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Exion vs Vanquish (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $150k–$200k for Exion. No new-price range is on file for Vanquish. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under body contouring. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

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Price comparison

Price comparison: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs BTL Aesthetics Vanquish
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	BTL Aesthetics Vanquish
New price range	$150k–$200kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 12, 2026	Not published
Used asking range	Not published	$8k–$20kSource not documented
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New price range

BTL Aesthetics Exion: $150k–$200kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 12, 2026
BTL Aesthetics Vanquish: Not published

Used asking range

BTL Aesthetics Exion: Not published
BTL Aesthetics Vanquish: $8k–$20kSource not documented

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs BTL Aesthetics Vanquish
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	BTL Aesthetics Vanquish
Consumable cost / lock-in	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

BTL Aesthetics Exion: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
BTL Aesthetics Vanquish: —

Service cost

BTL Aesthetics Exion: Not published
BTL Aesthetics Vanquish: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs BTL Aesthetics Vanquish
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	BTL Aesthetics Vanquish
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK211639, K222556, K233604 Read FDA indication wording “The BTL-785W device has the following indications for use: The BTL-785W with BTL-785-1 applicator is intended to provide heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation. The BTL-785-1-4 massage device is intended to provide a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The BTL-785W with BTL-785-2 applicator is indicated to provide heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation. The BTL-785W with BTL-785-3 applicator is intended to provide heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation. The BTL-785W with BTL-785-4 applicator used with tips BTL-785-4-1, BTL-785-4-2, BTL-785-4-5 and BTL-785-4-6 is indicated for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The Applicator BTL-785-4 of BTL-785W device used with tips BTL-785-4-3, BTL-785-4-4, BTL-785-4-7 and BTL-785-4-8 is intended for dermatological procedures requiring fractional treatment of the skin. At higher energy levels greater than 62 mJ/pin, use of the BTL-785-4 applicator is limited to Skin Types IIV. The BTL-785W with BTL-785-7 hands-free applicator used with BTL-785-7-1, BTL-785-7-2, BTL-785- 7-3, BTL-785-7-4, BTL-785-7-5 and BTL-785-7-6 single-use electrodes is intended to provide heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation.”	FDA ClearedK134040, K143559 Read FDA indication wording “The BTL-9000 device is a low level laser system that can be used for the non-invasive temporary reduction of waist circumference by the disruption of adipocyte cells within the fat layer for the release of fat and lipids from these cells for non-invasive aesthetic use.”

FDA status & indication

BTL Aesthetics Exion: FDA ClearedK211639, K222556, K233604
Read FDA indication wording
“The BTL-785W device has the following indications for use: The BTL-785W with BTL-785-1 applicator is intended to provide heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation. The BTL-785-1-4 massage device is intended to provide a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The BTL-785W with BTL-785-2 applicator is indicated to provide heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation. The BTL-785W with BTL-785-3 applicator is intended to provide heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation. The BTL-785W with BTL-785-4 applicator used with tips BTL-785-4-1, BTL-785-4-2, BTL-785-4-5 and BTL-785-4-6 is indicated for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The Applicator BTL-785-4 of BTL-785W device used with tips BTL-785-4-3, BTL-785-4-4, BTL-785-4-7 and BTL-785-4-8 is intended for dermatological procedures requiring fractional treatment of the skin. At higher energy levels greater than 62 mJ/pin, use of the BTL-785-4 applicator is limited to Skin Types IIV. The BTL-785W with BTL-785-7 hands-free applicator used with BTL-785-7-1, BTL-785-7-2, BTL-785- 7-3, BTL-785-7-4, BTL-785-7-5 and BTL-785-7-6 single-use electrodes is intended to provide heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation.”
BTL Aesthetics Vanquish: FDA ClearedK134040, K143559
Read FDA indication wording
“The BTL-9000 device is a low level laser system that can be used for the non-invasive temporary reduction of waist circumference by the disruption of adipocyte cells within the fat layer for the release of fat and lipids from these cells for non-invasive aesthetic use.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs BTL Aesthetics Vanquish
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	BTL Aesthetics Vanquish
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

BTL Aesthetics Exion: 0 recorded pairings
BTL Aesthetics Vanquish: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

BTL Aesthetics Exion: —
BTL Aesthetics Vanquish: —

Approved reviews

BTL Aesthetics Exion: 0
BTL Aesthetics Vanquish: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs BTL Aesthetics Vanquish
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	BTL Aesthetics Vanquish
Manufacturer	BTL Aesthetics	BTL Aesthetics
Built by (OEM)	BTL Industries	BTL Industries
Category	Body Contouring	Body Contouring
Technology	Monopolar RF + targeted ultrasound (body applicator) (HIFU / Ultrasound)	Contactless selective RF
Launch year	2023	2013
Status	Current	Legacy-used-market
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

BTL Aesthetics Exion: BTL Aesthetics
BTL Aesthetics Vanquish: BTL Aesthetics

Built by (OEM)

BTL Aesthetics Exion: BTL Industries
BTL Aesthetics Vanquish: BTL Industries

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