| Cover | Aug. 08, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 08, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Cutera, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 000-50644 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 77-0492262 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3240 Bayshore Blvd. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Brisbane |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94005 |
| City Area Code | 415 |
| Local Phone Number | 657-5500 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock ($0.001 par value) |
| Trading Symbol | CUTR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001162461 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
