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Fraxel Dual vs HALO (2026)

The biggest practical difference is cost of entry: Fraxel Dual's new pricing is $90k–$120k, while HALO's is $100k–$150k. They are used for different treatments (Fraxel Dual: non-ablative fractional; HALO: hybrid fractional), so the right pick depends on which treatments you're building demand for.

Category group: Resurfacing & pigment (ablative, fractional, picosecond, vascular)

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual) vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)	Sciton HALO
New price range	$90k–$120k	$100k–$150k
Used asking range	$20k–$45k	$62k–$169k
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New price range

Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): $90k–$120k
Sciton HALO: $100k–$150k

Used asking range

Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): $20k–$45k
Sciton HALO: $62k–$169k

Payback calculator

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Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)

Sciton HALO

Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual) vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)	Sciton HALO
Consumable cost / lock-in	Single-patient treatment tips ~$100-200 per treatment (varies by contract), plus a Zimmer-style chiller (~$10k-15k if you do not own one). At 20 treatments/month that is ~$25k-45k/year in tips.	One disposable tip per treatment, $45–$50, described by Dr. Robb in The Aesthetic Guide as "the only consumable needed". Sciton publishes no service or consumable pricing.
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): Single-patient treatment tips ~$100-200 per treatment (varies by contract), plus a Zimmer-style chiller (~$10k-15k if you do not own one). At 20 treatments/month that is ~$25k-45k/year in tips.
Sciton HALO: One disposable tip per treatment, $45–$50, described by Dr. Robb in The Aesthetic Guide as "the only consumable needed". Sciton publishes no service or consumable pricing.

Service cost

Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): Not published
Sciton HALO: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual) vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)	Sciton HALO
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK130193, K062303 “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 (sun spots), 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 (sun spots) and ephelides (freckles).”	FDA ClearedK180508, K182173 “The Joule 2940 nm ProFractional System with its accessories is intended for use in soft tissue (skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes; organs, and glands) such as, but not limited to: Dermatology and plastic Surgery: Skin resurfacing Treatment of wrinkles; Epidermal nevi; Telangiectasia; Spider veins; Actinic chelitis; Keloids; Verrucae; Skin tags; Anal tags; Keratoses; Scar revision (including acne scars).”

FDA status & indication

Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): FDA ClearedK130193, K062303
“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 (sun spots), 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 (sun spots) and ephelides (freckles).”
Sciton HALO: FDA ClearedK180508, K182173
“The Joule 2940 nm ProFractional System with its accessories is intended for use in soft tissue (skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes; organs, and glands) such as, but not limited to: Dermatology and plastic Surgery: Skin resurfacing Treatment of wrinkles; Epidermal nevi; Telangiectasia; Spider veins; Actinic chelitis; Keloids; Verrucae; Skin tags; Anal tags; Keratoses; Scar revision (including acne scars).”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual) vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)	Sciton HALO
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): 0 recorded pairings
Sciton HALO: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): —
Sciton HALO: —

Approved reviews

Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): 0
Sciton HALO: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual) vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)	Sciton HALO
Manufacturer	Solta	Sciton
Built by (OEM)	Solta Medical Inc.	Sciton Inc.
Category	Non-Ablative Fractional	Hybrid Fractional
Technology	1550nm + 1927nm thulium fractional	Hybrid 1470nm + 2940nm fractional (Erbium)
Launch year	2009	2014
Status	Current	Current
OEM platform	—	—

Manufacturer

Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): Solta
Sciton HALO: Sciton

Built by (OEM)

Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual): Solta Medical Inc.
Sciton HALO: Sciton Inc.

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