Alexandrite Laser Machines

An alexandrite laser uses a chrysoberyl crystal to emit light at 755 nm. Melanin absorbs 755 nm more strongly than it absorbs 808 nm (diode) or 1064 nm (Nd:YAG), so for a given fluence the alexandrite deposits more energy in the hair follicle. That is why it clears fine, light and vellus-adjacent hair that a diode struggles with, and why it has long been the reference wavelength for hair removal on Fitzpatrick I to III skin.

The same strong melanin absorption is the limitation: on darker skin the epidermis absorbs more 755 nm energy too, which raises the risk of burns and pigment change. That is the reason both Alexpulse systems also carry a 1064 nm Nd:YAG source, which melanin absorbs weakly, for Fitzpatrick IV to VI. The EL200B fires the two wavelengths synchronized; the CL300 can run 755 nm only, 1064 nm only, or both with adjustable proportions.

Cooling

Alexandrite lasers run at high fluence, so epidermal cooling is part of the system rather than an option. Both Alexpulse units use a dynamic cooling device (a cryogen spray fired onto the skin immediately before each pulse); the EL200B adds a quad cooling system around a ceramic laser cavity.

Beyond hair

Because 755 nm is absorbed by melanin wherever it sits, the Alexpulse systems also treat pigmented lesions, and the 1064 nm source is used on vascular lesions. Those are secondary services on a hair removal platform, not a replacement for a dedicated pigment or vascular laser.

• [Winkonlaser Alexpulse EL200B](/products/winkonlaser-alexpulse-el200b-alexandrite-laser-hair-removal-machine), $9,200: alexandrite and Nd:YAG, 755 and 1064 nm fired synchronized, 5,000 W handle, quad cooling with a dynamic cooling device, ceramic laser cavity. Treats hair, pigmented lesions and vascular lesions.
• [Winkonlaser Alexpulse CL300](/products/winkonlaser-alexpulse-cl300-laser-hair-removal-machine), $11,000: the same wavelength pair with independent control: 755 nm alone, 1064 nm alone, or both in adjustable proportions, 5,000 W handle, dynamic cooling device. Positioned as a single platform for all skin types.

Spot sizes, repetition rates, fluence ranges and pulse widths are not yet published on the listings for either model; we are collecting them from Winkonlaser (see our running supplier list) and will add them to the compare table. Ask us for the current spec sheet before you order.

• 755 nm alexandrite: strongest melanin absorption, best on fine and light hair, fastest clearance on Fitzpatrick I to III. Higher epidermal risk on darker skin without strong cooling.
• 808 nm diode (and 755/808/940/1064 multi-wavelength diodes): the general-practice workhorse. Good absorption, deeper penetration than alexandrite, lower consumables, and the quad-wavelength diodes cover most skin types from one handle. See Diode Laser Machines.
• 1064 nm Nd:YAG: weakest melanin absorption and deepest penetration, so the safest wavelength for Fitzpatrick IV to VI and the one to use on tanned skin. Slower on fine hair. See Nd:YAG Laser Machines.

A quad-wavelength diode is the better buy for a practice that wants one handle for everyone at a mid price. An alexandrite and Nd:YAG platform is the better buy when hair removal is the headline service, the patient base is mixed, and you want the wavelength that clinic brands built their reputations on. The Laser Hair Removal Machines page compares all 14 systems.

• EL200B ($9,200): choose it when most clients are Fitzpatrick I to IV and you want the synchronized dual-wavelength pulse as the default mode, with pigmented and vascular lesion work as a secondary service. The ceramic cavity and quad cooling are built for long treatment days.
• CL300 ($11,000): choose it when you treat the full skin type range and want to select 755 nm, 1064 nm or a blend per client. The adjustable proportion is the feature that justifies the extra $1,800.

What to budget beyond the console

Protective eyewear rated for 755 and 1064 nm, cryogen for the dynamic cooling device (a recurring consumable specific to this class of laser), handle windows or tips, periodic cooling system service, and operator training. Both systems need a dedicated circuit; confirm the electrical requirement with us before installation.

Regulation

Laser hair removal is a regulated procedure in most states, with operator licensing or physician supervision rules that vary. Regulatory status belongs to a specific model; ask us for the documentation on the EL200B or CL300 before advertising a claim.

Buying from us

Free shipping to domestic USA addresses in the lower 48, including freight consoles; Alaska, Hawaii and international by quote. Winkonlaser systems carry a 3-year manufacturer warranty and Shape Tactics systems 2 years, handled through us as your US point of contact. We send the manufacturer's spec sheet, handle list and consumable pricing for any model before you order, and quote multi-unit pricing for clinics and groups.

Trademarks

GentleLase and GentleMax Pro are trademarks of Candela, and Longevity Based is not affiliated with Candela. The Alexpulse EL200B and CL300 are sold under their own model names in the same alexandrite and Nd:YAG technology category, with their own specifications, warranties and documentation.