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MCL31 Dermablate vs Contour TRL (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $70k–$100k for MCL31 Dermablate. No new-price range is on file for Contour TRL. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under er:yag resurfacing. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

Er:YAG Resurfacing

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Er:YAG Resurfacing

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate vs Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module)
Attribute	Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate	Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module)
New price range	$70k–$100kSource not documented	Not published
Used asking range	$25k–$45kSource not documented	Not published
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New price range

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: $70k–$100kSource not documented
Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module): Not published

Used asking range

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: $25k–$45kSource not documented
Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module): Not published

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate vs Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module)
Attribute	Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate	Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module)
Consumable cost / lock-in	—	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: —
Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module): —

Service cost

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: Not published
Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module): Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate vs Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module)
Attribute	Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate	Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module)
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK150140 Read FDA indication wording “The MCL 31 Dermablate laser system is intended for coagulation, vaporization, ablation or cutting of soft tissue (skin) in Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Oral Surgery, ENT, Gynecology, General Surgery, Podiatry and Ophthalmology (skin around the eyes). Summary of Technical Characteristics Proposed Modified Device Un-Modified Predicate Device Un-Modified Predicate Manufacturer 510(k) MCL 31 Dermablate Asclepion Laser Technologies Dermablate Effect with Handpiece of larger spot size Asclepion Laser Technologies Dynamis Er:YAG Laser Fotona Intended Use (handpiece with larger spot size) Coagulation, vaporization, ablation or cutting of soft tissue (skin) in Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Oral Surgery, ENT, Gynecology, General Surgery, Podiatry and Ophthalmology (skin around the eyes). Coagulation, vaporization, ablation or cutting of soft tissue (skin) in dermatology, plastic surgery, oral surgery and ophthalmology (skin around the eyes). Surgical incision/excision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue during any general surgery application where skin incision, tissue dissection, excision of lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, lesions, tissue ablation and vessel coagulation is necessary. Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, ENT Surgery, Oral/Maxillofacial Indications, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, General Surgery, Podiatry. Laser medium wavelength Er:YAG 2940 nm Er:YAG 2940 nm Er :YAG 2940 nm Principle of interaction with skin Ablation, Coagulation Ablation, Coagulation Ablation, Coagulation Energy, max. 2,5 J 1,5 J 3,0 J Power, max. 20 W 12 W 20 W Frequency, max.”	FDA ClearedK101916 Read FDA indication wording “The 755 nm Alexandrite system is designed for use in: The ClearScan ALX 755nm Alexandrite laser system with its accessories is indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I - VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions and wrinkles. Q-Switched 755 nrn Alexandrite Indications for Use: The JOULE 0-Switched 755 nm Alex Multi-Platform Systems with accessories are indicated for the following uses: Pigmented Lesions Tattoos The 1064 nm Nd:YAG Indications for Use: Coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, telangiectasias and rosacea. Removal of unwanted hair (for stable, long term or permanent hair reduction) through selective targeting of melanin in hair follictes and for the treatment of Pseudlofolliculitis Barbae (PFB). Treatment of facial wrinkles. The JOULE 1064 nm Nd:YAG with fiber delivery is indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.”

FDA status & indication

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: FDA ClearedK150140
Read FDA indication wording
“The MCL 31 Dermablate laser system is intended for coagulation, vaporization, ablation or cutting of soft tissue (skin) in Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Oral Surgery, ENT, Gynecology, General Surgery, Podiatry and Ophthalmology (skin around the eyes). Summary of Technical Characteristics Proposed Modified Device Un-Modified Predicate Device Un-Modified Predicate Manufacturer 510(k) MCL 31 Dermablate Asclepion Laser Technologies Dermablate Effect with Handpiece of larger spot size Asclepion Laser Technologies Dynamis Er:YAG Laser Fotona Intended Use (handpiece with larger spot size) Coagulation, vaporization, ablation or cutting of soft tissue (skin) in Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Oral Surgery, ENT, Gynecology, General Surgery, Podiatry and Ophthalmology (skin around the eyes). Coagulation, vaporization, ablation or cutting of soft tissue (skin) in dermatology, plastic surgery, oral surgery and ophthalmology (skin around the eyes). Surgical incision/excision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue during any general surgery application where skin incision, tissue dissection, excision of lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, lesions, tissue ablation and vessel coagulation is necessary. Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, ENT Surgery, Oral/Maxillofacial Indications, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, General Surgery, Podiatry. Laser medium wavelength Er:YAG 2940 nm Er:YAG 2940 nm Er :YAG 2940 nm Principle of interaction with skin Ablation, Coagulation Ablation, Coagulation Ablation, Coagulation Energy, max. 2,5 J 1,5 J 3,0 J Power, max. 20 W 12 W 20 W Frequency, max.”
Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module): FDA ClearedK101916
Read FDA indication wording
“The 755 nm Alexandrite system is designed for use in: The ClearScan ALX 755nm Alexandrite laser system with its accessories is indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I - VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions and wrinkles. Q-Switched 755 nrn Alexandrite Indications for Use: The JOULE 0-Switched 755 nm Alex Multi-Platform Systems with accessories are indicated for the following uses: Pigmented Lesions Tattoos The 1064 nm Nd:YAG Indications for Use: Coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, telangiectasias and rosacea. Removal of unwanted hair (for stable, long term or permanent hair reduction) through selective targeting of melanin in hair follictes and for the treatment of Pseudlofolliculitis Barbae (PFB). Treatment of facial wrinkles. The JOULE 1064 nm Nd:YAG with fiber delivery is indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate vs Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module)
Attribute	Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate	Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module)
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: 0 recorded pairings
Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module): 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: —
Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module): —

Approved reviews

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: 0
Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module): 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate vs Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module)
Attribute	Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate	Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module)
Manufacturer	Asclepion	Sciton
Built by (OEM)	Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH	Sciton Inc.
Category	Er:YAG Resurfacing	Er:YAG Resurfacing
Technology	Er:YAG 2940nm fractional/full-field (Erbium)	Er:YAG 2940nm tunable full-field (Erbium)
Launch year	2013	2004
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: Asclepion
Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module): Sciton

Built by (OEM)

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH
Sciton Contour TRL (Joule/mJoule module): Sciton Inc.

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