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Clear + Brilliant vs Fraxel FTX (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $40k–$60k for Clear + Brilliant. No new-price range is on file for Fraxel FTX. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under non-ablative fractional. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

Non-Ablative Fractional

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Device B

Non-Ablative Fractional

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Solta Clear + Brilliant vs Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Attribute	Solta Clear + Brilliant	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
New price range	$40k–$60kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 12, 2026	Not published
Used price reference	$8k–$18kReported source: Used listing · Aug 12, 2026	Not published
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New price range

Solta Clear + Brilliant: $40k–$60kReported source: Dealer quote · Aug 12, 2026
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Not published

Used price reference

Solta Clear + Brilliant: $8k–$18kReported source: Used listing · Aug 12, 2026
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Not published

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Supplies & running costs

Supplies & running costs: Solta Clear + Brilliant vs Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Attribute	Solta Clear + Brilliant	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Supplies & restrictions	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. Supply restrictions: usage-metered — treatment credits, pulses or usage charges apply View running-cost details	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. View running-cost details

Supplies & restrictions

Solta Clear + Brilliant: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Supply restrictions: usage-metered — treatment credits, pulses or usage charges apply
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Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
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FDA status & indications

FDA status & indications: Solta Clear + Brilliant vs Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Attribute	Solta Clear + Brilliant	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
FDA status & indication	FDA record cited — see scopeK110349 Record scope: K110349 covers the original CLEAR+BRILLIANT Laser System. The indication is soft-tissue coagulation and general skin resurfacing; later Permea and Touch configurations require their applicable labeling. Read FDA indication wording “Dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue and general skin resurfacing procedures.”	FDA record cited — see scopeK242142 Record scope: 510(k): K242142. Checked 4 Sep 2026. Read FDA indication wording “1550 nm: The Fraxel 1550 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, as well as for skin resurfacing procedures. It is also indicated for treatment of dyschromia and cutaneous lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sunspots), actinic keratosis, and melasma, and for treatment of periorbital wrinkles, acne scars and surgical scars. 1927 nm: The Fraxel 1927 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, treatment of actinic keratosis, and treatment of pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sunspots) and ephelides (freckles).”

FDA status & indication

Solta Clear + Brilliant: FDA record cited — see scopeK110349
Record scope: K110349 covers the original CLEAR+BRILLIANT Laser System. The indication is soft-tissue coagulation and general skin resurfacing; later Permea and Touch configurations require their applicable labeling.
Read FDA indication wording
“Dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue and general skin resurfacing procedures.”
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: FDA record cited — see scopeK242142
Record scope: 510(k): K242142. Checked 4 Sep 2026.
Read FDA indication wording
“1550 nm: The Fraxel 1550 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, as well as for skin resurfacing procedures. It is also indicated for treatment of dyschromia and cutaneous lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sunspots), actinic keratosis, and melasma, and for treatment of periorbital wrinkles, acne scars and surgical scars. 1927 nm: The Fraxel 1927 nm laser is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, treatment of actinic keratosis, and treatment of pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sunspots) and ephelides (freckles).”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Solta Clear + Brilliant vs Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Attribute	Solta Clear + Brilliant	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Chain adoption	5 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	LaserAway(Confirmed) Ever/Body(Confirmed) SKINNEY Medspa(Confirmed) GLO30(Confirmed) Schweiger Dermatology Group(Confirmed)	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Solta Clear + Brilliant: 5 recorded pairings
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Solta Clear + Brilliant: LaserAway(Confirmed)
Ever/Body(Confirmed)
SKINNEY Medspa(Confirmed)
GLO30(Confirmed)
Schweiger Dermatology Group(Confirmed)
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: —

Approved reviews

Solta Clear + Brilliant: 0
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Solta Clear + Brilliant vs Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Attribute	Solta Clear + Brilliant	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX
Manufacturer	Solta	Solta Medical
Built by (OEM)	Solta Medical Inc.	Solta Medical Inc.
Category	Non-Ablative Fractional	Non-Ablative Fractional
Technology	1440nm mini-fractional	Fractional resurfacing laser
Launch year	2011	—
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturing relationship evidence	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.

Manufacturer

Solta Clear + Brilliant: Solta
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Solta Medical

Built by (OEM)

Solta Clear + Brilliant: Solta Medical Inc.
Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Solta Medical Inc.

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