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MeDioStar vs BARE HR (2026)

Compare purchase costs, running costs and the evidence behind each device.

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: MeDioStar, $80k–$110k; BARE HR, $90k–$120k. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under diode laser. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

Diode laser

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Device B

Diode laser

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Sciton BARE HR
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Sciton BARE HR
New price range	$80k–$110kSource not documented	$90k–$120kSource not documented
Used asking range	$45k–$70kSource not documented	Not published
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New price range

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): $80k–$110kSource not documented
Sciton BARE HR: $90k–$120kSource not documented

Used asking range

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): $45k–$70kSource not documented
Sciton BARE HR: Not published

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Sciton BARE HR
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Sciton BARE HR
Consumable cost / lock-in	No per-pulse consumables — fixed-cost once purchased. Handpieces are the long-term wear item; ask Astanza for diode stack lifetime ratings and refurbishment pricing upfront.	None per treatment — diodes don't burn tips or dye kits. Gel, eyewear, and eventual diode stack service (warranty-covered early years).
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): No per-pulse consumables — fixed-cost once purchased. Handpieces are the long-term wear item; ask Astanza for diode stack lifetime ratings and refurbishment pricing upfront.
Sciton BARE HR: None per treatment — diodes don't burn tips or dye kits. Gel, eyewear, and eventual diode stack service (warranty-covered early years).

Service cost

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): Not published
Sciton BARE HR: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Sciton BARE HR
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Sciton BARE HR
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK192483 Read FDA indication wording “The MeDioStar laser system is intended for surgical, aesthetic and cosmetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery and dermatology. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign vascular lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction defined as reduced hair growth with or without maintenance when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months. Description of the modifications: This Special 510(k) of MeDioStar is submitted due to Device Modifications of the already cleared device The MeDioStar NeXT Family (K143519) due to some technical modifications.”	FDA ClearedK122567

FDA status & indication

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): FDA ClearedK192483
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“The MeDioStar laser system is intended for surgical, aesthetic and cosmetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery and dermatology. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign vascular lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction defined as reduced hair growth with or without maintenance when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months. Description of the modifications: This Special 510(k) of MeDioStar is submitted due to Device Modifications of the already cleared device The MeDioStar NeXT Family (K143519) due to some technical modifications.”
Sciton BARE HR: FDA ClearedK122567

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Sciton BARE HR
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Sciton BARE HR
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): 0 recorded pairings
Sciton BARE HR: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): —
Sciton BARE HR: —

Approved reviews

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): 0
Sciton BARE HR: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith) vs Sciton BARE HR
Attribute	Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith)	Sciton BARE HR
Manufacturer	Asclepion	Sciton
Built by (OEM)	Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH	Sciton Inc.
Category	Diode laser	Diode laser
Technology	810/940nm diode, 10cm2 handpiece (Diode laser)	810nm high-speed diode (Diode laser)
Launch year	2019	2023
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): Asclepion
Sciton BARE HR: Sciton

Built by (OEM)

Asclepion MeDioStar (monolith): Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH
Sciton BARE HR: Sciton Inc.

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