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Cynosure LaseMD ULTRA: Price, Specs, FDA Clearance and Alternatives
LaseMD ULTRA is a 1927 nm thulium laser for gentle, low-downtime treatments of sun damage, pigment and dull skin. Lutronic built it, and Cynosure Lutronic now sells it. Its 20 W top-hat beam is designed for fast, even coverage, and it is marketed with topical ampoules applied after treatment.
The short answer
LaseMD ULTRA is a 20 W, 1927 nm thulium laser. FDA’s 20 W LaseMD LEO record from 2019 clears coagulation of soft tissue, actinic keratosis and benign pigmented lesions such as sun spots and freckles; ask Cynosure Lutronic which record covers your unit. Topical delivery of its ampoules is not a cleared use, and prices aren’t published.
Who should buy a LaseMD ULTRA?
Shortlist it if
- You want a low-downtime laser for sun damage, spots and dull skin that patients repeat in a series.
- You want a laser with no shot limit and will price each visit from the quote: tip caps, any ampoules and provider time.
- Cynosure Lutronic can show you US service and parts coverage for the system.
Compare another option if
- You also want 1550 nm for deeper texture and scars: compare Fraxel FTX.
- You want 1927 nm on a platform with other modules: compare mJOULE or HALO TRIBRID.
Our take: a series laser, if the visit math and service hold up
LaseMD ULTRA suits practices that sell repeatable pigment and glow treatments in a series. It works only at 1927 nm, so it is narrower than Fraxel FTX. No shot limit removes a per-pulse charge, but it doesn’t set your cost per visit: tip caps wear out, ampoules are bought per visit if you sell them, and each visit takes provider time. Build that number from the quote and your local treatment price before you count on a margin. The evidence is thin: the one study we found, a nine-patient chart review, used the original LaseMD.
Keep claims to what the laser does, since the ampoule protocols are marketing rather than cleared uses. Lutronic systems now sell through Cynosure Lutronic, so get service, parts and training commitments in writing.
Document-based buying analysis. Not a NuWays MD hands-on test of this device.
LaseMD ULTRA specifications at a glance
Before you compare
| Specification | LaseMD ULTRA | What it means for your practice |
|---|---|---|
| Laser | 1927 nm thulium, non-ablative fractional; up to 20 W (FDA record) | Targets the upper skin for pigment and texture with little downtime. |
| Beam | Top-hat beam profile (Cynosure Lutronic) | Designed for even energy across each spot. |
| Tips | C1 and C5 tips, with roller, comb and square tip caps (FDA record and device listings) | Ask which caps are included and what replacement sets cost. |
| Pulses | Up to 20 mJ per pulse and 20 ms pulse width (FDA comparison table) | |
| Running cost | No shot limit per procedure (Cynosure Lutronic); ampoules are optional add-ons | Low disposables per visit, which helps margins on lower-priced treatments. |
Sources: FDA 510(k) K192331 · Cynosure Lutronic.
See it next to the alternativesSpecs, cleared uses and ownership questions in one table.
LaseMD ULTRA vs. the original LaseMD: what changed?
FDA’s 2019 comparison table sets the 20 W LaseMD LEO beside the original LaseMD. Cynosure Lutronic markets the 20 W system as LaseMD ULTRA.
| Feature | LaseMD LEO / ULTRA | LaseMD |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum power | 20 W | 12 W |
| Maximum pulse width | 20 ms | 10 ms |
| Maximum pulse energy | 20 mJ | 20 mJ |
| Cleared uses | Same as LaseMD | Same as LEO |
| FDA clearance | 2019 | 2017 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) K192331.
What is the LaseMD ULTRA FDA cleared for?
Each 510(k) number links to its record in the FDA database. The summary PDFs are listed under Sources.
510(k) K192331 (LaseMD LEO Laser System), cleared November 12, 2019. Product code GEX; Class II medical device. A 20 W LaseMD; predicates include LaseMD (K171009) and Fraxel DUAL (K130193).
| Wavelength | Cleared uses (summarized) |
|---|---|
| 1927 nm | Coagulation of soft tissue, actinic keratosis, and benign pigmented lesions such as lentigos, solar lentigos and freckles. |
Source: FDA 510(k) K192331.
510(k) K171009 (LASEMD Laser System), cleared June 23, 2017. Product code GEX; Class II medical device. The original 12 W LaseMD, with the same cleared uses.
Source: FDA 510(k) K171009.
Clearance describes what a device may be marketed for; it does not predict results for a given patient.
- Melasma, acne and topical delivery are marketing uses, not cleared indications.
LaseMD ULTRA 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 an earlier model.
- Earlier model: Original LaseMDNon-Ablative 1927 nm Fractional Thulium Fiber Laser: New, Promising Treatment Modality for Riehl’s MelanosisLaseMD for a stubborn facial pigment condition after other treatments failed; seven of nine improved by more than half on blinded photo review.
Links open the PubMed record.
How much does a LaseMD ULTRA cost?
| Price evidence | What we found |
|---|---|
| New system (manufacturer quote) | Cynosure Lutronic does not publish prices, and we found no reliable public price for a new LaseMD ULTRA. |
| Used (asking prices) | Not reviewed for this profile. Confirm the model (LaseMD or ULTRA) on any used unit. |
| Documented sale prices | None found. |
What ownership adds after purchase
| Cost area | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Tip caps | Price roller, comb and square cap sets and how often they are replaced. |
| Ampoules | If you sell ampoule add-ons, price them per visit and keep claims to appearance. |
| Service | Ask who services Lutronic systems now that Cynosure Lutronic sells them. |
| Training | Ask how many training days are included and whether presets cover darker skin types. |
LaseMD ULTRA alternatives to compare
| Device | Technology | Why compare it |
|---|---|---|
| Solta Medical Fraxel FTX | 1550 / 1927 nm non-ablative fractional laser | Solta’s 1550 and 1927 nm non-ablative laser, the best-known name in this category. |
| Sciton mJOULE · BBL HEROic + MOXI | Pulsed light plus fractional non-ablative laser | Sciton’s compact platform with MOXI 1927 nm. |
| Sciton HALO TRIBRID | 2940 / 1927 / 1470 nm resurfacing | Sciton’s hybrid handpiece with 1927 nm plus deeper wavelengths. |
Different technologies are not interchangeable. Compare configurations, cleared uses and ownership costs before you book demos.
Questions to ask before you sign
- LaseMD ULTRA or the original LaseMD, and which FDA record covers this unit?
- Which tips and caps are included, and what do replacement sets cost?
- Are ampoules required for any protocol, and what do they cost?
- Who provides service and parts now that Cynosure Lutronic sells the system?
- What does the warranty cover, and what does service cost after it ends?
- What is the total with tax, freight, training and financing?
Plan the purchase
Plan your LaseMD ULTRA 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 →
LumenisStellar M22Full profilePulsed light and modular laser platformRead the full page →
FotonaSP DynamisFull profileEr:YAG and Nd:YAG laser platformRead the full page →Solta MedicalFraxel DUAL · earlier generationFull guide1550 / 1927 nm non-ablative laserRead the full page →All resurfacing lasers →More Cynosure equipment →Full equipment catalog →
Sources
Show all 3 sources
- Cynosure Lutronic: LaseMD Ultra (November 7, 2026). Checked November 7, 2026.
- FDA 510(k) K192331: LaseMD LEO Laser System (November 12, 2019). Checked November 7, 2026.
- FDA 510(k) K171009: LASEMD Laser System (June 23, 2017). Checked November 7, 2026.