Cartessa Aesthetics

What Cartessa Aesthetics does

Cartessa Aesthetics is a North American distributor of energy-based aesthetic medical devices founded in 2017 and headquartered in Melville, New York, with a Canadian regional office in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company operates an independent, manufacturer-agnostic model, sourcing and curating devices from global manufacturers including DEKA M.E.L.A. (Italy), Classys (South Korea), and SHEnB (South Korea), rather than being captive to any single OEM. Cartessa vets each device against three criteria — clinical efficacy, patient experience, and achievable ROI — before bringing it to market.

The product portfolio spans RF microneedling (VirtueRF, VybeRF, QUADESSY), monopolar RF (EVERESSE), CO2 laser resurfacing (Tetra PRO, HELIX), HIFU lifting (Ultraformer MPT), body contouring (PHYSIQ 360, ONDA PRO, LipoAI), IPL platforms (Prisma), laser hair removal (Motus PRO/AZ+), tattoo removal (Toro), and skin analysis (Glimpse), supplemented by biologics (Chronos EXO CR) and skincare regimens (NOON Kits). Cartessa also owns proprietary branded treatment protocols (CoolPeel, Radiant Lift, Fusion, Moveo Glo, Ultimate Duo) that drive consumer demand.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, cosmetic physicians, and medical spas in the U.S. and Canada under a quote-based pricing model. The go-to-market combines a sales-led consultative motion with a robust events and education program (IGNITE webinars, live industry events), content marketing, and a Find-a-Provider patient locator that generates downstream provider demand. The company has raised $95 million in disclosed funding and has 101-250 employees.

Name

Cartessa Aesthetics

Legal name

Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC

Website

https://cartessaaesthetics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cartessa Aesthetics is an independent North American distributor of energy-based aesthetic medical devices, sourcing RF microneedling, laser, HIFU, IPL, and body contouring systems from global manufacturers and selling them directly to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medical spas in the U.S. and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aesthetic Medical Device Distribution

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Skincare Devices (Cleansing Brushes, Microcurrent, LED, Dermaplaning) (CRABAKAI)

Keywords

• Aesthetic medical devices
• Energy-based aesthetics
• RF microneedling platforms
• Laser resurfacing systems
• Body contouring equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Aesthetic Medical Device Sales: Cartessa Aesthetics generates revenue primarily through the sale of aesthetic medical devices to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, cosmetic physicians, and medical spas. Devices are sourced from global manufacturers and distributed in the U.S. and Canada.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cartessa Aesthetics distributes a curated portfolio of energy-based aesthetic medical devices — including RF microneedling platforms, CO2 lasers, monopolar RF, HIFU, IPL, EMS, and body contouring systems — sourced from global manufacturers DEKA, Classys, and SHEnB. The company sells these devices along with proprietary branded treatment protocols and complementary biologics to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, cosmetic physicians, and medical spas across the United States and Canada.

Product overview

Cartessa Aesthetics is a North American aesthetic medical device company offering a diversified portfolio of cutting-edge aesthetic devices and branded treatments. The portfolio includes RF-based technologies (EVERESSE monopolar RF, Quadessy hybrid RFMN, VirtueRF, VybeRF), CO2 laser platforms (Tetra PRO, Helix), body contouring solutions (PHYSIQ 360, Onda Pro, LipoAI), laser hair removal (Motus PRO/AZ+), IPL/RF/EMS systems (Prisma), HIFU lifting (Ultraformer MPT), tattoo removal (Toro), skin analysis (Glimpse), and exosome biologics (Chronos/EXO CR). The company also offers branded treatment protocols including CoolPeel, Radiant Lift, Fusion, Moveo Glo, and Ultimate Duo. Cartessa operates as an independent distributor not tied to any single manufacturer, partnering with global manufacturers including DEKA (Italy), Classys (South Korea), and SHEnB (South Korea).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EVERESSE FDA-cleared non-invasive monopolar RF technology for skin tightening and collagen stimulation on face, neck, and body with no downtime and no pain, distributed for Classys.
• Quadessy Next-generation hybrid radiofrequency microneedling platform combining minimally invasive and non-invasive modalities for faster, safer, and more versatile treatments, reducing procedure times from 45 minutes to 15 minutes.
• Onda Pro Award-winning body contouring and cellulite technology using Coolwaves to bypass skin surface and precisely target subcutaneous tissue with complete comfort, distributed for DEKA.
• Ultraformer MPT World's number one HIFU system delivering rapid multi-depth precision lifting with Micro-Pulsed mode technology, manufactured by Classys.
• Tetra PRO Advanced CO2 laser platform delivering controlled downtime treatment of wrinkles and skin imperfections, enabling CoolPeel treatments, distributed for DEKA.
• Helix Dual-wavelength skin resurfacing platform combining fractional CO2 with 1570nm non-ablative energy for ablative and non-ablative treatments including the FUSION approach, distributed for DEKA.
• Toro Multi-wavelength laser system with four pulse modes engineered for pigment, ink, and tattoo removal with Skinclusive technology for all skin tones, distributed for DEKA.
• Motus PRO / Motus AZ+ High-speed Alexandrite laser with Moveo technology for pain-free hair removal and treatment of pigmented and vascular lesions across all skin types, distributed for DEKA.
• VirtueRF World's first RF microneedling platform with three unique handpieces (SmartRF, DeepRF, ExactRF) for face and body treatments using Robotic Precision Delivery technology, manufactured by SHEnB.
• Prisma

