What UltraShape Ltd. (Syneron Medical) does

UltraShape Ltd. operates as a non-invasive body-shaping technology provider within the Syneron Medical / Candela Corporation aesthetic device portfolio. UltraShape's original FDA-cleared modality uses focused, pulsed ultrasound energy to selectively destroy fat cells without surgery, targeting the non-invasive fat-reduction segment of medical aesthetics. The technology was originally developed and commercialized as a standalone company before being acquired by Syneron Medical, which later rebranded the combined entity as Candela Corporation; UltraShape now sits alongside Candela's broader laser, IPL, RF microneedling, and hydrodermabrasion product family.

Under the Candela umbrella, the combined business sells capital-equipment aesthetic treatment systems — including Nordlys (IPL/laser), PicoWay (picosecond laser), Vbeam (pulsed-dye laser), Gentle Pro Series (laser hair removal), Matrix (RF microneedling), and Glacē (hydrodermabrasion) — directly to medical providers such as dermatologists, plastic surgeons, general doctors, hospitals, and med spas. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of these systems to practitioner customers, with no publicly disclosed pricing or per-treatment economics.

The go-to-market operates as a B2B-to-B2C model: the company reaches patients indirectly through provider channels rather than delivering treatments directly, and supports this with a patient-facing website (localized into six languages) that hosts treatment education, brand portfolio information, and a "Find a Treatment Provider" tool to funnel consumer demand to installed-base providers. The company is US-based (Wayland, MA), private, and operates with 101-250 employees, serving global markets through direct field sales and international distribution.

Name

UltraShape Ltd. (Syneron Medical)

Legal name

Candela Corporation

Website

https://ultrashape.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Aesthetic Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology (HLAKACAF)

Keywords

• Medical aesthetic devices
• Aesthetic laser systems
• Non-invasive body shaping
• Focused ultrasound fat reduction
• Dermatology treatment equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wayland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Aesthetic Device Sales: Sale of laser and light-based aesthetic treatment systems to medical providers including dermatologists, plastic surgeons, hospitals, and med spas. These are capital equipment purchases for medical practices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

UltraShape is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive body-shaping procedure that uses focused, pulsed ultrasound energy to selectively destroy fat cells. The company manufactures and sells medical aesthetic devices including laser systems (Nordlys IPL, PicoWay picosecond laser, Vbeam pulsed-dye laser, Gentle Pro Series), radiofrequency microneedling (Matrix), and advanced hydrodermabrasion (Glacē) systems to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, hospitals, and med spas.

Product overview

Candela offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical aesthetic devices for non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments. The product line includes laser systems (Nordlys® IPL/laser, PicoWay® picosecond laser, Vbeam® pulsed-dye laser, Gentle Pro™ Series laser), radiofrequency microneedling (Matrix™), and advanced hydrodermabrasion (Glacē™). These systems collectively address treatments for hair removal, hyperpigmentation, skin rejuvenation, skin resurfacing, tattoo removal, vascular lesions, scars, and stretch marks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nordlys®: Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment for acne, vascular conditions, hair removal, and skin texture
• PicoWay®
• Vbeam®
• Gentle Pro™ Series
• Matrix™
• Glacē™

Products and services

• Nordlys®

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BTL Aesthetics: Direct peer in non-invasive body shaping and skin tightening, with energy-based platforms (EMSCULPT, EMFACE, Exilis) that compete in adjacent body-contouring and facial-treatment indications. Same provider channel and B2B sales motion.
• InMode: Direct peer in minimally invasive and energy-based aesthetic devices, particularly strong in RF microneedling (Morpheus8), body contouring, and laser platforms. Aggressive challenger in many of the same provider accounts as Candela.
• Sciton: Direct peer in laser and light-based aesthetic and medical devices, with comparable platforms in skin resurfacing, vascular treatments, and hair removal. Sells into plastic surgery and dermatology practices with a similar premium capital equipment model.
• Cynosure (Hologic): Direct peer in the medical aesthetic laser and energy-based device market, with overlapping product lines in hair removal, skin revitalization, and body contouring. Comparable B2B-to-provider sales motion and similar end customer mix of dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and med spas.
• Venus Concept: Direct peer in energy-based aesthetic devices, offering laser, RF, and PEMF-based platforms. Targets a similar mix of dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and med spas with a subscription-based business model twist on the same provider channel.
• Cutera: Direct peer in aesthetic lasers and energy-based devices for hair removal, skin revitalization, and body sculpting. Sells into the same dermatologist, plastic surgeon, and med-spa channels with comparable capital equipment sales motion.
• Alma Lasers: Direct peer offering a multi-modality portfolio of laser, IPL, RF, and ultrasound-based aesthetic platforms. Targets the same dermatologist, plastic surgeon, and med-spa customer base with a comparable global distribution footprint.
• Solta Medical (Bausch Health): Direct peer with established brands (Thermage, Fraxel, Clear+Brilliant, Liposonix) overlapping Candela's RF microneedling (Matrix) and laser skin rejuvenation lines. Comparable B2B model into the same provider end markets.
• Lumenis (Boston Scientific Aesthetic Business): Direct peer in energy-based aesthetic devices, particularly strong in IPL and CO2 laser systems. Now part of Boston Scientific's aesthetics franchise, competing head-to-head with Candela's Nordlys and Vbeam franchises in dermatology practices.

Broad incumbents

• AbbVie (Allergan Aesthetics): Broad incumbent in the broader medical aesthetics market via injectables (Botox, fillers) and the SkinMedica skincare line. Not a direct device competitor, but operates in the same provider offices and end-patient demand pool, shaping purchase decisions for energy-based device add-ons like Candela's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ultrashape
• Facebookfacebook.com/ultrashape

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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