Mammography practices that moved to tomosynthesis in the early adoption period often started with the Hologic Selenia Dimensions, which was the platform that brought 3D breast tomosynthesis into mainstream clinical use following FDA approval in 2011. The Selenia Dimensions was Hologic's first combination 2D/3D mammography system, and it remains in clinical service at a large number of facilities across the country. New systems are sold as current Hologic platforms, while the Selenia Dimensions is now commonly available as a refurbished unit for practices entering tomosynthesis for the first time on a tighter budget. We finance both new Hologic mammography platforms and refurbished Selenia Dimensions installations, and the transaction structure depends heavily on whether you are buying new or purchasing from the secondary market.
The Selenia Dimensions uses a direct conversion amorphous selenium flat-panel detector, which is a departure from the indirect conversion cesium iodide detectors used in most other DR modalities. Amorphous selenium converts x-ray photons directly to electrical charges without the intermediate scintillator step, which Hologic argues provides superior spatial resolution in mammographic imaging where fine detail detection of microcalcification clusters is clinically critical. The system acquires a standard 2D full-field digital mammography image and, using the same gantry with a rotating tube, sweeps through multiple low-dose projection angles to reconstruct a three-dimensional tomosynthesis dataset of the breast volume.
Selenia Dimensions Technical Architecture and Clinical Positioning
The tomosynthesis acquisition on the Selenia Dimensions sweeps the x-ray tube through a 15-degree arc while the detector remains stationary. The system acquires a series of low-dose projection images across that arc, and reconstruction software assembles a three-dimensional dataset that the radiologist reviews in thin-slab cine mode. This allows the reader to mentally separate overlapping tissue planes that would otherwise create apparent densities that require callback imaging in conventional 2D mammography. Hologic's clinical literature has reported recall rate reductions in screening populations using tomosynthesis, which is the primary workflow argument for the modality.
The Selenia Dimensions generates a synthesized 2D image from the tomosynthesis dataset using Hologic's C-View software, eliminating the need to acquire a separate conventional 2D exposure in addition to the tomosynthesis sweep. That combination (tomosynthesis acquisition plus synthesized 2D image) became the standard clinical protocol at facilities seeking to avoid doubling patient dose from separate 2D and 3D exposures. C-View was approved by the FDA in 2013 and is a significant part of the clinical value proposition for practices that adopted the Selenia Dimensions.
The Selenia Dimensions is no longer Hologic's current-generation platform; the Hologic 3Dimensions system is the current flagship and offers additional features including the SmartCurve curved compression paddle. Practices evaluating refurbished Selenia Dimensions systems against new 3Dimensions should weigh the price differential against the clinical feature differences. The broader Hologic mammography financing page covers both platforms and the Hologic Horizon DXA system we also finance. For practices interested in the competitive landscape, the Siemens Mammomat Revelation and Fujifilm ASPIRE Cristalle are direct competitors worth evaluating alongside a Hologic acquisition.
Financing Options for Selenia Dimensions Purchases
New Hologic mammography systems (current-generation Hologic 3Dimensions) typically price between $400,000 and $600,000 or more depending on configuration, service plan, and installation scope. Refurbished Selenia Dimensions systems trade at prices that vary widely based on age, condition, C-View software inclusion, and the refurbisher, with market pricing typically running from roughly $80,000 to $250,000 or more depending on configuration and condition. Both price points are in our financing range, though the documentation requirements differ.
New mammography purchases at the Hologic list price often require full financial statement documentation because the transaction size exceeds the application-only threshold. Refurbished Selenia Dimensions transactions more commonly fall within the application-only range. For both, the starting documentation is a completed application and three months of business bank statements. Decisions run two to three business days from a complete submission.
Practices that currently own a Selenia Dimensions outright may consider a sale-leaseback transaction to pull capital from the system's remaining market value while continuing to use it clinically. The proceeds can fund equipment upgrades elsewhere in the practice or provide working capital for operational needs. The system's condition and market value determine what is available in a leaseback; a Carestream-maintained and recently serviced unit commands better terms than one with deferred service history.
For facilities that qualify, Section 179 equipment financing allows the full purchase price to be expensed in the year the equipment is placed in service, subject to IRS limits and phase-outs. Many mammography practices time their equipment purchases to capture this deduction, and we work with your CPA to ensure the deal structure supports the intended tax treatment.
Related Financing Paths
Questions about Hologic Selenia Dimensions Mammography Financing
Clear answers on equipment eligibility, documentation, timing, and the financing path before you send the full file.
Can we finance a refurbished Selenia Dimensions from a third-party reseller, not from Hologic directly?
Yes. We finance refurbished Selenia Dimensions units purchased from independent medical imaging resellers. The reseller's invoice and a description of the unit's condition and any included refurbishment certification are the key documents. We work with a range of refurbishers and can process the transaction from the reseller's quote.
Does the C-View synthesized 2D software need to be included for the financing to work?
C-View is a software component that can be included in the financed amount if it is part of the purchase agreement. Whether the software is bundled with the unit or licensed separately, it can be included in the financing as long as it appears on the invoice. Some refurbished Selenia Dimensions units are sold without C-View included; confirm the software status with the seller before finalizing your purchase decision.
We own our Selenia Dimensions outright and are considering upgrading to the current Hologic 3Dimensions. Can we use the old system as a trade-in?
Trade-in value on the old unit is handled between you and the Hologic dealer; the financing covers the new purchase independently. If the trade-in creates a cash payment that reduces the invoice amount, the financed total is the net purchase price after the trade allowance. If you want to sell the Selenia Dimensions separately rather than trading it in, you can use the sale proceeds as a down payment on the new system or retain them for other purposes.
Our practice is adding mammography capacity for the first time. Does startup status affect the financing?
Starting a new mammography program in an established practice is different from a brand-new practice entity. If the business has at least two years of operating history in another specialty and the mammography addition is an expansion, the underwriting looks at the existing business cash flow rather than projections. A genuinely new practice with no operating history has a higher bar, but strong personal credit and a professional background in radiology or women's health can support approval under our startup financing program.
How long does it take to get funded after we sign the financing documents?
Funding after document execution typically runs one to two weeks. For a refurbished unit purchase from a third-party reseller, funding coordinates with the seller's readiness to ship or install. For a new Hologic purchase through an authorized dealer, funding coordinates with the delivery and installation schedule. We communicate directly with the vendor on your behalf to align the funding timing with the equipment delivery.
Bring this system into your room.
Send the Hologic Selenia Dimensions Mammography Financing quote, seller details, requested amount, and installation target. The imaging finance desk will map the next practical step.