Quantifiable outcome

• CoolPeel has won NewBeauty's Best CO2 Laser Treatment award for 4 consecutive years (2023–2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Classys, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Cartessa Aesthetics partnered with South Korea-based Classys to launch QUADESSY, a next-generation hybrid radiofrequency microneedling platform, in the U.S. market. QUADESSY features Hybrid Thermal Coagulation technology combining minimally invasive and non-invasive modalities. Classys also manufactures EVERESSE, which Cartessa distributes in the U.S. market. The partnership enables Cartessa to bring Classys devices to North American aesthetic providers.
• DEKA M.E.L.A. (El.En. Group)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2024DEKA M.E.L.A., part of the Italian El.En. Group, is a globally recognized manufacturer of advanced laser and energy-based technologies. Cartessa serves as the exclusive U.S. partner and Canadian distributor for DEKA devices including Tetra PRO, HELIX, ONDA PRO, Prisma, and Toro. DEKA's products are central to Cartessa's portfolio of laser resurfacing, body contouring, and IPL devices.
• SHEnB (South Korea)coreTechnology or IntegrationCartessa Aesthetics is the exclusive North American partner to South Korean manufacturer SHEnB, which manufactures Vivace, the VirtueRF microneedling platform, and VybeRF. RF microneedling is one of the fastest-growing categories in aesthetics, expected to grow 11% year-over-year through 2029. The partnership covers VirtueRF and VybeRF distribution in the U.S. and Canada.
• Leading Burn Care Institutions (Scar3 Partners)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHELIX Scar3 has been adopted by leading burn care institutions including MedStar Washington Hospital Center Burn Unit, Medical University of South Carolina Burn Center, Akron Children's Hospital, Sick Kids, UW Medicine, Children's National, Valleywise Health, University Medical Center New Orleans, and UTMB. These institutions use Helix SCAR3 for burn and traumatic scar treatment, validating the technology in clinical settings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• InMode: Vertically integrated aesthetic device manufacturer with direct sales in minimally invasive RF, body contouring, and skin treatments. Directly competes with Cartessa's RF microneedling, body contouring, and skin tightening portfolio across the same provider base.
• Cynosure (Hologic): Direct aesthetic laser and energy-based device manufacturer owned by Hologic, selling directly to practices. Overlaps with Cartessa's laser resurfacing, hair removal, and body contouring categories across the same dermatology and med-spa customer base.
• Alma Lasers: Global aesthetic device manufacturer offering laser, RF, IPL, and body contouring solutions with direct distribution. Competes with Cartessa's IPL (Prisma), RF microneedling, and laser portfolio across the same end markets.
• Cutera: Aesthetic device manufacturer offering laser, RF, and body sculpting systems directly to practices. Overlaps with Cartessa across laser hair removal, RF, and body contouring categories serving the same medical spa and dermatologist customer base.
• Lumenis (Boston Scientific): Aesthetic and surgical laser manufacturer owned by Boston Scientific, offering CO2, IPL, and hair removal systems via direct sales. Competes with Cartessa's laser resurfacing (Tetra PRO, HELIX) and IPL (Prisma) portfolio in the same end markets.
• Solta Medical (Bausch Health): Aesthetic division of Bausch Health offering Thermage (RF skin tightening), Fraxel (laser resurfacing), Clear+Brilliant, and VASER. Directly overlaps with Cartessa's RF skin tightening and laser resurfacing categories, targeting the same dermatologist/med-spa providers.
• Candela (Syneron-Candela): Global aesthetic device manufacturer with direct sales force covering laser hair removal, RF, and body treatments. Directly competes with Cartessa's Motus PRO (Alexandrite hair removal) and broader energy-based device portfolio.

Direct peers

• Venus Concept: Aesthetic device company offering RF microneedling, IPL, and body contouring devices through direct and subscription sales models. Overlaps with Cartessa's RF microneedling (VirtueRF, Quadessy) and body contouring (PHYSIQ 360) lines.
• BTL Industries: Manufacturer of EMS body sculpting (Emsculpt), HIFU, and RF devices, selling through its own North American sales force. Directly competes with Cartessa's PHYSIQ 360 (EMS body contouring) and shares the same dermatology/plastic surgeon/med-spa customer base.

Emerging players

• Sciton: US-based aesthetic and medical laser manufacturer offering fractional resurfacing, IPL, and skin tightening platforms. Competes with Cartessa's Tetra PRO/HELIX (CO2 resurfacing) and broader laser portfolio in the same provider segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Cartessa-Aesthetics-1424074900976500
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/organization/11068465
• Instagraminstagram.com/cartessaaesthetics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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