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Exion vs truSculpt iD (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $150k–$200k for Exion. No new-price range is on file for truSculpt iD. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Technology: Exion: HIFU / Ultrasound. truSculpt iD: Radiofrequency — monopolar.
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 Cutera truSculpt iD
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Cutera truSculpt iD
New price range	$150k–$200kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 12, 2026	Not published
Used asking range	Not published	Not published
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New price range

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

Used asking range

BTL Aesthetics Exion: Not published
Cutera truSculpt iD: Not published

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Cutera truSculpt iD: View cost details

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs Cutera truSculpt iD
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Cutera truSculpt iD
Consumable cost / lock-in	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.	Cutera's 10-K books truSculpt cycle refills as recurring consumable revenue: handpieces must be refilled after a set number of treatments. OEM cycle pricing is not published at list. — card-metered — license cards or dongles gate treatments
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.
Cutera truSculpt iD: Cutera's 10-K books truSculpt cycle refills as recurring consumable revenue: handpieces must be refilled after a set number of treatments. OEM cycle pricing is not published at list. — card-metered — license cards or dongles gate treatments

Service cost

BTL Aesthetics Exion: Not published
Cutera truSculpt iD: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs Cutera truSculpt iD
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Cutera truSculpt iD
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 ClearedK180709, K223110 Read FDA indication wording “The truSculpt RF energy is intended to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the treatment of selected medical conditions, such as relief of pain and muscle spasms and increase in local circulation.”

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.”
Cutera truSculpt iD: FDA ClearedK180709, K223110
Read FDA indication wording
“The truSculpt RF energy is intended to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the treatment of selected medical conditions, such as relief of pain and muscle spasms and increase in local circulation.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs Cutera truSculpt iD
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Cutera truSculpt iD
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	1 recorded pairing
Chains using it	—	Ever/Body(Confirmed)
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

BTL Aesthetics Exion: 0 recorded pairings
Cutera truSculpt iD: 1 recorded pairing

Chains using it

BTL Aesthetics Exion: —
Cutera truSculpt iD: Ever/Body(Confirmed)

Approved reviews

BTL Aesthetics Exion: 0
Cutera truSculpt iD: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs Cutera truSculpt iD
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Cutera truSculpt iD
Manufacturer	BTL Aesthetics	Cutera
Built by (OEM)	BTL Industries	Cutera Inc.
Category	Body Contouring	Body Contouring
Technology	Monopolar RF + targeted ultrasound (body applicator) (HIFU / Ultrasound)	Hands-free monopolar RF (6 paddles) (Radiofrequency — monopolar)
Launch year	2023	2018
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

BTL Aesthetics Exion: BTL Aesthetics
Cutera truSculpt iD: Cutera

Built by (OEM)

BTL Aesthetics Exion: BTL Industries
Cutera truSculpt iD: Cutera Inc.

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