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LightSheer ST vs BARE HR (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $90k–$120k for BARE HR. No new-price range is on file for LightSheer ST. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under diode laser. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

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Diode laser

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Diode laser

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC vs Sciton BARE HR
Attribute	Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC	Sciton BARE HR
New price range	Not published	$90k–$120kSource not documented
Used asking range	$4k–$10kSource not documented	Not published
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New price range

Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: Not published
Sciton BARE HR: $90k–$120kSource not documented

Used asking range

Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: $4k–$10kSource not documented
Sciton BARE HR: Not published

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Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC

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Sciton BARE HR

Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC vs Sciton BARE HR
Attribute	Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC	Sciton BARE HR
Consumable cost / lock-in	—	None per treatment — diodes don't burn tips or dye kits. Gel, eyewear, and eventual diode stack service (warranty-covered early years).
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: —
Sciton BARE HR: None per treatment — diodes don't burn tips or dye kits. Gel, eyewear, and eventual diode stack service (warranty-covered early years).

Service cost

Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: Not published
Sciton BARE HR: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC vs Sciton BARE HR
Attribute	Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC	Sciton BARE HR
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK053628 Read FDA indication wording “LightSheer® DuetTM Laser System LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are indicated for use in surgical, aesthetic, and cosmetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, and dermatology. The LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are intended for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I - VI), including tanned skin. LightSheer® DuetTM Laser Systems with LightSheerV ET T M Laser Handpiece is indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, including angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions, and the treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae. The LightSheer® Dueftm Laser System with LightSheer® ET Tm Laser Handpiece is also indicated for hair removal, permanent hair reduction, and the treatment of benign pigmented lesions and leg veins. LightSheer®DuetTM Laser Systems with LightSheer®HSTh Laser Handpiece is indicated for the treatment of benign vascular and pigmented lesions, hair removal, and permanent hair reduction.”	FDA ClearedK122567

FDA status & indication

Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: FDA ClearedK053628
Read FDA indication wording
“LightSheer® DuetTM Laser System LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are indicated for use in surgical, aesthetic, and cosmetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, and dermatology. The LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are intended for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I - VI), including tanned skin. LightSheer® DuetTM Laser Systems with LightSheerV ET T M Laser Handpiece is indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, including angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions, and the treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae. The LightSheer® Dueftm Laser System with LightSheer® ET Tm Laser Handpiece is also indicated for hair removal, permanent hair reduction, and the treatment of benign pigmented lesions and leg veins. LightSheer®DuetTM Laser Systems with LightSheer®HSTh Laser Handpiece is indicated for the treatment of benign vascular and pigmented lesions, hair removal, and permanent hair reduction.”
Sciton BARE HR: FDA ClearedK122567

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC vs Sciton BARE HR
Attribute	Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC	Sciton BARE HR
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: 0 recorded pairings
Sciton BARE HR: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: —
Sciton BARE HR: —

Approved reviews

Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: 0
Sciton BARE HR: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC vs Sciton BARE HR
Attribute	Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC	Sciton BARE HR
Manufacturer	Lumenis	Sciton
Built by (OEM)	Lumenis Be Ltd.	Sciton Inc.
Category	Diode laser	Diode laser
Technology	800nm diode, ChillTip (Diode laser)	810nm high-speed diode (Diode laser)
Launch year	1999	2023
Status	Legacy-used-market	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: Lumenis
Sciton BARE HR: Sciton

Built by (OEM)

Lumenis LightSheer ST/XC: Lumenis Be Ltd.
Sciton BARE HR: Sciton Inc.

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