“We weren’t even looking for a new device—SKNLAB found us.”
— Alexis Mitchell, Co-owner of Lumi Skin Bar
In the ever-evolving world of medical aesthetics, the right technology can completely change your business. For SkinWave providers who’ve built successful practices around aqua delivery, there’s a new platform making serious waves: SKNLAB.
If you think SkinWave was the gold standard, just wait until you meet the smart, sleek, and far more customizable new generation of facial platforms.
SkinWave quickly became one of the most favored devices in the aesthetic space, delivering accessible aqua facials with a strong return on investment. But as the market saturates and technology advances, practices are asking: What’s next?
SKNLAB answers that question with a platform that goes well beyond hydration and exfoliation—combining six advanced modalities into one sleek, intuitive system.
SKNLAB is a multi-modality, aqua delivery facial platform device that enables providers to mix and match any of the handpieces into a customized protocol. Or use the unique Treatment Advisor mode that customizes protocols in under 32 minutes based on the client’s skin type, concerns, and goals.
“It’s like an iPad on wheels and it thinks like an esthetician.”
— Morgan Schmidt, Co-owner of Lumi Skin Bar
Unlike many aesthetic devices that locks providers into complicated protocols with excessive consumables, SKNLAB gives the esthetician the control, flexibility, and full treatment personalization.
SKNLAB was built with business growth in mind.
Only two of its six handpieces (AQUIS and Nfuse) use consumables. The other four—Sonic, Kelsius, Level, and Balance—are 100% profit every time you use them.
“We’ve gone from 14 treatments a week with SkinWave to 20–30 a week with SKNLAB—without even trying.”
— Alexis Mitchell, Co-owner of Lumi Skin Bar
In addition to menu expansion and repeat bookings, the physical design of the device creates a “What’s that?” moment for clients.
“It’s a beautiful machine. Clients literally point to it and say, I want that.”
Lumi Skinbar, an early SKNLAB adaptor has found success with a 3-tier menu structure:
The Nfuse handpiece is offered as a standalone skin booster for a profitable add-on with no added treatment time.
This tiered strategy makes facials accessible to new patients while encouraging upsells to more advanced protocols—without increasing your overhead.
Results speak for themselves. SKNLAB delivers:
“The Kelsius handpiece is our favorite. It cools and calms skin like nothing else—and finishes every facial with a chef’s kiss glow.” – Morgan Schmidt, Co-owner of Lumi Skin Bar
Plus, with Noon Aesthetics solutions now paired with the platform, providers report zero irritation, even on sensitive skin.
If you already own a SkinWave, the transition to SKNLAB is seamless:
“We didn’t lose a single client in the transition—just gained more opportunity.”
Whether you’re looking to increase patient retention, enhance your treatment menu, or simplify your workflow, SKNLAB delivers results for providers and patients alike.
Its technology is more advanced. Its treatments are more customizable. Its profit potential is unmatched.
If you're a SkinWave provider (or simply curious about next-gen aqua delivery), this is your sign.
Contact your Cartessa Aesthetics representative or visit the SKNLAB page to book a demo.