Used PicoSure for Sale
Cynosure · Aesthetic Lasers · $35,000 – $65,000
Typical pricing - PicoSure
PicoSure - Key specifications
- 755nm alexandrite wavelength with 375–750 picosecond pulse width - cuts through black and dark blue ink better than Q-switch because shorter pulses fragment pigment without heat damage to surrounding dermis
- Up to 10 Hz repetition rate means 10 pulses per second - LaserAway clinics bill 2–3 small tattoos per hour instead of 1 on older machines, direct productivity gain
- Adjustable spot sizes: 3mm, 5mm, 7mm, and 10mm - lets you target eyebrow work precisely or cover large back pieces without constant handpiece swaps
- 120 mJ maximum fluence per pulse - high enough to move tattoo ink without requiring stacked passes on resistant colors like red or green, which older picosecond units struggle with
PicoSure price overview
Used units under 4,000 handpiece hours run $55K–$65K; anything over 6,000 hours drops to $35K–$45K. A single handpiece replacement runs $2,100–$2,800 if the tube burns out - that gap matters when you're pricing your deal.
Buyer's checklist for PicoSure
Pull the handpiece hours from the machine log - don't trust seller estimates. Put your hand near the laser head with the room lights off and listen for capacitor hum that's inconsistent or stuttering. Check if the cooling fluid is original or recently replaced; cloudy fluid means the tube's been stressed.
US Market overview
Southern California clinics - Irvine, LA, San Diego - see tattoo removal demand up 18% year-over-year because of coverup work and regret clients with disposable income. Texas markets (Austin, Dallas) are second, driven by military base proximity and younger demographics.
PicoSure vs alternatives
| Model | Brand | Used Price | Key Spec | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PicoSure ✓ | Cynosure | $35,000–$65,000 | 755nm picosecond, tattoo removal, pigment... | ●●●●● |
| 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... | ●●●○○ |
PicoSure - FAQ
Depends on size and ink. Small tattoos (under 2 inches): 8–12 per day. Medium (2–6 inches): 4–6 per day. Large back pieces: 1–2, and you're stopping because your hand cramps. PicoSure's 10 Hz speed helps, but you're still limited by healing time between sessions - 6–8 weeks minimum.
Excel HR is a solid Q-switch at 1064nm and 532nm, but it fires at 10 Hz with nanosecond pulses - slower fragmentation, more heat into the skin, more sessions needed. PicoSure's 375–750 picosecond pulse is 100x shorter. You'll clear most tattoos in 4–6 sessions on PicoSure versus 8–12 on Excel HR. Cutera units used go for $18K–$28K, but your revenue per patient on PicoSure makes the $40K difference back in 14–18 months.
Yes. Pigmentation issues like melasma and age spots respond well to the 755nm. Some clinics use it for acne scarring and skin texture, though it's not marketed that way by Cynosure. Schweiger Dermatology runs both tattoo and pigment removal on the same PicoSure unit - it's a secondary revenue stream, not primary.
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I can source a unit, verify tube hours with factory records, and have it serviced before delivery - saves you 6–8 weeks of downtime and $3K–$5K in emergency repairs your first year. One Sona MedSpa client caught a cracked lens before firing it up; that inspection cost me 2 hours and saved them a $1,600 replacement.