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Alma Hybrid Laser: Price, Specs, FDA Clearance and Alternatives
Alma Hybrid is Alma’s resurfacing laser for practices that want ablative CO2 and non-ablative 1570 nm treatments on one system. Its HyGrid mode sets the ratio of the two wavelengths, and IMPACT ultrasound is offered to push topicals through the laser channels.
The short answer
Alma Hybrid’s CO2 and 1570 nm applicators are FDA cleared for skin resurfacing and soft-tissue surgery, including wrinkles, keratoses and acne scars. Its HyGrid mode sets the mix of the two wavelengths, and Alma offers IMPACT ultrasound for topical delivery. Alma doesn’t publish prices, so ask for an itemized quote by applicator.
Who should buy an Alma Hybrid?
Shortlist it if
- You want ablative CO2 and gentler non-ablative resurfacing on one system.
- Acne scars, texture and photoaging are core treatments in your plan.
- Your room can handle CO2 plume with proper smoke evacuation.
Compare another option if
- You want a three-wavelength handpiece on a modular platform: compare Sciton’s HALO TRIBRID.
- You want non-ablative resurfacing only: compare Solta’s Fraxel FTX.
Our take: Alma Hybrid or HALO TRIBRID?
Choose Alma Hybrid if CO2-level resurfacing belongs on your menu. HALO TRIBRID’s ablative wavelength is erbium; Alma Hybrid’s is CO2, the more aggressive of the two, so downtime and aftercare planning matter more. Ask both companies to treat your typical patient in a demo.
Price the applicators you’ll use, smoke evacuation and aftercare per treatment. If FemiLift appears in the quote, check its marketing claims against the FDA-cleared uses before you promote it.
Document-based buying analysis. Not a NuWays MD hands-on test of this device.
Alma Hybrid specifications at a glance
Before you compare
| Specification | Alma Hybrid | What it means for your practice |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelengths | 10,600 nm CO2 (ablative) and 1570 nm (non-ablative) | Light and deeper resurfacing on one system. Downtime depends on settings. |
| HyGrid mode | Sets the CO2-to-1570 ratio in one pass (manufacturer description) | |
| Applicators | Seven, including ProScan (fractional scanner with a cooled tip) and HyLight (focused beam: 0.15 to 3 mm CO2, 0.5 to 3.5 mm 1570) | Each applicator is its own line item. |
| IMPACT ultrasound | Ultrasound for topical delivery after CO2 treatment (manufacturer description) | Ask which topicals you would use; delivery claims are the manufacturer’s. |
| Skin types | Alma lists skin types I to VI | Plan test areas and protocols for darker skin types with your clinical lead. |
Sources: Alma Lasers · FDA 510(k) K251230.
See it next to the alternativesSpecs, cleared uses and ownership questions in one table.
What is the Alma Hybrid FDA cleared for?
Each 510(k) number links to its record in the FDA database. The summary PDFs are listed under Sources.
510(k) K251230 (The Alma Hybrid Laser System), cleared May 21, 2025. Product code GEX; Class II medical device. A special 510(k); no new testing beyond the prior submission.
| Applicator | Cleared uses (summarized) |
|---|---|
| Pixel and HyLight CO2 | Ablation, vaporization, excision, incision and coagulation of soft tissue, including skin resurfacing for wrinkles, keratoses, acne scars and other lesions. |
| ProScan CO2 and 1570 nm | Fractional skin resurfacing and coagulation of soft tissue, alone or combined. |
Source: FDA 510(k) K251230.
510(k) K203441 (The Alma Hybrid Laser System), cleared July 2, 2021. Product code GEX; Class II medical device. The first Alma Hybrid clearance, for aesthetic surgery.
Source: FDA 510(k) K203441.
Clearance describes what a device may be marketed for; it does not predict results for a given patient.
Alma Hybrid clinical studies
Published studies we found on this system, its earlier models and related technology, each labeled by what it tested. Most are small, and some have manufacturer-affiliated authors, so use them to frame questions for the demo rather than as proof of results.
What we found: None on this system; 1 on related technology.
- Related technology: CO2 and 1570 nm hybrid laser; model not namedThe Safety and Efficacy of a Dual CO2 and 1570-nm Hybrid Laser for Periorbital RejuvenationOne pass of a CO2 and 1570 nm hybrid laser around the eyes, rated by four independent physicians.
Links open the PubMed record.
How much does an Alma Hybrid cost?
| Price evidence | What we found |
|---|---|
| New system (manufacturer quote) | Alma does not publish prices, and we found no reliable public price for a new Alma Hybrid. Get a quote that lists each applicator. |
| Used (asking prices) | Not reviewed for this profile. |
| Documented sale prices | None found. |
What ownership adds after purchase
| Cost area | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Applicators | List which applicators arrive and what others cost later. |
| Smoke evacuation | CO2 resurfacing creates plume; confirm the evacuator and filters the room needs. |
| Aftercare | Topicals, numbing and post-care products are per-visit costs. |
| Service | Ask what the plan covers after the warranty. |
Alma Hybrid alternatives to compare
| Device | Technology | Why compare it |
|---|---|---|
| Sciton HALO TRIBRID | 2940 / 1927 / 1470 nm resurfacing | Sciton’s 2940, 1927 and 1470 nm hybrid handpiece on JOULE X. |
| Solta Medical Fraxel FTX | 1550 / 1927 nm non-ablative fractional laser | Solta’s non-ablative 1550 and 1927 nm fractional laser, the successor to Fraxel DUAL. |
| Fotona SP Dynamis | Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser platform | Fotona’s Er:YAG and Nd:YAG platform for resurfacing. |
Different technologies are not interchangeable. Compare configurations, cleared uses and ownership costs before you book demos.
Questions to ask before you sign
- Which applicators are included (ProScan, HyLight, Pixel, IMPACT, FemiLift), and what do others cost later?
- What smoke evacuation does the room need, and is it included?
- Which presets and training come with each applicator?
- What does the warranty cover, and what does service cost from year two?
- What is the total with tax, freight, installation and financing?
Plan the purchase
Plan your Alma Hybrid purchase.
- Compare it side by side with its closest alternatives.
- Check what each quote includes: configuration, supplies, service and financing.
- Model the monthly payment against realistic treatment volume in the ROI calculator.
Other resurfacing lasers to research
ScitonHALO TRIBRIDFull profile2940 / 1927 / 1470 nm resurfacingRead the full page →
ScitonmJOULE · BBL HEROic + MOXIFull profilePulsed light plus fractional non-ablative laserRead the full page →
CandelaNordlysFull profileSWT pulsed light and laser platformRead the full page →
CynosureLaseMD ULTRAFull profile1927 nm non-ablative thulium laser, 20 WRead the full page →
LumenisStellar M22Full profilePulsed light and modular laser platformRead the full page →
FotonaSP DynamisFull profileEr:YAG and Nd:YAG laser platformRead the full page →All resurfacing lasers →More Alma equipment →Full equipment catalog →
Sources
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- Alma Lasers: Alma Hybrid (November 7, 2026). Checked November 7, 2026.
- FDA 510(k) K251230: The Alma Hybrid Laser System (May 21, 2025). Checked November 7, 2026.
- FDA 510(k) K203441: The Alma Hybrid Laser System (July 2, 2021). Checked November 7, 2026.
- FDA safety communication on energy-based vaginal rejuvenation devices (archived copy) (July 30, 2018). Checked November 7, 2026.