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Fraxel FTX vs HALO (2026)

Published new pricing is limited: HALO lists $100k–$150k, but we haven't verified a new-price band for Fraxel FTX — see the table below for what we've confirmed. They are used for different treatments (Fraxel FTX: 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 Medical Fraxel FTX vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX	Sciton HALO
New price range	—	$100k–$150k
Used asking range	—	$62k–$169k
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New price range

Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: —
Sciton HALO: $100k–$150k

Used asking range

Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: —
Sciton HALO: $62k–$169k

Payback calculator

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Solta Medical Fraxel FTX vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX	Sciton HALO
Consumable cost / lock-in	FTX-specific tip pricing is not available from any source in this pass. Predecessor reference only, clearly labelled as such: Fraxel Dual tips $600 (regular $750, Cosmetic Laser Exchange); Restore SR1500 large tip $375, small tip $99-$149 (Rock Bottom Lasers). This is a tip-based platform, so it is not consumable-free.	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 Medical Fraxel FTX: FTX-specific tip pricing is not available from any source in this pass. Predecessor reference only, clearly labelled as such: Fraxel Dual tips $600 (regular $750, Cosmetic Laser Exchange); Restore SR1500 large tip $375, small tip $99-$149 (Rock Bottom Lasers). This is a tip-based platform, so it is not consumable-free.
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 Medical Fraxel FTX: Not published
Sciton HALO: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Solta Medical Fraxel FTX vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX	Sciton HALO
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK242142 “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 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 Medical Fraxel FTX: FDA ClearedK242142
“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).”
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 Medical Fraxel FTX vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX	Sciton HALO
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: 0 recorded pairings
Sciton HALO: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: —
Sciton HALO: —

Approved reviews

Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: 0
Sciton HALO: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Solta Medical Fraxel FTX vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX	Sciton HALO
Manufacturer	Solta Medical	Sciton
Built by (OEM)	Solta Medical Inc.	Sciton Inc.
Category	Non-Ablative Fractional	Hybrid Fractional
Technology	Fractional resurfacing laser	Hybrid 1470nm + 2940nm fractional (Erbium)
Launch year	—	2014
Status	Current	Current
OEM platform	—	—

Manufacturer

Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Solta Medical
Sciton HALO: Sciton

Built by (OEM)

Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Solta Medical Inc.
Sciton HALO: Sciton Inc.

Alternatives

Other devices in the same subcategory.

Quanta System Youlaser MT

Hybrid Fractional

New: $90k–$120k

Solta Fraxel re:store (SR1500)

Non-Ablative Fractional

New: —

Cynosure Affirm

Non-Ablative Fractional

New: —

Solta Fraxel Dual (re:store Dual)

Non-Ablative Fractional

New: $90k–$120k

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