enlighten III: Complete Buyer's Guide
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Wavelengths
enlighten III is Cutera’s three-wavelength, dual-pulse-duration platform for tattoo removal, benign pigmented lesions and fractional treatment of acne scars. It combines 1064 nm and 532 nm Nd:YAG output with a dedicated 670 nm wavelength optimized for blue and green tattoo inks.
The 1064 nm channel provides broad tattoo and benign-pigment coverage, including labeling extending through Fitzpatrick skin type VI. The 532 nm and 670 nm channels have wavelength-specific labeling and skin-type considerations; verify the indication for the exact configuration.
Pulse Duration
The 1064/532 nm channels provide nominal 750 ps or 2 ns pulse durations, while the 670 nm channel operates at a nominal 660 ps. The platform therefore offers both picosecond and nanosecond delivery on the primary wavelengths; pulse duration should be considered alongside wavelength, energy, spot size and clinical indication.
Energy & Fluence
Published specifications list maximum pulse energy of 600 mJ at 1064 nm, 300 mJ at 532 nm and 125 mJ at 670 nm. Later commercial configurations may list higher primary-channel values, so the quoted serial-specific configuration should be verified. Up to 10 Hz is reported in selected modes, with actual repetition rate depending on wavelength, energy and spot size.
Spot Sizes
Published spot-size ranges are 2–8 mm at 1064/532 nm and 2–6 mm at 670 nm. Current marketing may describe larger primary-channel spots, so confirm the exact handpiece/configuration in writing.
Fractional Technology
Micro Lens Array (MLA) Handpiece: supports fractional delivery and is associated with the 1064 nm acne-scar indication described in the profile.
The profile identifies the MLA as an optional fractional attachment. A December 12, 2018 clearance expanded 532 nm benign-pigment labeling and added acne-scar treatment using the 1064 nm MLA.
FDA-Cleared Indications
- 1064 nm — benign pigmented lesions & dark/multicolored tattoo ink, all skin types (I–VI)
- 532 nm — benign pigmented lesions & light-colored ink (red/yellow), skin types I–III
- 670 nm — benign pigmented lesions & blue/green tattoo ink, skin types I–IV
Approximate Pricing
Manufacturer Direct
*Approximate/Reference only. Depends on configuration, warranties, and negotiated terms.
Secondary Market
*Approximate/Reference only. Varies heavily based on shot count, condition, and included handpieces.
Who Might Consider This Platform?
enlighten III may suit an established tattoo-removal, dermatology or aesthetic practice that values three integrated wavelengths and pico/nano flexibility on one platform, particularly where blue/green tattoo coverage and fractional acne-scar capability are priorities.
The strongest fit is a practice that can support the acquisition and service requirements and can obtain satisfactory written assurances on warranty, parts, labor, travel, response times and legacy-product support.
Pico Laser Interactive Spotlight Table
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| PicoTech | 5 Standard: 1064, 532, 755, 585, 650nm | 2 Standard – Honeycomb 120px & 1064 DOE 49px | 350ps | 350ps | 800mj | 25.46 J/cm2 | 2 Years | $60,000 |
| PicoSure Pro | 1 Standard: 755nm (532, 1064nm optional) | 1 Standard Platinum Focus™ Lens Array | 900ps (500ps@755) | 450ps | 300mj | 9.55 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $200,000 |
| PicoWay | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm (730, 785nm optional) | 0 Standard – Resolve Fractional optional | 343ps | 294ps | 400mj | 12.73 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $250,000 |
| Discovery Pico | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm (694nm ruby on Plus) | 0 Standard – Optional Microbeam HC/DF | 450ps | 370ps | 800mj | 25.46 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $160,000 |
| PicoPlus | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm (595, 660nm optional) | 0 Standard – Optional Dual Focused Dots | 450ps | 450ps | 800mj | 25.46 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $160,000 |
| PicoCare Majesty | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm (595, 660nm optional) | 0 Standard – Optional MLA/DOE | 250ps | 180ps | 500mj | 15.92 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $125,000 |
| PicoLazer | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm | 1 Standard – Fractional Handpiece | 450ps | 450ps | 500mj | 15.92 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $95,995 |
| PicoLO Premium | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm | 1 Standard – Dia FX fractional | 450ps | 380ps | 500mj | 15.92 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $150,000 |
| PicoStar | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm | 0 Standard – Optional MicroSpot PICO | 300ps | 300ps | 800mj | 25.46 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $180,000 |
| StarWalker PICO Pro | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm (585, 650nm optional) | 1 Standard – FracTAT® & FracRevive | 300ps | 300ps | 800mj | 25.46 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $180,000 |
| PicoClear | 4 Standard: 1064, 532, 585, 650nm | 1 Standard – PicoLift 7×7 fractional | 350ps | 300ps | 450mj | 14.32 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $120,000 |
| PICOHI 300 | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm | 0 Standard – Optional VMLA, ZMLA, DOE | 300ps | 275ps | 500mj | 15.92 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $95,000 |
| PicoFusion HS-298 | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm | 0 Standard – Optional MLA/DOE | 350ps | 300ps | 500mj | 15.92 J/cm2 | 2 Years | $129,000 |
| Picofy | 2 Standard: 1064, 532nm | 0 Standard – Optional Array MLA 110 & Peak MLA 60 | 300ps | 300ps | 500mj | 15.92 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $160,000 |
| enlighten III | 3 Standard: 1064, 532, 670nm | 0 Standard – Optional MLA Handpiece | 750ps | 750ps | 600mj | 19.10 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $180,000 |
| PiQo4 | 4 Standard: 1064, 532, 585, 650nm | 0 Standard | 500ps | 500ps | 650mj | 20.69 J/cm2 | 1 Year | $180,000 |