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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements
(Form S-3 No. 33-46056) and in the related prospectus' and in the registration
statements (Form S-8 Nos. 33-18932, 33-29291, 33-35091, 33-37696, 33-37697,
33-37698, 33-55596, and 33-73040) pertaining to the stock purchase plans of
Candela Corporation of our report dated August 11, 2000 with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Candela Corporation included
in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended July 1, 2000.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
September 26, 2000
