Used Fraxel re:store for Sale
Solta · Aesthetic Lasers · $25,000 – $50,000
Typical pricing - Fraxel re:store
Fraxel re:store - Key specifications
- 1550nm wavelength penetrates 20 microns into dermis for collagen remodeling without full epidermis strip - matters because recovery time is 3–5 days instead of 2 weeks with CO2
- Fractional coverage 10–30% per pass lets operators control aggressiveness; Ideal Image runs 15–20% for monthly treatments, higher density for resurfacing
- Handpiece lifespan typically 15,000–20,000 shots before optical degradation; most units hitting the secondary market have 8,000–14,000 hours logged
- Dual-mode operation (ablative and coagulative) means one box does scar revision, wrinkles, and texture - clinics bill $400–$800 per 20-minute session
Fraxel re:store price overview
Units under $30K usually have 12,000+ handpiece hours or a service gap longer than 18 months - that's a red flag because the scan mirror alignment drifts. A fully serviced machine with 6,000–8,000 hours and calibration records runs $40K–$50K and earns that back in 12–16 weeks at a two-room clinic.
Buyer's checklist for Fraxel re:store
Get the service log and check whether the scan head was recalibrated in the last 24 months; misalignment shows as uneven beam coverage that patients notice immediately. Run the test pattern and look for dead zones or beam dropout in the outer 20% of the treatment window. Ask for handpiece hour count from the internal counter - if the seller doesn't know it or guesses, walk.
US Market overview
Southern California med-spa density is crazy; SkinSpirit and Schweiger Dermatology both run multiple re:store units because the repeat-treatment model fits their patient flow. Texas is the other hotbed right now - Austin and Dallas practices are upgrading from older fractional platforms specifically to 1550nm.
Fraxel re:store vs alternatives
| Model | Brand | Used Price | Key Spec | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraxel re:store ✓ | Solta | $25,000–$50,000 | 1550nm fractional, skin renewal... | ●●●●● |
| GentleMax Pro | Candela | $18,000–$32,000 | 755nm/1064nm dual wavelength, hair removal, v... | ●●●○○ |
| Elite iQ | Cynosure | $22,000–$40,000 | 755nm/1064nm Skintel melanin reader, hair rem... | ●●●○○ |
| LightSheer Duet | Lumenis | $15,000–$28,000 | 805nm diode, high-speed vacuum handpiece... | ●●●○○ |
Fraxel re:store - FAQ
Not directly. Cutera Excel HR is 1320nm non-fractional - it does broader bulk heating, re:store goes fractional and deeper into dermis. Excel HR is faster per pass (bigger spot, 10mm vs 4mm fractional), but re:store gets better collagen remodeling for pitted acne scars. You'd actually run them both if you had the space.
Re:store pulls about 1.8 kW at full power, M22 is closer to 1.2 kW, so electricity is maybe $2–$3 per session higher. Handpiece replacement on re:store is $3,200–$4,100 when you hit 20K shots; M22 bulbs and optics are $1,800–$2,400. Over 3 years the M22 is slightly cheaper to run, but re:store brings in $150–$200 more per session.
At $600 per treatment and 60% gross margin you're clearing $360 per session. $35K divided by $360 is 97 treatments - that's 4–5 months at a busy two-room clinic doing 5–6 fractional treatments weekly. Most of our clients hit break-even in 12–14 weeks.
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