What candela does

Candela (赛诺龙) is a privately held medical aesthetic device company founded in 1970 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. It develops and manufactures laser and energy-based systems used by dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medical aesthetic clinics for indications including laser hair removal, vascular and pigmented lesion treatment, tattoo removal, scar revision, skin rejuvenation, and non-invasive body contouring. Core product platforms include the GentleMax Pro dual-wavelength (755nm alexandrite / 1064nm Nd:YAG) system, GentleLase Pro, Vbeam Perfecta (595nm pulsed dye laser with DCD cooling), PicoWay picosecond laser, Nordlys (Ellipse IPL with SWT dual-filter Nd:YAG), CO2RE fractional CO2 laser, UltraShape focused-ultrasound fat-reduction system, VelaShape body contouring system, elōs Plus combined RF/optical technology, and Sublative bipolar RF fractional platform. Multiple devices hold FDA 510(k) clearances and Chinese NMPA registrations.

The company generates revenue primarily through capital equipment sales to clinics and practitioners, complemented by recurring service agreements, preventive maintenance, and field service engineering, plus professional training and certification through Candela Academy. Distribution is conducted via direct sales offices in the US, China, Japan, Australia, and key European markets, combined with a global distributor network reaching nearly 100 countries, supported by an installed base exceeding 20,000 devices. The company has been owned by private equity firm Apax Partners since July 2017, following an earlier 2010 acquisition by Syneron that merged the two entities (rebranded to Candela in 2019).

Name

candela

Legal name

Candela Corporation

Website

https://candelamedical.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Candela (赛诺龙) is a privately held medical aesthetic device company that develops and manufactures laser and energy-based systems for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic clinics worldwide. It sells capital equipment plus service agreements across nearly 100 countries, supported by an installed base exceeding 20,000 devices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Aesthetic Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology (HLAKACAF)

Keywords

• Medical aesthetic devices
• Laser hair removal
• Dermatology lasers
• Body contouring systems
• Picosecond lasers

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Aesthetic Equipment Sales: Candela generates primary revenue through selling medical aesthetic laser and energy-based devices to clinics, hospitals, and dermatologists. Products include Gentle Pro Series, Vbeam Perfecta, PicoWay, Nordlys, and CO2RE systems.
2. Service Agreements and Maintenance: Candela offers flexible service agreements including preventive maintenance, technical support, and on-site engineer visits to ensure optimal device performance and longevity.
3. Professional Training and Certification: Candela provides clinical training, education programs, and certification through Candela Academy and Certified Physician programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Candela develops, manufactures, and sells medical aesthetic laser and energy-based devices used by clinics and physicians for dermatologic and cosmetic treatments. The portfolio includes alexandrite, Nd:YAG, pulsed dye, CO2, and picosecond laser systems, as well as IPL, RF, and focused ultrasound platforms for hair removal, vascular and pigmented lesions, tattoo removal, skin rejuvenation, body contouring, and scar treatment. The company complements its hardware with service agreements, field service engineering, and clinical training programs.

