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Exion vs VASERlipo (2026)

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

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: Exion, $150k–$200k; VASERlipo, $100k–$150k. 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 Solta Medical VASERlipo
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Solta Medical VASERlipo
New price range	$150k–$200kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 12, 2026	$100k–$150kSource not documented
Used asking range	Not published	$25k–$60kSource not documented
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New price range

BTL Aesthetics Exion: $150k–$200kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 12, 2026
Solta Medical VASERlipo: $100k–$150kSource not documented

Used asking range

BTL Aesthetics Exion: Not published
Solta Medical VASERlipo: $25k–$60kSource not documented

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs Solta Medical VASERlipo
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Solta Medical VASERlipo
Consumable cost / lock-in	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.	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.
Solta Medical VASERlipo: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.

Service cost

BTL Aesthetics Exion: Not published
Solta Medical VASERlipo: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs Solta Medical VASERlipo
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Solta Medical VASERlipo
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 ClearedK190551, K991791, K110306 Read FDA indication wording “The VASERlipo System is intended for the fragmentation and emulsification of subcutaneous fatty tissues for aesthetic body contouring. The VentX console is intended for the suction or aspiration of fluids and tissue during surgical procedures. The VentX console is designed to operate with the VASERlipo System or as a stand-alone system. The VASERlipo System is intended for the fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of subcutaneous fatty tissue for the purpose of aesthetic body contouring. The VASERlipo System is also indicated for use in the following surgical specialties for the fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of soft tissues: • Neurosurgery • Gastrointestinal and affiliated organ surgery • Urological surgery • Plastic and reconstructive surgery • General surgery • Orthopedic surgery • Gynecological surgery • Thoracic surgery and • Laparoscopic surgery”

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.”
Solta Medical VASERlipo: FDA ClearedK190551, K991791, K110306
Read FDA indication wording
“The VASERlipo System is intended for the fragmentation and emulsification of subcutaneous fatty tissues for aesthetic body contouring. The VentX console is intended for the suction or aspiration of fluids and tissue during surgical procedures. The VentX console is designed to operate with the VASERlipo System or as a stand-alone system. The VASERlipo System is intended for the fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of subcutaneous fatty tissue for the purpose of aesthetic body contouring. The VASERlipo System is also indicated for use in the following surgical specialties for the fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of soft tissues: • Neurosurgery • Gastrointestinal and affiliated organ surgery • Urological surgery • Plastic and reconstructive surgery • General surgery • Orthopedic surgery • Gynecological surgery • Thoracic surgery and • Laparoscopic surgery”

Which chains run each

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

Chain adoption

BTL Aesthetics Exion: 0 recorded pairings
Solta Medical VASERlipo: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

BTL Aesthetics Exion: —
Solta Medical VASERlipo: —

Approved reviews

BTL Aesthetics Exion: 0
Solta Medical VASERlipo: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs Solta Medical VASERlipo
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Solta Medical VASERlipo
Manufacturer	BTL Aesthetics	Solta Medical
Built by (OEM)	BTL Industries	Solta Medical Inc.
Category	Body Contouring	Body Contouring
Technology	Monopolar RF + targeted ultrasound (body applicator) (HIFU / Ultrasound)	Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (HIFU / Ultrasound)
Launch year	2023	2007
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

BTL Aesthetics Exion: BTL Aesthetics
Solta Medical VASERlipo: Solta Medical

Built by (OEM)

BTL Aesthetics Exion: BTL Industries
Solta Medical VASERlipo: Solta Medical Inc.

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