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MCL31 Dermablate vs HALO (2026)

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: MCL31 Dermablate, $70k–$100k; HALO, $100k–$150k. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: MCL31 Dermablate: er:yag resurfacing. HALO: hybrid fractional. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

Er:YAG Resurfacing

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Device B

Hybrid Fractional

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate	Sciton HALO
New price range	$70k–$100kSource not documented	$100k–$150kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 30, 2026
Used asking range	$25k–$45kSource not documented	$62k–$169kReported source: Used listing · Aug 30, 2026
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New price range

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: $70k–$100kSource not documented
Sciton HALO: $100k–$150kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 30, 2026

Used asking range

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: $25k–$45kSource not documented
Sciton HALO: $62k–$169kReported source: Used listing · Aug 30, 2026

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate	Sciton HALO
Consumable cost / lock-in	—	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. — no published lock — no electronic gating documented
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: —
Sciton HALO: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. — no published lock — no electronic gating documented

Service cost

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: Not published
Sciton HALO: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate	Sciton HALO
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 ClearedK180508, K182173 Read FDA indication wording “The Joule 2940 nm ProFractional System with its accessories is intended for use in soft tissue (skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes; organs, and glands) such as, but not limited to: Dermatology and plastic Surgery: Skin resurfacing Treatment of wrinkles; Epidermal nevi; Telangiectasia; Spider veins; Actinic chelitis; Keloids; Verrucae; Skin tags; Anal tags; Keratoses; Scar revision (including acne scars).”

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 HALO: FDA ClearedK180508, K182173
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“The Joule 2940 nm ProFractional System with its accessories is intended for use in soft tissue (skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes; organs, and glands) such as, but not limited to: Dermatology and plastic Surgery: Skin resurfacing Treatment of wrinkles; Epidermal nevi; Telangiectasia; Spider veins; Actinic chelitis; Keloids; Verrucae; Skin tags; Anal tags; Keratoses; Scar revision (including acne scars).”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate	Sciton HALO
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: 0 recorded pairings
Sciton HALO: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: —
Sciton HALO: —

Approved reviews

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: 0
Sciton HALO: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate	Sciton HALO
Manufacturer	Asclepion	Sciton
Built by (OEM)	Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH	Sciton Inc.
Category	Er:YAG Resurfacing	Hybrid Fractional
Technology	Er:YAG 2940nm fractional/full-field (Erbium)	Hybrid 1470nm + 2940nm fractional (Erbium)
Launch year	2013	2014
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: Asclepion
Sciton HALO: Sciton

Built by (OEM)

Asclepion MCL31 Dermablate: Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH
Sciton HALO: Sciton Inc.

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