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Fraxel FTX vs HALO (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $100k–$150k (reported Joule/mJoule platform package with HALO) for HALO. No new-price range is on file for Fraxel FTX. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
FDA status: An FDA authorization is cited for Fraxel FTX. Check the linked record and scope notes for the exact model, indications and configuration. FDA status has not been verified for HALO.
Practice fit: Fraxel FTX: non-ablative fractional. HALO: hybrid 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

Hybrid Fractional

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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	Not published	$100k–$150k (reported Joule/mJoule platform package with HALO)Reported source: Dealer quote · Aug 30, 2026
Used price reference	Not published	$62k–$169k (reported Joule/mJoule platform packages with HALO)Reported source: Used listing · Aug 30, 2026
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New price range

Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Not published
Sciton HALO: $100k–$150k (reported Joule/mJoule platform package with HALO)Reported source: Dealer quote · Aug 30, 2026

Used price reference

Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Not published
Sciton HALO: $62k–$169k (reported Joule/mJoule platform packages with HALO)Reported source: Used listing · Aug 30, 2026

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Supplies & running costs

Supplies & running costs: Solta Medical Fraxel FTX vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX	Sciton HALO
Supplies & restrictions	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. View running-cost details	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. Supply restrictions: no published lock — no electronic gating documented View running-cost details

Supplies & restrictions

Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
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Sciton HALO: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Supply restrictions: no published lock — no electronic gating documented
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FDA status & indications

FDA status & indications: Solta Medical Fraxel FTX vs Sciton HALO
Attribute	Solta Medical Fraxel FTX	Sciton HALO
FDA status & indication	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 not verified Record scope: The two previously attached citations do not establish the original HALO 1470/2940 nm configuration: K180508 describes the 2940 nm ProFractional system, while K182173 describes a 1927 nm system. Sciton identifies HALO as a dual-wavelength JOULE treatment. The exact clearance-to-configuration link remains under review; this is not a finding that HALO lacks FDA clearance.

FDA status & indication

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).”
Sciton HALO: FDA status not verified
Record scope: The two previously attached citations do not establish the original HALO 1470/2940 nm configuration: K180508 describes the 2940 nm ProFractional system, while K182173 describes a 1927 nm system. Sciton identifies HALO as a dual-wavelength JOULE treatment. The exact clearance-to-configuration link remains under review; this is not a finding that HALO lacks FDA clearance.

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
Manufacturing relationship evidence	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.

Manufacturer

Solta Medical Fraxel FTX: Solta Medical
Sciton HALO: Sciton

Built by (OEM)

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

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