no Quattro-named 510(k) in database
Last verified: August 6, 2026 · How we verify
New: $90k–$120k|Used: $50k–$75kmarket estimate, no email required
| Manufacturer | Lumenis |
|---|---|
| Company | Owner: Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA, now part of EQT) (private equity owned, since 2019) · Distribution: direct |
| Category | Hair Removal & IPL |
| Technology | 805nm diode, 4 spot sizes |
| FDA status | FDA Cleared |
| New price range | $90k–$120k |
| Used price range | $50k–$75k |
| Consumables | Not published |
| Launch year | 2019 |
| Last verified | August 6, 2026 |
Bottom line
The current flagship of the most recognizable name in diode hair removal, pairing 805nm and 1060nm in one box so you can treat every Fitzpatrick type without switching platforms. The vacuum-assisted High Speed handpiece is a genuine throughput weapon — full backs and legs in well under 20 minutes, no gel. A single-purpose machine at a platform price (~$70k-110k configured), so it only pencils if hair removal is a core revenue line. If you're building a volume hair-removal operation, this or the Vectus belongs on the shortlist.
Overview
Current LightSheer generation
How it works
The science
Diode laser with two wavelengths: 805nm (classic LightSheer, strongly absorbed by follicular melanin) and 1060nm (deeper penetrating, less epidermal melanin absorption — safer for Fitzpatrick V-VI and tanned skin). Heats follicle pigment to thermal destruction of the regenerative structures. Requires pigmented hair — white/gray/true blonde won't respond. Also cleared for benign pigmented/vascular lesions and wrinkles, but bought and used as a hair machine.
Patented tech
The High Speed (HS) vacuum-assist handpiece suctions skin into the 22x35mm aperture, stretching it thin and pulling the follicle closer to the light source — lower fluence, less pain, no gel. ChillTip continuous sapphire cooling on the smaller XC/ET handpieces is genuinely effective epidermal protection.
Origin
Yokneam, Israel (Lumenis Be).
FDA & regulatory status
What it's actually cleared for:
Diode laser hair removal under LightSheer family clearances; no Quattro-named 510(k) in database
510(k) numbers
K170179; K053628
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 Lumenis that can affect warranty, service and parts availability.
- Sep 2021
Boston Scientific acquires Lumenis surgical unit for $1.07B
DivestitureBoston Scientific acquired the Lumenis surgical/urology business for $1.07B upfront, announced March 3, 2021 and closed September 1, 2021. The aesthetics and ophthalmology businesses were retained by Baring Private Equity Asia and operate as Lumenis Be Ltd.
Source: Boston Scientific and BPEA press releases
Treatment economics
What practices charge
~$75-150 small areas, ~$250-450 legs/back, ~$350-600 full body per session; 6-session packages at 20-30% off; full-body packages ~$2,000-4,000. Membership models ($150-300/month) are increasingly common and this machine's speed makes them viable.
Consumables & recurring cost
Effectively zero — the HS handpiece needs no gel. The exposure is diode stack life: a failed HS handpiece is a ~$10k-18k repair/exchange out of warranty. Budget a service contract, not per-session costs.
Ideal for
Best-fit practice
High-volume hair removal practices, laser bars, multi-room medspas in diverse markets where treating IV-VI safely is non-negotiable. Patients 20-45, all genders, recurring 6-8 visit courses. Wrong fit for an injector-led practice wanting a dabbler device.
Compliance
Medical director & delegation
Class II prescription device; medical director and delegated protocols required essentially everywhere; operator rules vary from certified laser techs to licensed medical professionals by state.
Contraindications & screening
Recent tanning/self-tanner, isotretinoin washout (commonly 6 months), pregnancy, active infection/herpes in the area, photosensitizers, keloid history, gold therapy. Gray/white/blonde hair is a futility screen — don't sell those patients packages.
Ownership
Warranty & service
~1 year standard; extended ~$8k-15k/year; corporate-era service is reliable but not cheap; third-party techs for the newest handpieces are scarce. Negotiate multi-year warranty into the purchase.
Resale & used market
Too new for a deep used market; late-model Quattros surface at ~$40k-60k and move fast — LightSheer is the closest thing to blue-chip in hair removal resale.
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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