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Exion vs Venus Versa (2026)

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: Exion, $150k–$200k; Venus Versa, $70k–$110k. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Technology: Exion: HIFU / Ultrasound. Venus Versa: IPL.
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 Venus Versa
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Venus Versa
New price range	$150k–$200kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 12, 2026	$70k–$110kSource not documented
Used asking range	Not published	$20k–$45kSource not documented
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New price range

BTL Aesthetics Exion: $150k–$200kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 12, 2026
Venus Versa: $70k–$110kSource not documented

Used asking range

BTL Aesthetics Exion: Not published
Venus Versa: $20k–$45kSource not documented

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs Venus Versa
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Venus Versa
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. — soft-lock (defeatable) — internal shot-count chip, resettable by third-party refurbishers
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.
Venus Versa: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. — soft-lock (defeatable) — internal shot-count chip, resettable by third-party refurbishers

Service cost

BTL Aesthetics Exion: Not published
Venus Versa: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs Venus Versa
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Venus Versa
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 ClearedK153717 Read FDA indication wording “The Venus Versa System is a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 IPL applicators are indicated for the following: • Treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions including: hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides (freckles), lentigines, nevi, and cafe-au-lait macules. • Treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of civatte, leg veins and venous malformations. The HR650, HR690, HR650XL, and HR690XL IPL applicators are indicated for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for skin types I-IV. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the longterm stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. The Venus Concept ACDUAL applicator is intended to be used for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The Diamondpolar and Octipolar applicators are non-invasive devices intended for use in dermatologic and general surgery procedures for females for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The Viva applicator is intended for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.”

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.”
Venus Versa: FDA ClearedK153717
Read FDA indication wording
“The Venus Versa System is a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 IPL applicators are indicated for the following: • Treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions including: hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides (freckles), lentigines, nevi, and cafe-au-lait macules. • Treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of civatte, leg veins and venous malformations. The HR650, HR690, HR650XL, and HR690XL IPL applicators are indicated for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for skin types I-IV. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the longterm stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. The Venus Concept ACDUAL applicator is intended to be used for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The Diamondpolar and Octipolar applicators are non-invasive devices intended for use in dermatologic and general surgery procedures for females for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The Viva applicator is intended for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs Venus Versa
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Venus Versa
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	1 recorded pairing
Chains using it	—	Formula Wellness(Confirmed)
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

BTL Aesthetics Exion: 0 recorded pairings
Venus Versa: 1 recorded pairing

Chains using it

BTL Aesthetics Exion: —
Venus Versa: Formula Wellness(Confirmed)

Approved reviews

BTL Aesthetics Exion: 0
Venus Versa: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: BTL Aesthetics Exion vs Venus Versa
Attribute	BTL Aesthetics Exion	Venus Versa
Manufacturer	BTL Aesthetics	Venus Concept
Built by (OEM)	BTL Industries	Venus Concept Inc.
Category	Body Contouring	Body Contouring
Technology	Monopolar RF + targeted ultrasound (body applicator) (HIFU / Ultrasound)	Multi-application platform w/ body RF (IPL)
Launch year	2023	2016
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

BTL Aesthetics Exion: BTL Aesthetics
Venus Versa: Venus Concept

Built by (OEM)

BTL Aesthetics Exion: BTL Industries
Venus Versa: Venus Concept Inc.

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