Cynosure Icon — The Intelligent IPL Platform

Technical Specifications

| Specification | Detail | |---|---| | Manufacturer | Cynosure | | Model | Icon | | Technology | Multi-modality platform (OPL + Lasers) | | Key Handpieces | MaxG (vascular/pigment), MaxR (hair removal), 1540 (fractional non-ablative), 2940 (fractional ablative) | | Skintel™ | Live melanin reader for parameter safety | | Cooling | Advanced Contact Cooling | | Clinical Applications | Photorejuvenation, Hair Removal, Scars, Stretch Marks, Wrinkles, Vascular Lesions | | Year Range | 2012-2022 | | New MSRP | ~$100,000 (when available) | | Pre-Owned Market | $20,000-$45,000 |

Pre-Owned Pricing

| Condition | Handpieces Included | Price Range | |---|---|---| | Excellent | Base + 4-5 handpieces (inc 1540) | $35,000-$45,000 | | Good | Base + 2-3 handpieces | $25,000-$35,000 | | Fair | Base + MaxG only | $20,000-$25,000 |

The 1540 Fractional Advantage

The Icon's 1540nm fractional non-ablative handpiece is highly regarded for treating surgical scars, acne scars, and stretch marks (striae). It delivers deep dermal columns of coagulation without breaking the surface of the skin, resulting in fast healing.

Icon vs Lumenis M22

| Feature | Cynosure Icon | Lumenis M22 | |---|---|---| | IPL Tech | Max handpieces (fixed filters) | Universal IPL (swappable filters) | | Fractional | 1540nm | 1565nm (ResurFX) | | Melanin Reader | Yes (Skintel) | No | | Used Price | $20K-$45K | $30K-$60K |

Skintel Safety: The Skintel melanin reader makes the Icon an excellent device for practices with high staff turnover or newer laser technicians, as it removes the guesswork from setting safe fluences for diverse skin types.