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Xeo vs mJoule (2026)

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: Xeo, $80k–$120k; mJoule, $110k–$150k. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under multi-app platform. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

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Multi-app platform

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Cutera Xeo vs Sciton mJoule
Attribute	Cutera Xeo	Sciton mJoule
New price range	$80k–$120kSource not documented	$110k–$150kSource not documented
Used asking range	$18k–$40kSource not documented	$75k–$110kSource not documented
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New price range

Cutera Xeo: $80k–$120kSource not documented
Sciton mJoule: $110k–$150kSource not documented

Used asking range

Cutera Xeo: $18k–$40kSource not documented
Sciton mJoule: $75k–$110kSource not documented

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Cutera Xeo vs Sciton mJoule
Attribute	Cutera Xeo	Sciton mJoule
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

Cutera Xeo: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Sciton mJoule: —

Service cost

Cutera Xeo: Not published
Sciton mJoule: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Cutera Xeo vs Sciton mJoule
Attribute	Cutera Xeo	Sciton mJoule
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK233237 Read FDA indication wording “IPL Hair Removal Device is indicated for the removal of unwanted hair. The IPL Hair Removal Device is also indicated for the permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.”	FDA ClearedK213350, K182173 Read FDA indication wording “The mJOULE 1064 laser systems and accessories is intended for use in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, dermatology, endoscopic/laparoscopic general surgery, gastroenterology, gynecology, otorhinolaryngology (ENT), neurosurgery, oculoplastic, orthopedics, pulmonary/thoracic surgery and urology for surgical and aesthetic applications. Dermatology: Coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venous lake, leg veins and spider veins. The lasers are also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), café au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques. The lasers are indicated for pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser treatments. Reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar. Removal of unwanted hair, for the stable long term, or permanent hair reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles, and for the treatment for pseudo folliculitis barbae (PFB). The mJOULE 1064 laser system and accessories is indicated for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-Vl), including tanned skin. The mJOULE 1064 laser system and accessories is indicated for the treatment of facial wrinkles. Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and/or yeasts Candida albicans, etc.). Treatment of Aphthous Ulcers. Excision and Vaporization of Herpes Simplex I and II. Laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP). Laser assisted lipolysis. Treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris. Surgical Applications: Incision/excision and cutting, ablation, coagulation/hemostasis of soft tissue in the performance of surgical applications in endoscopy/laparoscopy, gastroenterology, general surgery, head and neck/otorhinolaryngology (ENT), neurosurgery, oculoplastic, orthopedics, plastic surgery, pulmonary/thoracic surgery, gynecology (e.g., menorrhagia) and urology.”

FDA status & indication

Cutera Xeo: FDA ClearedK233237
Read FDA indication wording
“IPL Hair Removal Device is indicated for the removal of unwanted hair. The IPL Hair Removal Device is also indicated for the permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.”
Sciton mJoule: FDA ClearedK213350, K182173
Read FDA indication wording
“The mJOULE 1064 laser systems and accessories is intended for use in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, dermatology, endoscopic/laparoscopic general surgery, gastroenterology, gynecology, otorhinolaryngology (ENT), neurosurgery, oculoplastic, orthopedics, pulmonary/thoracic surgery and urology for surgical and aesthetic applications. Dermatology: Coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venous lake, leg veins and spider veins. The lasers are also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), café au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques. The lasers are indicated for pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser treatments. Reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar. Removal of unwanted hair, for the stable long term, or permanent hair reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles, and for the treatment for pseudo folliculitis barbae (PFB). The mJOULE 1064 laser system and accessories is indicated for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-Vl), including tanned skin. The mJOULE 1064 laser system and accessories is indicated for the treatment of facial wrinkles. Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and/or yeasts Candida albicans, etc.). Treatment of Aphthous Ulcers. Excision and Vaporization of Herpes Simplex I and II. Laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP). Laser assisted lipolysis. Treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris. Surgical Applications: Incision/excision and cutting, ablation, coagulation/hemostasis of soft tissue in the performance of surgical applications in endoscopy/laparoscopy, gastroenterology, general surgery, head and neck/otorhinolaryngology (ENT), neurosurgery, oculoplastic, orthopedics, plastic surgery, pulmonary/thoracic surgery, gynecology (e.g., menorrhagia) and urology.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Cutera Xeo vs Sciton mJoule
Attribute	Cutera Xeo	Sciton mJoule
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Cutera Xeo: 0 recorded pairings
Sciton mJoule: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Cutera Xeo: —
Sciton mJoule: —

Approved reviews

Cutera Xeo: 0
Sciton mJoule: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Cutera Xeo vs Sciton mJoule
Attribute	Cutera Xeo	Sciton mJoule
Manufacturer	Cutera	Sciton
Built by (OEM)	Cutera Inc.	Sciton Inc.
Category	Multi-app platform	Multi-app platform
Technology	Platform: CoolGlide YAG + LimeLight IPL + ProWave 770 (IPL)	BBL Hero + MOXI 1927nm
Launch year	2003	2020
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Cutera Xeo: Cutera
Sciton mJoule: Sciton

Built by (OEM)

Cutera Xeo: Cutera Inc.
Sciton mJoule: Sciton Inc.

Current alternatives

Current catalog models in related categories. Confirm availability and configuration with the supplier.

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Multi-app platform

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Sciton Joule / Joule X

Multi-app platform

New: $100k–$200k

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Multi-app platform

New: $79,995 (Rohrer-advertised price)

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