Product overview

Candela is a medical-aesthetic device company offering a comprehensive portfolio of light-based and energy-based systems for aesthetic and dermatological treatments. The core product lineup includes: the GentleMax Pro dual-wavelength platform combining 755nm alexandrite and 1064nm Nd:YAG lasers; GentleLase Pro for hair removal; Nordlys星耀VII combining Ellipse IPL and Nd:YAG technologies; PicoWay picosecond laser for tattoos and pigmentation; Vbeam Perfecta pulsed dye laser for vascular lesions; CO2RE fractional CO2 laser; VelaShape body contouring system; UltraShape focused ultrasound fat reduction; and elōs Plus combined RF-light technology. Supporting technologies include Sublative bipolar RF fractional, DCD dynamic cooling, and proprietary SWT dual-filter spectral technology. The company also maintains certification programs (卓越诊所, 优选诊所) and training academies (Candela卓越学院) for clinical excellence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GentleMax Pro Dual-Wavelength Laser Treatment System (GentleMax Pro双波长激光治疗仪) A dual-wavelength laser platform combining 755nm alexandrite and 1064nm Nd:YAG lasers for hair removal, pigmented lesions, and facial rejuvenation across all skin types I-VI, sold to medical aesthetic clinics and physicians.
• GentleLase Pro Alexandrite Hair Removal Laser (GentleLase Pro酷雪悬浮脱毛激光) A 755nm alexandrite laser system for hair removal and pigmented lesion treatment, featuring DCD dynamic cooling and multiple spot sizes up to 24mm, used by medical aesthetic practitioners.
• Nordlys Star耀VII Multi-Platform System (Nordlys星耀VII) A multi-platform system combining Ellipse IPL with SWT dual-filter technology and Nd:YAG 1064 laser for skin rejuvenation, vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, and hair removal, featuring SoftCool comfort technology, sold to clinics and dermatologists.
• PicoWay Picosecond Laser (PicoWay皮秒激光) A picosecond laser platform with 1064nm and 532nm wavelengths for tattoo removal, pigmented lesions, acne scars, and skin rejuvenation using photoacoustic effects, sold to dermatologists and aesthetic clinics.
• Vbeam Perfecta Pulsed Dye Laser (Vbeam Perfecta脉冲染料激光) A 595nm pulsed dye laser with DCD cooling for treating over 20 FDA-cleared indications including vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, scars, and skin rejuvenation, sold to dermatologists and plastic surgeons.
• CO2RE Fractional CO2 Laser (CO2RE酷逸) An RF-excited CO2 fractional laser with digital scanning for precise ablation patterns, offering Light and Fusion operating modes for various skin treatments including resurfacing, wrinkles, and scars, used by medical aesthetic practitioners.
• VelaShape Body Contouring System (VelaShape超凡薇拉) A body contouring system combining bipolar RF, infrared light, vacuum, and mechanical rollers to reduce fat, treat cellulite, and improve skin appearance, sold to medical aesthetic clinics and beauty centers.
• UltraShape Focused Ultrasound Fat Reduction System (UltraShape聚焦超声减脂) A focused ultrasound system operating at 200±30KHz using cavitation to permanently destroy fat cells without thermal effects or damage to surrounding tissue, featuring 3D tracking technology, sold to clinics for non-invasive body contouring.
• elōs Plus Combined RF-Optical System A system combining bipolar RF with laser/IPL technology for treating pigmented lesions, vascular lesions, skin rejuvenation, and acne, with reduced optical energy suitable for sensitive skin, sold to medical aesthetic clinics.
• Sublative Bipolar RF Fractional System (Sublative双极点阵射频) A bipolar RF fractional system with 64 or 44 electrode array for skin resurfacing, wrinkle improvement, and scar treatment with minimal epidermal ablation and downtime, sold to dermatologists and aesthetic clinics.
• Candela Service Agreements and Field Engineering Support Flexible service agreements including preventive maintenance, technical support hotline, and on-site field service engineer visits using Candela original parts and proprietary calibration tools to ensure device performance and longevity, sold to existing device customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% permanent hair reduction after 3 treatments with Gentle series lasers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ellipse A/ScoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Syneron Candela acquired Ellipse A/S in 2018, adding the globally renowned Ellipse IPL technology to the company's product portfolio. Ellipse's SWT dual-filter spectral technology became part of the Nordlys system.
• Syneron Medical Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Syneron acquired Candela in 2010, combining two major medical aesthetic device companies. The merged entity operated as Syneron Candela until 2019 when the brand was rebranded to Candela.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cynosure: Cynosure is a closely overlapping competitor in aesthetic lasers and energy-based devices (hair removal, skin revitalization, body contouring) sold to medical aesthetic clinics and dermatologists, comparable to Candela across product category, customer base, and go-to-market.
• DEKA M.E.L.A. DEKA designs and manufactures a wide range of medical/dermatological laser systems (CO2, diode, Alexandrite, Nd:YAG) for aesthetic and surgical use — directly comparable in modality and physician customer base to Candela.
• Lumenis: Lumenis is a pioneer in energy-based medical and aesthetic devices covering laser, IPL, and RF applications, sold through physician channels worldwide — directly competing with Candela's Gentle, Vbeam, Nordlys, and CO2RE franchises.
• Cutera: Cutera designs and markets energy-based aesthetic systems (laser, IPL, RF) targeting dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medical spas — a direct peer to Candela with overlapping device categories and physician channels.
• Solta Medical: Solta Medical (Bausch Health) markets aesthetic energy-based systems such as Thermage (RF), Fraxel (fractional laser), and Clear+Brilliant — overlapping Candela's CO2RE, Sublative, and body/aesthetic franchises in dermatologist and plastic surgeon accounts.
• InMode: InMode develops minimally invasive and non-invasive aesthetic devices (RF, laser, IPL, body contouring) sold to plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and medspas — competing with Candela's VelaShape, UltraShape, and elōs/Sublative platforms.
• Alma Lasers: Alma Lasers (a Sisram Medical company) manufactures a broad portfolio of aesthetic laser, IPL, RF, and ultrasound platforms for clinics and dermatologists — directly comparable in product breadth, distribution model, and customer segments to Candela.
• Quanta System: Quanta System produces medical and aesthetic lasers (including picosecond and Q-switched platforms) for dermatology and plastic surgery practices, directly overlapping with Candela's PicoWay and pigment/tattoo indications.
• Sciton: Sciton produces premium aesthetic and medical lasers (including fractional and pulsed-dye systems) for dermatologists and plastic surgeons, competing with Candela's CO2RE, Vbeam, and broader resurfacing portfolio in the same clinical channel.

Emerging players

• Venus Concept: Venus Concept offers energy-based aesthetic and hair-restoration devices (RF, IPL, laser) with a subscription-style commercial model, partially overlapping Candela's body contouring and skin rejuvenation platforms and channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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