Lumenis Splendor X
Dual-wavelength laser · 755+1064nm BLEND X square spot
The Lumenis Splendor X typically sells new in the $130k–$165k range in the US, with used and refurbished systems around $70k–$110k. Lumenis Splendor X holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication. Figures are market estimates verified August 6, 2026.
What it's actually cleared for: 755nm + 1064nm blended laser cleared for hair removal and vascular/pigmented lesions (current 510(k)s held by OEM Bios S.R.L.)
Last verified: August 6, 2026 · How we verify
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| 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 | 755+1064nm BLEND X square spot |
| FDA status | FDA Cleared |
| New price range | $130k–$165k |
| Used price range | $70k–$110k |
| Consumables | Not published |
| Launch year | 2018 |
| Last verified | August 6, 2026 |
Bottom line
The throughput monster — the fastest serious hair removal platform in the category, with a 27x27mm square spot and simultaneous blended 755/1064nm firing. If your model is high-volume LHR with tight slots, its speed per full-leg or back is the whole pitch, and it delivers. Costs: one of the highest price tags in the category, a required external chiller, and Lumenis' aesthetics arm has changed hands amid consolidation — get service commitments in writing. Overkill for a one-room startup.
Overview
Simultaneous blended alex/YAG, very fast
How it works
The science
Solid-state platform housing both a 755nm Alexandrite and a 1064nm Nd:YAG firing sequentially or simultaneously, with the operator dialing the energy ratio — effectively a slider from light-skin/fine-hair to dark-skin/deep-follicle. The square spot is the underrated win: square spots tile without the overlap/gap compromise of round spots — the source of both speed and uniformity. Also cleared for pigmented and vascular lesions and wrinkles on the Nd:YAG side.
Patented tech
BLEND X — simultaneous ratio-adjustable emission of 755nm and 1064nm in a single pulse rather than choosing one per pass; high-repetition square-spot delivery is the other half of the proprietary story.
Origin
Yokneam, Israel (Lumenis / Lumenis Be).
FDA & regulatory status
What it's actually cleared for:
755nm + 1064nm blended laser cleared for hair removal and vascular/pigmented lesions (current 510(k)s held by OEM Bios S.R.L.)
510(k) numbers
K241407; K243445
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
Standard premium LHR menu (~$100-250 underarms, ~$200-500 Brazilian, ~$300-700 legs/back; 6-session packages) — but the economics come from schedule density: full legs in well under half the time of a round-spot device means more sessions per room per day, not higher prices.
Consumables & recurring cost
No per-shot tax; you'll run and maintain a Zimmer-style chiller, plus standard gel. Real recurring costs: electrical/HVAC (high-power system), chiller upkeep, eventual cavity/rod service — low four figures annually outside contract.
Ideal for
Best-fit practice
Volume-driven LHR chains, laser bars, multi-room medspas where the schedule is full and speed converts directly to revenue; dual wavelength covers Fitzpatrick I-VI so one room serves every walk-in. Poor fit for low volume — you're paying a six-figure premium for speed you won't monetize.
Compliance
Medical director & delegation
Class II prescription laser; physician oversight and operator credentials vary heavily by state — speed doesn't change who may legally hold the handpiece.
Contraindications & screening
Standard screen — pregnancy, active tan (be conservative with the Alexandrite fraction), photosensitizers, recent isotretinoin, active infection, tattoos in field, suspicious lesions — and high power output means operator training matters more than on gentler platforms.
Ownership
Warranty & service
~1-year warranty; post-warranty ~$10k-18k/year for this class; Lumenis' US aesthetics service has been through ownership transitions — pin down parts availability, SLAs, and loaner terms contractually.
Resale & used market
Moderate liquidity — respected name, used ~$50k-90k, but a thinner buyer pool than GentleMax-class; expect slower sales and steeper depreciation than Candela.
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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