Fotona StarWalker MaQX — The Ultra-Performance Q-Switched Laser

Technical Specifications

| Specification | Detail | |---|---| | Manufacturer | Fotona | | Model | StarWalker MaQX | | Wavelengths | 1064nm, 532nm, 585nm, 650nm | | Pulse Durations | MaQX (picosecond/nanosecond hybrid), QX (5ns), VERSA (milliseconds) | | Max Energy | Up to 10 Joules in MaQX mode | | Spot Sizes | Up to 10mm | | Key Technology | Adaptive Structured Pulse (ASP) — combines pico acoustic shock with nano thermal energy | | Clinical Applications | Multi-Color Tattoo Removal, Melasma, Ota Nevus, Pigmented Lesions, Vascular Lesions, Acne Scars | | Year Range | 2017-2026 | | New MSRP | $130,000-$160,000 | | Pre-Owned Market | $50,000-$80,000 |

Pre-Owned Pricing

| Condition | Year | Price Range | |---|---|---| | Like New | 2023-2026 | $70,000-$80,000 | | Excellent | 2020-2022 | $60,000-$70,000 | | Good | 2017-2019 | $50,000-$60,000 |

StarWalker vs Pure Picosecond Lasers

| Feature | StarWalker MaQX | Candela PicoWay | Cynosure PicoSure | |---|---|---|---| | Pulse Type | Hybrid (Pico + Nano) | Pure Picosecond | Pure Picosecond | | Wavelengths | 4 (1064, 532, 585, 650) | 3 (1064, 532, 785) | 1 (755) + 532 opt | | Max Energy | 10 Joules | Lower | Lower | | Consumables | None | None | Dye Module ($10k) | | Used Price | $50K-$80K | $45K-$90K | $35K-$75K |

Melasma Dominance: While pure picosecond lasers like PicoWay are faster for simple tattoo removal, the StarWalker is widely considered the safest and most effective laser for treating complex melasma due to its highly controlled ASP pulse structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the StarWalker a picosecond laser?

Technically, no. It is an ultra-performance Q-Switched laser that uses ASP (Adaptive Structured Pulse) technology to deliver bursts of picosecond pulses within a nanosecond envelope. This achieves the photomechanical acoustic shock of a pico laser while maintaining the high energy delivery of a nano laser.

What do the 585nm and 650nm wavelengths do?

The 585nm wavelength specifically targets sky blue inks, while the 650nm targets green inks. Having all 4 wavelengths in one system ensures no tattoo is untreatable.