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 fiber) = dermal remodeling without epidermis ablation; clinically means less downtime than CO2 but faster collagen rebuild than older 1320nm systems
- Fractional delivery via scanning mirrors = 15–20% surface coverage per pass; allows stacked treatments on sensitive skin without necrosis risk
- Handpiece rated for 10,000–15,000 hours before optical degradation; at 8–10 treatments/day you're looking at 3–5 years before replacement ($3,200–$4,100 for new handpiece)
- Cooling system (integrated sapphire contact or water-cooled): maintains 18–22°C skin temp during treatment; machines with failed cooling see patient complaints of pain spikes and burn risk within 50 hours of malfunction
Fraxel re:store price overview
A unit with sub-2000 handpiece hours and full service records runs $38,000–$48,000; anything past 3500 hours without documented calibration drops to $25,000–$32,000 because you're buying service call risk. Gap longer than 18 months since last preventive maintenance is a red flag - add $800–$1,200 for recalibration.
Buyer's checklist for Fraxel re:store
Pull the serial number and call Solta directly - verify calibration date, not what the seller tells you. Inspect the handpiece for laser output drift using a power meter (you need one anyway); re:store should hold ±5% at 1550nm. Listen for cooling fan bearing noise; if it's grinding, expect a compressor replacement ($2,800–$3,600) within 6 months.
US Market overview
California and Texas dominate re:store secondhand inventory because medical spas in those states turn equipment every 4–6 years; SkinSpirit locations in LA and Austin actively upgrade, flooding the used market. Northeast is tighter - clinics hold equipment longer, so prices hold higher in New York and Boston.
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
No. JOULE does 1927nm (shorter wavelength, more superficial), Excel HR is broadband (less precise). re:store at 1550nm fractional gives you better dermal penetration and lower epidermal risk. Trade-off: re:store needs more sessions. Schweiger Dermatology uses both because one treats fresh skin, one does maintenance.
Most common issue: cooling system seal failure. You're looking at 3–5 business days wait for a Solta tech plus 1–2 days labor. I've had Ideal Image locations lose 4 treatment slots at $250–$400/slot. Keep a loaner contract in your purchase agreement - non-negotiable.
Yes, but not without planned obsolescence. After 5000 hours the handpiece degrades optically and costs $3,500 to replace. Most clinics recycle it at year 5–6 because new lasers have better cooling and fewer moving parts. If you're buying used, assume 2–3 more years of realistic clinical life.
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Why buy through TechCosmetic broker?
I save clinic owners 12–16 weeks of downtime by vetting units before delivery and flagging cooling system issues before they close your treatment menu. On a 4-unit practice doing $8k/week in laser revenue, that's $24,000–$32,000 in recovered income.