v3.6.0.2
Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Feb. 28, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name CUTERA INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0001162461    
Trading Symbol cutr    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   13,866,428  
Entity Public Float     $ 98
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
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