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Cutera Inc. scores 3/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Challenged). Cutera operates in a high-growth aesthetic device market but faces severe financial stress requiring fundamental operational restructuring. The company reported a net loss of $39M on $32.5M revenue (TTM basis) with a negative net profit margin of -120% and operating margin of -111%. Cutera announced voluntary delisting from Nasdaq (March.

What is Cutera Inc.'s industry? Cutera Inc. (cutera.com) operates in Medical Devices. AskCyborg classifies Cutera Inc. under Medical Devices in its company registry.

Cutera Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and services energy-based medical aesthetic systems using advanced ND:YAG technology to address skin resurfacing, acne treatment, body contouring, and hair removal. The com...

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Cutera operates in a high-growth aesthetic device market but faces severe financial stress requiring fundamental operational...

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Industry Medical Devices
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Cutera Inc. Overview

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Cutera Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and services energy-based medical aesthetic systems using advanced ND:YAG technology to address skin resurfacing, acne treatment, body contouring, and hair removal. The company distributes its systems globally and operates in the rapidly growing dermatology devices market.

Strategic Profile

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Cutera maintains a global footprint with direct sales teams in North America, Europe, and Japan, distributing products in over 65 countries. Key flagship products include AviClear (the first FDA-cleared energy device for acne treatment), Secret RF (fractional RF microneedling), and excel V+ (vascular and pigmentary treatment platform).

Competitive Landscape

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Cutera competes in the medical aesthetic devices segment against established dermatology equipment manufacturers. The market is fragmented with competitors offering laser, light-based, and radiofrequency systems. Key competitive advantages are Cutera's FDA-cleared flagship products (particularly AviClear for acne) and global distribution network, though the company faces intensifying competition and pricing pressure in the growing aesthetic market.

Industry Context

Cutera Inc. operates in Medical Devices.

Key facts

Founded: 1998 · Headquarters: Brisbane, California, US · Revenue: $32.5M · Market cap: $8.6M

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  • The global dermatology devices market is projected to grow from $15.93 billion (2024) to $18.38 billion (2025) at 15.4% CAGR, providing substantial addressable market opportunity.
  • The company initiated a major debt restructuring (2025) to reduce debt by over 90% with 74% lender support, signaling critical financial distress.
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Recent developments

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  • March 2025Voluntary delisting from Nasdaq announced with Form 25 filing
  • February 2025Initiated debt restructuring to eliminate ~$400M of liabilities and raise $65M in new capital
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Candela Medical DevicesAesthetic and surgical laser systems→Cynosure Aesthetic SystemsEnergy-based aesthetic treatment devices→Synergetics USAOphthalmic and aesthetic surgical devices→

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Cutera Inc. operates in Medical Devices. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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What does Cutera Inc. do?+
Cutera Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and services energy-based medical aesthetic systems using advanced ND:YAG technology to address skin resurfacing, acne treatment, body contouring, and hair removal. The com...
What is Cutera Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Cutera Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 3/10 (Challenged). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Cutera Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Candela Medical Devices, Cynosure Aesthetic Systems, Synergetics USA. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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