The only fat reduction laser cleared for patients up to 40 BMI.
Emerald Laser by Erchonia. TGA listed, non-thermal, 30 minute treatments that run without a practitioner in the room. If you own or run a clinic and you're weighing up a body contouring device, book a free 10 minute call with our clinical team. Phone, Zoom or Teams, whichever suits you.
No obligation. You'll speak with a clinical consultant based in Australia, not a call centre.
- TGA listedFDA cleared for overall body circumference reduction
- Up to 40 BMIThe only low level laser cleared for this patient range
- 30 minutesUnattended treatment. Set up, start, walk away
- Two industry awardsBest Aesthetic Technology 2022 (Safety in Beauty) and Best Non-Invasive Body Shaping Technology (AMWC 2023)
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Why clinics are asking about Emerald right now
Three things have changed in the last couple of years, and together they've made this device a very different conversation from the fat freezing decision most clinics made a decade ago.
Higher BMI patients have had few options
Most non-invasive body devices are indicated for lower BMI patients and treat one pocket at a time. Emerald is cleared for overall body circumference reduction in patients with a BMI up to 40. That's a cohort most clinics currently have to turn away.
GLP-1 patients want the next step
Patients losing weight on GLP-1 medication are walking into clinics with stubborn areas and a strong motivation to finish the job. They already trust a clinical setting and they're used to paying for results. Very few clinics have a device that fits them.
It runs without someone in the room
Position the patient, start the 30 minute program and your practitioner is free for the next consult. Compare that with a hands-on treatment that ties up a staff member for an hour, and the economics look very different.
What the trial data shows
Emerald's clearance for the 30 to 40 BMI range rests on a randomised, double-blind, sham-controlled trial published in Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. Participants kept their normal diet and exercise for the whole study.
Mean reduction in combined hip, waist and upper abdomen circumference after 4 weeks
Twelve 30 minute treatments over four weeks, three per week. p < 0.0001 vs baseline.
Participants who reached the 7.2 cm success threshold
Among those who reached the threshold, the mean total reduction two weeks after the final treatment was 15.21 cm.
What that means for a clinic
The average patient in the trial lost around 10.5 cm across three measurement sites in a month, with no change to what they ate or how they exercised. No adverse events were reported. That is the kind of before and after a patient can see on a tape measure, and it's why Emerald clinics tend to pair the device with a Styku 3D scan for baseline and progress imaging.
- Trial design
- Randomised, double-blind, sham-controlled
- Participants
- 53 adults, BMI 30 to 40, otherwise healthy
- Protocol
- 30 minute sessions, 3 per week, 4 weeks
- Adverse events
- None reported
- Outcome
- FDA clearance for circumference reduction of hips, waist and upper abdomen in the 30 to 40 BMI range
Source: Roche GC, Shanks S, Jackson RF, Holsey LJ. Low-Level Laser Therapy for Reducing the Hip, Waist, and Upper Abdomen Circumference of Individuals with Obesity. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. 2017;35(3):142–149. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01821352. Individual results vary. Claims are limited to overall body circumference reduction in line with the device's TGA listing.
How it works in your treatment room
Emerald uses ten 532 nm green laser diodes to open temporary pores in fat cells so they release their contents into the interstitial space. The lymphatic system clears it from there. The cells stay intact, which is the key difference from technologies that freeze or heat fat to kill it.
Consult and measure
Take baseline circumference measurements. Clinics running a Styku 3D scanner capture a full body scan in under a minute.
Position the patient
The patient lies on the bed and the laser arms are positioned over the treatment area. Contact-free, so nothing is strapped on and nothing gets cold or hot.
Run the 30 minute program
Start the treatment and leave the room. There's no handpiece to move and no one needs to stay with the patient.
Repeat one to three times a week
Most patients complete six or more sessions. Many clinics add a Ballancer Pro lymphatic drainage session straight after to help the body clear the released fat.
Run your own numbers
Drag the sliders to match your clinic. Figures are GST exclusive and assume a consumable credit of roughly $10 per treatment. Packages, finance and current offers are different for every clinic, so we cover those on the call. This is a guide only; run the final numbers past your accountant.
One patient on a six session course, twice a week, is two treatments a week. Six active patients is twelve.
Australian clinics typically sell Emerald as a course. Enter your per-session equivalent.
Most patients complete six or more. Clinics usually sell the course up front.
Estimates exclude rent, staff, marketing, finance costs and tax. Treatment pricing is your decision. Hours saved compares a 30 minute unattended session with a 30 minute hands-on treatment; you'll still need staff for set up and consults. Consult your accountant on asset timing and deductions.
Emerald against the usual alternatives
If you already run a body device, or you've been quoted on one, pick it below to see how Emerald sits next to it.
| Emerald Laser | Fat freezing (cryolipolysis) |
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Comparison columns describe treatment categories, not specific brands, and reflect typical published indications. Check the clearance, protocol and consumable model on any specific device you're comparing.
What we'll cover on the call
Ten minutes, at a time that suits you. You choose the format. If you want to go deeper, we can always book a longer session after.
- Your patient mix, and whether Emerald actually fits it. If it doesn't, we'll say so.
- Room, power and set up. It fits a standard treatment room.
- Pricing, finance and lease options, GST exclusive, with no hidden consumable model.
- Training and clinical support for your team, including how to delegate treatments.
- What other Australian and New Zealand clinics charge and how they package courses.
- Launch marketing help, so the device isn't sitting idle in month one.
Who you'll speak with
Ryan Towart, InnovaMed Aesthetics. Ryan works across marketing and clinic partnerships and is usually the first person you'll talk to about where Emerald fits in your service menu and how to launch it.
Jamie Powell, Sales Manager ANZ. Jamie has placed Emerald in clinics across Australia and New Zealand and can talk pricing, finance and what a realistic first year looks like.
Ruchika Mitter, Clinical Sales Consultant. Ruchika covers protocols, patient selection and how the device sits alongside GLP-1 patients and other treatments you already offer.
Who this is for
Cosmetic and aesthetic clinics, cosmetic doctors and nurses, GPs running weight management clinics, medispas, and allied health or wellness practices adding a body contouring service. If you treat patients who've been told they're outside the BMI range for other devices, it's worth 10 minutes.
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What happens after you book
You'll get a confirmation email with the call details. If you chose Zoom or Teams, the link is in the invite. Before the call we'll look at your website and any devices you've listed, so we're not wasting your 10 minutes on questions we could have answered ourselves.
If you'd rather read first, the clinician brochure and the full 2017 trial paper are yours for the asking. Mention it in the notes.
Questions clinics usually ask
Is Emerald TGA listed?
Who can run the treatments?
What are the running costs?
Does it work for patients on GLP-1 medication?
What space and power does it need?
How is it different from fat freezing?
Is finance available?
Who is InnovaMed Aesthetics?
Ten minutes. Your questions, straight answers.
If Emerald isn't right for your clinic, we'll tell you on the call. If it is, you'll leave knowing the next step and what a realistic first year looks like.
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