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Long-form pieces built from the same verified research that powers our device profiles — pricing, consumables, lock-in mechanisms and running costs. Every figure is sourced, and where nobody publishes a number we say so instead of estimating.

  • The Aesthetic Index · August 31, 2026

    Consumable Models on 45 Aesthetic Platforms: Chips, Cards and Open Supply

    Documented consumable models across 45 aesthetic platforms: chip-locked cartridges, cycle cards, license dongles and open supply, with per-use figures carrying their date and source.

  • The Aesthetic Index · August 31, 2026

    Published Service-Contract Prices for Aesthetic Devices: What Is On the Record

    No major aesthetic device maker publishes an annual service price. Here is every service figure we could document, each with its date and source.

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