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 (erbium-doped fiber) penetrates 1.5mm into dermis without full-thickness burn risk - that's why it works for scar revision and texture in a single lunch-hour session
- Fractional delivery (MTZ technology) treats 15-25% of skin per pass, letting epidermis stay intact while columns ablate below - reduces downtime vs full resurfacing by 70%
- Spot size 70-140 microns, variable 15-100mJ fluence per microbeam - clinic can dial treatment aggressiveness without buying new hardware
- Cooling integrated into handpiece keeps skin temp <5°C during firing - eliminates need for external chiller, but the cooling line itself clogs if service intervals get skipped
Fraxel re:store price overview
Used units run $25k–$50k depending on handpiece hours (anything under 2,000 hours is $40k+; over 4,000 is $28k–$35k) and whether service records exist. Gap in annual maintenance contracts kills resale value fast - a machine with no documented service in the last 2 years drops $8,000–$12,000.
Buyer's checklist for Fraxel re:store
Pull the handpiece and check the connector pins for discoloration or pitting - corrosion there means moisture got into the optical path and you'll pay $3,500 for a replacement. Listen to the cooling pump for grinding sounds; that's the bearing dying and it's a $1,200 swap. Ask the seller for the service log and call Solta to verify; if they won't give it to you, walk.
US Market overview
California and Texas dominate resale volume because med spas there run 5+ machines and trade every 4–5 years. Florida is also hot right now - Miami and Tampa dermatology chains are upgrading to Cutera Excel HR and dumping their re:stores onto the secondary market at steep discounts.
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
Every 3,000–4,000 billable hours or 5–6 years of daily use. Solta charges $6,200 for OEM; you can get refurbed ones for $2,800–$3,600. If a clinic tells you they've got 8,000 hours on the original handpiece, they're either lying or they never serviced it.
OEM contracts are $3,500–$4,200 per year and include 2–4 preventive visits. Independent service runs $1,800–$2,400 annually. Go independent if your machine is past warranty; OEM only makes sense if you bought new or are in a high-volume chain like Ideal Image.
Technically yes, but risky. You need to have the cooling system flushed ($800), optical alignment checked ($600), and handpiece tested under load ($400). Budget $2,000–$2,500 in diagnostics before you know if the optics are still good. I've seen 40% of orphaned machines have hidden mirror degradation.
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Why buy through TechCosmetic broker?
I source parts direct from Solta and refurbish shops at 30–40% below clinic retail, saving you $2,000–$4,000 on a typical annual service contract. Connecting you with a technician who knows the re:store's optical alignment cuts your downtime from 3 days to 4 hours on repairs.