Palomar StarLux 500
IPL platform · Higher-power pulsed light platform
New Palomar StarLux 500 pricing is not published; used and refurbished systems trade around $10k–$20k. Palomar StarLux 500 holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication. Figures are market estimates verified August 6, 2026.
What it's actually cleared for: IPL/laser platform: hair reduction, vascular and pigmented lesions (platform family)
Last verified: August 6, 2026 · How we verify
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| Manufacturer | Palomar |
|---|---|
| Company | Owner: Hahn & Company (South Korean private equity) (private equity owned, since 2024) · Distribution: direct |
| Category | Hair Removal & IPL |
| Technology | Higher-power pulsed light platform |
| FDA status | FDA Cleared |
| New price range | Not published |
| Used price range | $10k–$20k |
| Consumables | Not published |
| Launch year | 2007 |
| Last verified | August 6, 2026 |
Overview
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FDA & regulatory status
What it's actually cleared for:
IPL/laser platform: hair reduction, vascular and pigmented lesions (platform family)
510(k) numbers
K041086
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 Palomar 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
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Chains using this device
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History
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August 1, 2026
Record created
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