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Cutera Aesthetic Equipment: Devices, Specs and Buying Notes
Cutera systems for practice owners: AviClear and excel V+. Compare cleared uses, evidence and running costs, then use the buying checks below before you request quotes.
Cutera systems at a glance
Who each system suits, its newest FDA record and the published studies we found, labeled by what they tested. Open a system for specs, costs and quote questions.
| System | Shortlist it if | Newest FDA record | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| AviClearFull profile | Acne patients drive your demand and you want a dedicated acne laser. | K251149 (2025)+ 2 more on the profile | 2 on this system |
 excel V+Full profile | Redness, veins and brown spots are a core service and you want a dedicated vascular laser. | K153671 (2016) | None on this system 2 on earlier models |
AviClearFull profileShortlist it ifAcne patients drive your demand and you want a dedicated acne laser.
Technology, FDA record and evidence
- Technology
- 1726 nm laser for inflammatory acne
- Newest FDA record
- K251149 (2025)+ 2 more on the profile
- Evidence
- 2 on this system
excel V+Full profileShortlist it ifRedness, veins and brown spots are a core service and you want a dedicated vascular laser.
Technology, FDA record and evidence
- Technology
- 532 / 1064 nm laser
- Newest FDA record
- K153671 (2016)
- Evidence
- None on this system
2 on earlier models
See them side by sideSpecs, cleared uses and ownership questions in one table.
Cutera equipment: what to know before you buy
Cutera makes energy devices for acne, vascular and pigment work, hair removal and body contouring. Our catalog covers two Cutera systems with full profiles: AviClear, a 1726 nm laser dedicated to acne, and the excel V+ 532 nm and 1064 nm laser for vessels, redness and spots. Cutera went through a prepackaged Chapter 11 restructuring in 2025 and said it would emerge as a private company, so get service, parts and fee terms in writing for as long as you plan to own a system.
Three checks before you buy
- Get support terms in writingAfter the 2025 restructuring, ask how long Cutera commits to service and parts for your system, and what service costs after the warranty.
- Know the AviClear pricing modelAviClear has been offered as a lease with treatment fees and, since late 2023, as an upfront purchase with lower treatment costs. Compare both on cost per treated patient.
- Check which clearance appliesexcel V+ has no FDA record under its own name; Cutera cites its CoolGlide family clearance, K153671. Ask Cutera to confirm coverage for your configuration.
Cutera devices by service
Facial & acne platforms
Explore fluid-based facial platforms and dedicated acne lasers as distinct service models.
Pigment, vascular & IPL
Distinguish pulsed light from lasers and confirm the modules included in each offer.
Common questions about Cutera equipment
Is AviClear worth it for a med spa?
Only if acne demand can keep a single-purpose system busy. Model the purchase price plus per-treatment cost against your series price. See the AviClear profile for trial results and quote questions.
What is the difference between excel V and excel V+?
Both use 532 nm and 1064 nm. excel V+ offers spots from 1 to 16 mm, where the excel V offered 2 to 12 mm at 532 nm, and works with four handpieces. See the excel V+ profile.
Is Cutera still in business after its bankruptcy?
Yes. Cutera used a prepackaged Chapter 11 in 2025 to cut its debt, said it would keep operating as usual and planned to emerge as a private company. Confirm current service coverage in your area before you buy.
Plan the purchase
Plan your Cutera purchase.
- Compare Cutera systems side by side, or against other brands.
- Check what each quote includes: configuration, supplies, service and financing.
- Model the monthly payment against realistic treatment volume in the ROI calculator.
