StarLux 300
Palomar (now Cynosure)
- Brand Tier
- Established
- Technology
- Hybrid
- Wavelengths
- 525nm-1200nm (IPL) · 1064nm (Nd:YAG handpiece)
- Skin Types
- Depends on handpiece. IPL handpieces: Fitzpatrick I-V. Lux1064 Nd:YAG: Fitzpatrick V-VI.
- Cooling
- Contact cooling
Notes
Predecessor to StarLux 500. Same handpiece compatibility for core IPL and Lux1064 laser handpieces but slower cooling system (5+ minutes vs 1 minute on the 500). Cannot use Lux1440, Lux1540, or Lux2940 fractional laser handpieces. Still found in clinics due to lower cost on used market. Palomar acquired by Cynosure in 2015.
Overview
The original StarLux platform and Palomar's entry into multi-treatment aesthetic systems. Shares the same core handpiece ecosystem as the StarLux 500 for hair removal (LuxR, LuxRs, LuxY, LuxYs, Lux1064) but with a slower cooling system and no fractional laser handpiece compatibility.
How It Works
Same IPL and laser handpiece technology as StarLux 500. AccuSpectrum dual-filter technology, Smooth Pulse energy delivery, and Photon Recycling. The slower cooling system is the primary limitation: longer wait times between handpiece changes.
Typical Uses
- Hair removal via IPL handpieces (same as StarLux 500)
- Vascular and pigmented lesion treatment
- Budget-friendly alternative to StarLux 500 on the used market
- Practices with lower patient volume
Key Features
Same consumer advice as StarLux 500: ask which handpiece is used for hair removal. LuxR/LuxY = IPL, Lux1064 = true laser. The 300 is the more affordable used option but has the same core hair removal capabilities. Widely available on the pre-owned market for $5,000-$15,000.